As a follow up to the recent meeting where members were given the opportunity to express thoughts and to prioritise issues and directions for the Club, Secretary Tim presented a very thought provoking piece about what each person thought about directions and their personal role in moving the Club forward.
Chairman John Tricarico with Secretary Tim and President David
He commenced by outlining some basic facts about Rotary. It is made up of three parts, The Club, Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation adding we work to make lasting change in our communities and around the world.
This is being done by over 1.2 million Rotarians in more than 34,000 clubs across 34 zones and 500 Districts. Drouin being a part of International Zone 8 and as we know District 9820.
This is being done by over 1.2 million Rotarians in more than 34,000 clubs across 34 zones and 500 Districts. Drouin being a part of International Zone 8 and as we know District 9820.
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular to encourage and foster:
* The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.
* High ethical standards in business and professions: The recognition of worthiness of all useful occupations: and the dignifying of each Rotarians occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
* The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life.
* The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
The opportunities and vehicles for achieving these ideals are the 'Avenues of Service'
Club service focuses on making Clubs strong. A thriving Club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership.
Vocational service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of Society. Advance high ethical standards in the workplace.
Promote Rotary’s commitment to the high ethical standards.
The 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?
Is It The truth?
Is It FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest.
International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad and more.
Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, RYPEN, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and Rotary Youth Exchange.
Secretary Tim also noted the following facts about the Drouin Club which was chartered on March 29th. 1954, sponsored by The Rotary Club of Warragul. It had 23 Charter members and over time has had a total of 255 inductions, of which 13 are women.
The Club’s first Paul Harris Fellow was Fred Armstrong in 1980-81 with another 56 presented since, 11 were non Rotarians. There are also 4 Paul Harris Fellows in the Club that were awarded by other Clubs. 9 Honorary Memberships have been awarded and in 1961 Drouin sponsored the Rotary Club of Pakenham.
In conclusion Secretary Tim posed the following four questions for members to reflect on and to answer for themselves:
1. Why did I join Rotary?
2. What have I given as a Rotarian?
3. What has Rotary given me?
4. What will I give in the future?
Together, we work to make lasting change in our communities and around the world.
Chairman John thanked Tim for a very thoughtful and informative talk and along with President David, reflected that we all need to take up the challenges ahead.