What is Rotary?
Rotary is an International Organization
- There are 530 districts in over 160 countries throughout the world.
- Our club, South Louisville/Okolona is in District 6710 which is comprised of 60 clubs with 3525 members.
- The district covers Jefferson, Shelby, Oldham, Franklin, Carroll, and the western half of the state.
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In the beginning… - The first Rotary club was organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris. Women in Rotary - Our rotary has 5 woman that are members Which is 7% of the South Louisville/Okolona Rotary Club. |
Service Above Self
- Rotary was not long to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose.
- The first service project was public restrooms in downtown Chicago, IL, USA.
- Rotary became the world’s first service club.
The Rotary Club of South Louisville/ Okolona
Projects
- Once a year, we identify possible projects.
- Committee prioritizes list to match club goals
- Board of Directors decides on cut-off point.
- South Louisville/Okolona sponsors as many of these projects as possible.
- Scholarship Program
- Unsung Heroes
- Salvation Army
- Speech Contest
- Girl Scouts
- Boy Scouts
- Newburg Salvation Army Boy’s and Girls Club
- Belize project
Major fund-raisers are:
- Golf Tournament
- Thunder over Louisville Raffle
- Apple Sale
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The Rotary Foundation “World Peace through Understanding” |
Paul Harris Fellows and Benefactors
- Many South Louisville/Okolona Rotarians and spouses are benefactors of the Permanent Fund.
- Over 20 of our current 33 members are Paul Harris Fellows.
- Many now donate a small amount each week when paying for their meals.
Rotaract Clubs
Our club sponsors the Southern High School Rotaract Club
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:
First. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
Second. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
Third. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life;
Fourth. The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.
We implement the Object of Rotary through the Four Avenues of Service
Club Service
Those things that a Rotarian does to help make successful the running of the local club.
Vocational Service
The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world.
Community Service
Urges every Rotarian to participate in all activities that make the community a better place in which to live.
International Service
Encourages and fosters the advancement of understanding and good will among people of the world.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of South Louisville/Okolona are the club
President: Jim Fuchs
President-elect: Robert Hirsh
Secretary: Mary Matheny
Treasurer: Bill Hollister
and the following directors
Don Gosser, Tom Pentecost, Greg Scheller, Rob Stout, Mark Wilson
A new board is elected to take office on 1 July of each year.
All positions in Rotary are one year terms that change on 1 July.
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 GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
The Privileges in Rotary
The privilege of FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS:
in your community
in neighboring cities and towns
throughout United States of America
around the world
The privilege of GIVING SERVICE to your community.
The privilege of DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL and understanding.
The privilege of helping BUILD HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARDS within your vocation through the common bond of Rotary.
Your Obligations in Rotary
Participation
To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents:
in community work
in fellowship and social functions
in club and district activities.
Attendance
Attendance at the weekly meetings is a benefit of Rotary. A minimum of 60% is expected.
You can easily maintain your attendance levels by making up at another Rotary club meeting, participating in club service projects, and activities.
Your Financial Obligations
Initiation Fee $100
Quarterly Dues: $40
Meals $ 9.50 (pad in advance quarterly)
Credits for make-ups:$9.50
Social Events If you attend you are
billed for the event.
Other (explain) _______
Membership
There are two types of membership in a Rotary club:
Active
Honorary