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This is Rotary

This is Rotary. This is Rotary. An Overview of Rotary International http://www.rotary.org. Rotary is an International Organization. Who started Rotary? Rotary was formed on February 23, 1905 by Paul P. Harris. Rotary is an International Organization.

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This is Rotary

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  1. This is Rotary

  2. This is Rotary An Overview of Rotary International • http://www.rotary.org

  3. Rotary is an International Organization • Who started Rotary? Rotary was formed on February 23, 1905 by Paul P. Harris.

  4. Rotary is an International Organization • Rotary was formed on February 23, 1905 by Paul P. Harris. • When did Rotary become Rotary International? The organization adopted the Rotary International (RI) name in 1922.

  5. Rotary is an International Organization • Rotary was formed on February 23, 1905 by Paul P. Harris. • The organization adopted the Rotary International name in 1922. • How large is Rotary International? RI has 1.2+ million members in 32,000+ Rotary Clubs in 200+ countries/areas.

  6. Rotary is an International Organization • Rotary was formed on February 23, 1905 by Paul P. Harris. • The organization adopted the Rotary International name in 1922. • RI has 1.2+ members in 32,000+ Rotary Clubs in 200+ countries/geographical areas. • Since when have women been involved in RI? In 1989 Rotary officially admitted women into clubs worldwide.

  7. Rotary is an International Organization

  8. In the beginning… The first Rotary Club was organized in Chicago in 1905 by Paul P. Harris

  9. In the beginning… Do you know why Rotary International is called “Rotary”?

  10. In the beginning… The club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members - thus the name Rotary.

  11. Service Above Self • Rotary was quick to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose. • The first project was to construct public washrooms in downtown Chicago. • Thus, Rotary became the world’s first “service club”.

  12. Rotary International (RI) is governed by a President and a Board of Directors elected from all over the world. 2010-2011 RI President Ray Klinginsmith

  13. A new Rotary theme annually 2009–2010 The RI President selects a theme for his year. 2010–2011

  14. A new Rotary theme annually 2011–2012

  15. This is Rotary An Overview of Our District • http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/home.aspx?did=5040

  16. Rotary Clubs are Organized into Districts • What District is our club located in? The Rotary Club of Williams Lake is in District 5040.

  17. District 5040 District 5040 is comprised of 54 clubs with over 2,000 members.

  18. Each district annually elects a District Governor • Each local club is an autonomous group 2010 – 2011 District Governor Penny Offer

  19. This is Rotary An Overview of the Rotary Club (RC) of Williams Lake Club #177 • http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/Home.aspx?cid=791

  20. Local Rotary Clubs Autonomous • When was our club chartered? 1964

  21. Local Rotary Clubs are Autonomous • Our club was chartered in 1964. • When was the WL Daybreak Club chartered? The Rotary Club of Williams Lake Daybreak became a chartered member in 2003.

  22. The Rotary Club of Williams Lake Our club supports The Rotary Foundation through quarterly dues and through individual member donations.

  23. The Rotary Club of Williams Lake Our local club organizes fundraising events so that we can support local groups, organizations, facilities and parks.

  24. The Rotary Club of Williams Lake Chartered in 1964... ...the first Rotary Club in Williams Lake

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