1. Introduction to Rotary Rotary Club of Duluth

2. Questions? Dave McCulley – New Member Orientations (770) 753-0830 davemcculley@bellsouth.net davemcculley@bellsouth.net John Taylor - President (770) 822-3208 jtaylor@jacksonemc.com jtaylor@jacksonemc.com Ric Baxter – President Elect (404) 401- 3290 ricbaxter@amstax.netricbaxter@amstax.net

3. Rotary Websites –http://RotaryClubOfDuluth.org –http://Rotary.orghttp://Rotary.org –Contact Ric Baxter for assistance with login to our club’s website: ricbaxter@amstax.netricbaxter@amstax.net

4. Objectives of Orientation Appreciation and Understanding Responsibilities Commitment

5. Rotary is … The worlds first service club Comparable to the U.N. –1–1.2 million leaders –3–34,000 clubs –2–200 countries “Service above Self” Universally: “Never say no”

6. Video Presentation Welcome to Rotary http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/video/welcome_to_rotary.wmv http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/video/welcome_to_rotary.wmv |

7. Guiding Principles The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service High ethical standards; worthiness and dignifying of all occupations Application of the ideal of service to personal, business, and community life Advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a united fellowship

8. The Four Way Test Rotary Standard of Excellence: 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 GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4.Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

9. History of the Rotary Club of Duluth Chartered December 11, 1986 22 Charter Members, 42 Current Members District Recognition and Involvement –Best International Service Award (1998, 2000) –Presidential Citations –Club of the Year award (1996-1997) –Leader in Foundation Contributions

10. 100% Paul Harris Club The Rotary Club of Duluth Became a 100% Paul Harris Club in RY 2007-2008 Every Member has been credited with $1,000 in lifetime Rotary Foundation Giving Dave McCulley is Foundation Chair

11. Duluth Rotary Leadership John Taylor– President Ric Baxter – President Elect Teresa Lynn – Secretary Mike Ballenger – Treasurer Doug Bridges – Sergeant-at-Arms Tommy Terrell – Club Administration Jay Kalke – Membership Chair Dave McCulley – Foundation Chair Sallie Boyles – Public Relations Chair Mark Tyrrell – Service Projects Chair

12. District 6910 Officers Margie Eddy-Forbes – District Governor Elect Anton Zellman – District Governor Elect Otis Jones – Area XII Assistant Governor

13. Rotary Fees Quarterly Dues – 260.00 (first quarter billed immediately) Guests – $12 RI Dues paid by the Club Contribution to the Rotary Foundation and GRSP District Conference Attendance Annual Fund Raiser

14. Rotary Program Responsibilities Members sponsor weekly program – Houston Bass and Dan Lally are co- chairs Programs in the past have included: –The FBI, Star Student Program, Congressmen, as well as on-site vocational tours of local facilities

15. The Rotary Foundation and GRSP Rotary Foundation Making a Difference Across the World –Paul Harris Fellowship –Sustaining Members –Benefactors The Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP)

16. District 6910 Conference April 16-18 2013 Chattanooga TN

17. Rotary Protocol: Attendance Weekly attendance is a condition of membership Make-up +/- 14 days (2 weeks) 30% home club attendance every six months Attend 60% of each meeting Termination following four consecutive absences (without a valid excuse)

18. Rotary Communication The Rotarian Sign up for e-mail updates from Rotary International at Rotary.org

19. We hope you’ll become a Rotarian!