This is Rotary

In the Beginning…Rotary

FounderPaul Harris

The first Rotary club was organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris.

The club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members - thus the name Rotary.

There are about 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs in 200 countries worldwide.

Service Above Self

Rotary was not long to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose.

The first service project was public restrooms in downtown Chicago, IL, USA.

Rotary became the world’s first service club.

Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world.

Annually each district elects a district governor.

Each club is autonomous.

2011 Rotary International President Ray Klinginsmith                                         

2011 District 5580 Governor Roland Turner

Our Leaders

The Mission of Rotary International

To support its member clubs in fulfilling the Object of Rotary,

To globally promote the concept of service as a worthy endeavor,

To strengthen and expand Rotary to communities around the world, and

To foster unity among member clubs of the association.

Women in Rotary Women were first allowed to join Rotary in

July 1989– went to vote 6 times and defeated– Duarte, CA Club lawsuit in 1978, defeated in 1983

Violation of a CA Act that entitles all persons, regardless of gender to full & equal rights in all “business establishments”

– CA Court of Appeals reversed the decision in 1986 Policy of excluding women is not protected from the First

Amendment of the Constitution By Oct 1990 there were nearly 24,000 women Rotarians

The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation

“World Peace through Understanding”

Rotary FoundationRotary Foundation A not-for-profit corporation supported by voluntary

contributions from Rotarians

Created in 1917 by RI's sixth president

From an initial contribution of $26.50 to more than

$120 million

Funds projects to:– improve the quality of life in developing countries– eradicate the poliovirus worldwide– allow 1,200 students to study abroad annually– help university professors to teach in developing countries

Paul Harris Fellowsand Benefactors

Paul Harris Fellowsand Benefactors

Cumulative donations of $1,000 or more.

Over 1 million members and partners are Paul Harris Fellows.

62 Paul Harris Members In Walker Rotary.

Many Walker Rotarians and spouses are benefactors of the Permanent Fund.

– cash, securities, real estate, personal property or a bequest in your will

*All Foundation donations are tax deductible

The Rotary Club of Walker

The Rotary Club of Walker

The Rotary Club of Walker

DistrictThe Rotary Club of Walker

District There are 530 districts in Rotary

International throughout the world.

Our club is in District 5580 which is comprised of 67 clubs with 3,290 members.

The district covers an area from Geraldton, ON to the north, Williston, ND to the west, Superior, WI to the east and Little Falls, MN to the south.

The Rotary Club of Walker

HistoryThe Rotary Club of Walker

History Founded in 1942

First President was Dr. Otto Ringle Sr.

Began with 25 members

First project was sending “care packages” to Soldiers in Germany

First women inducted in 1989

First District Governor was Bob Bailey 1993-94

Currently have 67 members

The Rotary Club of Walker

Women First women in the Walker Club:

– Linda Helmberger, a chiropractor– Wanda Moehler, a newspaper editor

District 5580’s first female District Governor– Claudette Holly in 2003-04

40% of the Walker club is women We have had 6 women presidents

The Rotary Club of Walker

ProjectsThe Rotary Club of Walker

Projects

Major Fund Raisers are:– 4th of July Fish Fry– Ethnic Fest Fish Fry– Extravaganza– Rose Sale– Stem & Stein

Volunteers in ActionVolunteers in Action

4th of July Fish Fry

Blue & Gold Banquet

The Rotary Club of Walker

ExchangesThe Rotary Club of Walker

Exchanges Group Study Exchanges

– Teams of one Rotarian leader and four non-Rotarian business or professional young people visit the district for up to four to six weeks.

– Walker Rotarians have hosted visiting teams, been team leaders and sponsored team members.

– Walker has been a major participant in the district’s GSE program.

The Rotary Club of Walker

ExchangesThe Rotary Club of Walker

Exchanges

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.– Recently Walker has hosted students from

Russia, Chile, Brazil and Mexico.– we are hoping to send an outbound student

next year.

The Rotary Club of Walker

Interact ClubsThe Rotary Club of Walker

Interact Clubs Our club sponsors the Walker High

School Interact Club– 50+ members ages 14 - 18– Help Rotary with 4th of July fish fry and holiday

meals at Quam Court & Highland– Service projects include:

Blankets for oncology patients Community Christmas Tree Supervised packaging dry food Night at Gramma Jo’s Fund kids in Honduras to get their GED

Object of RotaryObject 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:

Object of RotaryObject of Rotary

First. The development of acquaintances as an opportunity for service.

