WHY JOIN YOUR LOCAL ROTARY CLUB?
1. Professional Networking:
A founding principle of Rotary was to provide a forum for professional
and business leaders. Members are leaders in business, industry, the
professions, the arts, government, sports, the military and religion.
They make decisions and influence policy. Rotary is the oldest, most
prestigious service-club organisation in the world.
2. The Opportunity to Serve:
Rotarians provide service at both the community and international
levels. Service programs address health care needs, hunger and poverty,
illiteracy, disaster relief, and environmental cleanups, to name a few.
Members experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back to the
community.
3. Personal Growth and Development:
Membership in Rotary ensures continuing personal and professional
development. Leadership, public speaking and communication,
organisation and planning, team-building, fundraising and teaching are
just a sampling of the skills that can be exercised and enhanced
through Rotary.
4. Friendship:
Fellowship was a primary reason Rotary was started in 1905, and it
remains a major attraction. Today, with more than 30,000 Rotary clubs
in over 160 countries, Rotarians have friends wherever they go. Rotary
helps to build community as well as enduring friendships.
5. Cultural Diversity:
Rotary International is an association of local clubs in many
countries. Clubs are open to members of every ethnic group, political
persuasion, language and religious belief. Rotary clubs contain a
cross-section of the world's leaders. They practice and promote
tolerance.
6. Good Citizenship:
Membership in Rotary makes one a better citizen. Weekly Rotary club
programs keep members informed about what is taking place in the
community, nation and world. Rotary's expansive network of clubs and
programs provides extensive opportunities for service and interchange.
7. World Understanding:
Rotary members gain an understanding of humanitarian issues and have a significant
impact on them through international service projects and exchange
programs of RI and its Foundation. The promotion of peace is one of
Rotary's highest objectives.
8. Entertainment:
Every Rotary club and district hosts parties and activities that offer
diversion from one’s personal and business life. Conferences,
conventions, assemblies and social events
provide entertainment as well as Rotary information, education and service.
9. Family Foundations:
Rotary sponsors some of the world’s largest youth exchange and
educational exchange and scholarship programs. Rotary clubs provide
innovative training opportunities and mentoring for future leaders.
They involve family members in a wide range of social and service
activities.
10. Ethical Environment:
Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test that measures words and actions by
their truthfulness, fairness, goodwill and benefit to all. Encouraging
high ethical standards in one's profession and respect for all worthy
vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days.
~Here is a video from Rotary International on the services of Rotary~