What
is the rotary movement?
Rotary
International is a global
network of service volunteers.
It is the world's largest
service organisation for
business and professional
people, with some 1,210,905
members operating in 168
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. Its a
fulfilling role, and Rotarians
can get involved as much or as
little as their time will allow.
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 centres the number can be
closer to 100. Some concentrate
on local community or vocational
projects. Others link up with a
sister club in another country
to undertake an international
project. Each Club decides how
it wants to use the resources it
has available
Rotarians — men and women alike
— volunteer their efforts to
improve the quality of life in
their own communities and beyond
their communities' borders. The
world's Rotary clubs meet weekly
and are non-political,
non-religious, and open to all
cultures, races, and creeds.
Club membership represents a
cross-section of local business
and professional leaders.
Rotarians initiate community
projects that address many of
today's most critical issues,
such as violence, drug abuse,
youth, AIDS, hunger, the
environment, and illiteracy.
Rotary clubs are autonomous and
determine service projects based
on local needs.Rotarians work
with and for youth to address
challenges facing young people
today.
Mission
The main
objective of Rotary is service —
in the community and throughout
the world. Rotarians build
goodwill and peace, provide
humanitarian service, and
encourage high ethical standards
in all vocations. The Rotary
motto is "Service Above Self
If you are interested in joining
Rotary please contact our
secretary
