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New Member Orientation New Member Orientation

Gastineau Rotary Club Gastineau Rotary Club

By: Carl Ferlauto, President, Gastineau Rotary Club Juneau, Alaska ferlauto@alaska.com Updated FEB 2006

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You have been invited to join and serve in Rotary, the world's premier service

• rganization comprised of nearly 1.2 million members in over 31,000 clubs spread

throughout 167 countries of the world. Specifically, you have been invited to join the Gastineau Rotary Club, one of three Rotary Clubs in Juneau, and the only “breakfast” club. This orientation meeting has been designed to provide you with an opportunity to learn about Rotary in general and our club specifically. We believe it is important for your success, that you understand the expectations, the commitment and the rewards that you will make and receive as a member of Rotary. At the end of this session, we hope you will be prepared to sign the application for membership that will open the doors to the world of Rotary. So take advantage of this opportunity and ask any questions of your session leader or of your sponsor.

What Is Rotary ? What Is Rotary ?

Rotary is . . ."An organization of business and professional people united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world." "Specifically, a Rotary Club is composed of business and professional people who have accepted the ideal of service as a basis for attaining fulfillment in the personal, vocational, and community life."

The Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary

"To encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise" This "ideal of service" can be fostered through:

the development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; the promotion of high ethical standards in business and professions; through service in one's personal, business and community life; the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and

peace.

The Founder of Rotary The Founder of Rotary

Rotary was founded February 23, 1905 in Chicago, Illinois by attorney

Paul P. Harris and three friends.

Harris had in mind was a club that would kindle fellowship among

members of the business community.

Harris's thought was that this new club should represent a cross-section

• f the business and professional life of the community. From this idea

developed Rotary's Classification Principle.

Their weekly meetings of this new club "rotated" from business to

business, and gave rise to the name "Rotary.” The club members suggested a “wagon wheel” for their emblem. By the end of 1905, the club had 30 members.

• The club’s first community project was in 1907 - the installation of a

public comfort station near the city hall in downtown Chicago.

Growth of Rotary Growth of Rotary

The second Rotary club was formed in 1908 half a continent away from

Chicago in San Francisco, California. Then a short leap across San Francisco Bay to Oakland where the third club was formed. Others followed in Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York City.

The first convention was held in 1910 in Chicago where the clubs organized

themselves to form the National Association of Rotary Clubs

• Rotary became international in 1910 when a club was formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba,

Canada followed in 1911 with a new club in Dublin, Ireland.

These new clubs resulted in a name change in 1912 to "The International

Association of Rotary Clubs”.

• By 1921 the organization was represented on every continent, and the name Rotary

International was adopted in 1922, which remains today

Paul Harris

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The Rotary Motto The Rotary Motto

At that first convention in 1910, a motto was chosen for the new

• rganization, recognizing its commitment to the idea of service: "He

Profits Most Who Serves His Fellows Best."

In 1950, Rotary International adopted two mottos

"He Profits Most Who Serves Best" and "Service Above Self,"

In 1989, the Rotary International Council on Legislation established

the organization's principal motto . . . .

"Service Above Self"

The 4 The 4-

• Way Test

Way Test

One of the most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world is the Rotary 4-Way Test. It was created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932 when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. Taylor looked for a way to save the struggling company mired in depression-caused financial difficulties. He drew up a 24-word code of ethics for all employees to follow in their business and professional lives. The 4-Way Test became the guide for sales, production, advertising and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy. The 4-Way Test was adopted by Rotary in 1943 and has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways.

4 4-

• Way Test

Way Test

The Four Way Test Says that 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?

Rotary Emblem Rotary Emblem

The Rotary emblem started as a wagon wheel representing "civilization and movement". In 1922 (coinciding with the name change to Rotary International) the "gear" with 24 cogs, six spokes, and the "keyway" was adopted. The keyway in a gear indicates that it is a driver gear . . . just as Rotary is a driving force in the community.

