NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
ROTARY CLUB OF REDONDO BEACH
est. December 24, 1924
There are 527 Districts in 159 countries throughout the world.
The Rotary Club of Redondo Beach is in District 5280.
The District covers the Greater Los Angeles Area
Rotary is an International Organization
In the beginning…
The first Rotary Club was organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris.
Rotary Founder
Paul Harris
This first club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members
- thus the name Rotary. There are currently 28,018 clubs with
1,188,172 members.
Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected
from all over the world.
President Ray Klinginsmith Rotary Club of Kirksville,
Missouri, USA
Rotary District 528048 Clubs
Greater Los Angeles AreaApprox. 2,200 membersDistrict 5280 Governor is
Doug BakerDG Doug Baker
Rotary Club of Downey
Service Above Self
• Rotary was not long to recognize that fellowship alone would not
keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose.
• First project was public washrooms in downtown Chicago.
• Rotary became the world’s first “service club”.
ROTARY CLUB OF REDONDO BEACH
Redondo Rotary was established on Dec. 22, 1924, and was the 756th Rotary Club formed
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…………………….
THE OBJECT OF ROTARY
The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service
High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of
the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by eachRotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society
The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life
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.
OBJECT OF ROTARY cont’d
The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service
High ethical standards in business and professions;
the recognition of the worthiness of all useful
occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of
their occupation as an opportunity to serve society
The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life
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.
OBJECT OF ROTARY cont’d
The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service
High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of
the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by eachRotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society
The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal,
business and community life
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.
OBJECT OF ROTARY cont’d
The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service
High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of
the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by eachRotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society
The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life
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.
OBJECT OF ROTARY cont’d
We implement the object of Rotary through the
Five Avenues of Service Club Service
Promotes the successful running of the club.Vocational Service
Promotes of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world.
Community Service Promotes activities which make the community a better place to
live.International Service
Encourage and foster understanding and good will among people of the world.
New GenerationsEncompasses all youth activities, and formation of new Rotary
clubs.
1. Is it the TRUTH?2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
THE FOUR-WAY TESTof the things we think, say or do
Redondo Rotary Club Officers 2010-2011
President Bill Paul
President Elect Steve Scerra
Secretary Eleanor Manzano
Treasurer Pat Cashin, PDG
Past President James Jackman
Redondo Rotary Club Directors 2010-2011
Club Service – Bill Gard Manages Club Activities
International Service – Karen Weigel Manages International Activities/Projects
Vocational Service – Nancy Campbell Manages/Promotes Vocational Activities & Recognition
Community Service – Jean Hirano Manages Activities Benefiting the Local
Community
Interact – Alexis Sheehy Manages Activities benefiting the RUHS Interact Club
Club Appointed Chairpersons 2010-2011
New Generations– Bill Sheehy Manages “New
Generations Club” Activities
Rotary Foundation – Cathy Steffen Manages Rotary International
Fundraising Activities
Programs – Patricia Haynes Manages Club’s Weekly Program
Presentations
Membership – Ron Cody Manages Club’s Membership
Program
Redondo Beach Rotary ClubCommunity Foundation
The Redondo Beach Rotary Club Community Foundation is dedicated to
improving the quality of community life in Redondo Beach and its neighboring
communities. Our mission is to provide support to local organizations and
programs that enhance the well-being of community citizens, strengthen
relationships and goodwill within the community, promote high ethical values and champion the Rotary ideal of service
above self.501(c)(3) tax exempt organization
The Rotary Club of Redondo Beach
A 100% Paul Harris Club
All members have been credited with a minimum of $1,000
donation (or has pledged) to the Rotary International
Foundation.Members receive recognition as
“Paul Harris Fellows”
ROTARY FOUNDATION WORLD PEACE THROUGH UNDERSTANDING
501(c)(3) tax exempt organization
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to
advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the
improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of
poverty.
The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by
voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the
Foundation who share its vision of a better world.
Year-to-date Polio cases 2010: 561 2009: 698World Health Org
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
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
THE PRIVILEGES OF ROTARY
YOUR OBLIGATIONS IN ROTARY
Participation
To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents:
in community workin social functionsin Club and District
activities.
YOUR OBLIGATIONS IN ROTARY
AttendanceAttendance at the weekly meetings is a benefit of Rotary. A minimum of 60% is expected.
You can maintain your attendance levels by making up at another Rotary Club within 14 days in advance or 14 days after a meeting is missed; or by attending a District event or a RI Convention. Or on-line.
Initiation Fee (one time) $75.00Annual Dues $350.00/year payable (2 installments Jan 1 & July 1)Paul Harris Fellowship $50.00 one time fee – matched by club to set up accountMeals $10.00/weekMeeting Expense $7.00/weekFines $75.00/yearSocial Events various
YOUR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
A service club should be fun to be a part of even when the work is tiresome.Redondo Rotary strives to be a fun, young-at-heart club.Social events are offered regularly.We live up to RI Past President Hugh Archer’s theme: “Enjoy Rotary.”
The Rotary Club of Redondo Beach is FUN
• Participate for friendship• Participate for service• Participate for fellowship• Participate for knowledge• Participate for international
understandingRemember you are Rotary!
YOU ARE ROTARY
Congratulations and
Welcome to the
Rotary Club of Redondo
Beach