This is Rotary In the beginning… u First Rotary Club organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P....

This is RotaryThis is Rotary

In the beginning…In the beginning…

First Rotary Club organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris.

Rotary Founder

Paul Harris

The original four member club met for fellowship, in rotation at member’s offices . . . thus the name Rotary.

There are currently over 32,000 clubs with about 1.2 million members.

The Rotary Motto isThe Rotary Motto is “ “Service Above Self”Service Above Self”

Rotary was not long realizing fellowship alone would not keep a group together . . . There needed to be a purpose!

First project was creation of public washrooms in downtown Chicago.

Rotary became world’s 1st “service club” Rotary became international in 1910 in

Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Object of RotaryThe Object of Rotaryisis

To encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.

Rotarians especially try to Rotarians especially try to fosterfoster and and encourageencourage::

The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service

High ethical standards: worthiness and dignifying of all occupations

Application of the ideal of service to personal, business, and community life

Advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace

Rotarians are guided byRotarians are guided byTHE FOUR-WAY TESTTHE FOUR-WAY TEST

of the things we think, say or doof 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?

The Privileges in RotaryThe Privileges in RotaryRotarians Enjoy the privilege of…Rotarians Enjoy the privilege of… Friendships with Leaders Giving Service to your community Developing International Goodwill and

Understanding Helping to Build Higher Ethical Standards

within your vocation.

. . through the common bond of Rotary.

RotaryRotary is an is an International OrganizationInternational Organization

Divided into 34 Zones and 529 Districts, throughout 166 countries, worldwide.

D5370 covers northern Alberta, NE B.C. NW Saskatchewan, and N.W.T.

Rotary International is governed by a President and a Board of Directors, elected from around the world.

Headquarters in Evanston IL.R. I. President

Wilfrid J Wilkinson

Each District selects a District Governor annually

But each Rotary Club is an autonomous group. District Governor

David Taylor

The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundationis the international service arm of Rotaryis the international service arm of Rotary

““World Peace through World Peace through Understanding”Understanding”

Making the world a better place, one friendship at a time.

Rotary FoundationRotary FoundationGroup Study Exchange - GSEGroup Study Exchange - GSE

Teams of 4 to 6 non-Rotarian business or professional people, plus a Rotarian leader, visit a foreign district for 4 to 6 weeks.

Rotary Foundation pays foreign travel cost. Host Rotarians handle accommodation, local travel,

vocational matching & other activities. Clubs help host visiting teams and sponsor

outbound team members.

GSE Team Bangaladesh – May 1- June 1, 2008 Fairview College, Peace River May 10, 2008

Rotary FoundationRotary FoundationWCS & Matching GrantsWCS & Matching Grants

World Community Service (WCS) Rotarians provide humanitarian aid to those in need around the world.

Matching Grants.

Through a global fund and partnering with other clubs, worthy projects can receive matching grants.

Rotary FoundationRotary Foundation

Volunteers in ActionVolunteers in Action Many Rotarians volunteer their time andexpertise, helping in foreign countries.

All vocations are needed:

- Businessmen, Technicians, Contractors - Agriculture, Engineers, Teachers

- Dentists, Doctors and Nurses.

The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation (TRF) (TRF)Your Charity of Choice?Your Charity of Choice?

Rotary depends on fundraising and member donations to fund programs & projects.

Many Rotarians and their spouses are Benefactors of the RF Permanent Fund.

Several are Paul Harris Fellows having made a contribution of US$1,000 to TRF.

A goal of every Rotary Club is to contribute US$100. per member each year.

The Rotary ClubThe Rotary Club of Peace River of Peace River

Chartered in 1952 District 5370

Current membership 40

Meets Monday 12:00

Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre

Rotary Club of Peace River Rotary Club of Peace River

AdministrationAdministration

10 Member Executive – open meetings Four Avenue of Service program areas - Chairs Committees for fundraising and service projects. Executive - finance and project decisions based

on the annual budget approved by the club. Large projects or controversial issues are

discussed by members at monthly business meeting.

