Rotary eClub

RI ™ © DrO 2012 In the beginning… u The first Rotary Club was organized in Chicago 23 Feb 1905, by Paul P. Harris. Rotary Founder Paul Harris u The club, starting with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members - thus the name Rotary. u There are currently more than 34,550 clubs with over 1.22 million members.

RI ™ © DrO 2012 Rotary is an International Organization u 207 countries u 532 Districts  District 6980  5 Counties  47 Clubs  We are Zone 34

RI ™ © DrO 2012 u Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world. Rotary Governance u Each district elects a District Governor District Governor AJ Range RI President Ravindran u Each zone selects a Director u Every club has a President

RI ™ © DrO 2012 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?

RI ™ © DrO 2012 Service Above Self u Rotary soon recognized that fellowship alone would not keep a group together— there needed to be a purpose. u First project was a public washroom in downtown Chicago. Then, a horse to replace a rural physician’s only transportation to service Juliet patients. u Rotary became the world’s first “service club”.

RI ™ © DrO 2012 Object of Rotary The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: u First. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; u Second. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society; u Third. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business, and community life; u Fourth. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.

RI ™ © DrO 2012 Club Service— Operating the club successfully. Vocational Service— Promoting the “ideal of service” throughout their business or professional world. Community Service— Participating in all activities that make the community a better place in which to live. International Service— Encouraging and fostering the advancement of understanding and goodwill among people of the world. Youth Service— Empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs, Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.

RI ™ © DrO 2012 AREAS OF FOCUS eClub members direct their efforts in six areas to enhance our local and global impact. Our most successful and sustainable projects and activities fall within the following areas: Growing local economies Supporting education Saving mothers and children Providing water and sanitation Fighting disease Promoting peace

The Rotary Foundation How YOU can help Direct Donations : * Every Rotarian Every Year * Sustaining Member * Paul Harris Fellow * Paul Harris Society * Major Donor * Arch Klumph Society Securities Planned Giving Personal Property Named Gift Real Estate Donor Advised Fund Employer Matching Rotary Credit Card Airline Miles

RI ™ © DrO 2012 The Rotary eClub of Florida  Our Mission – The Rotary eClub of Florida is comprised of ethical civic- minded business and community leaders committed to:  Highly effective local and international projects based on the Rotary Areas of Focus  Meaningful fellowship and participation in each of the Avenues of Service  Promoting the Rotary motto “ Service Above Self ”

RI ™ © DrO 2012 The Rotary eClub of Florida  is a platform for members to provide service greater than what we can accomplish individually

RI ™ © DrO 2012 The Rotary eClub of Florida u People who travel frequently and have downtime at odd hours to meet attendance u People who cannot travel to weekly meetings u People who are on-call and cannot predict their schedules u People who are more visual and/or kinesthetic learners than auditory learners Potential Members

RI ™ © DrO 2012 Paul Harris Fellows & Benefactors u The Rotary eClub of Florida members and spouses are benefactors of the Permanent Fund. u A $100 donation will be given annually to the Rotary Foundation in the name of every member u Each member should set a path to becoming a Paul Harris Fellow u Bequest Society, Paul Harris Society, DAF

RI ™ © DrO 2012 OFFICERS President:1 Year President-Elect:1 Year Secretary:2 Years Assistant Secretary: 2 Years Treasurer:2 Years Assistant Secretary: 2 Years Past President: After first year Board of Directors The Rotary eClub of Florida

RI ™ © DrO 2012 Board of Directors Director:Club Service Director:Vocational Service Director:Community Service Director: International Service Director:Youth Service Nominations are made in December of each year. All board positions, except President, President-Elect, and Immediate Past President, are two year terms that change July 1.

RI ™ © DrO 2012 Membership Types There are two types of membership in a Rotary eClub: u Active –Years of Membership + Plus Age= 85+ u Honorary—As Elected by Board

RI ™ © DrO 2012 The Privileges in Rotary u The Privilege of FRIENDSHIP with LEADERS: –in your community –in neighboring cities and towns –around the world

RI ™ © DrO 2012 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.

RI ™ © DrO 2012 Your Obligations in Rotary Participation u To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents, when physically possible: –in community work –participate on a minimum of two club committees. –in social functions –in club and district activities. PLAN TO ATTEND DISTRICT AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

RI ™ © DrO 2012 Your Obligations in Rotary eClub Attendance u Weekly online attendance is a benefit of Rotary. 100% attendance is expected. u At least 30 minutes of contiguous online time per week via audio and/or videoconferencing or online reading and interaction. u You can maintain your attendance levels by making up at another Rotary Club within 14 days of a missed meeting, attending a District event, or an RI Convention.

RI ™ © DrO 2012 Your Financial Obligations u Annual Dues $250.00/year Estimated Optional Expenses u Happy Dollars$ 2.00/week u Social Events$ 50.00/year u Travel or Community Service$100.00/year

RI ™ © DrO 2012 The Rotary eClub of Florida is Fun u A service club should be fun even when the work is challenging. u Rotary eClub of Florida strives to be a fun, young-at-heart club. u Social events are offered regularly. u We live up to RI Past President Hugh Archer’s theme: “Enjoy Rotary.”

RI ™ © DrO 2012 You are Rotary u Participate for service u Participate for networking u Participate for friendship u Participate for fellowship u Participate for knowledge u Participate for international understanding Remember You are Rotary!

RI ™ © DrO 2012 Virtually Speaking Club Level u u u

RI ™ © DrO 2012 Virtually Speaking District Level u u Login-- Password--Membership Number u Rotary District 6980

RI ™ © DrO 2012 Virtually Speaking Zone Level u u –Rotary Zones 33/34

RI ™ © DrO 2012 Virtually Speaking International Level u My Rotary—Login u u Exchange u Closed Group Official Rotary International Group

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