My Big FAB Rotary Dinner
This is now on for all of District 7040. We have such a very good challenge to try and have Rotarians across the zone participate. You invite non-Rotarians into your home for dinner on Saturday, April 6. It is something that we can do with our club wherever it is that we are. Let people know ahead of time that this is a meal that you're suggesting for PolioPlus Now contributions.
The flyer can be found in Documents and mentions a 30-dollar donation per guest. It doesn't necessarily have to be that much it can be whatever it is that you want it to be. Because of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation your contributions are going to be tripled. Chris, Fred, and Ariane will be at the District Foundation Dinner on that day and will also give a donation.
Contact Ariane about getting donations credited for a tax receipt.
Here are the top 10 myths about Rotary that we are breaking in our club!
Myth 1 - Rotary is for men only
Myth 2 - Rotary is for old people
Myth 3 - You have to attend every week
Myth 4 - Rotary is only for Doctors, Lawyers and CEO's
Myth 5 - Membership is by invitation only
Myth 6 - Rotary is a religious organisation or a secret society
Myth 7 - All Rotarians do is cook at barbecues
Myth 8 - You’ve seen one Rotary club, you’ve seen them all
Myth 9 - You cannot discuss your business or profession in Rotary
Myth 10 - Rotary is an “old fashioned” organisation, with boring and ritualistic meetings
Tell others that we are busting the myths and encourage them to join.
Fireside Chat
This used to be the unofficial introduction to Rotary for a new Rotarian. Now an electronic introduction for Prospective members and learning tool for our newer members is here. Check out https://form.jotform.com/90756784839982?fbclid=IwAR3unTt_FLZ19GNlMYuxXc01nsmtGOeU92GT9JtL2RaKUvcHqnRUtl4TfEA
We need someone for RYLA
As part of our goals for this year, we had decided that we were going to send someone to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Academy). Do you know a high school student who would benefit from intensive leadership activities? Let me know by next week.
April dues
For those of you who are doing quarterly dues, our next and last instalment for this Rotary year is due April 1. Send an e-transfer/Interac payment electronically to
d7040passport@gmail.com
Vocational Service is the second Avenue of Service. No aspect of Rotary is more closely related to each member than a personal commitment to represent one’s vocation or occupation to fellow Rotarians and to exemplify the characteristics of high ethical standards and the dignity of work. Vocational service programs seek to improve business relations while improving the quality of trades, industry, commerce, and the professions. Rotarians understand that each person makes a valuable contribution to a better society through daily activities in a business or profession.
Vocational Service is frequently demonstrated by offering career guidance and occupational information to young people and helping them make vocational choices. Some clubs sponsor high school career conferences. Many recognize the dignity of employment by honoring exemplary service of individuals working in their communities. The Four-Way Test and other ethical business philosophies are often promoted among young people entering the world of work. Vocational talks and discussion of business issues are also typical Vocational Service programs at most clubs.
Regardless of the ways in which Vocational Service is expressed, it is the banner by which Rotarians “recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations” and demonstrate a commitment to “high ethical standards in all businesses and professions.” That’s why the second Avenue of Service is fundamental to every Rotary club.
The Rotary Foundation Weekly Messages: WEEK 39
