Benefits of Membership
WHY JOIN
ROTARY?
Friendship
In an increasingly
complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human
needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two
reasons why Rotary began in
1905.
Business
Development
The second original
reason for Rotary's beginning is business development. Everyone
needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of every
business community. Its members come from all walks of life.
Rotarians help each other and collectively 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
organisation of leaders and successful people. Serving in
Rotary positions is like a college education. 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 about what is
going on in the community, nation, and world. Each meeting
provides an opportunity to listen to different speakers and a
variety of timely topics.
Fun
Rotary is fun, a
lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The club projects are fun.
Social activities are fun. The service is
fun.
Public Speaking
Skills
Many individuals
who joined Rotary were afraid to speak in public. Rotary
develops confidence and skill in public communication and the
opportunity to practice and perfect these
skills.
Citizenship in the
World
Every Rotarian
wears a pin that says “Rotary International.” There are few
places on the globe that do not have a Rotary club. Every
Rotarian is welcome – even encouraged – to attend any of the
29,000 clubs in 194 nations and geographical regions. This
means instant friends in both one’s own community and in the
world community.
Assistance when
Travelling
Because there are
Rotary clubs everywhere, many a Rotarian in need of a doctor,
lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice, etc., while travelling has
found assistance through Rotary.
Entertainment
Every Rotary club
and district has parties and activities that provide diversion
in one’s business life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions,
assemblies, and institutes that provide entertainment in
addition to Rotary information, education, and
service.
The Development of Social
Skills
Every week and at
various events and functions, Rotary develops one’s
personality, social skills and people skills. Rotary is for
people who like people.
Family Programs
Rotary provides one
of the world’s largest youth exchange programs; high school and
college clubs for future Rotarians; opportunities for spouse
involvement; and a host of activities designed to help 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,
etc.
The Development of
Ethics
Rotarians practice
a 4-Way Test that 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, colour, 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 their cultures and learn to love and work with people
everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in
the process.
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 include executives, managers, professionals –
people who make decisions and influence
policy.
Nice People
Rotarians above all
are nice people - the nicest people on the face of the earth.
They are important people who follow the policy of it is nice
to be important but it is important to be
nice.
The Opportunity to
Serve
Rotary is a service
club. Its business is mankind. Its product is service.
Rotarians provide community service to both local and
international communities. This is perhaps the best reason for
becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do something for somebody
else and to sense the self-fulfilment that comes in the process
and return of that satisfaction to one’s own life. It is richly
rewarding.
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