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1. Opportunity for Humanitarian Service
Rotary members have many opportunities for humanitarian service, both locally and internationally. Through Rotary, you can help make the world a better place. Service programs address concerns that include poverty, illiteracy, health care, hunger, community needs and more. Rotarians experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back to the community.
2. World Citizenship
Rotarians are welcomed at more than 31,200 Rotary clubs in over 160 countries, wearing a pin that is recognized throughout the world. Rotarians gain an understanding of humanitarian issues through international service projects and exchange programs. One of Rotary’s highest objectives is to build goodwill and peace throughout the world.
3. Professional Networking
A founding principle of Rotary was to meet regularly to enjoy camaraderie and enlarge one’s circle of
business and professional acquaintances. As the oldest service club in the world, Rotary club members
represent a cross-section of business owners, executives, managers, and professionals who are leaders in the community.
4. Good Citizenship
Weekly Rotary club programs keep members informed about what is taking place in the community, nation, and world, and motivates members to make a difference in the lives of others.
5. Friendship
Rotary was founded on fellowship, an ideal that remains a major benefit of membership today. Club members enjoy the camaraderie with like-minded professionals. Club projects offer additional opportunities to develop enduring friendships. Rotary club members who travel have access to friendly connections in virtually every city in the world.
6. Family Programs
Rotary encourages family values and sponsors some of the world’s largest youth exchange, educational exchange, and scholarship programs. Rotary provides innovative training opportunities and mentoring for young leaders.
7. Ethical Environment
Encouraging high ethical standards in one’s profession and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days. In our business and professional lives,
Rotarians abide by the Four-Way Test:
Of the things we think, say or do:
- Is it the truth?
- Is it fair to all concerned?
- Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
- Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
8. Leadership Development
Rotary is an organization of successful professionals. Team building, fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization and communication are just a sampling of the leadership skills that club members can exercise and enhance. Being a Rotary leader provides further experience in learning how to motivate, inspire, and guide others.
9. Diversity in Membership
Rotary’s classification system ensures that a club’s membership represents a variety of the community’s professional men and women. Rotary clubs are non-political, non-religious, and open to all cultures, races and creeds.
10. Prestige
Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world.
10.5 The Absence of Official Creed
Rotary is an open society of men and women who believe in helping others. No secrets or secret handshakes!
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