ROTARY CLUB OF REDONDO BEACH est December 24 1924 There are 527 Districts in 159 countries throughout the world The Rotary Club of Redondo Beach is in District 5280 The District covers the Greater Los Angeles Area ID: 265022
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NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
ROTARY CLUB OF REDONDO BEACH est. December 24, 1924Slide2
There are 527 Districts in 159 countries throughout the world.
The Rotary Club of Redondo Beach is in District 5280.
The District covers the Greater Los Angeles Area
Rotary is an International OrganizationSlide3
In the beginning
…
The first Rotary Club was organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris.
Rotary Founder
Paul Harris
This first club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members - thus the name Rotary.
There are currently 28,018 clubs with 1,188,172 members.Slide4
Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world
.
President Ray Klinginsmith Rotary
Club of Kirksville, Missouri, USASlide5
Rotary District 5280
48 Clubs
Greater Los Angeles Area
Approx. 2,200 members
District 5280 Governor is
Doug Baker
DG Doug Baker
Rotary Club of DowneySlide6
Service Above Self
Rotary was not long to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group together —
there needed to be a purpose.
First project was public washrooms in downtown Chicago.
Rotary became the world’s first “service club”.Slide7
ROTARY CLUB OF REDONDO BEACH
Redondo Rotary was established on
Dec. 22, 1924, and was the
756
th
Rotary Club formedSlide8
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 OBJECT OF ROTARYSlide9
The
development of acquaintance
as an opportunity for service
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
The
application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.OBJECT OF ROTARY cont’dSlide10
The
development of acquaintance
as an opportunity for service
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
The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.OBJECT OF ROTARY cont’dSlide11
The
development of acquaintance
as an opportunity for service
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
The
application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.OBJECT OF ROTARY cont’dSlide12
The
development of acquaintance
as an opportunity for service
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
The
application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.OBJECT OF ROTARY cont’dSlide13
We implement the object of
Rotary through the
Five Avenues of Service
Club Service
Promotes the successful running of the club.
Vocational Service
Promotes of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world.
Community Service
Promotes activities which make the community a better place to live.
International ServiceEncourage and foster understanding and good will among people of the world.New GenerationsEncompasses all youth activities, and formation of new Rotary clubs.Slide14
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?
THE FOUR-WAY TEST
of the things we think, say or doSlide15
Redondo Rotary Club Officers 2010-2011
President
Bill Paul
President Elect
Steve Scerra
Secretary
Eleanor Manzano
Treasurer
Pat Cashin, PDG
Past President James JackmanSlide16
Redondo Rotary Club Directors 2010-2011
Club Service – Bill Gard
Manages Club Activities
International Service – Karen Weigel
Manages International Activities/Projects
Vocational Service – Nancy Campbell
Manages/Promotes Vocational Activities & Recognition
Community Service – Jean Hirano
Manages Activities Benefiting the Local CommunityInteract – Alexis Sheehy Manages Activities benefiting the RUHS Interact ClubSlide17
Club Appointed Chairpersons 2010-2011
New Generations– Bill Sheehy
Manages “New Generations Club” Activities
Rotary Foundation – Cathy Steffen
Manages Rotary International Fundraising Activities
Programs – Patricia Haynes
Manages Club’s Weekly Program Presentations
Membership – Ron Cody Manages Club’s Membership ProgramSlide18
Redondo Beach Rotary Club
Community Foundation
The Redondo Beach Rotary Club Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of community life in Redondo Beach and its neighboring communities. Our mission is to provide support to local organizations and programs that enhance the well-being of community citizens, strengthen relationships and goodwill within the community, promote high ethical values and champion the Rotary ideal of service above self.
501(c)(3) tax exempt organizationSlide19
The Rotary Club of Redondo Beach
A 100% Paul Harris Club
All members have been credited with a minimum of $1,000 donation (or has pledged) to the Rotary International Foundation.Members receive recognition as “Paul Harris Fellows” Slide20
ROTARY FOUNDATION WORLD
PEACE THROUGH UNDERSTANDING
501(c)(3) tax exempt organization
T
he mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.
Year-to-date
Polio cases
2010: 561
2009: 698World Health OrgSlide21
THE ROTARY FOUNDATIONSlide22
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
THE PRIVILEGES OF ROTARYSlide23
YOUR OBLIGATIONS IN ROTARY
Participation
To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents:
in community work
in social functions
in Club and District activities. Slide24
YOUR OBLIGATIONS IN ROTARY
Attendance
Attendance at the weekly meetings is a benefit of Rotary. A minimum of 60% is expected.
You can maintain your attendance levels by making up at another Rotary Club within 14 days in advance or 14 days after a meeting is missed; or by attending a District event or a RI Convention. Or on-line.Slide25
Initiation Fee (one time) $75.00
Annual Dues $350.00/year payable (2 installments Jan 1 & July 1)
Paul Harris Fellowship $50.00 one time fee – matched by club to set up account
Meals $10.00/weekMeeting Expense $7.00/week
Fines $75.00/year
Social Events various
YOUR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONSSlide26
A service club should be fun to be a part of even when the work is tiresome.
Redondo Rotary strives to be a fun, young-at-heart club.
Social events are offered regularly.
We live up to RI Past President Hugh Archer’s theme:
“Enjoy Rotary.”
The Rotary Club of Redondo Beach is
FUNSlide27
Participate for friendship
Participate for serviceParticipate for fellowship
Participate for knowledge
Participate for international understandingRemember you are Rotary!
YOU ARE ROTARYSlide28
Congratulations and
Welcome to the
Rotary Club of Redondo Beach