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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

Rotary Information

Purpose of theRotary

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 as a member

• To answer any questions you might have about Rotary International and / or membership in our club

Rotary International

• Founded by Paul Harris in Chicago in 1905

• 162 Countries - 530 Districts

• 34,282 clubs and over 1.2 million members worldwide

• Our Club is in District 7790 with 53 Clubs in Quebec (30) & Maine (23).

• 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

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.

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

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 and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of their occupation as an opportunity to 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 world fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.

Our Rotary Club

Each 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 Avenues of Service and the Club Leadership Plan

1. Club Service2. Community Service3. Vocational Service4. International Service5. Foundation6. Public Relations7. Youth Services

You will be asked to participate.

You will be welcomed by each member of our Club – but remember, you must make an effort to meet and know us as well.

Avenues of Service

Club Service Those things that a Rotarian does to help make

successful the running of the local club.

Vocational Service The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world.

Community Service Participate in all activities which make the

community a better place in whichto live.

International Service Encourage and foster the advancement of

understanding and good will among people of the world.

Youth Services Recognizes the positive change implemented by

youth and young adults through leadership development activities as RYLA, Rotaract, and Interact service projects, and creating international unde-rstanding with Rotary Youth Exchange.

Rotary Officers

Community ServiceClub ServiceVocational ServiceInternational

ServiceSergeant at ArmsYouth Service

President

President-Elect

Vice President

Vice President-Elect

Secretary

Treasurer

Immediate Past President

Board of Directors

Officers and Board Directors are elected to a one year term which begins July 1st of each year.

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

1. ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is urged in Rotary

a. An attendance record of 50 percent is required to remain an active Rotarian.

b. If you miss three meetings in a row the attendance committee will contact you.

c. Any missed meeting must be made up within 14 days before or after the regular meeting. To accommodate busy schedules, there are various opportunities to make up missed meetings.

a. You can attend a club Board of Directors meeting for make up credit.

b. You can volunteer your time at a club sanctioned service project.

c. You can attend an e-Meeting online.

Your Financial Obligation Your Financial Obligation

to to RotaryRotary Initiation Fee: $50.00 Annual Dues: $225.00 (billed semi-annually, Jan/July) Meetings: $12.00 (includes meal) Queen of Hearts: $1.00/ticket or 8 for $5.00 (optional

participation) Fines: Can range from $1.00 - $5.00 Happy and Sad Dollars: whatever you would like to

contribute, whenever you would like to participate Social Events estimated: $50.00 Door Prize: $15.00 (asked to provide about once a

year) Every Rotarian Every Year Campaign – This is an

annual appeal of up to $100.00 per Rotarian to The Rotary Foundation. This is a voluntary, tax-deductible donation.

Treasurer: Sandy Morin 827-9875

[email protected]

Rotary MembershipA 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. Qualified candidates for Rotary club membership are adults of good character and business, professional, or community reputation who fit one of the following criteria:

• Hold or have held an executive position with discretionary authority in any worthy and recognized business or profession

• Serve as a community leader

• Is a Rotary Foundation alumnus

All candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to service through personal involvement, be able to meet the club’s attendance and community project participation requirements, and live or work in the vicinity of the club or the surrounding area.  

There are two types of membership in a Rotary Club.

Active - Active members must meet the above qualifications.

Honorary - Honorary members have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in support of Rotary’s ideals. They’re considered friends of Rotary for their permanent support of Rotary’s cause and are elected by the club.

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

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

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

• Maine Youth Fish & Game construction projects

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 grants fund local and International Rotary club and district projects designed to improve the quality of life.

TRF University programs for Peace and Conflict Resolution are located around the world and provide learning opportunities for students to make an impact worldwide.

TRF 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.

Local Rotary ClubLocal Rotary Club

Bangor or Noon Club:

Wellman Commons Tuesday at 12:00 Noon

Ellsworth:

China Hill Restaurant Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Ellsworth Noon:

The Maine Grind Tuesday at 12 noon.

Bangor Breakfast:

Jeff’s Catering Thursday at 7:00 a.m.

Katahdin Area (Millinocket):

Millinocket Regional Hospital 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 the club secretary.

District 7790 District 7790

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 !

Rotary Websites

Old Town Rotary Club: www.oldtownrotary.org

District 7790: www.rotary-7790.org

Rotary International: www.rotary.org