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Foundation Fun Facts
This
Weeks Foundation Fun Fact
Core Values -
Leadership
We are a global fellowship of
individuals who are leaders in their fields of
endeavor. We believe in the importance of
leadership development and in leadership as a
quality of our members. As Rotarians, we are
leaders in implementing our core values."
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Integrity-We are committed to and expect
accountability from our leaders and fellow
members, both in the results of our efforts and
in the processes we use to accomplish our goals.
We adhere to high ethical and professional
standards in our work and personal
relationships. We are fair and respectful in our
interactions, and we conscientiously steward the
resources entrusted to us.
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We believe Rotary unifies all people
internationally behind the ideal of service. We
encourage diversity of vocations within our
membership and in our activities and service
work. A club that reflects its business and
professional community is a club with a key to
its future. |
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We believe that individual efforts focus on
individual needs, but combined efforts serve
humanity. The power of combined efforts knows no
limitation, multiplies resources, and broadens
our lives and perspectives. Fellowship leads to
tolerance and transcends racial, national, and
other boundaries.
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We
believe that our service activities and programs
bring about greater world understanding and
peace. Service is a major element of our
mission. Through the plans and actions of
individual clubs, we create a culture of service
throughout our organization that provides
unparalleled satisfaction for those who serve. |
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"Rotary’s core
values represent the guiding
principles of the organization’s
culture, including what guides
members’ priorities and actions
within the organization. Values are
an increasingly important component
in strategic planning because they
drive the intent and direction of
the organization’s leadership." |
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"In 1953, the RI Board of
Directors authorized the production of a film
featuring several Hollywood heavyweights to
celebrate Rotary’s golden anniversary. The 1955 movie titled The Great Adventure
featured film actor Edward Arnold ( Annie Get
Your Gun, Diamond Jim ) and television star Jim
Backus ( I Married Joan ), now widely recognized
for his role as Thurston Howell III on
Gilligan’s Island . A short clip from the film is on the Rotary
website under the History tab. Take a look,
you'll likely enjoy it."
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"The
2011 Rotary International Convention will be
held in New Orleans Saturday, May 21 through
Wednesday May 25. Lodi Rotary sends our
President Elect and spouse. Of course, any
Rotarian may also attend. Please let Bob
Slayback know if you might be interested in
traveling along next Spring. Here's just some
of the exciting events: "Sounds of the South
Concert", "Fun, Food, Fellowship and Fins",
"Host Hospitality", and "French Quarter Dining". |
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"The Rotary
International
Foundation
recognizes
cumulative
contributions of
$1,000 with a
Paul Harris
Fellowship.
Many Lodi
Rotarians have
achieved this
distinction. We
maintain a
banner with the
names of our
Paul Harris
fellows, you'll
see it at our
club meetings.
Rotary trivia
fact: Paul
Harris, an
attorney,
founded the
first Rotary
Club in Chicago
in 1905." |
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"Rotarians can
become Paul
Harris Fellows
by contributing
$1,000 to the
foundation. In
our club, many
of our members
have surpassed
this giving
milestone and
have a place on
our foundation
banner.
Contributions
over time count
up. Rotarians
that contribute
$100/yr to the
foundation
automatically
become
Sustaining
Members and
receive
recognition when
their cumulative
contributions
reach $1,000."
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"Rotary opened
membership to
women in 1989.
Today with over
188,000 women
Rotarians our
clubs have
benefited from
the additional
diversity,
enthusiasm and
leadership women
have brought to
our
organization.
Many of our best
leaders have
been our women
Presidents." |
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"Bill Gates
announced a $255
Million grant to
the Polio Plus
effort on
January 21,
2009. The video
of his
presentation is
on the
foundation
Website, just
search "Gates".
The Rotary hat
he worn that day
sold on eBay for
$17,600. The
2009 grant is in
addition to a
prior $100
Million given by
the Gates
Foundation to
augment our
efforts. Bill
and Melissa
Gates are
excited about
helping
eradicate Polio
from our world." |
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