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HISTORY
The organization of a Rotary Club in Rolla was the result of discussions and
planning between Bruce Williams, a Rotarian from Joplin, and a nucleus of
business and professional men in Rolla. The club was chartered on February
27, 1935, with 16 members and was the first service club to be organized in
Rolla. The club is in District 6080, has produced ten District Governors,
95 Paul Harris Fellows, currently has
74 members and has contributed over $150,200 to the
Rotary
Foundation since 1935.
MISSION
Our mission is to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards
in individuals, business and professions, and help build goodwill and peace in
the world.
VISION
Rotary Club of Rolla will be a "service" club by emphasizing
activities that enhance the quality of life and human dignity in our community
with focus on education and supporting young people who need help.
We will encourage high ethical standards in our community's young people,
businesses and vocations by promoting knowledge and understanding of The 4-Way Test and by example.
We will help build international goodwill and peace through support of The
Rotary Foundation and participation in its' programs.
INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE ROTARIANS
(Source: Rotary
International Web Site)
Rotary International is one of the world's largest service
organizations, with 1,221,812 members and 32,596 clubs in 166 countries.
Rotary club membership represents a cross-section of the community's business
and professional men and women. The world's Rotary clubs meet weekly and are
nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. Annually,
Rotary clubs worldwide invite a limited number of men and women to become
members. These prospective members represent various businesses and professional
activities in their communities. As a progressive-minded business or
professional person, you will see that belonging to a Rotary club, where
outstanding representatives of the different vocations in your community come
together, has its benefits.
Click here for the history of
Rotary International.
Rotary membership provides the opportunity to:
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become connected to your community;
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work with others in addressing community needs;
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interact with other professionals in your community;
assist with RI's international humanitarian service efforts;
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establish contacts with an international network of
professionals;
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develop leadership skills;
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involve family in promoting service efforts.
Rotary club membership carries with it certain
responsibilities:
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Members are expected to attend weekly programs of the
club. Opportunities to make up attendance include attending the regular
meeting of another Rotary club, attending various other Rotary meetings, or
attending a club service project authorized by the club board of directors.
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Members are required to pay annual dues to their
clubs, their districts, and to Rotary International.
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Members are expected to participate in local or
international activities or projects of the Rotary club.
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Clubs encourage members to aspire to leadership or
committee roles within their clubs.
To be invited, you must be:
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A leading representative of your business or
professional activity
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Willing to help and participate in projects that
enhance your community
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Willing to work on projects that help people in
developing countries and promote international understanding and goodwill
Find out more about what Rotary has to offer. Contact the
Rotary Club of Rolla at info@rollarotary.org.
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