September - Rotary New Generations Month
September is New Generations Month. It could be called “the month of our future” because investing in our youth is our future. Rotarians take pride in the fact that we have youth programs for just about every age group with Rotarians serving as active, caring sponsors.
Interact. Interact is a program for students ages 14-18. Interact clubs can be based in the community or in schools. The school does not “take over” entirely, but works closely with the sponsoring Rotary club to implement meetings and projects. Interact clubs support many of the same causes that Rotary clubs do. For example, Interactors have helped raise funds for tsunami victims, organize outings for poor children, and renovate homes in developing countries.
Rotaract. Rotaract is a service club for students ages 18-30. Rotaractors can meet either at a community establishment or at a school. Rotaract clubs are able to take on more ambitious projects and work more independently. They generally focus on professional development, public speaking, and career development.
RYLA. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (better known as RYLA) usually operates as a camp and is sponsored by multiple districts. Rotarians and young people from all over the region meet and exchange ideas. Rotarians run the seminars and incorporate recreational and cultural activities.
Youth Exchange. Perhaps the most popular program of all is Youth Exchange, which allows students ages 15-19 to experience another way of life by living abroad with a host family. The student is often immersed in a new language, new religion, new political system, new currency, and new traditions. The student will find friends in the host country and create a friendship that will last forever.
For more information about Rotary, check the website http://www.rotaryanguilla.org or speak to any local Rotarian. The Rotary Club of Anguilla meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the English Rose.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Definition of Rotary - Week of September 10, 2007
Definition of Rotary
How do you describe the organization called “Rotary”? There are so many characteristics of a Rotary club as well as the activities of a million Rotarians. There are the features of service, internationality, fellowship, classifications of each vocation, development of goodwill and world understanding, the emphasis of high ethical standards, concern for other people and many more descriptive qualities.
In 1976, the Rotary International Board of Directors was interested in creating a concise definition of the fundamental aspects of Rotary. They turned to the three men who were then serving on Rotary’s Public Relations Committee and requested that a one-sentence definition of Rotary be prepared. After numerous drafts, the committee presented this definition, which has been used ever since in various Rotary publications:
“Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build peace and goodwill in the world.”
Those 31 words are worth remembering when someone asks, “What is a Rotary Club?”
The current Rotary International President, Wilf Wilkinson, gives this advice: "I ask you all, this year, to share Rotary freely and fully. Work hard, and work with love. And remember that everything you do in service to others is part of the magic of Rotary, the magic that allows ordinary people, like you and me, to do absolutely amazing things."
For more information about Rotary, check the website http://www.rotaryanguilla.org or speak to any local Rotarian. The Rotary Club of Anguilla meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the English Rose.
(Source: ABCs of Rotary)
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Sharing Rotary - Week of September 3, 2007
Sharing Rotary
Over 400 Rotarians and their guests gathered in Fort Lauderdale Florida USA on 24-25 August 2007 at the seventh and final Presidential Conference this Rotary year specifically focused on membership development and retention.
Attendees heard from several speakers, engaged in two panel discussions and interacted with others in structured networking exercises -- all in pursuit of strengthening the organization by attracting, recruiting and retaining Rotary club members.
Rotary International Director Barry Rassin, the convener of the conference, spoke of his own experiences in Rotary and how much the organization has become a part of his life. He emphasized the importance of remembering the tremendous favor that ever Rotarian is first given when a membership offer is extended. He extolled those at the conference to return the favor by, in turn, recruiting others to become Rotarians, too.
In addresses the evening before the conference and during the daylong conference itself Rotary International President Wifrid J. “Wilf” Wilkinson made it clear that the opportunity -- and the responsibility -- of keeping Rotary International a strong, vibrant organization is in the hands of current Rotary club members.
“Never in our history has the world needed more that which Rotary provides through projects, programs and hope for the future,” said President Wilf.
For more information about Rotary, check the website http://www.rotaryanguilla.org or speak to any local Rotarian. The Rotary Club of Anguilla meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the English Rose.
Source: Rotary International
Over 400 Rotarians and their guests gathered in Fort Lauderdale Florida USA on 24-25 August 2007 at the seventh and final Presidential Conference this Rotary year specifically focused on membership development and retention.
Attendees heard from several speakers, engaged in two panel discussions and interacted with others in structured networking exercises -- all in pursuit of strengthening the organization by attracting, recruiting and retaining Rotary club members.
Rotary International Director Barry Rassin, the convener of the conference, spoke of his own experiences in Rotary and how much the organization has become a part of his life. He emphasized the importance of remembering the tremendous favor that ever Rotarian is first given when a membership offer is extended. He extolled those at the conference to return the favor by, in turn, recruiting others to become Rotarians, too.