Rotary at a Glance Rotary at a Glance – – J une 2003 J une 2003

Rotarians: 1,192,286 (5,541 new members 06-05) Countries: 167 Districts 530 Clubs: 32,175 Regions: 35 Rotaract Clubs: 7,008 (Young adults 18 - 30) Members: 161,184 (estimate) Countries: 146 Interact Clubs: 7,789 (High School) Members: 179,130 (estimate) Countries: 108

Carl-Wilhelm S tenhammar, a food broker for international products, is the former owner of Gust.F.Bratt

• AB. During his active business career

he traveled all over the world. In addition, he has been a member of the boards of several companies and served as chairman of the board of a local private school.

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RI Leadership for 2005 RI Leadership for 2005-

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2006

Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar

Goteborg, Sweden

Rotary Rotary International International Theme 2005 Theme 2005-

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ROTARY DISTRICT 5010 ROTARY DISTRICT 5010

District Governor 2005-2006

Skip Cook

Fairbanks, Alaska Rotary Club of Fairbanks

Skip Cook

District Motto District Motto

“We Are One”

Rotary District 5010 Rotary District 5010 -

• Largest In the World

Largest In the World

Alaska, Yukon Territories, & Russia east of the Ural Mountains

Alaska 591,004 square miles Yukon Territory 182,069 Siberia and Far East, Russia 5,702,072 Total

6,475,145 square miles

District Clubs (Oct 2002) 35 (Eastern Russian) 35 (Alaska - Yukon) Total 70 Members About 2,600 Juneau Clubs Glacier Valley 80ish Wed Aurora Room - Airport 12:00 Juneau 80ish Tue Baranof Hotel 12:00 Gastineau 50ish Thu T.K. McGuires 7:00 am 210ish

Clubs in District 5010 Clubs in District 5010

Rotary International President *Zone 22 is comprised of northern US States & Canada

Zone 22* District 5010 Governor Assistant District Governors (6) Russia Alaska Yukon Russia – Rotary Clubs Executive Assistant

District 5010 Organization Chart

Assistant District Governors (6) Alaska / Yukon Deputy District Governor Russia

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The Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club was established under a provisional charter in 1988 and was sponsored by the Downtown Juneau Rotary Club. At a ceremony held in Juneau on May 12, 1988, the club charter was presented to the first Juneau Gastineau Rotary President, Bill Selvey (then Hospital Administrator at Bartlett Hospital).

Candy Behrends Incoming President 2006-07

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Tom Sullivan Past President Club President 2005-2006 Carl Ferlauto

Structure of J uneau Gastineau Structure of J uneau Gastineau Rotary Rotary

Juneau Gastineau is one of 71 Clubs in “District 5010” and under the direction of the District Governor. All Rotary Clubs are structured like a business (Not democratic)

• President
• President Elect
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Four Service Directors
• Past President
• Youth Director
• These positions constitute the Board of Directors for the club

The club operates using four (4) depts or divisions referred to as “Avenues of Service” each managed by a Service Director

• Club Service
• Community Service
• Vocational Service
• International Service

How Do We Fund Operations How Do We Fund Operations

The Club funds its operations from four primary sources

• Dues (Paid annually)
• Club Fines (Collected weekly)
• Fund Raising Projects
• Donations

The sale of tulip and other popular spring bulbs takes place August through October of each year and is the club’s primary fund raiser, generating in excess of $15,000 per year in net proceeds.

Club Service Club Service

Club Service involves all of the activities necessary for Rotarians to make their club function successfully. It’s the “operations” of the club. The position associated with Club Service:

• Sergeant-at-Arms
• Club Bulletin (The Channeler)
• Program Chairman
• Membership Development / Classification

The director of Club Service & related committee chairs develop programs and events that bring the membership together for fellowship:

• Firesides in Rotarians homes to learn about Rotary (New Rotarians !)
• Annual “Rowdy Rotary Picnic” - family fellowship - all three clubs
• Special dinner events
• Annual “Demotion” Event

