humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone CATERHAM HARESTONE ROTARY CLUB “ Where there is need there is Rotary ”

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone Moving to Tandrige? Want to network with experienced business professionals? Want to understand your local community? Want to put something back into the community? Caterham Harestone Rotary Club maybe just what you are looking for

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone Why Rotary? Rotarians come from a wide range of business backgrounds. Many Rotarians also work in other voluntary roles such as local government, education, health and charities. Rotary provides a unique and in depth knowledge of the local community.

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone So what does Rotary do? Its all about SERVICE SERVICE to the local community SERVICE to the global community SERVICE to the club Hence our motto “Service above Self”

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone Service to the local Community Rotarians from Caterham Harestone have supported a large number of local projects in the last few years…. Tandridge Crossroads (caring for the carers) Surrey Air Ambulance Warlingham Guides Caterham Sea Cadets Bletchingley Skills Centres (training for disabled) IHOT (idependent living for the disabled)

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone Service to the Global Community Caterham Harestone has supported a large number of international causes recently Polio Plus (Rotary eradicating polio worldwide) Shelterbox (providing shelter in disasters) Mercy Ships (hospital on a ship) Magic Train (Indian eye hospital on a train) Hope and Homes (providing care for orphans)

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone Service to the Club Service to the club takes many forms Helping other Rotarians or their families in practical ways when ill health or disaster strikes Organising social events Organising club meetings Promoting Rotary to get new members to maintain the club’s strength Meeting together so that we can provide service through fellowship

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone So Who are Rotarians? Rotarians come from all ages, races, genders, religions and political affiliations. Rotarians want to put something back into the community. Rotarians want to have fun while they provide service.

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone So how big is Rotary? Rotary is truly global, there are clubs in over 130 countries with a combined membership of over 1.3 million Rotary is the only non governmental organisation that belongs to the World Health Organisation Rotary is over 100 years old

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone Rotary’s BIG idea Rotary had an idea in 1985 – let’s eradicate polio from the face of the earth That idea has been translated into a 20+ year campaign that’s nearly over Rotary has contributed millions of manhours and $850 million ( ), more than any government except UK and USA. Number of polio cases decline from 350,000pa to approx 2000 by end 2006 – a 99% reduction – now only 4 polio endemic countries vs 125 in 1985

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone Rotary’s Global Influence Gates Foundation give Rotary $100 million to fight polio – Rotary has to match it to get it Google Foundation $3.5 million same terms Rotary has worked on the Global Polio Eradication Initiative with partners – WHO, UNICEF and USCDCP

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone Rotarians make a difference Shelterbox – one club runs it – now a major NGO in major disasters where shelter is required – started 2001 First aid agency in Burma after the cyclone Since 2001 (startup) 42,300 boxes housing 423,000 deployed in 76 disasters.

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone How is Rotary Organised? Each Rotarian belongs to a Rotary Club Each Club belongs to a District of about 50 clubs Each District belongs to a Zone Each Zone is represented on the board of Rotary International In addition in UKI there is Rotary in Britain and Ireland – unique in the Rotary World.

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone How are Clubs Organised? Clubs are run by a council The chairman of the council is the Club President, the other members are committee chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Vice President All officers are elected annually All club members are members of at least one committee.

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone How is the club run? Clubs meet weekly There is generally a meal After the meal there is either a speaker or a business meeting or a committee meeting These meetings are held to enable the real business of the club – providing service through either projects or fund raising.

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone Want to know more? Join us at one of our meetings or at an event Look at our website Talk to a Rotarian here Take a leaflet

humanity in motion Rotary Club of Caterham Harestone CATERHAM HARESTONE ROTARY CLUB “ Service above Self ” Thanks for watching