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NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION. Rotary Club of Hall County-Sunset. Welcome & Rotary Overview Orientation Materials Objectives Scope of Rotary Guiding Principles The Four Way Test History of the Rotary Club of Hall Co-Sunset Club Leadership District 6910. Financial Responsibilities
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NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary Club of Hall County-Sunset
Welcome & Rotary Overview Orientation Materials Objectives Scope of Rotary Guiding Principles The Four Way Test History of the Rotary Club of Hall Co-Sunset Club Leadership District 6910 Financial Responsibilities The Rotary Foundation Georgia Rotary Student Program End of Year Celebrations Attendance Rotary Communication Expectations Orientation Agenda
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”
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 Guiding Principles
Rotary Standard of Excellence: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?
History of the Rotary Club ofHall County-Sunset Chartered June 30, 2009 with 22 members Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Gainesville Charter President, Past District Governor Lona Pope
President’s The Rotary ClubHall County-Sunset PDG Lona Pope, Charter President 2008-2009 Jean Cornett, President 2009-2010 Kim Waters, President 2010-2011 Melody Marlowe, President 2011-2012
The Rotary Club of Hall County-Sunset2011-2012 Officer’s • Kim Waters, Immediate Past President • Dianne Cammarata, President-Elect • Kim Waters, Immediate Past President • Bob McGarry - Secretary • Louise Caudell- Treasurer
The Rotary Club of Hall County-Sunset2011-2012 Director’s • Director’s: Club Administration –Sandra Johnson Membership –Dianne Cammarata Public Relations – Kim Waters Service –Lona Pope Rotary Foundation –Jean Cornett
District Involvement PDG Lona Pope 2003-2004 District Governor RI Theme, Lend a Hand 2010 Council on Legislation Delegate 2011-2012Vice-Chair – Training Peach State PETS PDG Dianne Cammarata 2005-2006 District Governor RI Theme, Service Above Self 2009-2011 District Trainer 2011-2013 The Rotary Foundation Chair PDG Dianne and PDG Lona served as Chair of Peach State PETS *PDG – Past District Governor
District 6910 Governor • Bill St. Clair – Governor – 2011-2012
District 6910 Officer’s District Governor Bill St Clair, Gainesville 2011-2012Future District Governors:Margie Forbes, Greene-Putnam Counties, 2012-2013Anton Zellman, Canton, 2013-2014Rick Boyd, Gainesville, Assistant Governor 2010-2012
Rotary International Theme2011-2012Kalyan Banerjee, RI President
Financial Responsibilities • *Initiation Fee – $100 • Per Year: • Meals – 460.00 • Dues - 150.00 • Club Service Fee - 250.00 • Rotary Foundation -100.00 • GRSP -100.00 • Social Events & Convention - as attended • *Total = 1060.00 • *Not Included – one time fee • Club Dues are collected each Quarter • Quarterly dues are $265.00 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 $500 million to end polio • 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.
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 Hilton Head, S.C. May 10th -13th, 2012. • Rotary International Convention Bangkok, Thailand May 3rd to May 9th, 2012
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 Co - Sunset 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 E-Bulletin • Rotations, District Newsletter • The Rotarian, RI Magazine • Web Sites: Hall Co.Sunset www.clubrunner.ca/hallcountysunset. District 6910 rotary6910.org Rotary International rotary.org Facebook www.Facebook.com/RotaryClubofHallCountySunset
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!