Transcript Orientation Program For Our New Members
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Rotary Club of Hall County
Orientation Agenda
• Welcome & Rotary Overview • Orientation Materials • Objectives • Scope of Rotary • Guiding Principles • The Four Way Test • History of the Rotary Club of Hall County • Club Leadership • District 6910 • Financial Responsibilities • The Rotary Foundation • Georgia Rotary Student Program • End of Year Celebrations • Attendance • Rotary Communication • Expectations
Orientation Materials
• New Member Folder including: – Getting Started in Rotary – This is Rotary – The ABC’s of Rotary – You & Your Rotary Foundation – How to Propose a New Member – Every Rotarian / Every Year Brochure – New Member Checklist (Red Badge Program) – Personal Facts Sheet for the Club Database – List of Club Officers, Directors and Committee Assignments – What is Rotary – GRSP Brochure
Objectives of Orientation
• Appreciation and Understanding • Responsibilities • Answer Any Questions • Final Decision
Proposal Process
• A member sponsored your application. • Classification Committee verified your occupation and agreed that – You hold an important position in your organization.
– You are an outstanding leader in your vocation.
• Membership Committee verified your personal reputation, both in business and in the community.
• Board of Directors approves your application for membership.
• Club membership approves you as a new Rotarian after your name has been presented to membership for one week.
Rotary is …
• The world’s first service club – Paul Harris founded Rotary in Chicago on February 23, 1905 – In 1911, Rotary became international establishing clubs in Canada, England and Ireland • Comparable to the U.N.
– 1.2 million leaders – 29,968 clubs – 530 Districts – 163 countries • “Service above Self” • Universally: “
Never say no
”
Guiding Principles
• 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
through a united fellowship
Rotary Standard of Excellence:
The Four Way Test
Of the things we think, say, or do … 1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
History of the Rotary Club of Hall County
Chartered as an evening club – Rotary Club of Hall County Sunset. Name & meeting time changed to Rotary Club of Hall County on November 1, 2012, and moved to a luncheon meeting time.
Chartered June 30, 2009 with 22 members Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Gainesville Charter President, Past District Governor Lona Pope
Presidents The Rotary Club Hall County
PDG Lona Pope, Charter President 2008-2009
Jean Cornett, President 2009-2010 Kim Waters, President 2010-2011 Melody Marlowe, President 2011-2012 Dianne Cammarata, President 2012-2013 Pat Freeman, President 2013-2014 Paula Phillips, President 2014-2015 Sonja McLendon, President 2015-2016 Ralph Taylor, President Elect 2016-2017
The Rotary Club of Hall County 2015-2016 Officers & Directors
• Sonja McLendon, President • Ralph Taylor, President Elect • Paula Phillips, Immediate Past President • Lisa McCormick, Secretary • Melody Marlowe, Treasurer • Louise Caudell, Club Administration • Dianne Cammarata, Membership • Ralph Taylor, Public Relations • Lona Pope, Club Service • Michael Lancaster, The Rotary Foundation
District Involvement
David Stovall, 1994-1995 District Governor
RI Theme, Be A Friend 2001 Council on Legislation Delegate Zones 33 & 34 Institute General Chairman, 2001 2004 International Assembly Training Coordinator 2002-2004, 2015-2017 Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, RI Zone 34
Lona Pope, 2003-2004 District Governor
RI Theme, Lend a Hand 2010 Council on Legislation Delegate 2011-2012Vice-Chair – Training Peach State PETS
Dianne Cammarata, 2005-2006 District Governor
RI Theme, Service Above Self 2009-2011 District Trainer 2011-2015 The Rotary Foundation Chair, District 6910
Kim Waters, District Governor Elect, 2016-2017
District 6910 Governor
• Alan Smith, District Governor 2015-2016
District 6910 Officers
District Governor Alan Smith, R/C Thomson 2015-2016 Future District Governors: Kim Waters, R/C Hall County, 2016-2017 David W. Cooper, R/C Conyers 2017-2018 Lee Hemmer, R/C Gainesville, Assistant Governor 2015-2016
Be a Gift to the World Rotary International Theme 2015-2016 K. R. Ravindran, Sri Lanka President
Financial Responsibilities
• *Initiation Fee (one time) – $100 • Per Year: • Meals – $460.00
• Dues (RI & District) - $158.00
• Club Service Fee - $250.00
• Rotary Foundation - $100.00
• GRSP - $100.00
• Social Events & Convention - as attended
Total = $1,068.00 annually
•
Club Dues are collected each Quarter
–
Quarterly dues are $267.00 after initiation fee.
