what you can get from fellowships
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WHAT YOU CAN GET FROM FELLOWSHIPS
“Fellowship is wonderful; it illuminates life’s pathways, spreads good will, and is worth high price.”
Rotary Founder Paul Harris
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Tris Tristram – President, Rotarian Singles Fellowship International
Clint Collier – International Commodore, International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians
Mike Jackson – GB&I Representative, International Fellowship of Cricket Loving Rotarians
Steve Sokol – Chairman, Rotarians On The Internet
Madu Bishnu – Secretary, Rotarian Singles Fellowship International
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Objectives• To share with you our experiences of
Fellowships in action• To tell you about Fellowships• To show you where you can find
details about FellowshipsAt the end of this breakout you should
be able to go home and tell your fellow Rotarians all about Fellowships
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Fellowships are a magnificent way to enhance your International experience of Rotary
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International Yachting Fellowship
ofRotarians
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History and Membership
• Oldest continuously operating Fellowship in Rotary
• Founded in England in 1947• 3000 members in 50 Countries• Organized into nearly 100 fleets world wide• Also have Independent Members (not in a
fleet area)• Not necessary to own a boat to be a member!• Open to all Rotarians, their spouses and
Roteractors• A Rotary Yacht Club• Provide members with…
• Rotary oriented yachting regalia• Opportunities for Rotary service projects • A Scholarship program through our Fleets• Boating opportunities around the world
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Goals and Aims
• To advance international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideals of service.
• To promote RI fellowship through cruising, yachting, racing, sailing, kayaking and other activities involving boats and boating.
• To promote high standards of seamanship and abide by recognized yachting customs and etiquette on the water.
• To support RI service projects and opportunities, on and off the water.
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International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians
Clint Collier, International Commodore
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IFCRInternational Fellowship of Cricket Loving
Rotarians1993-2013
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IFCRInternational Fellowship of Cricket Loving
Rotarians1993-2013
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IFCR – Member Countries
GB & I
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
SRI LANKA
INDIA
PAKISTAN
SOUTH AFRICA
NEPAL
USA
FIJI IS.
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IFCR Festivals
Fordingbridge, UK
1997
1999
Chennai, India2007
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2002
Christchurch, New Zealand
2004
Hunter Valley, Australia
2010Durban,
South Africa
2012Vapi, India
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IFCR – Bridging Continents
IFCR Founder, PDG Geoffrey Pike with PP Kittu (current IFCR Chairman) interacting during the Chennai Festival in Feb 1999
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IFCR – Bridging Continents
Girls at a Chennai Corporation School (a project supported by IFCR) excited looking at their photos on Rtn. John King’s digital camera.
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IFCR – Bridging Continents
Michael Jackson (IFCR UK) and JK (IFCR Chennai) along with the motorised boats donated by IFCR - GB & I as part of the tsunami relief operations in 2006.
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IFCR – Bridging Continents
The team captains along with their national flags at the inaugural function of the IFCR Festival at Colombo in 2007.
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Rotarians on the Internet
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Rotarians on the Internet
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Rotarians on the Internet
Portland ConventionJune 24, 1990Chip Ross & Stan Kahn
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Rotarians on the Internet
Early 1990’sProdigy Special Interest Group
Mid 1990’s Private Server
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Rotarians on the Internet
1997 Fellowship Status
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Rotarians on the Internet
Evolution
Growing Requirements
More Controls
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Rotarians on the Internet
Our mission is to apply modern information technology to explore the avenues of service and
fellowship with Rotarians all over the world...
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Rotarians on the Internet
ROTI is:
almost 2,000 people made up of Rotarians, Rotarian Partners, and Rotaractors
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Rotarians on the Internet
ROTI is:
from over 100 Rotary Countries
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Rotarians on the Internet
communicate with use of the Internet
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Rotarians on the Internet
use a Listserve to send email
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Rotarians on the Internet
simply send an email to the Listserve, and all registered members get a copy of this email
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Rotarians on the Internet
There are currently three main lists.
#1: The serious list
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Rotarians on the Internet
There are currently three main lists.
#1: The serious list
#2: The general list
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Rotarians on the Internet
There are currently three main lists.
#1: The serious list
#2: The general list
Not that kind of General – but topics from all aspects of Rotary and life.
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Rotarians on the Internet
There are currently three main lists.
#1: The serious list
#2: The general list
#3: ROTI-Tech for those pesky computer problems
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Rotarians on the Internet
There are currently three main lists.
#1: The serious list
#2: The general list
#3: ROTI-Tech
#4: More to come
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Rotarians on the Internet
There are currently three main lists.
#1: The serious list
#2: The general list
#3: ROTI-Tech
#4: More to comeWe have a planning committee to find the correct direction for our growth and possible additional list-servers.
