Why join Rotary
Taken from the RI website
Networking
An original goal of Rotary was to allow club members to meet periodically and enlarge their circle of business and professional acquaintances.
As members of the oldest service club in the world, Rotarians represent a cross-section of their community’s business owners, executives,
managers, political leaders, and professionals – people who make decisions and influence policy.
Service
Club members have many opportunities for humanitarian service, both locally and internationally. Service programs address concerns such as
health care, hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and the environment. Rotarians regularly experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back to the community.
Friendship
Rotary was founded on fellowship, a cornerstone that continues to attract members today. Rotarians enjoy camaraderie with like-minded
professionals, and club projects provide opportunities to develop enduring friendships. Club members who travel have friendly
contacts in almost every city of the world.
Family
Rotary sponsors some of the world’s largest exchange and educational programs. Rotary clubs provide innovative training opportunities and
mentoring for young leaders, and they involve family members in a wide range of social and service activities.
Ethics
Encouraging high ethical standards and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days.
In their business and professional lives, Rotarians abide by The Four-Way Test:
Of the things we think, say or do
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Leadership
Rotary is an organization of successful professionals. Team-building, fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization, and
communication are just some of the leadership skills that club members can exercise and enhance. Being a Rotary leader provides
further experience in motivating, inspiring, and guiding others.
This is Rotary
What would it take to change the world? Rotary
International is the world's first service club organization, with
more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary
club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and
internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation,
provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate
polio under the motto Service Above Self.