The Rotary Foundation
•
“OUR” Rotary Foundation
Making a Difference Across the World
– Paul Harris Fellowship – Sustaining Members – Benefactors – Bequest Society – Major Donors
Paul Harris Fellowship
• In 1917, at first convention in Atlanta, Rotary established an endowment.
• Each year Foundation funds: – Over 1,200 Ambassadorial Scholarships for study abroad.
– Over 150 international projects •
Ex. PolioPlus generated over US$1 Billion to end polio to date
– Over 150 International Volunteers – Over 300 Group Study Exchanges – Peace programs that explore conflict resolution • Contribution of $1,000 or more over time, earns the Paul Harris Fellow designation.
• Each member to be a Sustaining Member w/ $25 qtrly.
Georgia Rotary Student Program
Millie Paintain, Southhampton, England
GRSP Mission Statement P
romote peace through understanding.
E
ncourage the exchange of cultural and social experiences.
A
dvance the ideals of Rotary.
C
reate opportunities for friendship.
E
nvision a world where peace is a reality.
GA Rotary Student Program
• Founded in 1946 by Georgia Rotarian Will Watt of Thomasville.
• GRSP awards scholarships to over 90 international students for study in Georgia’s colleges for one year.
• Scholarship contributes to the cost of tuition, books, room, meals and allowance for incidentals.
• Not related to the Rotary Foundation.
• Contribution of $1,000 or more over time earns the Will Watt Fellow designation. • Each member to be a Sustaining Member w/$25 qrtly.
End of Year Celebrations
•
District 6910 Conference Savannah, Georgia 15-17 April 2016
•
Rotary International Convention Seoul, South Korea 29 May – 1 June 2016
Rotary Protocol: Attendance
• Weekly attendance is a condition of membership, with make ups available throughout the county, Atlanta and the world!
• There are many club members that have sustained 100% attendance for years!
• At least 50% attendance to be done at Hall County club.
• Make-up +/- 14 days – E-Club One ( www.rotaryeclubone.org
) – Clubs in Hall Co - 3 – You can find a club anywhere you travel in the world – Obtain a make-up slip from club or e-club visited
Rotary Communication
• Weekly Club eBulletin • •
Rotations,
District Newsletter
The Rotarian,
• Web Sites: RI Magazine Rotary Club of Hall County http://RotaryClubHallCounty.org
District 6910 rotary6910.org
Rotary International rotary.org
Facebook www.Facebook.com/RotaryClubof HallCounty
Rotarian Action Groups
A Rotarian Action Group is an autonomous group of Rotarians, family members, program participants and alumni who are experts in a particular field, such as microcredit or water and sanitation. Group members share their expertise by collaborating with clubs and districts on service projects.
Rotarian Fellowships
Interested in a particular subject? Visit the group's website or email them to learn more. Learn more at www.Rotary.org
Expectations
• Paul Harris Sustaining (TRF) Member $25 quarterly • Will Watt Sustaining (GRSP) Member $25 quarterly • Benefactor Program • Red Badge Program (New Member program) • Meet Financial Obligations • Attendance • Sponsor new member • Honor the 4 Way Test in all your decision making • HAVE FUN!
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Go to www.RotaryClubHallCounty.org
and sign into the member portal. Complete the entire Member Profile. To complete this step, you will need to first contact our webmaster at 770.595.0702. When he answers, say “I’m ready to take the next step to join the Rotary Club of Hall County.” He knows what that means, and will set up your access.