Community Service Community Service

Community Service is the “heartbeat of Rotary” - encompassing all the activities that Rotarians undertake to improve the quality of life for people within a club’s territory. Juneau Gastineau service projects target the following:

• Senior Citizens
• Community Environment
• Youth
• Handicapped & Homeless

Community Service also comes in the form of “Partners in Service” through three related organizations designed to harness the spirit of Rotary:

• Rotaract (Young men/women ages 18-30 at UAS)
• Interact (High School students at Juneau-Douglas High School)
• Rotary Village Corps (RVC) & Rotary Community Corps (RCC), (self

help clubs made of of local residents working to improve community under Rotary sponsorship.

Community Service Projects Community Service Projects

• Annual Bulb Sale (primary fund raiser)
• Family Day at the Lake (held in conjunction with AK. Dept. of Fish &

Game)

• Pioneer Home Christmas Party & Gift Presentation to residents
• Senior Home Repair projects
• Juneau Gastineau Rotary, Commemorative Flagpole Waterfront Park
• Salvation Army Bell Ringing
• Annual Fourth of July Pancake Feed
• Landscaping of Pioneers Home
• Support of the Glacier Valley Rotary Club’s “Pillar of American Freedom

Series”

• The Juneau Christmas Unity Tree
• Annual Food Drive for the SE Alaska Food Bank
• The Customer Service Symposium

Vocational Service Vocational Service

Rotary’s “Classification Principle” gives Rotarians the

dual responsibility of representing their vocation within the club, and of exemplifying the ideals of Rotary within the workplace.

Juneau Gastineau has elected to focus its vocational

service efforts with regard to youth and education through the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) program, where local students are sponsored to attend a leadership program held at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

International International Service Service

Rotary promotes international understanding by bringing together people of

different countries to share their cultures and traditions.

Rotary Youth Exchange (Outbound) - JGR sponsors one outbound student

selected from high school applicants. JGR has been involved since the mid 90’s.

Rotary Youth Exchange (Inbound) - Three JGR families serve as hosts to

the inbound student during their 9 month stay.

Group Study Exchange – Each Rotary District can bring together 4 young

business people (non-Rotarians) and one Rotarian leader to exchange with another country, touring their respective vocations and learning about the

• ther country.

Project Amigo – Beginning in 2003, the club embarked on a new project, by

sending two club members to Colima, Mexico to participate in Project Amigo, a program run by local Rotarians to work with the youth of the village. Direct education, and construction of new facilities are all part of the program. This “hands on” project will hopefully involve more members in succeeding years.

Youth Youth Programs Programs

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) –

Annual selection and training for about 70 young adults throughout Alaska and the Yukon. Fairbanks hosts but future plans include regional RYLA and other initiatives.

Interact (14-18yr old) –High school aged people

in a Rotary sponsored service organization.

Rotary Youth Exchange (Outbound) Rotary Youth Exchange (Inbound)

Rotary Rotary Foundation Foundation

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International was created in 1917 for the purpose

• f "doing good in the world." It supports Rotary's efforts to further world

understanding and peace. Rotary's international network helps link people in need with Rotarians in other countries who can provide resources. The Foundation's humanitarian programs improve health care systems, support sustainable sources of food and water, and provide literacy and vocational training — particularly in developing countries. The Rotary Foundation's educational programs include Ambassadorial Scholarships, the world's largest privately funded source of international

• scholarships. More than 1,300 scholarships are awarded annually for study in

another land. Governed by 13 Trustees – the foundation has assets of approximately $606

• million. Funding is supported solely by volunteer contributions from Rotarians &

friends & now provides for more than $90 million annually

Foundation At Work Foundation At Work -

• Polio Plus

Polio Plus

In 1985, Rotary International launched PolioPlus — a 20-year commitment to eradicate polio. Through the efforts of Rotary and its partners in the fight against polio, more than one billion children worldwide have been immunized since 1985. Rotarians have committed $340 million to date . . . .$500 million by 2005. As the polio eradication program grew, so did Rotary's commitment and

