fellowships - the hidden gem of rotary
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2015 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
FELLOWSHIPSThe Hidden Gem of Rotary
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‘Tris’ Tristram-Rotarian Singles Fellowship
John Philip-Fellowship of Rotarian Doctors
Brian Thiessen-Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians
Madu Bishnu- Rotarian Singles Fellowship
Panel Introduction
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Groups of Rotarians & Rotaractors who connect to explore shared interests in:
Recreational Activities
Hobbies
Sports
Vocations
Rotary History & Culture
What Are Rotary Fellowships?
John Philip (UK), Chairman
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• 1996 - Medicine /Health Vocational Fellowship
• 2003 - Name changed to the International Fellowship of Rotarian Physicians
• 2012 - Name changed to International Fellowship of Rotarian Doctors
HISTORY
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WE ARE• Rotarian Doctors, Nurses & Healthcare Workers.
WHO SHARE• A vision for supporting & promoting global health
improvement.• Enthusiasm for working through volunteering.• A strong commitment to supporting local & international
health care initiatives.
AND WHO• Value networking with like-minded people throughout
the world. • Enjoy themselves.
WHO ARE WE?
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Collaborative Action in Lowering Maternity Encountered Deaths
(CALMED)
‘Training the Trainers’
Funded by a Global Grant Project
REDUCE MATERNAL AND CHILD MORTALITY
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• Sebastopol Rotary and HeberdenTelemedicine Foundation
TELEMEDICINE
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• Global Grant
CHANGING THE LIVES OF ALBINOS IN TANZANIA
• A complete albino “set”—ears, tongue, nose, genitals, all four limbs—can sell for $75,000.As a result, many of Tanzania’s17,000 albinos have been hidden away by the government.
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• Pre-school health screen should this not be a universal right?
HEALTHY CHILD IN A HEALTHY SCHOOL
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• 2008-2013
• 2 Matching Grants, 1 Global Grant
• 80 Volunteers, several clubs, districts, churches, schools, hospitals, organisations
HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE IN UKEREWE, TANZANIA
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• Dying with dignity – a human right?
END OF LIFE CARE
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• AUSTRALIA 7
• ITALY 12
• INDIA 23
• UK 31
• NIGERIA 31
• USA 78
• AUSTRIA, BENIN, BRAZIL, CAMEROON, CANADA, DENMARK, EGYPT, GERMANY, HAWAI, HOLLAND, KOREA, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, NEPAL, NEPAL, PAKISTAN, PHILIPPINE, PORTUGAL, SWEDEN, UGANDA, ZIMBABWE
243 MEMBERS IN 47 COUNTRIES
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GLOBAL NETWORK
• Annual Dinner
• Mutual support
• Volunteering
• Professional visits
• Friendship
• Google group
Healthprofessionalsinrotary.org
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Examples of Rotary Fellowships
As of May 2015 there were 64 Rotary Fellowships officially registered with Rotary International.
Fellowship Cycling to Serve
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Skiing Fellowship
Yachting Fellowship
Antique Automobiles Fellowship
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Brian Thiessen.
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Rotarian Singles Fellowship
Madhumita Bishnu – Secretary RSFI
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• Rotarian Singles Fellowship was formed by Rotarian Marlene Daniels, CA, USA in 2009Currently we have 304 members from 39 countries in 8 regions.
All Single Rotarian can be a member of this Fellowship. The yearly fee is $20
We meet every year during the RICON and we have a booth at the HOF, where we meet, greet and have lovely dinners during the RICON
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The Western Regions or The Americas
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Eastern Regions
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SOME GLIMPSES OF RSFI BOARD MEMBERS, MEMBERS AT RSFI BOOTH IN RICON’S
RSFI President Tris, VP Astrid and Secretary Madu at Sydney in 2014 RSFI VP Astrid, New Member from Nigeria and Secretary Madu at Bangkok in 2012
RSFI VP Astrid and Secretary Madu at Lisbon in 2013
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THANK YOU
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More Examples of Rotary Fellowships
Fellowship of Rotarian Photographers
Rotarian Fellowship of Quilters and Fiber Artists
International Fellowship of Rotarian Photographers International Fellowship of Rotarian Scuba Divers
International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians
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Rotarian Wine Appreciation Fellowship
International Caravanning Fellowship of Rotarians
Fellowship of Railroading Rotarians
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Benefits of Rotary Fellowships
Opportunities for Rotarians to make lasting friendships outside of one’s own club, district and country
Contribute to the advancement of world understanding and peace
Serve as an incentive for attracting new members and for retaining existing members
International Travel and Hosting Fellowship
BREW: Beers Rotarians Enjoy WorldwideCricket Fellowship
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Individual
Contact a group that interests you directly using contact information found online at www.rotary.org/fellowships
Contact your district Rotary Fellowships chairperson for further guidance.
Create your profile on Rotary.org and connect with other Rotarians and Rotaractors.
Start or join an online group or simply correspond with other Rotarians and Rotaractors
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Promoting Fellowships
Publicize local fellowship-sponsored events on your club or district website
Invite local Fellowship officers to speak to your weekly club meeting about their activities and related service work.
Connect with Rotarians and Rotaractors around the globe by creating a public or private group on Rotary.org.
Publicize local fellowship-sponsored events on your club or district website
Seek out Rotarians who are outstanding in their professions or are enthusiastic about a hobby and encourage them to join fellowships or develop new ones.
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Starting A Fellowship-Process
If a group for your interests does not currently exist, contact RI Staff for information on how to start a new group.
Completed application form with a clear explanation of the group’s purpose and activities…Copy of the group’s proposed bylaws or constitution List of proposed officers and their responsibilitiesRoster of potential members, representing at least three countries
You will need a…
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• For general program information, visit www.rotary.org/fellowships, where you can access the following downloadable resources:
Rotary Fellowships Handbook (729) Rotary Fellowships E-Flier Rotary Fellowships Officer Directory Rotary Fellowships Application Form
Resources
International Fellowship of Rotarian Photographers
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Fellowships – the hidden gem of Rotary where you can explore shared interests to make lasting friendships outside of one’s
own club, district and country