RotaryRotary Club of Peace River Club of Peace River Executive & Directors – 2007-08Executive & Directors – 2007-08 President: Richard Rhodes

President-Elect: Steve Woodburn

Vice President: Kelsay Reimer

Past President: Rob Snyder

Secretary: Nicole Krull

Treasurer: Peter Neale

All Rotary positions are one year terms that change July 1.

Rotary implements the Rotary implements the Object of RotaryObject of Rotary

through the through the Four Avenues of ServiceFour Avenues of Service

Club Service Vocational Service

Community ServiceInternational Service

Club Service– Those things a Rotarian does to help make

the club operate more successfully.

Vocational Service– Promoting the “Ideal of Service” to youth and

throughout the business and professional world.

Community Service– Urges every Rotarian to participate in activities

to make the community a better place to live.

International Service– Encourage and foster the advancement of

understanding, good will and world peace among all people of the world.

Chair – Robin Erickson

Chair – David vanTamelen

Chair – Geoff

Milligan

Chair – Dave McLaughlan

Rotary Club of Peace RiverRotary Club of Peace River

Club Service Projects Club Service Projects

Fellowship and Member Development– Annual Corn Roast – Rotary Fun Cruise Casino– Weekly and Special Meetings

Member participation in fund raisers– Casino dealers team– Rotary Auction – Hawaiian Draw/Rotary Roses/Calendar Project


Youth ProjectsYouth Projects

Financial support to local youth group projects and youth leadership activities.

Active in Rotary programs for youth –RYLA, Adventures in Citizenship, RYPEN, International Youth Exchange.


Community Service Projects Community Service Projects

Medical Centre of Excellence– $30,000 commitment

Support to community organizations - North Peace Performing Arts, Peace Regional Library, Sugar Plum Day Care, Peace Adult Literacy

Rotary Centennial Project


International Service ProjectsInternational Service Projects World Community Service - Matching

Grants to support development projects Van project - Ethiopia Medical Supplies to Mazatlan Water/School project – DRC (Congo) Books for Belize Heart4Children – Orphanage in Ukraine Foster Parents Plan


Youth Exchange ProgramYouth Exchange Program Every two years we send a local 16-18 year old

student abroad and in exchange, host a foreign student in Peace River.

Members host these young people in their homes for 1-4 months each.

Students become part of the family and many lasting relationships are developed. Host families are needed for 2009

Hawaiian Draw Rotary Calendar Radio Auction


Annual Fund RaisersAnnual Fund Raisers

– Proceeds to community/international projects.

– All members expected to participate through ticket sales and attendance.

Rotary Fun Night Rotary Roses Casino Party’s

Great Northern Casino, Grand Prairie


Casino Fund Raising Casino Fund Raising

- About every 36 months.– All members expected to participate or

arrange for their replacement if absent.– Revenue goes to local community projects.


Casino Funded Projects Casino Funded Projects June 2001

– Fire Department – Rescue Truck December 2002

– Community projects November 2004

– Centennial Project – Park Upgrade March 2007

– Medical Centre of Excellence

Your Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in RotaryParticipation To be a Rotarian you must give of your

time and talents:– in community work– in social functions– in Club and District activities.

Plan To Attend DISTRICT CONFERENCE – May 22-25, 2008 RI CONVENTION – Los Angeles, June 2008

Your Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in Rotary

Attendance Weekly Attendance is a benefit and reward of

Rotary. Goal 100% - Minimum 60% expected. Make up missed meetings at other clubs, by

attending a District or RI event or on line @ eRotary.org.

A Make-up is allowed within +/- 14 days (2 weeks)

Your Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in Rotary

Financial Initiation Fee $40.00 Annual Dues $120.00/year Meals $12.50/week Fines (Sergeant-at-Arms/Fun Tax) $1.00/week Social Events (Estimate) $200.00/year

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