The Rockford East Rotary Chapter formed nearly
30 years ago and amazingly, a few of the original members are still
part of the group! Many additional business and community
leaders have joined to form a group that has become known as the
friendliest club in town.
The club thinks of itself as a “young” club in age
and in spirit and is considerably active in the community. The
main objective
of Rotary is service — in the community, in the workplace,
and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects
that address many of today's most critical issues, such as children
at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, literacy, and violence.
They also support programs for youth, educational opportunities
and international exchanges for students, teachers, and other professionals,
and vocational and career development. The Rotary motto is Service
Above Self. Some of our local service projects have benefited:
Rockford
MELD, the Salvation Army, Patriots' Gateway Center, Northern
Illinois Blood Bank and the Hunger Connection.
We’re proud to say most of our members contribute
to support The Rotary Foundation and many have become Paul Harris
Fellows. The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation
that promotes world understanding through international humanitarian
service programs and educational
and cultural exchanges. It is supported solely by voluntary contributions
from Rotarians and others who share its vision of a better world.
Since 1947, the Foundation has awarded more than US $1.1 billion
in humanitarian and educational grants, which are initiated and
administered
by local Rotary clubs and districts.
ROTARY COMMITTEES
Finally,
our club members divide their talents between the following Rotary
Committees which meet once/month or as required by special projects.
Club Service
Organize social activities for the club and promote club involvement
and friendships
Community Service
Support the effort of the club to achieve
community understanding by developing community projects, assisting
in community
efforts and supporting the continued overall improvement of the
community.
International Service
Support the effort of Rotary International
to achieve world understanding and peace through international
humanitarian, educational and cultural exchange programs. The Foundation’s
Humanitarian programs fund International Rotary Club and District
projects to improve the quality of life, provide health care, clean
water, food, education and other essential needs primarily in the
developing world.
Vocational Service
Provide a chance for current members to learn
more about other vocations through, projects, vocational talks
and occasional vocational tours.
Fellowship & History
Welcome members and guests at meetings
and send greetings of cheer and sympathy when appropriate to our
members. Document and maintain the history of the club. Archive
and photograph weekly meetings and special events.
Fundraiser
Administer club fundraisers to support all of the
club’s
community and international service projects.
Membership
Emphasize the importance of active recruitment of
new members. Strive to retain old members by keeping them involved
and trained.
Public Relations
Publicize the activities and achievements of
our club and Rotary International. Provide weekly communication
to all club members through the weekly newsletter.
Youth Activities
Promote and administer Youth Exchange programs.
Support service projects and efforts relevant to the needs of today’s
youth.
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