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Rotary is an International Organization u There are 529 Districts in 171 countries throughout the world. u Our club, Greater Rochester Rotary is in District 5960 which is comprised of 64 and 4 Rotaract clubs with 3,344 members. u The District covers Southeast Minnesota, the East Metro Area including St. Paul, and West-Central Wisconsin, USA.

u Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world. u The current Rotary International President is Kalyan Banerjee of Gujarat, India. u Annually each District elects a District Governor. –Each club is an autonomous group. u The current District Governor is Judy Freund of Hudson, WI.

In the beginning… In the beginning… u The first Rotary Club was organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris. Rotary Founder Paul Harris u The club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members - thus the name Rotary. u There are currently over 31,000 clubs with 1,240,000 members worldwide.

Women in Rotary u In women were admitted to Rotary. u 22% of Greater Rochester Rotary members are women.

Service Above Self u Rotary was not long to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose. u First project was public restrooms in downtown Chicago. u Rotary became the world’s first “service club”.

Greater Rochester Rotary

Greater Rochester Rotary Projects and Fund Raisers u Rotary/US Bank Holiday Basketball Tournament. –Proceeds go to various Rotary Programs and community projects. –All members are required to purchase two tickets as part of their dues structure.

Greater Rochester Rotary Projects and Fund Raisers u PolioPlus/Fast for Hope Raffle -Early Spring to support our pledge of support u GatorJuice Fruit Sale –Proceeds go to various Rotary and community projects. –Sale takes place every October, with fruit delivered in December. –A goal is to have all members to sell fruit.

Greater Rochester Rotary Projects and Community Service –STRIVE –Kitchen Police –Habitat for Humanity –Riverside/Gibbs School Picnic –Fast for Hope –Student of the Month –Polio Plus –Litter Bit Better

The Rotary Foundation

u The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.

Paul Harris Fellows & Benefactors u A Paul Harris Fellow is not a “club”, it is a recognition of an individual who has contributed $1,000 to the Annual Programs Fund. u Many Rochester Rotarians and spouses are Benefactors of the Permanent Fund. u In 25 years, Greater Rochester Rotary members have named 104 Paul Harris Fellows.

Global grants u Rotary Foundation Global Grants support large international activities with sustainable high-impact outcomes in one or more of the six areas of focus and have a long-term impact. Clubs and districts can either create their own activities or sponsor packaged global grants that are developed by The Rotary Foundation in cooperation with its strategic partners.areas of focus packaged global grants

Greater Rochester Rotary Exchanges u Group Study Exchanges –Teams of one Rotarian leader and four non- Rotarian business or professional young people visit the district for four to six weeks and Rochester Rotarians have hosted visiting teams, been team leaders and sponsored team members. –Rochester is a major participant in the district’s GSE program.

Greater Rochester Rotary Exchanges u Rotary Youth Exchange Program –16-18 year olds are exchanged world-wide. –Part of a 7,000 students/year program. –Rotarians host these young people in their homes for three to five months. –Students become part of the family. –Rochester has hosted students from many countries as well as sending our students all over the world and hope to continue this in the near future.

Rotary International u Our motto, Service Above Self, exemplifies the humanitarian spirit of the 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide.Service Above Self

Rotary International u Service efforts are directed toward our areas of focus: u Peace and conflict prevention/resolution u Disease prevention and treatment u Water and sanitation u Maternal and child health u Basic education and literacy u Economic and community development

We implement the object of Rotary through the Avenues of Service

Club Service Drew Hruska & Sara Clausen -Responsible for the efficient running of the club; club recreational and social activities, membership and membership education Vocational Service Mark Schleusner & Don Fell –Represents the club on the STRIVE steering committee; responsible for Rotation Day; Student of the Month; Camp RYLA; Vocational Services Month; Ethical Case Studies; Sustainable Communities Study Group. Service Projects Deanna Schleusner & Patricia McCleese –Urges every Rotarian to participate in any or all activities which make the community a better place in which to live.

International Service Ron Buzzard & Alex Ball –Represents the Club in the SE-MN WORLD COMMUNITY SERVICE ; responsible for Youth Exchange, GSE hosting, Friendship Exchange, and International Patient Sponsorship. Programs Brent Fisher (PE) –Brent chairs the Speaker Committee and sets up the programs each week, and works with speaker to make certain we have an engaging, interesting and FUN meeting.

u Fundraising Committee Brent Fisher (PE) -Organizes Fruit Sale and other fund raisers during the rotary year u MembershipAndy Thilges (PEN) -Entice New Members to join as well as assure renewal of current members. u Youth Protection/Dictionary Project Denise Kelly –Organizes Dictionary project that hands 1,600 dictionaries to the third graders in Rochester –Monitors certification of Rotarians working with youth under the age of 18/

Board of Directors The Board of Directors of Greater Rochester Rotary include eight Directors and: Current President:Bill Gaddis Past President:Mike Becker President-Elect:Brent Fisher Secretary:Scott Bagne Treasurer:Chad Anderson A new board is elected to take office on July 1 of each year. All positions in Rotary are one year terms that change July 1.

THE FOUR-WAY TEST of the things we think, say or do 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

The Privileges in Rotary u FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS: –in your community –in neighbouring cities and towns –throughout North America –around the world

The Privileges in Rotary u The privilege of GIVING SERVICE to your community. u The privilege of DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL and understanding. u The privilege of helping BUILD HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARDS within your vocation through the common bond of Rotary.

Your Obligations in Rotary Participation u To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents: –in community work –in social functions –in Club and District activities.

Your Obligations in Rotary Attendance u Attendance at the weekly meetings is a benefit of Rotary. A minimum of 50% is expected. u You can maintain your attendance levels by making up at another Rotary Club within 14 days in advance or 14 days after a meeting is missed; or by attending a District event or a RI Convention or online (E Club) OR a new method TBA.

Your Financial Obligations u Basketball Tickets$41.00 u Annual Dues (Bi-Annual)$200.00/year u Total for the Year$ u Optional costs u Meals (House account available) u Birthday Auction/Donation

Greater Rochester Rotary is Fun u A service club should be fun to be a part of even when the work is tiresome. u Greater Rochester Rotary strives to be a fun, young-at-heart club. u Social events are offered throughout the year. u We live up to RI Past President Hugh Archer’s theme: “Enjoy Rotary.”

You are Rotary u Participate for friendship u Participate for service u Participate for fellowship u Participate for knowledge u Participate for international understanding Remember YOU are Rotary!

Welcome to Greater Rochester Rotary