Friday, October 4, 2013

This Is Rotary: Rotary International

By Ronald I B Ibettson


Rotary International is a service organization that is aimed at bringing together professional and commercial leaders with the goal of fostering better relationships and supporting the health and growth of the greater community. Those who join this club are held to a strict standard, given that the duty of serving others takes precedence over serving the self. This is a secular organization and thus, it does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, age or gender.

To be come a member of Rotary normally requires a sponsor, however anyone interested in joining should contact their local club. Membership is open to all interested parties who have something to contribute. It is a non-religious, non-political and multi-ethnic organization and welcomes men and women who want to make a difference to anyone anywhere in the world.

Rotary clubs have in excess of 1.2 million worldwide members. Those who are members will usually host weekly social gatherings for their clubs. These are simple gatherings such as breakfast meetings or dinner and lunch meetings where club activities and future goals are discussed. Club members can meet in public arenas, however, these events can also be hosted at club lodges. Rotarian's offer scholarships as well as exchanges, programs for promoting increased literacy and various other activities and useful resources for enriching the community.

Members value and promote high ethical standards and these are promoted in all personal and professional endeavors. This is the way in which group participants promote peace and the well-being of the community. They additionally value jobs or professionals that are useful to others.

Promoting increased international understanding is something else that Rotarian's do as well as increased unity and peace. They can do this through their massive, worldwide networks of professionals who hold memberships in different organization chapters. Each member is expected to hold the same service ideals.

The headquarters for Rotary International are situated in Evanston, Illinois. This club was established in the year 1905 and boast branches in many nations throughout the world as well as many different official languages. The founding Rotarian was Paul P. Harris.




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