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20 Reasons To Join Rotary
20 Answers to the Question:
Why
Join Rotary?
1.
Friendship
In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of
the most basic human needs; the need for friends and fellowship. It is one of
the two reasons why Rotary began in 1905.
2.
Business Development
The second original reason for Rotary's
beginning. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of
every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians
help one another, and collectively help others.
3.
Personal Growth and Development
Membership in Rotary continues one's
growth and education in human relations and personal development.
4.
Leadership Development
Rotary is an organization of leaders and
successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education in
Leadership: learning how to motivate, influence and lead leaders.
5.
Citizenship in the Community
Membership in a Rotary club makes one a
better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of the most active
citizens of any community.
6.
Continuing Education
Each week a Rotary there is a program designed to
keep one informed as to what is going on in the community, nation and world.
Different speakers, different topics.
7. Fun
Rotary is fun. A lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The club projects
are fun. Social activities are fun. And the service is fun.
8.
Public Speaking Skills
Many an individual who joined Rotary was afraid
to speak in public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public
communication. And opportunity.
9.
Citizenship in the World
Every Rotarian wears a pin that says: "Rotary
International". And every Rotarians is welcome - even encouraged to attend - at
28,000 clubs in 188 nations and geographical regions. There are few places on
the globe, which do not have a Rotary club. Instant friends in both one's own
community and in the world community.
10.
Assistance When Travelling
Because there are Rotary clubs everywhere,
many a Rotarian who has needed a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice,
etc…, while traveling has found same quickly through Rotary.
11.
Entertainment
Every Rotary Club and district has parties and
activities, which provide diversion in one's business life. Rotary has
conferences, conventions, assemblies and institute which provide entertainment
in addition to Rotary information, education and service.
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12. The
Development of Social Skills
Every week and at various events and
functions, Rotary develops one's personality, social and people skills. Rotary
is for people who like people, or who want to.
13.
Family Programs
Rotary provides one of the world's largest youth
exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians; spouse
clubs and programs, and a host of activities designed to assist family members
in growth and the development of family values.
14.
Vocational Skills
Every Rotarian is expected to take a part in the
growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on
committees and to teach youth about one's job or vocation. Rotary helps to make
one a better doctor, lawyer, teacher (or whatever one does for a living) etc.
15. The
Development of Ethics
Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test which governs
one's ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and
personal relationships.
16.
Cultural Awareness
Around the world, practically every religion,
country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, color and ethnic
identity is found in Rotary. It is a cross section of the world's most
prominent citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of other
cultures and learn to live and work with people everywhere. They become better
citizens of their countries in the process.
17.
Prestige
Rotary members are prominent people; leaders of business, the
professions, art, government, sports, military, religion and all disciplines.
Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks
are executives, managers, professionals; people who make decisions and
influence policy. Not everyone is invited to join Rotary.
18.
Nice People
Rotarians above all are nice people; the nicest people on
the face of the earth. They are important people who adhere to the policy that
while it is nice to be important, it is more important to be nice.
19. The
Absence of 'Offical Creed'
Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret
policy, no official creed, no secret meeting or rituals. It is an open society
- of men and women who simply believe in helping others.
20. The
Opportunity to Serve
Rotary is a service club. Its business is
mankind; its product is service. Rotarians provide community service - to both
the local and international communities. This is the best reason perhaps for
becoming a Rotarian; the chance to do something for somebody else. And to sense
the self-fulfillment which comes in the process. And the return to one's own
life. Rotarians believe in service above self, it is richly rewarding.
"He profits most who serves the best".
Click here to Contact the Bowmanville Rotary
Club.
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