This is Rotary

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This is Greater Rochester Rotary
Greater Rochester Rotary
www.rochesterrotaryclubs.org/grr
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• Rotary International is governed by a president
  and a board of directors elected from all over
  the world.

2008-09 Rotary International President Dong Kurn
Lee South Korea

• Annually each district elects a district governor

- But each club is autonomous.
District Governor   Roy Sjoberg
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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.

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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 worlds first service
  club.

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District 5960 Area Map
Effective July 1, 2005
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Greater Rochester Rotary Club
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Greater Rochester Rotary Club
Origins 1978
2008-09

• 86 Members
• President Denise Kelly
• Meetings now at the Ramada
• Web Site www.rochesterrotaryclubs.org
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• Chartered 27
• First President was Jack Van
• Straaten

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Avenues of Service
Club Service 2009-2010 officers Andy Thilges
Lynn Estes

• Rotarys first Avenue of Service involves actions
  a Rotarian must take within the club to help it
  function successfully.

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Avenues of Service
Vocational Service 2009-2010Officers Jack
VanStraaten Patricia McCleese

• Rotarys second avenue of service promotes high
  ethical standards in businesses and professions,
  recognizes the worthiness of all useful
  occupations, and fosters the ideal of service in
  the pursuit of all vocations.

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Avenues of Service
Community Service 2009-2010 Officers Neal
Engelman De Anna Schlusner

• Rotarys third avenue of service comprises varied
  efforts that Rotarians make to improve the
  quality of life for those who live within their
  clubs locality or municipality.

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Avenues of Service
International Service 2009-2010 Officers Jay
Youmans Alan Hansen

• Rotarys fourth avenue of service comprises those
  things Rotarians can do to encourage and foster
  the advancement of understanding and goodwill
  among people of the world.

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Your Financial Obligations

• GRR Club Obligations
• Dues 200/year
• Meals 10.45
• Social events variable
• __________________________
• GRR Foundation Obligations
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• (this goes to Bball Tournament proceeds)
• Participate in fundraisers
• as you are able
• (Fruit/fudge sale, eBay, weekly raffle,
• youth bowls, donations to GRR Foundation)

• The Rotary Foundation Obligations
• Annual Fund Gift 100-120
• PolioPlus 10
• Fast for Hope 10

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The Rotary Club of GRR Projects
Major fund-raisers are
Rotary / US Bank Holiday Classic GRR Fruit
Sale Book Coupons eBay Sales
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Your Obligations in Rotary

• 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.

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The Privileges in Rotary

• The privilege of FRIENDSHIP with other Rotarians
  in your community, neighboring cities and towns,
  throughout the USA and 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

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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 bringing high ethical standards to your
  vocation
• in club and district activities
• in international service to others

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DONT BE A R.I.N.OGet involved today!
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Just dip your toeinto Rotary and try it.
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You just might like it!
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The Rotary Foundation

• World Peace through Understanding

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Greater Rochester Rotary
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GRR Club

• Income
• Dues
• Interest

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GRR Club

• Income
• Dues
• Interest
• Pays for
• District and Rotary International Dues
• Conferences
• Program Expenses
• Administrative

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GRR Club

• Financial Position As of March 31, 2009

Assets
Cash 5,300
CDs 18,200
Dues Receivable 1,100
Liabilities -
Net Assets 24,600
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GRR Foundation
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GRR Foundation - Fundraising

• Income
• Fruit Sale
• EBay
• Funds Internal Programs
• Strive
• International
• RYLA
• Funds Community Programs

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GRR Foundation RI Programs

• Commitments
• Annual Program
• Polio
• Fast For Hope
• Funded By
• 10 x 10s
• Birthday Donations
• Weekly Raffle
• Shortfall - Fundraising

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GRR Foundation

• Financial Position As of March 31, 2009

Assets
Cash 12,600
10x10 Receivable 100
Liabilities
FFH, Polio, etc. 800
10x10 Future years 700
Net Assets
International 3,200
Youth 1,000
RI / Fundraising 7,000