• involvement. By 1990, Rotary moved from providing vaccine to children in

developing countries against poliomyelitis, to assisting health care workers in the field, providing training for laboratory personnel to track the polio virus and working with governments around the world in supporting the historic health drive. Rotary looks to celebrate the global eradication of polio in the year 2006 — it's centennial. Contributions of $1,000 results in being recognized as “Paul Harris Fellow” Paul Harris Fellows world wide as of 2005: 960,246

Every member is encouraged to contribute $100 each year to create a “sustaining membership” in Rotary Foundation

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How Can I follow Rotary How Can I follow Rotary

http://www.juneaugastineaurotary.org http://www.rotary5010.org/ http://www.rotary.org

So . . what’s expected of a Rotarian ? So . . what’s expected of a Rotarian ?

Membership Membership Classification Classification

You have been invited to join Rotary because of your position in your business or agency. During your membership the club loans to you your respective “classification” The secret of Rotary’s success is a membership which represents a good cross section of a community’s business leaders, whose experience, expertise, and resources can be harnessed for the good

• f the community.

Members are to be adult persons of good character and good business and professional reputation who are engaged as proprietor, partner, corporate officer, or manager of any worthy and recognized business or profession; or holding an important position in any worthy and recognized business or profession or any branch or agency thereof, and having executive capacity with discretionary authority.

Members should have the flexibility to make the necessary time

• commitment. While we all have appointments and

commitments, members should have enough authority to ensure that Rotary is a part of their business life. The club can have 5 people in the same classification, or not more than 10% of their membership – so 5 of the same classification in Juneau-Gastineau Club. (Change took place beginning July of 2001). If you choose to leave your current job, you must return your classification to the club. Membership may continue for up to a year upon approval by the board. This allows time to become re-employed in the respective classification or find a new classification.

Proposing A New Member Proposing A New Member

• Anyone who is thought to be a likely member of Rotary is reviewed by the Membership

Committee Chair (typically the club Vice President), the Board of Directors, and the general membership before any formal action is taken. The first step is to complete a “Membership Proposal Form”. This form can be obtained from the club’s Secretary or downloaded from the Rotary International website. Completed forms can be turned into any Board member, who will relay the application to the Membership Chairman

• Never bring a prospective member to breakfast and introduce them as “a prospective

member” unless they have already been proposed for membership and passed all the way through the 10-day letter process.

• It is important to invite a prospective member to breakfast, and Juneau Gastineau Rotary

has found that clearing the membership process first makes this an easy invitation. If you invite someone before they have been approved, do not discuss membership except to the extent of the obvious. Don’t over-simplify membership into the club. Follow the process, it will save everyone a lot of embarrassment.

• You must have been in the club for 6 months before you are able to sponsor a new member.

What What to to Expect Expect

The most important aspect of this orientation is to provide you with the rewards as well as the expectations that accompany your induction into Rotary. Attendance

Rotary views attendance as essential to creating and maintaining an effective

cohesive membership. A weekly commitment to Rotary is viewed as an integral part of one’s business and personal life style.

Four missed meetings in a row - potentially subject you to being dropped Missing 40% of scheduled meetings each six (6) months - same as above Make-up meetings at other clubs are an important way to keep attendance on

track as well as an opportunity to meet other Rotarians. Board meetings, Firesides, New member orientations and specified events count as make-ups for missed meetings.

Make-up meetings must occur two weeks before or after missed meeting. Location of club meetings anywhere in the world is available from the club’s

secretary, or via the Rotary International Web Site at http://www.rotary.org/

Meeting Meeting Rules Rules

• No business talk after the bell rings to start the meeting. You are now a Rotarian and

discussing business is taboo. The Sergeant at Arms will get you!

• Be prompt . . .and no leaving early. If you must leave early, please make your

departure known at the beginning of the meeting (during the Sergeant-at-Arms portion

• f the meeting) with a direct apology to the speaker and payment of at least a $1.00

fine.