In addresses the evening before the conference and during the daylong conference itself Rotary International President Wifrid J. “Wilf” Wilkinson made it clear that the opportunity -- and the responsibility -- of keeping Rotary International a strong, vibrant organization is in the hands of current Rotary club members.
“Never in our history has the world needed more that which Rotary provides through projects, programs and hope for the future,” said President Wilf.
For more information about Rotary, check the website http://www.rotaryanguilla.org or speak to any local Rotarian. The Rotary Club of Anguilla meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the English Rose.
Source: Rotary International
Friday, August 24, 2007
Rotary's Wheel Emblem - Week of August 27, 2007
Rotary’s Wheel Emblem
A wheel has been the symbol of Rotary since our earliest days. The first design was made by Chicago Rotarian Montague Bear, an engraver who drew a simple wagon wheel, with a few lines to show dust and motion. The wheel was said to illustrate “Civilization and Movement.” Most of the early clubs had some form of wagon wheel on their publications and letterheads.
Finally, in 1922, it was decided that all Rotary clubs should adopt a single design as the exclusive emblem of Rotarians. Thus, in 1923, the present gear wheel, with 24 cogs and six spokes was adopted by the “Rotary International Association.”
A group of engineers advised that the geared wheel was mechanically unsound and would not work without a “keyway” in the center of the gear to attach it to a power shaft. So, in 1923, the keyway was added and the design which we now know was formally adopted as the official Rotary International emblem.
For more information about Rotary, check the website http://www.rotaryanguilla.org or speak to any local Rotarian. The Rotary Club of Anguilla meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the English Rose.
…from The ABCs of Rotary
A wheel has been the symbol of Rotary since our earliest days. The first design was made by Chicago Rotarian Montague Bear, an engraver who drew a simple wagon wheel, with a few lines to show dust and motion. The wheel was said to illustrate “Civilization and Movement.” Most of the early clubs had some form of wagon wheel on their publications and letterheads.
Finally, in 1922, it was decided that all Rotary clubs should adopt a single design as the exclusive emblem of Rotarians. Thus, in 1923, the present gear wheel, with 24 cogs and six spokes was adopted by the “Rotary International Association.”
A group of engineers advised that the geared wheel was mechanically unsound and would not work without a “keyway” in the center of the gear to attach it to a power shaft. So, in 1923, the keyway was added and the design which we now know was formally adopted as the official Rotary International emblem.
For more information about Rotary, check the website http://www.rotaryanguilla.org or speak to any local Rotarian. The Rotary Club of Anguilla meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the English Rose.
…from The ABCs of Rotary
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Fellowship along with Service - Week of August 20, 2007
Rotary means Fellowship along with Service
From the earliest days of Rotary, members have referred to each other on a first-name basis. Since personal acquaintanceship and friendship are cornerstones of Rotary, it was natural that many clubs adopted the practice of setting aside formal titles in conversations among members. Individuals who normally would be addressed as Doctor, Professor, Mister, the Honourable, or Sir are regularly called Joe, Bill, Charley, or Jerry by other Rotarians. The characteristic Rotary club name badge fosters the first-name custom.
In other parts of the world, mainly in Asian countries, the practice is to assign each new Rotarian a humorous nickname which relates to some personal characteristic or which is descriptive of the member’s business or profession. A member nicknamed “Oxygen” is the manufacturer of chemical gas products. “Trees” is the nickname for the Rotarian in the lumber business, “Building” is the contractor, and “Paper” is the stationery or office supply retailer. Other members might carry nicknames like “Muscles, “Foghorn” or “Smiles” as commentaries on their physical features.
The nicknames are frequently a source of good-natured fun and fellowship. But whether a Rotarian is addressed by a given first name or a nickname, the spirit of personal friendship is the initial step which opens doors to all other opportunities for service.
For more information about Rotary, check the website http://www.rotaryanguilla.org or speak to any local Rotarian. The Rotary Club of Anguilla meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the English Rose.
[Source: The ABCs of Rotary]
From the earliest days of Rotary, members have referred to each other on a first-name basis. Since personal acquaintanceship and friendship are cornerstones of Rotary, it was natural that many clubs adopted the practice of setting aside formal titles in conversations among members. Individuals who normally would be addressed as Doctor, Professor, Mister, the Honourable, or Sir are regularly called Joe, Bill, Charley, or Jerry by other Rotarians. The characteristic Rotary club name badge fosters the first-name custom.
In other parts of the world, mainly in Asian countries, the practice is to assign each new Rotarian a humorous nickname which relates to some personal characteristic or which is descriptive of the member’s business or profession. A member nicknamed “Oxygen” is the manufacturer of chemical gas products. “Trees” is the nickname for the Rotarian in the lumber business, “Building” is the contractor, and “Paper” is the stationery or office supply retailer. Other members might carry nicknames like “Muscles, “Foghorn” or “Smiles” as commentaries on their physical features.
