this is rotary international rotary club of old town rotary information committee 2008-2009
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This is
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Rotary Club of Old Town
Rotary Information Committee
2008-2009
Purpose of this Rotary
Information Meeting
• To inform proposed members about Rotary
• To let you know what you may expect of your membership
• To let you know what our club will expect of you
• To answer any questions you might have about Rotary International and membership in our club
Rotary International
• Founded by Paul Harris in Chicago in 1905
• 162 Countries - 530 Districts
• 31,096 Clubs - 1.2 MM members
• Our Club is in District 7790 with 55 Clubs in Quebec & Maine.
• R.I. is governed by a President and Board of Directors elected from all over the world.
• Each District elects a District Governor annually.
• Each Club is an autonomous group.
Paul Harris
OBJECT OF ROTARYThe object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the idea of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
First: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.
Second: High ethical standards in business andprofessions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by eachRotarian of their occupation as an opportunityto serve society.
Third: The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to their personal, business, and community life.
Fourth: The advancement of international under-standing, good will, and peace through a worldfellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.
Four Avenues of ServiceClub Service
Those things that a Rotarian does to help make successful the running of the local club.
Vocational ServiceThe promoting of the “ideal of
service” throughout the business andprofessional world.
Community Service Participate in all activities which
makethe community a better place in
whichto live.
International Service Encourage and foster the
advancement of understanding and good will
among people of the world.
Four Avenues of Service2008-2009 Directors
Community Service: Carl Nevells
Club Service: Sarah Robinson
Vocational Service: Linda Bryant
International Service: David Zelz
Sergeant at Arms: Pete Norris
THE FOUR-WAY TESTof the things we think, say or do
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 ?
One of the most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world is the Rotary 4-way Test. It was created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932 when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. He drew up a 24 word code of ethics for all employees to follow in their business and professional lives. The 4-Way Test became the guide for sales, production, advertising and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy.
Herb Taylor became president of Rotary International in 1954-55. The 4-way Test was adopted by Rotary in 1943 and has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways.
Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions
As a Rotarian engaged in a business or profession, I am expected to:
1. Consider my vocation to be another opportunity to serve;
2. Be faithful to the letter and to the spirit of the ethical codes of my vocation, to the laws of my country, and to the moral standards of my community;
3. Do all in my power to dignify my vocation and to promote the highest ethical standards in my chosen vocation;
4. Be fair to my employer, employees, associates, competitors, customers, the public and all those with whom I have a business or professional relationship;
5. Recognize the honor and respect due to all occupations which are useful to society;
6. Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of special needs of others; and to improve the quality of life in my community;
7. Adhere to honesty in my advertising and in all representations to the public concerning my business or profession;
8. Neither seek from nor grant to a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship.
The Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and professions is a statement of recent origin. It was adopted by the Rotary International Council on Legislation in 1989 to provide more specific guidelines for the high ethical standards called for in the Object of Rotary.
Your Privileges in Rotary
THE PRIVILEGE OF FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS
...in your community
...in neighboring cities
...all over the U.S.A.
...in all parts of the world
THE PRIVILEGE OF GIVING SERVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY
THE PRIVILEGE OF HELPING DEVELOP INTERNATIONAL GOOD WILL AND UNDERSTANDING
THE PRIVILEGE OF HELPING BUILD HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARDS WITHIN YOUR VOCATION
Thru the common bond of
Rotary
Your Obligations in
Rotary1. PARTICIPATION
To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents; participate
...in community work
...in Club and District activities
...in social functions
2. ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is urged in Rotary
a. You must attend two thirds of all club meetings each six months.
b. If you miss three meetings in a row the attendance committee will contact you.
c. You can make up meetings at another Rotary Club within 14 days in advance or 14 days after a missed meeting of our Club. Club service projects also qualify.
d. You can attend a club Board of Directors meeting for make up credit.
e. You can volunteer your time at a club sanctioned service project
Local Rotary ClubsLocal Rotary ClubsBangor Noon Club: Bangor Noon Club:
Wellman Commons Tuesday at 12:00 Noon
Ellsworth:Ellsworth:
China Hill Restaurant Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Ellsworth Noon:Ellsworth Noon:
The Maine Grind Tuesday at 12 noon.
Bangor Breakfast: Bangor Breakfast:
Sea Dog Brewing Company Thursday at 7:00 a.m.