• Wear your Rotary pin and your Classification Badge at all times during a meeting.

Again . . .the Sergeant at Arms will get you ! Wearing your pin on your daily clothing is encouraged and an opportunity to answer questions about what Rotary is about.

• Sergeant at Arms takes on a variety of personalities at different clubs, but with the

same theme of raising money by “friendly fining” members for recognition of an accomplishment, getting their name in the paper, or almost anything that will give rise to fellowship and humor.

• Plan on spending at least $1.00 each week for fining. You won’t always have to pay,

but be prepared to do so. The fines go towards our budget and help finance programs.

• Happy Bucks give each member an opportunity to share a happy event by paying

$1.00. $10.00 buys a standing ovation.

• Turn off all cell phones! A phone ringing during the program is rude and distracting.

No No Fine Fine Pin Pin

You may not talk about your business or mention its name during a a

• meeting. Paying a happy buck to announce something about your

business will cost you more than a buck.

At the first of each month, the “No Fine Badge” is auctioned off. This

gives the member the privilege of talking about their business for 3-4 minutes each meeting for the duration of the month.

Bringing advertising literature, demonstrating a product, . . .whatever

you can pack into three minutes . .you can do for free.

Average bid runs from $20-$100. It’s fun . . . try it.

How How Much Much Does Does Rotary Rotary Cost Cost ? ?

If you were to attend every meeting, ate every breakfast, contributed to every event, paid fines every week, made your Paul Harris contributions and attended every function, Rotary will cost approximately $900 per year, or $15 per week. A bargain to belong to the world’s premier service organization.

Annual Dues are $200.00/year. For new members, the $200.00 will be prorated at $14.58/month

plus an additional charge of $30.00 regardless of the time of

• year. So, a full year’s dues to a new member is $205. New

members receive a subscription to Rotary Magazine, 4-way test certificate and may other memorable items to welcome you into

• Rotary. Our club also has a monogrammed polar fleece vest for

each member – cost: $47.00

Members are encouraged to contribute $100 to the Rotary

Foundation during each year. This contribution goes toward the member’s Paul Harris Fellowship.

Certain events during the year may require spending between

$20 - 30 per person for dinners etc.

Raffle ticket books may be approved for circulation during a

meeting ….you are NOT expected to purchase a ticket unless you choose.

The board is sensitive to money issues and it is NEVER the

intention to impose upon a member who chooses not to spend, anything beyond what would be considered the normal financial commitment of a member of Rotary.

So . . .What’s Next? So . . .What’s Next?

If the comments made here today haven’t deterred you from serving as a Rotarian, the following actions will bring you into the world of Rotary.

Complete the “Application for Membership” and leave it with me or give to your

sponsor.

You will be given an “Interim Badge” until you have completed all the requirements

• f the “New Member Program”, at which point you will receive your blue club

badge.

You will be contacted by the Membership Chairman, or their designate, to assist you

in fulfilling the badge pass requirements (which will be in your new member packet you’ll receive during your induction.)

In the next few weeks you will give your “Classification talk”. This should be 4-5

minutes in length and focus on “you”, your history, family, education, vocation, how did you get to Juneau, etc.

You will most likely be assigned to a committee, or asked to help facilitate (along

with other members) one of our events or activities.

Final Words of Wisdom Final Words of Wisdom

Get involved Get involved -

• but follow through on whatever you

but follow through on whatever you agree to do. agree to do. Meet other members Meet other members -

• don’t sit in the same spot, or

don’t sit in the same spot, or with the same people week after week. with the same people week after week. Introduce yourself often Introduce yourself often – – It REALLY helps in It REALLY helps in getting to know other existing members. getting to know other existing members. Attend the special events Attend the special events -

• they will help you grow

they will help you grow in your Rotary life. in your Rotary life. Read the “Four Way Test” Live by it. . . . .It really Read the “Four Way Test” Live by it. . . . .It really does work. does work.

Welcome To Rotary ! Welcome To Rotary !