Why join the Devonport Rotary Club?
Why join the Devonport Rotary Club? Do you know about Rotary, what it does, how it works? Read on - there is nothing more fulfilling, more fun, and more relevant in today's world than contributing to your communities - local, national and international - by joining Rotary. Here are 10 of the most basic reasons.
1. Professional Networking
A founding principle of Rotary was to provide a forum for professional and business leaders. Members are leaders in business, industry, the professions, the arts, government, sports, the military, and religion. They make decisions and influence policy. Rotary is the oldest, most prestigious service-club organisation in the world.
2. The Opportunity to Serve
Rotarians provide service at both the community and international levels. Service programs address health care needs, hunger and poverty, illiteracy, disaster relief, and environmental clean-ups, to name a few. Members experience the fulfilment that comes from giving back to the community.
3. Personal Growth and Development
Membership in Rotary ensures continuing personal and professional development. Leadership, public speaking and communication, organisation and planning, team-building, fundraising, and teaching are just a sampling of the skills that can be exercised and enhanced through Rotary.
4. Friendship
Fellowship was a primary reason Rotary was started in 1905, and it remains a major attraction. Today, with more than 30,000 Rotary clubs in over 160 countries, Rotarians have friends wherever they go. Rotary helps to build community as well as enduring friendships.
5. Cultural Diversity
Rotary International is an association of local clubs in many countries. Clubs are open to members of every ethnic group, political persuasion, language, and religious belief. Rotary clubs contain a cross-section of the world's leaders. They practice and promote tolerance.
6. Good Citizenship
Membership in Rotary makes one a better citizen. Weekly Rotary club programs keep members informed about what is taking place in the community, nation, and world. Rotary's expansive network of clubs and programs provides extensive opportunities for service and interchange.
7. World Understanding
Rotary members gain an understanding of humanitarian issues and have a significant impact on them through international service projects and exchange programs of Rotary International and its Foundation. The promotion of peace is one of Rotary's highest objectives.
8. Entertainment
Every Rotary club and district hosts parties and activities that offer diversion from one’s personal and business life. Conferences, conventions, assemblies, and social events provide entertainment as well as Rotary information, education, and service.
9. Family Foundations
Rotary sponsors some of the world’s largest youth exchange and educational exchange and scholarship programs. Rotary clubs provide innovative training opportunities and mentoring for future leaders. They involve family members in a wide range of social and service activities.
10. Ethical Environment
Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test that measures words and actions by their truthfulness, fairness, goodwill, and benefit to all. Encouraging high ethical standards in one's profession and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days.
Why join the Devonport Rotary Club? Do you know about Rotary, what it does, how it works? Read on - there is nothing more fulfilling, more fun, and more relevant in today's world than contributing to your communities - local, national and international - by joining Rotary. Here are 10 of the most basic reasons.
1. Professional Networking
A founding principle of Rotary was to provide a forum for professional and business leaders. Members are leaders in business, industry, the professions, the arts, government, sports, the military, and religion. They make decisions and influence policy. Rotary is the oldest, most prestigious service-club organisation in the world.
2. The Opportunity to Serve
Rotarians provide service at both the community and international levels. Service programs address health care needs, hunger and poverty, illiteracy, disaster relief, and environmental clean-ups, to name a few. Members experience the fulfilment that comes from giving back to the community.
3. Personal Growth and Development
Membership in Rotary ensures continuing personal and professional development. Leadership, public speaking and communication, organisation and planning, team-building, fundraising, and teaching are just a sampling of the skills that can be exercised and enhanced through Rotary.
4. Friendship
Fellowship was a primary reason Rotary was started in 1905, and it remains a major attraction. Today, with more than 30,000 Rotary clubs in over 160 countries, Rotarians have friends wherever they go. Rotary helps to build community as well as enduring friendships.
5. Cultural Diversity
Rotary International is an association of local clubs in many countries. Clubs are open to members of every ethnic group, political persuasion, language, and religious belief. Rotary clubs contain a cross-section of the world's leaders. They practice and promote tolerance.
6. Good Citizenship
Membership in Rotary makes one a better citizen. Weekly Rotary club programs keep members informed about what is taking place in the community, nation, and world. Rotary's expansive network of clubs and programs provides extensive opportunities for service and interchange.
7. World Understanding
Rotary members gain an understanding of humanitarian issues and have a significant impact on them through international service projects and exchange programs of Rotary International and its Foundation. The promotion of peace is one of Rotary's highest objectives.
8. Entertainment
Every Rotary club and district hosts parties and activities that offer diversion from one’s personal and business life. Conferences, conventions, assemblies, and social events provide entertainment as well as Rotary information, education, and service.
9. Family Foundations
Rotary sponsors some of the world’s largest youth exchange and educational exchange and scholarship programs. Rotary clubs provide innovative training opportunities and mentoring for future leaders. They involve family members in a wide range of social and service activities.
10. Ethical Environment
Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test that measures words and actions by their truthfulness, fairness, goodwill, and benefit to all. Encouraging high ethical standards in one's profession and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days.
Did you know that the Devonport Rotary Club are currently welcoming new members?
