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Rotary International
and
Rotary Club of Slidell
Northshore New Rotarian Orientation
Welcome to Rotary
We are neighbors, community leaders and global citizens uniting for the
common good. With you we can accomplish more.
Rotary
• International organization of
business professionals
• Develop Business Relations
• Service to Community and
World
History
• 1905 -109th Anniversary in 2014
• Chicago
• Paul Harris and 3 others
• Rotating Meeting Places
• President of first Rotary Club:
Silvester Schiele
• First RI President: Paul Harris
We are watching this briefing due to the vision of
these men-
Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram Shorey, Paul V. Harris
Over the Past 100 Years Rotary Clubs have been
Established in 200 Countries
Purpose
• Motto: “Service Above Self”
• Foster peace, understanding, and
goodwill worldwide
• Original Motto: “He profits most who
serves best.”
Creed
• Four Way Test
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better
friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Creed History
• Grew out of Great Depression
• Devised as way to resuscitate Club
Aluminum Company by Herbert J. Taylor
• At Recommendation of Richard Vernor of
Chicago & RI Director, adopted by RI in
1942
Structure
• International
•Zones
•Districts
•Territories
•Clubs
International
• President : C. K. Huang
• Members: 1.22 million
• Clubs: 34,558
• Districts: 532
• Countries: 200
• Zones: 34
• Headquarters: Chicago
Our District
• Govenor: Brian Hall
• District 6840
• Located in Zone 29
• Established – February 23, 1910
• Southeast Louisiana and Central/South
Mississippi
• Clubs: 51 (4 are in St Tammany Parish)
• Members: approximately 2,500
Our Club
• President: BJ Peterson
• Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore
• Established March 1984
• 46 Members
Associate Organizations
• Interact Clubs Age 12-18
Northshore High School
• Rotaract Age 18-30
• InnerWheel
Types of Membership
• Active
• Honorary
Membership Rules
• Within Classification Limits
• Attend meetings
• Pay Dues
• Participate in Club Projects
• Propose New Members
Membership Rules
• Classification Principle
Any profession
No more than 10% of total membership from any one profession
Member to be a business owner or management level
Membership Rules
• Meeting Attendance Weekly meetings
60% required attendance
Perfect Attendance Desired
Meeting makeup: at other Rotary Clubs,
Club Board Meeting, District event and on
the Internet
Membership Rules
• Payment of Dues & Other Costs
RI Magazine: The Rotarian
Dues: RI, District & Club
Rotary Foundation & Benefactor
Meals, Social Functions
Initiation Fee
Propose New Members
Membership Rules
Proposed New Members
Sponsored by a Club Member
Visit Club Meetings
Meet Classification Guidelines
Approval by Board of Directors and
Club Membership
Membership Rules
• Participate in Club Projects & Activities
Fundraising
Avenues of Service
Club Service
Community Service
Vocational Service
International Service
New Generations Service
Rotary Foundation
• Major Donors
• Paul Harris Fellows
• Benefactors
Rotary Foundation
• Since 1947 more than $1.6
Billion donated to Rotary
Activities via Grants from the
Foundation
• Annual Donations >$125,000,000
Rotary Foundation
• Distribution of Funds
50% Worldwide Projects
50% Returned to Districts
Rotary Foundation
Projects
• Supports Projects Worldwide
Educational
Humanitarian
Peace and Goodwill
Health
Educational
Humanitarian
International Peace, Health &
Understanding Programs
• Ambassadorial Scholars
• Group Study Exchange
• Rotary Centers for International Studies
in Peace & Conflict Resolutions
• Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
• Medical & Health Missions
Peace, Understanding and Goodwill
Health
Polio Plus
• Eradicate Polio Worldwide
• RI Campaign started in 1977
• Rotary’s Contribution
>$1.2 Billion by 2012 plus Millions of in-
kind Dollars
> 2 Billion Children since 1985
122 Countries benefited
US$202 Million is Current Pledge for
Eradication Campaign
Polio Plus
Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore
Officers and Directors
President: BJ Peterson
President-Elect: Wynn Williams
Vice President: Lisa Simms-Hayles
Secretary: Mike Rich
Treasurer: David Brignac
Past President: Steve Kernahan
Directors: Kendra Maness
Ron Newson
Suzanne Parsons-Stymiest
Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore
Committees & Chairperson
Club Service Wynn Williams
Community Service Lisa Simms-Hayles
International Service Ron Newson
New Generations Kendra Maness
Vocational Service Ron Newson
Rotary Foundation Neil Alford
Public Relations Don O’Bryan
Membership Sharron Newton
Fundraising Improvements Lydia Alford
Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore
Committees & Chairperson
Programs Mark Myers
New Member Orientation Don O’Bryan
New Fund Raising Laura Panzeca
Heritage Festival Sharron Newton
Skeet Shoot Dave Kaufmann
Golf Classic Ron Newson
Dictionary Project Suzy Audry
Interact NSHS Mark Meyers
RYLA Lauren Gibson
Website Steve Kernahan
Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore
Administration
• Club Officers & Board of Directors
Club Members proposed by Nominating
Committee (Past Presidents); Elected by
membership.
Interested/Active Club Members
Progression Sequence to President
VP Pres-Elect Pres. Past Pres.
Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore
Work Report In Last 10 Years
• “Review Separate Handout”
• Multiple Fund Raisers examples
– Heritage Festival, Skeet Shoot, Sweet Potato, Golf Classic
• Support to multiple Slidell area Non-Profits
• Rotary Rebuilds Slidell & other Hands On Projects
• Rotary Foundation Support
• RCSNS Foundation
Rotary International Information
Resources
• The Rotarian
• Rotary World
• Annual Convention
• www.rotary.org
• .Manual of Procedure
• Official Licensed Products Catalog
District 6840 Information
Resources
• District Newsletter
• www.rotarydistrict6840.org
• District Club Service Bulletin
• District Meetings
• District Annual Conference
• District Officers, PDGs & fellow
Rotarians
Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore
Resources
• Newsletter-KeyWays
• Website:www:rotaryclubofslidellnorthshore.org (club runner)
• RCSNS Facebook
• Club Programs
• Officers and Directors and Fellow Rotarians
• Policies and Procedures Manual
• Constitution and Bylaws
• Weekly Meetings
Will You Become a Rotarian??
You will when get involved.
Get Involved In
• Club Committees
• Club Projects
• Board Meetings
• Club Meetings
• Club Social Activities
And Make Commitments
Consider
• Areas that really interest you??
• What committees will you join?
• What service projects will you participate
in?
• What club office would you aspire to
hold?
New Rotarian Requirements
• Attend New Member Orientation
• Be a Greeter for three meetings
• Attend a Board meeting
• Visit another Rotary Club meeting
• Give a 5 minute introductory talk
• Do a meeting make up on RI web site
• Sit at a different table during 4 meetings
• Go to rotary.org & visit new member tab
Key District Event
District Annual Conference
April 10 - April 12, 2015
Beau Rivage Resort, Biloxi, MS
Always Remember
Rotarians
Difference Make A
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