Why Join Euroa Rotary?
Friendship
In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: The need for friendship and fellowship. It is one (1) of two (2) reasons why Rotary began in 1905.
Euroa Rotary Club members formally meet twice each week:
For coffee on Tuesday mornings, generally in Binney Street or as advised by text message, and informally at other times by arrangement from time to time.
For dinner on Thursday evenings at a local venue and our full program of activities.
Business Development
The second original reason for Rotary’s beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others.
Assistance when Travelling
Because there are Rotary Clubs everywhere, many a Rotarian in need of a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice, etc., while travelling has found assistance through Rotary.
Citizenship in the Community
Membership in a Rotary Club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary Club consists of the most active citizens of any community.
Citizenship in the World
Every Rotarian wears a pin that says “Rotary International.” There are few places on the globe that do not have a Rotary Club. Every Rotarian is welcome – even encouraged – to attend any of the 32,000 Clubs in 200+ nations and geographical regions. This means instant friends in both one’s own community and in the world community.
Continuing Education
Euroa Rotary has a regular program designed to keep one informed about what is going on in the community, nation, and world. Every second meeting provides an opportunity to listen to different speakers and a variety of timely topics.
Cultural Awareness
Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, color, and ethnic identity is found in Rotary. It is a cross section of the world’s most prominent citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of their cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in the process.
Entertainment
Every Rotary Club and District has parties and activities that provide diversion in one’s business life through to and including their retirement. Rotary holds Conferences, Conventions, Assemblies, and Institutes that provide entertainment in addition to Rotary Information, Education, and Service.
Family Programs
Rotary provides one of the world’s largest youth exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians; opportunities for spouse involvement; and a host of activities designed to help family members in growth and the development of family values.
Fun
Rotary is fun, a lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The Club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. The service is fun.
Leadership Development
Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education where leadership is taught and where we all learn how to motivate, influence, and lead leaders.
Nice People
Rotarians, above all, are nice people – the nicest people on the face of the earth. They are important people who follow the policy of it is nice to be important but it is important to be nice.
Personal Growth and Development
Membership in Rotary continues one’s growth and education in human relations and personal development.
Prestige
Rotary members are prominent people: Leaders in their own business world, the professions, art, government, sports, military, religion, and all disciplines. Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks include those people who make decisions and influence policy.
Public Speaking Skills
Many individuals who joined Rotary were afraid to speak in public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication and the opportunity to practice and perfect these skills.
The Absence of an “Official Creed”
Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meeting or rituals. It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others.
The Development of Social Skills
Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one’s personality, social skills, and people skills. Rotary is for people who like people.
The Opportunity to Serve
Rotary is a Service Club. Its business is mankind. Its product is service. Rotarians provide community service to both local and international communities. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian: The chance to do something for somebody else and to sense the self-fulfillment that comes in the process and return of that satisfaction to one’s own life. It is richly rewarding.
Vocational Skills
Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on Committees and to teach youth about one’s job or vocation. Rotary helps to make one a better plumber, doctor, farmer, lawyer, teacher, etc.
The Development of Ethics
Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test that governs one’s ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships.
In 1932, Rotarian Herbert J Taylor created the Four-Way-Test, a code of ethics adopted by Rotary 11 years later. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages.
For more information, contact our Membership Director, Bill Sargood on 0429 447 103.
