Friendship: In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic needs; the need for friends and fellowship.
Business Development: One of the original reasons for Rotary’s beginning was everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of every business community and its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help one another and others.
Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary continues ones growth and education 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. Learning how to motivate, influence and lead leaders.
Citizenship in the Community: Membership in a Rotary club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of any community.
Citizenship on the world: Every Rotarian wears a pin that says: “Rotary International” therefore all Rotarians are encouraged to attend club meetings in any of the 29000 clubs in 155 nations and geographical regions through out the world. Instant friends can be found in one’s own club and in those and in the world community.
Continuing Education: Each week at Rotary there is a program designed to keep one informed as to what is going in the community, nation and world covering different speakers and different topics.
The Development of Social Skills: Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one’s personal, social and people skills. Rotary is for people who likes people and who care about others.
Family Programs: Rotary provides one of the world’s largest youth exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians, spouse clubs and programs; and a host of activities designated to assist families in growth and the development of family values.
The Development of Ethics: Rotarians practice a 4-way test that governs there ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal matters.
Culture Awareness: Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political, persuasion, language, color and ethnic identity are found in Rotary. It is a cross section of the world’s most prominent citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of others countries and learns to love and work with people everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in the process.
The Opportunity to Serve: Rotary is a service club. Its business is mankind; its product is service. Rotarians provide community service to both the local and international communities. This is the best reason perhaps for becoming a Rotarian; the chance to do something for somebody else and to sense the self-fulfillment comes in the process. Rotarians believe in Service above self; it’s richly rewarding. “He profits Most Who Services Best”