Rotary Fellowships in a Nutshell

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Rotary Fellowships in a Nutshell

• by PDG Tin Tin Nu Raschid
• Chairman, RI Fellowships Committee
• 2005 - 06

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Recognize these logos?
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• Fellowship is wonderful.
• it illuminates lifes pathways,
• spreads good cheer..
• and is worth high price.
• Rotary Founder Paul Harris

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Who are we?

• Rotarians who share
• A common interest in worthwhile recreational
  activities
  
• Similar business, professional or vocational
  interests
  
• A passion for various health and medical issues
• Pursuit of specific worthwhile activity which
  advances The Object of Rotary
  

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Whats in it for you..?

• An opportunity to meet and interact with
  like-minded individuals world-wide
  
• An avenue for volunteer service through your
  hobby or vocation
  
• A chance to make lasting friendships around the
  world
  
• A useful source of new members
• Adds new dimension to your membership

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Stipulations

• May not be used to promote religious beliefs,
  political issues or other organizations
  
• May not act on behalf of RI or represent or imply
  that it has authority to act on behalf of RI
  
• May not exist or function in any country in
  violation of the laws of such country
  
• Financially or operationally independent of RI
  but acting in harmony with RI policy

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Facts about Fellowships

• Started in 1947 structured program of RI from
  January 2002 June 2005.
  
• 94 Recreational, Vocational Medical / Health
  fellowships
  
• Promoted through Fellowships Month in June
• An integral part of RI Centennial Convention
• Parade, Booths and Fellowship Banquet at the
  Centennial Convention in Chicago, June 2005.
  

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Changes from July 1, 2005

• Global Networking Groups groups of individuals
  organized to focus on shared topics of interest
  on an international basis
  
• 1. Recreational Vocational Fellowship groups,
  such as stamp collectors, chess, home exchange,
  etc.
  
• 2. Rotarian Action Groups, such as Fighting
  AIDS, Disaster Managers Responders,
  Environment, Eye Care, Hearing Loss, etc.

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Basic requirements

• A governing document (charter, constitution or
  by-laws)
  
• At least 3 officers including a Chairman who
  becomes a non-voting member-at-large of the
  Fellowships Committee
  
• Membership shall be open to all interested and
  qualified Rotarians and spouses as well as
  Rotaractors
  
• Publish a newsletter at least once during the
  Rotary year
  

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Recognition criteria

• Be a group of Rotarians, spouses, Rotaractors
  representing at least 3 countries (RI Board may
  reduce or waive number of countries represented)
  
• Be organised in accordance with RI policy
• Not duplicate the purposes of an existing
  fellowship (unless approved by the Board)
  
• New applications are subject to review by RI
  Fellowships Committee and RI General Secretary
  
• Groups denied recognition may not re-apply for a
  period of 3 years from such date
  

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How to Apply

• Send formal request to RI World Headquarters with
  
  
• completed application form
• Copy of proposed by-laws
• List of officers
• Proposed membership roster
• Proposed activities, sample newsletter, etc
• Application will be discussed at next scheduled
  RI Board Meeting
  

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Whats in it for you ?

• An opportunity to meet and interact with
  like-minded Rotarians, Rotary spouses and
  Rotaractors world-wide
  
• An avenue for volunteer service and project
  cooperation through your fellowship group
  
• Adds new dimension to your membership
• A chance to make lasting friendships around the
  world
  
• Attendance credit for participating in Fellowship
  activities
  

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Why get excited..?

• Home Exchange Fellowship swap homes for
  economical vacations
  
• Golfing Fellowship explore leading golf courses
  in the world
  
• Flying Rotarians ferry patients to hospitals
  and emergency supplies into disaster areas
  
• Dentistry Fellowship render valuable service as
  Rotary Volunteers abroad
  
• Fellowship of Ballroom Dancing offer quick
  lessons
  
• Floral Design - make your home beautiful. Get
  free demonstrations.
  

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Be a part of it !

• Speak to your District Fellowships Officer
• Visit the RI website or check out
  www.rotaryfellowships.org
  
• Consult the MOP pp 91-93
• Contact Global Networking Groups Section in
  Rotary International
  
• Ask your Governor about it!

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• Spice up your life today!
• Join the Fun. . .
• Discover a new world within Rotary !

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• Support Rotarys membership recruitment and
  retention
  
• . through
• Rotary Fellowships