We would like to invite you to attend one of our meetings to see if the Rotary Club of Devonport is for you. This is an obligation free invite. We are currently inviting different people from around Devonport who we believe display the Rotary ethos in their normal day to day business activities.
Since 1928 the Rotary Club of Devonport has been serving our community. Over the years we have completed so many projects it’s impossible to record them all here. We have many more exciting projects planned. If you have ever thought, it would be good to be a part of an organisation that allows me to give something back to my community, or wondered what Rotary really do, then please accept our invitation to join us one Monday night at a meeting.
We know there are always reasons people can’t or don’t join which may include; I don’t have time, to busy running my own business, not really what I’m into, don’t know what Rotary is all about etc.
So who are we? Some of our club members represent building and construction, landscaping, real estate, law, car sales, education and training, retail, media and many other diverse occupations.
FAQ & A
Q. What do I have to commit too?
A.
While we do like to have as many members as possible attending meetings, we are also realists and understand none of us are able to attend every week. We accept members attending when and where they can.
Q. Where and when do you meet?
A.
We meet each Monday night from 6pm till approximately 7.30-8pm at Inn-Dulgence Café in the C-Max complex. There are no meetings on public holidays or long weekends. From our meetings we arrange different projects and members advise if they can or want to assist.
Q. What is the time commitment?
A..
Many of the programs we work on take a commitment of less than a couple of days a year. You may have seen some of our members out at a BBQ or at the Teddy Bear / Kite festival each February. Also we hold Razzamatazz for disadvantaged kids, the Leukaemia foundation Light the Night walk or Try’aSkill for grade 9 students.
Q. How much will it cost me?
A.
For a full 12 month membership of the Devonport Rotary Club the cost is $200.00 p/a.($150 for retired persons). Dinner currently costs $16.00 and a beer or glass of wine is $5.00. We hold a weekly raffle for a bottle of wine and a ticket costs fifty cents. You may have heard we also run a fine session for members who get their picture in the paper or do something out of the ordinary. This also costs fifty cents per fine.
Q. Do I have to run my own business?
A.
No. You don't have to own your own business to join Rotary.
Q. Why should I join
A.
Joining Rotary allows members to truly give something back to the community in which they live and work. While a BBQ isn’t for everyone there are many exciting projects that appeal to a range of members interests.
To be our guest at a Devonport Rotary Club meeting any Monday, contact our president or membership director via details below.
You don’t have to do anything other than turn up. Who knows, Rotary may be for you!
Just RSVP to:
Membership Directors Tony Reid Phone: 0418 141 518
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our meetings.
We would like to invite you to attend one of our meetings to see if the Rotary Club of Devonport is for you. This is an obligation free invite. We are currently inviting different people from around Devonport who we believe display the Rotary ethos in their normal day to day business activities.
Since 1928 the Rotary Club of Devonport has been serving our community. Over the years we have completed so many projects it’s impossible to record them all here. We have many more exciting projects planned. If you have ever thought, it would be good to be a part of an organisation that allows me to give something back to my community, or wondered what Rotary really do, then please accept our invitation to join us one Monday night at a meeting.
We know there are always reasons people can’t or don’t join which may include; I don’t have time, to busy running my own business, not really what I’m into, don’t know what Rotary is all about etc.
So who are we? Some of our club members represent building and construction, landscaping, real estate, law, car sales, education and training, retail, media and many other diverse occupations.
FAQ & A
Q. What do I have to commit too?
A.
While we do like to have as many members as possible attending meetings, we are also realists and understand none of us are able to attend every week. We accept members attending when and where they can.
Q. Where and when do you meet?
A.
We meet each Monday night from 6pm till approximately 7.30-8pm at Inn-Dulgence Café in the C-Max complex. There are no meetings on public holidays or long weekends. From our meetings we arrange different projects and members advise if they can or want to assist.
Q. What is the time commitment?
A..
Many of the programs we work on take a commitment of less than a couple of days a year. You may have seen some of our members out at a BBQ or at the Teddy Bear / Kite festival each February. Also we hold Razzamatazz for disadvantaged kids, the Leukaemia foundation Light the Night walk or Try’aSkill for grade 9 students.
Q. How much will it cost me?
A.
For a full 12 month membership of the Devonport Rotary Club the cost is $200.00 p/a.($150 for retired persons). Dinner currently costs $16.00 and a beer or glass of wine is $5.00. We hold a weekly raffle for a bottle of wine and a ticket costs fifty cents. You may have heard we also run a fine session for members who get their picture in the paper or do something out of the ordinary. This also costs fifty cents per fine.
Q. Do I have to run my own business?
A.
No. You don't have to own your own business to join Rotary.
Q. Why should I join
A.
Joining Rotary allows members to truly give something back to the community in which they live and work. While a BBQ isn’t for everyone there are many exciting projects that appeal to a range of members interests.
To be our guest at a Devonport Rotary Club meeting any Monday, contact our president or membership director via details below.
You don’t have to do anything other than turn up. Who knows, Rotary may be for you!
Just RSVP to:
Membership Directors Tony Reid Phone: 0418 141 518
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our meetings.
