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Why Join Rotary?
Twenty answers to the question:
- Friendship. In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one
of the most basic human needs: the need for friends and fellowship. It is one
of the two reasons Rotary began in 1905.
- Business Development. The second original reason for Rotary's
beginning. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross-section of
every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians
help one another, and collectively we help others.
- Personal Growth and Development. Membership in Rotary continues
one's growth and education in human relations and personal development.
- Leadership Development. Rotary is an organization of leaders and
successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education in
leadership - learning how to motivate, influence and lead leaders.
- Citizenship in the Community. Membership in a Rotary club makes one
a better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of the most
active citizens of any community.
- Continuing Education. Each week at Rotary there is a program
designed to keep one informed as to what is going on in the community, nation
and world - different speakers, different topics.
- Fun. Rotary is fun. A lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The club
projects are fun. Social activities are fun. And the service is fun.
- Public Speaking Skills. Many an individual who joined Rotary was
afraid to speak in public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public
communication.
- Citizenship in the World. Every Rotarian wears a pin that says,
"Rotary International." And every Rotarian is welcome - even encouraged - to
attend functions at 29,000 clubs in 195 nations and geographic regions There
are few places on the globe that do not have Rotary clubs - instant friends in
both one's own community and in the world community.
- Assistance When Traveling. Because there are Rotary clubs
everywhere, many a Rotarian who has needed a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist,
advice and so on while traveling has found what he or she needs quickly
through Rotary.
- Entertainment. Every Rotary club and district has parties and
activities which provide diversion in one's business life. Rotary has
conferences, conventions, assemblies and institutes which provide
entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education and service.
- Development of Social Skills. Every week and at various events and
functions, Rotary develops one's personality and social and people skills.
Rotary is for people who like people - or want to.
- Family Programs. Rotary provides one of the world's largest youth
exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians; spouse
clubs and programs; and a host of activities designed to assist family members
in growth and the development of family values.
- Vocational Skills. Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the
growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on
committees; and to teach youth about one's job or vocation. Rotary helps to
make one a better doctor, lawyer, teacher, or whatever one does for a living.
- Development of Ethics. Rotarians practice a
Four-Way Test
which governs one's ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in
business and personal relationships.
- Cultural Awareness. Around the world, practically every religion,
country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, color and
ethnic identity is found in Rotary. It is a cross-section of the world's most
prominent citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of other
cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere.
- Prestige. Rotary members are prominent people - leaders of
business, the professions, art, government, sports, military, religion and all
disciplines. Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the
world. Its ranks are executives, managers, professionals - people who make
decisions and influence policy. Not everyone is invited to join Rotary.
- Nice People. Rotarians are, above all, nice people - the nicest
people on the face of the earth. They are important people who adhere to the
policy that while it is nice to be important, it is more important to be nice.
- Absence of "Official Creed." Rotary has no secret handshake, no
secret policy, no secret meeting or rituals. It is an open society of men and
women who simply believe in helping others.
- Opportunity to Serve. Rotary is a service club. Its business is
mankind; its product is service. Rotarians provide community services to both
the local and international communities. Perhaps this is the best reason for
becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do something for someone else, to sense the
self-fulfillment which comes in the process, and to see the return in one's
own life. Rotarians believe in service above self; it is richly rewarding: "He
profits most who serves the best."
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