Object of RotaryObject of Rotary

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.

Object of RotaryObject of Rotary

Third. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life;

Object of RotaryObject of Rotary

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.

We implement the Object of Rotary through the Four

Avenues of Service

We implement the Object of Rotary through the Four

Avenues of Service

1. Vocational Service

2. Community Service

3. International Service

4. Youth Service

Vocational ServiceVocational Service

Chairperson – Terry Freeman

– The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world.

Job Shadowing Dictionaries – 3rd Grade Symposiums

Community ServiceCommunity Service

Chairperson-Amy Jones

– Urges every Rotarian to participate in all activities that make the community a better place to live.

- Habitat for Humanity - Meals on Wheels- Bell Ringing – Salvation Army - Christmas Caroling - Holiday Dinner: Quam & Highland - Adopt-a-Highway

- North Country Marathon - Thanksgiving Baskets

International ServiceInternational Service

Chairperson – Terry Holly– Encourages and fosters the advancement of

understanding and goodwill among people of the world.

Winnipeg Goodwill Weekend International Scholarships Humanitarian Projects

– Honduras Trip

Youth ServiceYouth Service

Co Chairs – Claudette Holly & Patty Knight– empowering youth to serve in their

communities and internationally with their Rotary club sponsors.

Interact RYLA (Rotary Youth Leaders Award) 4-Way Test Essay Club Scholarships Cub Scouts

Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors

President: Theresa Bilben

Vice President: Vacant

Past President: Skip Duchesneau

President Elect: Ineke Leer

Secretary: Mary Beth MacFarlane

Treasurer: Brad Spry

and the following Directors:

Krista Hansen, Jeff Holly and Tamara Pederson

A new board is elected to take office on July 1 of each year. All positions in Rotary are one year terms that change on July 1.

Committee ChairsCommittee Chairs

Rotary Foundation – Ineke Leer

Membership – Greg Smith

Sergeant at Arms – Bert Carlson

Youth Exchange – Alice Groth

Fundraising – Joe Sherman

Webmaster – Vacant

Public Relations – Mike Nelson

Awards for Walker RotaryAwards for Walker Rotary

Walker has received many accolades over the past few years. Here are a few:

Best Club in District Community Service Award Presidential Citation International Project Award

THE FOUR-WAY TESTof the things we think, say or do

THE FOUR-WAY TESTof 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?

The Privileges in RotaryThe Privileges in Rotary

The privilege of FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS:– in our local community– in neighboring cities and towns– throughout the USA– around the entire world

The Privileges in RotaryThe Privileges in Rotary

The privilege of GIVING SERVICE to your community.

The privilege of DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL and understanding.

The privilege of helping BUILD HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARDS within your vocation

through the common bond of Rotary.

Your Obligations in Rotary Participation

Your Obligations in Rotary Participation

To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents:– in community work– in fellowship and social functions– in club and district activities.

Your Obligations in Rotary Attendance

Your Obligations in Rotary Attendance

Attendance at the weekly meetings is a benefit of Rotary. A minimum of 60% is expected.

You can easily maintain your attendance levels by making up at another Rotary club meeting, participating in club service projects, and activities.

Your Obligations in Rotary Financial

Your Obligations in Rotary Financial

Initiation Fee $30.00 Annual Dues $130.00/year

Prorated at $10.40/month

Meals $8.00/meal Weekly Drawing (opt) $1.00/week Foundation Donations $100.00/year Happy Dollars Varies with

level of happiness

New Member Checklist

1. Attend Orientation Meeting

2. Read two or more RI booklets

3. Attend one of the following: Fellowship Activity Board Meeting Committee Meeting Project Activity

New Member Checklist

4. Complete one or more Serve as a greeter Give a talk at a meeting Participate in a service project

5. Make up a meeting at another club

6. Extend Rotary to others Invite a guest Propose a new member

New Member Checklist

7. Experience the internationality of Rotary

Host a Youth Exchange student Host a Group Study Exchange member Host a Rotarian from another country Invite a non-Rotarian to apply for a Group

Study Exchange

New Member Checklist

8. Attend one or more district meetings District Conference District Assembly Foundation Seminar

9. Choose a committee to serve on

10. Accept an assignment on a committee

Websites

Rotary International www.rotary.org

Members– New Members

• Orientation• Responsibility• Get Involved (District Info)

Websites

Walker Rotary www.clubrunner.ca/walker

District 5580 www.clubrunner.ca/5580

Welcome to the

WalkerRotary Club

Welcome to the

WalkerRotary Club