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Professional
Networking: A founding principle of Rotary was to provide a
forum for professional and business leaders. Members are leaders
in business, industry, the professions, the arts, government, sports,
the military, and religion. They make decisions and influence policy.
Rotary is the oldest, most prestigious service-club organization
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The
Opportunity to Serve: Rotarians provide service at both the
community and international levels. Service programs address health
care needs, hunger and poverty, illiteracy, disaster relief, and
environmental cleanups, to name a few. Members experience the fulfillment
that comes from giving back to the community. |
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Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary ensures
continuing personal and professional development. Leadership, public
speaking and communication, organization and planning, team-building,
fundraising, and teaching are just a sampling of the skills that
can be exercised and enhanced through Rotary. |
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Friendship:
Fellowship was a primary reason Rotary was started in 1905, and
it remains a major attraction. Today, with more than 30,000 Rotary
clubs in over 160 countries, Rotarians have friends wherever they
go. Rotary helps to build community as well as enduring friendships. |
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Cultural
Diversity: Rotary International is an association of local clubs
in many countries. Clubs are open to members of every ethnic group,
political persuasion, language, and religious belief. Rotary clubs
contain a cross-section of the world's leaders. They practice and
promote tolerance. |
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Good
Citizenship: Membership in Rotary makes one a better citizen.
Weekly Rotary club programs keep members informed about what is
taking place in the community, nation, and world. Rotary's expansive
network of clubs and programs provides extensive opportunities for
service and interchange. |
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World
Understanding: Rotary members gain an understanding of humanitarian
issues and have a significant impact on them through international
service projects and exchange programs of RI and its Foundation.
The promotion of peace is one of Rotary's highest objectives. |
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Entertainment: Every Rotary club and district hosts parties
and activities that offer diversion from one’s personal and
business life. Conferences, conventions, assemblies, and social
events provide entertainment as well as Rotary information, education,
and service. |
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Family
Foundations: Rotary sponsors some of the world’s largest
youth exchange and educational exchange and scholarship programs.
Rotary clubs provide innovative training opportunities and mentoring
for future leaders. They involve family members in a wide range
of social and service activities. |
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Ethical
Environment: Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test that measures words
and actions by their truthfulness, fairness, goodwill, and benefit
to all. Encouraging high ethical standards in one's profession and
respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from
its earliest |
