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Why
Join Rotary?
Rotary
brings together people from diverse professional and business backgrounds
to service needs in the community, in the region and abroad. Rotary
activities and programs develop character and brings out the best of the
human spirit. It teaches people ethics, humanity, cultural awareness,
people skills and the desire and ability to serve others. Rotary creates a
more positive environment for promoting world understanding and peace.
Rotary
always benefits two people. The child who is sick, who is hungry, who is
thirsty, who has no clothes. No shelter, no education, no future, no hope…
that child is the beneficiary of Rotary’s outreach. That child is Rotary’s
business.
But
another benefit comes to the Rotarian — the one actually providing the
service. The Rotarian grows and fulfills the real reason for his or her
existence, which is to serve others. The Rotarian becomes an emotionally
and spiritually healthier person, a better professional, a better father
or mother, a better citizen, a better human being.
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Benefits to Being a Rotarian
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FRIENDSHIP—
In an increasingly complex
world, Rotary provides one of the basic human needs — the need for
friends and fellowship.
BUSINESS
AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT —
Rotary consists of a cross section of businesses and professions in a
community and virtually every business and profession nationwide.
PERSONAL
GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT — Membership in
Rotary continues one’s growth in human relations and personal
development.
LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT — Rotary is an
organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary
positions is like a college education in leadership.
CITIZENSHIP
IN THE WORLD — The average
Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of any community.
CONTINUING
EDUCATION — Each week at Rotary
there is a program designed to keep one informed as to what is going on
in the community, nation and world.
FUN
— Rotary provides fellowship,
social activities and fun in service.
PUPLIC
SPEAKING SKILLS — Rotary
develops confidence and skill in public communication.
CITIZENSHIP
IN THE WORLD — There are few
places that do not have a Rotary club, which results in instant friends
around the world.
ASSISTANCE
WHEN TRAVELING — Rotarians who
travel can quickly find a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, etc., through
Rotary’s network.
ENTERTAINMENT —
Rotary offers conferences, conventions, assemblies and institutes that
provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education and
service.
THE
DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS —
Every week, members have an opportunity to develop their people skills
through Rotary’s meetings, service activities and social functions.
FAMILY
PROGRAMS — Rotary provides one
of the world’s largest Youth Exchange programs, programs for high
school and college age students, opportunities for spouses, and for
activities to assist family members in development of values.
VOCATIONAL
SKILLS — Every Rotarian is
expected to contribute to the development of his or her vocation.
THE
DEVELOPMENT OF ETHICS —
Rotarians practice The 4-Way Test, which governs one’s ethical
standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal
relationships.
CUTURAL
AWARENESS — Virtually every
country, culture, religion, race, creed, political persuasion, language,
color and ethnic identity is found in Rotary.
PRESTIGE —
Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its
ranks include executives, managers and professionals — people who make
decisions and influence policy.
NICE
PEOPLE — Rotarians, above all,
are nice people. They are important people who believe in the adage that
while “it is nice to be important, it is more important to be nice.”
THE
ABSENCE OF “OFFICIAL CREED” —
Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret policy, no official creed, no
secret meetings or rituals. It is an open society of men and women who
simply believe in helping others.
THE
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE — Rotary
is a service club. Its business is mankind; its product is service. This
is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian — the chance to do
something for somebody else while experiencing self-fulfillment in the
process.
Rotarians
are in the world’s greatest business. We must succeed. No other success
can compensate for failure for MANKIND IS OUR BUSINESS!
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