Rotary
Transcript: Together, Rotary clubs, Rotary International, and The Rotary Foundation work to make lasting improvements in our communities and around the world. Rotary's Motto is "Service Above Self" On 23 February 1905 Paul P. Harris, a Chicago attorney, formed one of the world’s first service organizations, the Rotary Club of Chicago. The Rotary Foundation ... Bring together dedicated individuals to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action. Areas of Focus Guiding Principles Background of Rotary • Promoting peace • Fighting disease • Providing clean water • Saving mothers and children • Supporting education • Growing local economies Rotary Partners Rotary Leadership ... Supports Rotary clubs worldwide by coordinating global programs, campaigns, and initiatives. Rotary has been making history and bringing our world closer together for over 100 years. Since forming in 1905, they've taken on some of the world's toughest challenges and helped a wide range of international and service organizations—from the UN to Easter Seals—get started. ... Uses generous donations to fund projects by Rotarians and partners in communities around the world. As a nonprofit, all of the Foundation's funding comes from voluntary contributions made by Rotarians and friends who share their vision of a better world. What Makes Rotary Different? Only 16 years after being founded, Rotary had clubs on six continents. Rotary Clubs Present Situation Rotary began their fight against polio in 1979 with a project to immunize 6 million children in the Philippines. By 2012, only three countries remained polio-endemic, down from 125 in 1988. How Did Rotary Get Here? “Integrity, expertise, and a commitment to service...” The collective leadership and expertise of their 1.2 million members helps them tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges, locally and globally. They are united by common values and vision for the future as they sharpen their focus with targeted specific causes that will reach communities most in need. Projects "Being financially responsible means having nothing to hide." “Rotarians are your neighbors, your community leaders and some of the world’s greatest history-makers.” Rotary's Commitment to Transparency Rotary is a 1.2 million-member organization. Today, members are working together from around the globe both digitally and in-person to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems. Rotary Structure Rotary How It Started • Aga Khan University • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Global FoodBanking Network • Goodwill • Mercy Ships • ShelterBox • UNESCO-IHE • UNICEF • United Nations • World Health Organization Rotary’s distinct point of view and approach gives it unique advantages: How Does Rotary Work? Do You Know What Rotary Is Doing In Your Community - And Around The World? • Rotarians think differently: They apply leadership and expertise to social issues—and find unique solutions. • Rotarians act responsibly: Their passion and perseverance create lasting change. • Rotarians make a difference at home and around the world: Members can be found in our community and across the globe. Rotary was founded as a place where professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Rotary International Reason Behind It Rotary is made up of three parts: at the heart of Rotary is the clubs that are supported by Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. The Four-Way Test, Object of Rotary, and the Avenues of Service
Prezi Present
Prezi Video
Prezi Design