The nicknames are frequently a source of good-natured fun and fellowship. But whether a Rotarian is addressed by a given first name or a nickname, the spirit of personal friendship is the initial step which opens doors to all other opportunities for service.
For more information about Rotary, check the website http://www.rotaryanguilla.org or speak to any local Rotarian. The Rotary Club of Anguilla meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the English Rose.
[Source: The ABCs of Rotary]
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Exchanging banners - Week of August 13, 2007
Rotary Traditions - Exchanging banners
One of the colourful traditions of many Rotary clubs is the exchange of small banners, flags or pennants. Rotarians traveling to distant locations often take banners to exchange at “make-up” meetings as a token of friendship. Many clubs use the decorative banners they have received for attractive displays at club meetings and district events.
The Rotary International board recognized the growing popularity of the banner exchange back in 1959 and suggested that those clubs which participate in such exchanges give careful thought to the design of their banners in order they be distinctive and expressive of the community and country of which the club is a part. It is recommended that banners include pictures, slogans or designs which portray the territorial area of the club.
For more information about Rotary, check the website http://www.rotaryanguilla.org or speak to any local Rotarian. The Rotary Club of Anguilla meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the English Rose.
Shown in the photograph is Rotarian Ralph Smith recently exchanging banners with the Rotary Club of Nassau.
One of the colourful traditions of many Rotary clubs is the exchange of small banners, flags or pennants. Rotarians traveling to distant locations often take banners to exchange at “make-up” meetings as a token of friendship. Many clubs use the decorative banners they have received for attractive displays at club meetings and district events.
The Rotary International board recognized the growing popularity of the banner exchange back in 1959 and suggested that those clubs which participate in such exchanges give careful thought to the design of their banners in order they be distinctive and expressive of the community and country of which the club is a part. It is recommended that banners include pictures, slogans or designs which portray the territorial area of the club.
For more information about Rotary, check the website http://www.rotaryanguilla.org or speak to any local Rotarian. The Rotary Club of Anguilla meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the English Rose.
Shown in the photograph is Rotarian Ralph Smith recently exchanging banners with the Rotary Club of Nassau.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
A Century of Service - Week of August 6, 2007
Rotary - A Century of Service
Rotary International, the world’s first service organization, was founded by Paul Harris in 1905. Within a few years after that founding, Rotary had grown immensely and had become a powerful force for world peace and service to humanity. “Rotarians not only sensed that they had an organization in which they could enjoy fun and fellowship, but also were beginning to believe they could make the world a better place.”
Ethics and service became a large part of Rotary’s policy even in the early years. “During the worst days of World War II, Rotarians in England convened a conference on education and cultural exchange, and that meeting subsequently led to the formation of UNESCO, one of the agencies of the United Nations. When the UN charter was signed, Rotarians were serving as ambassadors and ministers, captains of industry, and religious leaders of all faiths.”
Some characteristics and principles have been paramount to Rotary’s success through the years. Rotarians maintain a commitment to tolerance, high ethical standards, fellowship among members, community service – especially toward children – and world peace.
Rotary shares is the international theme for this year, and Rotarians have shared their time and efforts since the first club was founded. They continue to share their time and efforts to serve their communities today.
For more information about Rotary and how you might join us, check the website http://www.rotaryanguilla.org or speak to any local Rotarian. The Rotary Club of Anguilla meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the English Rose.
(With excerpts from A Century of Service by David C. Forward)
Rotary International, the world’s first service organization, was founded by Paul Harris in 1905. Within a few years after that founding, Rotary had grown immensely and had become a powerful force for world peace and service to humanity. “Rotarians not only sensed that they had an organization in which they could enjoy fun and fellowship, but also were beginning to believe they could make the world a better place.”
Ethics and service became a large part of Rotary’s policy even in the early years. “During the worst days of World War II, Rotarians in England convened a conference on education and cultural exchange, and that meeting subsequently led to the formation of UNESCO, one of the agencies of the United Nations. When the UN charter was signed, Rotarians were serving as ambassadors and ministers, captains of industry, and religious leaders of all faiths.”
Some characteristics and principles have been paramount to Rotary’s success through the years. Rotarians maintain a commitment to tolerance, high ethical standards, fellowship among members, community service – especially toward children – and world peace.
Rotary shares is the international theme for this year, and Rotarians have shared their time and efforts since the first club was founded. They continue to share their time and efforts to serve their communities today.
For more information about Rotary and how you might join us, check the website http://www.rotaryanguilla.org or speak to any local Rotarian. The Rotary Club of Anguilla meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the English Rose.
(With excerpts from A Century of Service by David C. Forward)
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