Fairfield asks "Why join Rotary?"

 WHY JOIN ROTARY?

2. Business Development -  The second original reason for Rotary’s beginning. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross-section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help one another, and collectively help others.

 

3. Personal Growth and Development -  Membership in Rotary continues one’s growth and education in human relations and personal development.

 

4. Leadership Development - Rotary is an organisation of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like an education in leadership. Learning to motivate, influence and lead leaders

 

5. Citizenship in the Community - Membership in a Rotary club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of some of the most active citizens of the   community.

 

6. Continuing Education -  Each week at Rotary there is a program designed to keep one informed as to what is going on in the community, nation and world. Different speakers and different topics.

 

7. Fun -  Rotary is fun. Fun at each meeting, club project, social activity. The service is fun.

 

8. Public Speaking Skills -  Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication; and opportunity. You should learn initially by speaking to the club - a small audience of your friends. 

 

9. Citizenship in the world - Every Rotarian wears a pin that says “Rotary International”.  Every Rotarian is welcome, even encouraged, to attend at over 32,000 clubs in the 168  nations and geographical regions. Rotarians have friends in both one’s own community  and in the world community.

 

10. Assistance when travelling -  Many Rotarians take advantage of clubs world-wide. A  Rotarian who needs a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice and more, while travelling has  connected through Rotary.

 

11. Entertainment - Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities which provide diversion in one’s working life. Rotary has conferences, conventions, assemblies and institutes which provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education and service.

 

12. The development of social skills - every week and at various events Rotary develops one’s personality, social and people skills.

 

13. Family programs - Rotary provides one of the world’s largest youth exchange programmes; school college clubs for future Rotarians and a host of activities designed to assist family members in growth and the development of ethical values.

 

14. Vocational Skills - Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth and development of his or her profession or vocation; to teach youth about one’s job or vocation.

 

15. Development of Ethics - Rotarians practice a 4-way test which governs one’s ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships.

 

16. Cultural awareness - Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, colour and ethnic identity is found in Rotary. It is a cross section of the world’s most prominent citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of other cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere

 

17. Prestige - Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks are executives, managers and professionals. People who make decisions and influence policy.

 

18. Nice People - Rotarians above all are nice people; the nicest people on the face of the earth. They are important people who adhere to the policy—that– while it is nice to be important, it is more important to be nice.

 

19. The absence of “official creed” - Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meeting or rituals. It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others.

 

20. The Opportunity to serve - Rotary is a service club. Its business is mankind; its product is service. Rotarians provide service to the local and international communities. This is the best reason for becoming a Rotarian. The chance to do something for somebody else, and to feel the self-fulfilment that comes in the process