Belfast:Belfast:
Waldo County Shrine Club Wednesday at 12:00 Noon
Club Secretary:
The club secretary has a copy of the latest directory for all Rotary clubs in the world. If you plan to travel check the listing for meeting locations. If you have make up cards or an attendance question contact: Brianna Bryant at 827-5780 or via e-mail at bryant [email protected]
Your Financial Obligation Your Financial Obligation
to to RotaryRotary Initiation Fee: $50.00 Annual Dues: $200.00 ($100 due semi-annually)
Meetings: $12.00 (including meal) 50/50: $1.00/ticket or 8 for $5.00 Fines: Can range from $1.00 - $5.00 Happy and Sad Dollars: whatever you would
like to contribute Social Events estimated: $50.00 Door Prize (providing for evening): $10.00
Treasurer: Sandy Morin 827-9875
1. A member of this Rotary Club sponsored your membership
2. Our Classification Committee verified your occupation and agreed
*that you held an important position in your firm
*that you are an outstanding leader in your vocation
*that the classification being loaned to you was not already represented in our Club
3. Our membership committee verified your personal reputation both in your business and in the community.
4. Our Board of Directors approved your application for Rotary membership.
How YOU were chosen to become a member of
ROTARY
Rotary Membership
A membership classification system is used in Rotary to insure that a variety of professions and vocations are represented in each Club. Each member is assigned a classification recognizing their profession.
There are three types of membership in a Rotary Club.
1.Active - primary holder of a specific classification
2.Past Service - a member who has previously retired
3.Honorary - an individual selected by the Board to be honored for a given year.
Our Rotary ClubEach year we elect our officers in December. These officers are installed in June and conduct the general business of our club at monthly Board of Directors.
Our President, with the approval of our Board of Directors, prepares a budget and makes committee appointments based on the Four Avenues of Rotary-
1. Club Service2. Community Service3. Vocational Service4. International Service
You will be assigned to one of our committees by our President.
You will be welcomed by each member of our Club - butremember, you must make an effort to meet and know us.
2008-2009 Officers
The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Old Town are Club Officers the Directors for Club, Vocation, Community and International Service and the Sergeant-at-Arms.
Officers and Board Directors are elected to a one year term which begins July 1st of each year.
President: Basant ParadisPresident-Elect: Carl Nevells
Vice President: Frank Greenleaf
Secretary: Brianna Bryant
Treasurer: Sandy Morin
Past President: John Fogel
Board of Directors
Our Rotary Club Finances
The Club fiscal year begins on July 1st with the installation of new officers. The Board of Directors adopts a budget in July prepared by the new President.
Our club maintains two funds: A. Club Operations - the cost of operating our club including all social functions.
Membership duesDoor Raffle50/50 Raffle
B. Club Projects - the charitable activities of our clubHunter’s BreakfastFund Raising ProjectsHappy and Sad Dollars
We never use income from club projects to fund any of our club operations.
The club files a federal income tax return every year as a non profit corporation.
Old Town Rotary Club Service Projects
• Barclay House
•Camp Capella Renovations
•Old Town Comfort Station
•YMCA Field House Project
•YMCA Swimming Pool Drive
•Old Town Library Addition
•Old Town Museum Drive
•UCP Respite House Renovation
•The Meadows Housing Project
•Annual Community & Youth Service Donations
Fund Raising Events - Examples•Annual Hunters Breakfast
•Auction•Golf Tournament
The Rotary Foundation
The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs.
The Foundation’s Humanitarian Programs fund International Rotary club and district projects designed to improve the quality of life.
Through its Educational Programs the Foundation provides funding for about 1200 students to study abroad each year.
The Rotary Foundation is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share the vision of a better world.
Paul Harris FellowAnyone who contributes US $1000 to the Annual Programs Fund or has that amount contributed in his or her name can be designated a Paul Harris Fellow.
Contributions may be made in annual increments of $100 or more with the intent of becoming a Paul Harris Fellow. Contributors are designated as a Paul Harris Sustaining Member.
The Rotary Club of Old Town, Maine
The club was presented their charter on November 27, 1927 at the Elks Hall and was sponsored by the Bangor Rotary Club.
Charter Members were:
Almanzar Bergeron
Stephen Buzzell
Ralph W. Chapman
Israel R. Cutler
Samuel M. Cutler (Secretary)
George Desjardins
Virgil H. Goodwin
John H. Hickey (President)
Past District Governors
Raymond Collett 1947-48
Dr. James Martin 1973-1974
Harry Sanborn 1997-1998
Dr. Arthur P. Latno
Dr. Lewis S. Libby
Charles E. Lunt
Stanley F. Needham
W. Sewall
William H. Waterhouse
Albert G. Averill
Welcome to ROTARY
Remember: No organization is greater than its individual members.
YOU are ROTARY• Participate for Friendship
• Participate for Service
• Participate for Fellowship
• Participate for Knowledge
• Participate for International Understanding
Remember
YOU ARE ROTARY !