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Rotarians on the Internet
There are currently three main lists.
#1: The serious list
#2: The general list
#3: ROTI-Tech
#4: More to come
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Rotarians on the Internet
Other Services:ROTI Institute
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Other Services:ROTI Institute
Report on Member Projects
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Rotarians on the Internet
Other Services:ROTI Institute
Report on Member Projects
ROTI Recipes
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Rotarians on the Internet
Other Services:ROTI Institute
Report on Member Projects
ROTI Recipes
Discuss RI legislative changes
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Rotarians on the Internet
Other Services:ROTI Institute
Report on Member Projects
ROTI Recipes
Discuss RI legislative changes
Provide an archive of Rotary files
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Rotarians on the Internet
Other Services:ROTI Institute
Report on Member Projects
ROTI Recipes
Discuss RI legislative changes
Provide an archive of Rotary files
An international exchange of ideas
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Rotarians on the Internet
What makes ROTI work:Teamwork
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Rotarians on the Internet
What makes ROTI work:Teamwork
Internationality
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What makes ROTI work:Teamwork
Internationality
Camaraderie
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What makes ROTI work:Teamwork
Internationality
Camaraderie
. . . And its just plain fun
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Rotarians on the Internet
Create friendships and promote projects all over the world
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Rotarian Singles Fellowship International
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FriendshipSharing of common interest
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Fellowships are fun, interesting to be a part of
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• All Rotarians should join a Fellowship of their choice
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SOME OF OUR FELLOWSHIP PHOTOS
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What are Rotary Fellowships?
Groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses and Rotaractors who unite to:– Share a common interest in worthwhile
recreational activities (sports, hobbies, etc.)
– Further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the same profession
– Make new friends around the world– Explore new opportunities for service– Have fun and enhance their experience in
Rotary
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Other Benefits of Rotary Fellowships
Rotary Fellowships...• Offer opportunities for Rotarians to make
lasting friendships outside of one’s own club, district and country
• Contribute to the advancement of world understanding and peace
• Serve as an incentive for attracting new members to Rotary and for retaining existing members
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Rotary Fellowships History
• Rotary Fellowships informally began in 1928 when a group of Rotarians with an interest in Esperanto joined together. In 1947, Rotarians organized a group of boating enthusiasts, which became the Yachting Fellowship.
• These activities gained more attention and operated over the years as World Fellowship Activities, International Vocational Contact Groups, Rotary Recreational and Vocational Fellowships, and finally, Rotary Fellowships.
• As of 14 June 2013, there are 63 Rotary Fellowships.
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How Rotary Fellowships Operate
• Each Fellowship is officially recognized by the RI Board of Directors, but operates independently of Rotary International, with its own rules, dues requirements, and administrative structure.
• Membership in fellowships is open to Rotarians, spouses of Rotarians and Rotaractors.
• Each fellowship must maintain a membership base representing at least three different countries.
• Each fellowship elects at least three officers to oversee the group’s operations.
• Fellowships are expected to facilitate communication amongst their members and to maintain regular communication with Rotary International.
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Fellowships at the International Convention
• Fellowships often use the International Convention in June as an opportunity to plan meetings and activities for attending members from around the world.
• Fellowship exhibits make up a vital part of the House of Friendship, and groups use this opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments, plan for the future, and recruit new members.
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How to Join a Rotary Fellowship
• Contact a group that interests you directly using contact information found on www.rotary.org/fellowships, or in the Rotary Fellowships Directory.
• Contact your district Rotary Fellowships chairperson for guidance.
• If a group for your interests does not currently exist, contact RI Staff for information on how to start a new group.
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Online Resources
• For general program information, visit www.rotary.org/fellowships, where you can access the following downloadable resources:– Rotary Fellowships Handbook
(publication 729)– Rotary Fellowships e-Flier– Suggested Rotary Fellowships
Posting Board– Rotary Fellowships Officer Directory– Rotary Fellowships Application Form
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Other Online Resources.
There is also a new website called RotarianFellowship Hub:
http://www.rotarianfellowshiphub.org/ This website list all 63 currently recognized fellowships broken down into 15 categories. For each fellowship, there are 4 links including website, FB page, discussion group, and contact.
This website was recently created by Rotarian Don Higgins.
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Contact RI Staff
Rotary InternationalRotary ServicePhone: 1-847-866-3252Fax: 1-847-556-2182E-mail: [email protected]
Rotary International 1560 Sherman AvenueEvanston, IL 60201-3698USA
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Questions
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WHAT YOU CAN GET FROM FELLOWSHIPS
“Fellowship is wonderful; it illuminates life’s pathways, spreads good will, and is worth high price.”
Rotary Founder Paul Harris