DISTRICT 9450 WESTERN AUSTRALIA
ROTARY CLUB OF HILLARYS (Inc.)
New Member introduction
Hillarys Rotary Club: New Member Introduction
This is a new member introduction originally prepared by the past presidents of the Eagan Rotary Club, District 5950, St. Paul, Minnesota USA adapted for use by the
Hillarys Club D9450, Western Australia.
This is NOT an official Rotary International document
Contents
The Purpose of this Rotary Information Meeting is--
To give you, a proposed member, a bird's eye view of Rotary.
To let you know what you may expect of your membership.
To let you know what our club will expect of you as a member.
To answer any questions that you might have about Rotary in general and our club in particular.
Rotary is an International Organization
The first Rotary Club was organized in Chicago in 1905 by Paul P. Harris. This club met in rotation at the offices of the members, thus the name Rotary. There are now more than31,000 Rotary Clubs with a total Rotary membership of over 1.2 million men and women. As a Rotarian, you will be a member of the Rotary Club of
Hillarys, which in turn is a member of Rotary International.
The free world is divided into territories within which a group of clubs are associated. These territories are known as Rotary Districts.
There are 528 districts in the Rotary world (166 countries).
OUR CLUB is in District 9450 which is comprised of 40 clubs. Total membership is approx. 1500 Rotarians.
Rotary International is governed by a president and board of directors elected from all over the world. Annually, each District elects a District Governor and each club elects its officers and directors.
Our Rotary Club
Each year we elect our officers. These officers conduct the general business of our Club.
Our President, with the approval of our Board of Directors, makes committee appointments based upon the following Four Avenues of Service:
Club Service
Community Service
Vocational Service
International Service
Each Rotarian is expected to participate in one of the Avenues of Service.
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 the following:
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First
- The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.
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Second
- High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of their occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
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Third
- The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to their personal, business and community life.
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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
CLUB SERVICE
- The following are directed toward the internal functioning of the Club to maintain its health and vigor:
| Membership | | Treasurer |
| Attendance | | Rotary Information |
| Sergeant-at-Arms | | Classification |
| Membership Development | | Club Bulletin |
| Program | | Fellowship Activities |
| Public Relations | | |
VOCATIONAL SERVICE
- Promotion of the ideal of service:
- Adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations.
- Recognition of the worthiness to society of all useful occupations.
- Contribution of one's vocational talents to the problems and needs of society.
- Career Development
- Vocational Awareness
- Vocation at Work
- Vocational Awards
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- A club effort to improve the quality of life within the community.
- Community Development
- Community projects
- Community grants
- Environmental Protection
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
- The promotion of many efforts to advance understanding, goodwill and the quality of life throughout the world.
- International Youth Exchange
- World Fellowship Activities
- Rotary Foundation
- World Community Service
The Rotary Foundation
The goal of the Foundation is to further understanding and friendly relations among the world's people by funding educational and humanitarian programs including:
- Ambassadorial Scholarships
- Matching Grants
- Group Study Exchange
- Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants
- Rotary Grants for University Teachers to Serve in Developing Countries
- Grants for Rotary Volunteers
- PolioPlus Program
- Rotary Peace Programs
Several of these programs send scholars and volunteer workers abroad to study, learn about other cultures, offer assistance and promote goodwill within a host country.
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Your Privileges in Rotary
- The privilege of friendship with leaders
- in your community
- in neighbouring cities
- all over the Australia
- around the world
- 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.
Your Obligations in Rotary
- Participation
- To be a Rotarian you must give your time and talents to the following:
- in community work
- in social functions
- in Club and District activities
- Attendance
- 100% attendance is urged and honoured in Rotary. To achieve this goal:
- attend each weekly meeting of our Club
- make up at another Rotary Club within 14 days before or after
a missed meeting of our Club
- attend a District Institute, Assembly or Conference or a Rotary International Convention
Attend 100% of our meetings!
Stay for 100% of each meeting!
Rotary Attendance Rules
Attendance
- Must be in attendance at least 60% of a meeting to receive credit.
- Must attend or make up at least 60% of the regular meetings of the club.
- Must attend at least 30% of the regular meetings of the club.
- Failure to attend or make up four consecutive meetings automatically terminates membership.
- Attendance percentages are calculated for the six month periods ending December 31 and June 30.
Make Up
- The time for making up a missed meeting is any time two weeks prior to or two weeks after the missed meeting.
- Make up can be made by:
- Attending at least 60% of the regular meetings of another club or provisional club
- Attending, at the direction of the club, a regular meeting of a Rotaract or Interact club or provisional Rotaract or Interact club
- Attending a Convention of Rotary International, or selected other international regional or district conferences or assemblies.
Attendance at a District Committee Meeting
Attendance at any other Rotary related function deemed by the
Club Board.
Your Financial Obligation
Initiation Fee
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$75.00
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Annual Dues
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$205.00
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Meals
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$20.00 per meal
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Fines and Raffles
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$ 1-2
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Social Events
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(est.) $150.00
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The Rotary fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.
How YOU Were Chosen as a Member of Rotary
- A member of this Rotary Club sponsored your membership.
- Our Classification Committee verified your occupation and agreed:
- that you hold an important position in your firm,
- that you are an outstanding leader in your vocation, and
- that the classification being loaned to you was open.
- Our membership Committee verified your personal reputation both in your business and in the community.
- Our Board of Directors approved your proposed Rotary membership.
- Our entire membership also approved you as a new Rotarian.
There are four types of membership in a Rotary Club. They are outlined below:
Active or Additional Active Members selected for their leadership in the business or profession for which
they are classified.
Senior Active Former active member who automatically becomes Senior Active in one of the following ways:
- Active in one or more Rotary clubs for at least 15 years.
- At least 60 years of age with at least 10 years active membership.
- At least 65 years of age with 5 or more years of active membership.
- Being present or past officers of Rotary International.
- Past Service
- Members who have retired and have held active membership for at least three years but not yet eligible for senior active.
- Honorary
- Non-voting members elected because of distinguished service in furthering Rotary ideals. Ineligible to hold office, they must be re-elected annually for membership.
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- news of Rotary around the world
- interesting articles by outstanding writers on a variety of important subjects.
Rotary Western Region also publishes a magazine "Rotary Down Under" which captures similar information but with an Australian / New Zealand and Pacific Island flavour
Our District 9450 publishes a monthly newsletter. In addition, our Rotary Club furnishes you with:
- Club Bulletin
-- Our bulletin reports the weekly news of our members and club activities. It also contains make-up information of nearby Rotary Clubs showing their meeting times and locations.
- Roster -- The roster contains a list of our members which you will find convenient and useful.
- Committee Chart -- This displays all the Club Committee members.
They profit most who serve best!
This page is occasionally maintained by Bill Holman. Please email him with any suggestions or additions.