This is Rotary

In the beginning… u First Rotary Club organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris. Rotary Founder Paul Harris u The original four member club met for fellowship, in rotation at member’s offices... thus the name Rotary. u There are currently over 32,000 clubs with about 1.2 million members.

The Rotary Motto is “Service Above Self” u Rotary was not long realizing fellowship alone would not keep a group together... There needed to be a purpose! u First project was creation of public washrooms in downtown Chicago. u Rotary became world’s 1st “service club” u Rotary became international in 1910 in Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Object of Rotary is To encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.

Rotarians especially try to foster and encourage: u The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service u High ethical standards: worthiness and dignifying of all occupations u Application of the ideal of service to personal, business, and community life u Advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace

Rotarians are guided by 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 Rotarians Enjoy the privilege of… The Privileges in Rotary Rotarians Enjoy the privilege of… u Friendships with Leaders u Giving Service to your community u Developing International Goodwill and Understanding u Helping to Build Higher Ethical Standards within your vocation... through the common bond of Rotary.

Rotary is an International Organization u Divided into 34 Zones and 529 Districts, throughout 166 countries, worldwide. u D5370 covers northern Alberta, NE B.C. NW Saskatchewan, and N.W.T.

u Rotary International is governed by a President and a Board of Directors, elected from around the world. u Headquarters in Evanston IL. R. I. President Wilfrid J Wilkinson u Each District selects a District Governor annually u But each Rotary Club is an autonomous group. District Governor David Taylor

The Rotary Foundation is the international service arm of Rotary “World Peace through Understanding” Making the world a better place, one friendship at a time.

Rotary Foundation Group Study Exchange - GSE u Teams of 4 to 6 non-Rotarian business or professional people, plus a Rotarian leader, visit a foreign district for 4 to 6 weeks. u Rotary Foundation pays foreign travel cost. u Host Rotarians handle accommodation, local travel, vocational matching & other activities. u Clubs help host visiting teams and sponsor outbound team members. GSE Team Bangaladesh – May 1- June 1, 2008 Fairview College, Peace River May 10, 2008

Rotary Foundation WCS & Matching Grants u World Community Service (WCS) Rotarians provide humanitarian aid to those in need around the world. u Matching Grants. Through a global fund and partnering with other clubs, worthy projects can receive matching grants.

Rotary Foundation Volunteers in Action u Many Rotarians volunteer their time and expertise, helping in foreign countries. u All vocations are needed: - Businessmen, Technicians, Contractors - Agriculture, Engineers, Teachers - Dentists, Doctors and Nurses.

The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Your Charity of Choice? u Rotary depends on fundraising and member donations to fund programs & projects. u Many Rotarians and their spouses are Benefactors of the RF Permanent Fund. u Several are Paul Harris Fellows having made a contribution of US$1,000 to TRF. u A goal of every Rotary Club is to contribute US$100. per member each year.

The Rotary Club of Peace River Chartered in 1952 District 5370 Current membership 40 Meets Monday 12:00 Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre

Rotary Club of Peace River Administration u 10 Member Executive – open meetings u Four Avenue of Service program areas - Chairs u Committees for fundraising and service projects. u Executive - finance and project decisions based on the annual budget approved by the club. u Large projects or controversial issues are discussed by members at monthly business meeting.

Rotary Club of Peace River Executive & Directors – President: Richard Rhodes President-Elect: Steve Woodburn Vice President: Kelsay Reimer Past President: Rob Snyder Secretary: Nicole Krull Treasurer: Peter Neale All Rotary positions are one year terms that change July 1.

Rotary implements the Object of Rotary through the Four Avenues of Service u Club Service u Vocational Service u Community Service u International Service

Club Service –Those things a Rotarian does to help make the club operate more successfully. Vocational Service –Promoting the “Ideal of Service” to youth and throughout the business and professional world. Community Service –Urges every Rotarian to participate in activities to make the community a better place to live. International Service –Encourage and foster the advancement of understanding, good will and world peace among all people of the world. Chair – Robin Erickson Chair – David vanTamelen Chair – Geoff Milligan Chair – Dave McLaughlan

Rotary Club of Peace River Club Service Projects u Fellowship and Member Development –Annual Corn Roast –Rotary Fun Cruise Casino –Weekly and Special Meetings u Member participation in fund raisers –Casino dealers team –Rotary Auction –Hawaiian Draw/Rotary Roses/Calendar Project

Rotary Club of Peace River Youth Projects u Financial support to local youth group projects and youth leadership activities. u Active in Rotary programs for youth – RYLA, Adventures in Citizenship, RYPEN, International Youth Exchange.

Rotary Club of Peace River Community Service Projects u Medical Centre of Excellence –$30,000 commitment u Support to community organizations - North Peace Performing Arts, Peace Regional Library, Sugar Plum Day Care, Peace Adult Literacy u Rotary Centennial Project

Rotary Club of Peace River International Service Projects u World Community Service - Matching Grants to support development projects u Van project - Ethiopia u Medical Supplies to Mazatlan u Water/School project – DRC (Congo) u Books for Belize u Heart4Children – Orphanage in Ukraine u Foster Parents Plan

Rotary Club of Peace River Youth Exchange Program u Every two years we send a local year old student abroad and in exchange, host a foreign student in Peace River. u Members host these young people in their homes for 1-4 months each. u Students become part of the family and many lasting relationships are developed. u Host families are needed for 2009

u Hawaiian Draw u Rotary Calendar u Radio Auction Rotary Club of Peace River Annual Fund Raisers –Proceeds to community/international projects. –All members expected to participate through ticket sales and attendance. u Rotary Fun Night u Rotary Roses u Casino Party’s

u Great Northern Casino, Grand Prairie Rotary Club of Peace River Casino Fund Raising - About every 36 months. –All members expected to participate or arrange for their replacement if absent. –Revenue goes to local community projects.

Rotary Club of Peace River Casino Funded Projects u June 2001 –Fire Department – Rescue Truck u December 2002 –Community projects u November 2004 –Centennial Project – Park Upgrade u March 2007 –Medical Centre of Excellence

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. Plan To Attend DISTRICT CONFERENCE – May 22-25, 2008 RI CONVENTION – Los Angeles, June 2008

Your Obligations in Rotary Attendance u Weekly Attendance is a benefit and reward of Rotary. u Goal 100% - Minimum 60% expected. u Make up missed meetings at other clubs, by attending a District or RI event or on eRotary.org. u A Make-up is allowed within +/- 14 days (2 weeks)

Your Obligations in Rotary Financial u Initiation Fee$40.00 u Annual Dues$120.00/year u Meals$12.50/week u Fines (Sergeant-at-Arms/Fun Tax) $1.00/week u Social Events (Estimate)$200.00/year

Welcome to Rotary

Rotary Information u On Line Sources –Rotary.org –Clubrunner