Rotary
International is a global network of service volunteers founded 100 years ago.
It is the world's largest service organisation for business
and professional people, with some 1,180,000 members operating in
166 countries world-wide.
There
are some 58,000 Rotarians in Great Britain and Ireland in 1,845 clubs, helping
those in need and working towards world understanding and peace. It is a
fulfilling role, and Rotarians can get involved as much or as little as their
time allows.
But
there is much more. Clubs meet on a regular basis, which allows members to
build firm friendships. Every Rotarian has a right to attend any Club meeting
anywhere in the world, so there is always somewhere to go, and people to meet,
wherever business or leisure travel may take you.
Various
Clubs have different emphases, which can reflect differences in size. A small
market town may have a Club of perhaps 20 members, whereas in large cities the
number can be closer to 100 or more. Some concentrate on local community or
vocational projects. Others link up with a club in another country to
undertake an international aid project. Each Club decides how it wants to use
the resources it has available.
Object
of Rotary
The
Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of
worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster :-
The development of acquaintance
as an opportunity for service.
High
ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the
worthiness of all useful occupations; and
the dignity of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
The
application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business
and community life.
The
advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a
world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of
service.
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?"
