Make A World Of Difference: Rotary International

By Ronald I B Ibettson


Rotary International is a service organization that is aimed at bringing together professional and commercial leaders with the goal of fostering better relationships and supporting the health and growth of the greater community. Those who join this club are held to a strict standard, given that the duty of serving others takes precedence over serving the self. This is a secular organization and thus, it does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, age or gender.

To be come a member of Rotary normally requires a sponsor, however anyone interested in joining should contact their local club. Membership is open to all interested parties who have something to contribute. It is a non-religious, non-political and multi-ethnic organization and welcomes men and women who want to make a difference to anyone anywhere in the world.

Rotary clubs have in excess of 1.2 million worldwide members. Those who are members will usually host weekly social gatherings for their clubs. These are simple gatherings such as breakfast meetings or dinner and lunch meetings where club activities and future goals are discussed. Club members can meet in public arenas, however, these events can also be hosted at club lodges. Rotarian's offer scholarships as well as exchanges, programs for promoting increased literacy and various other activities and useful resources for enriching the community.

In all professional and commercial endeavors, Rotarian's value strong ethical and moral standards. They intend this to help promote health and further peace. They additionally value professions that supply supply value to the community.

The promotion of increased international understanding is another way in which Rotarian's remain service driven. They do this by encouraging professional throughout their world chapters to network with one another. These individuals are united by the same ideal service.

Evanston, Illinois is home to the Rotary International headquarters. This group was found in 1905 and presently has numerous branches in various countries across the globe and many official languages. The club founder was Paul P. Harris.




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