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sounding pompous, it is difficult to explain in a
few sentences just what Rotary is and what it does
both in the local community and on the world stage.
This page is our attempt to answer that question.
Rotary consists of people
from all political persuasions and none; of all religious
opinions and none; from most of the countries of
the world. We meet together with a common bond of fellowship
and good will.
Each local club is made up,
in the main, of business and professional men,
(some clubs have female members) dedicated to service
above self and the promotion of peace throughout the world
by association, education and fellowship.
The main characteristics of
a Rotarian are honesty and integrity in their business
and professional life. High ideals are the trade
mark of Rotary, and in the words of Paul Harris (the
founder of the movement) "What nobility of purpose this
Rotary movement has".
Our members are privileged
to be caretakers of the movement. They are charged
to promote Rotary and to put into Rotary some of
their talents, to enable Rotary to help in a practical
way, wherever there is a need locally or in a financial way
through Rotary International by fund raising, with the emphasis
on fun and fellowship.
The Cogwheel
Badge | The Objects of
Rotary
Why
do we wear the little cogwheel badge?
The cogwheel with 24 cogs
signifies that the wearer is a member of Rotary 24 hours
a day. Each member is a cog in the Rotary wheel. Each
club is a collection of cogs, each meshing with the
other. Each district is the drive shaft that holds the
clubs together as a part of the Rotary machine, that, when
it is fully serviced and working to its full potential, can
be a powerful engine for change in the world.
By the extension of Rotary,
people of good will, in all spheres of life, in
all the countries of the world, can help improve
the conditions of the poor, educate our children to avoid
drugs, improve the health of the sick and help eradicate diseases
such as Polio, help the blind recover their sight
and bring clean drinking water to those in need.
Rotary International has 1.2
million members. In time, Rotary's action and education
programme may help to influence the governments
of the world to stop making war and make plans for peace and
the protection of our environment. In short:
"ROTARY CARES"
The
Cogwheel Badge | The Objects of Rotary
The Objects of Rotary
- The
development of acquaintance as an opportunity for
service.
- To
maintain high ethical standards in business and
the professions, the recognition of the worthiness
of all useful occupations, and the dignifying by
each Rotarian of his occupation as an opportunity
to serve society.
- The
application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian
to his personal, business and community life.
- The
advancement of international understanding, goodwill
and peace through a wide fellowship of business
and professional people united in the ideals of service.
Useful
Links:-
Rotary in Glossop
What
is Rotary?
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