2011 - 2012 Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee 2011 - 2012 District Governor Kelvin C. Hobby 2011 - 2012 Club President Garry Cooper

The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

First:	The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.
Second:	High ethical standards in business and professions; The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; The dignifying by each Rotarian of his occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
Third:	The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life.
Fourth:	The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
First:	The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service:

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Why join your local Rotary Club?

The Opportunity to Serve - Rotarians provide service at both the community and international levels. Members experience the fulfilment that comes from giving back to the community.

Professional Networking - members are leaders in business, industry, the professions, arts, government... Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club organisation in the world.

Personal Growth and Development - membership in Rotary ensures continuing personal and professional development. You will enhance your skills in leadership, public speaking, organisation and planning, team building, and fund raising.

Friendship - fellowship was a primary reason Rotary was started in 1905, and it remains a major attraction.

Cultural Diversity - Rotary clubs are open to members of every ethnic group, political persuasion, language and religious belief, practicing and promoting tolerance.

Good Citizenship - membership in Rotary makes you a better citizen. Weekly club programs keep you informed and allow you to contribute to your community.

World Understanding - Rotary members understand and impact humanitarian issues through international service projects. The promotion of peace is one of Rotary's highest objectives. Click here to find out more about our current Halmahera Project.

Entertainment - every club hosts parties and social events that offer diversion from your personal and business life.

Family Foundations - Rotary clubs involve family members in a wide range of social and service activities.

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 has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days.

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What does Rotary do?

Rotary International has been nominated for the prestigious Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Humanitarian Prize for 2011. Read what the Secretary of State (State of Washington) said about Rotary in his nomination letter.

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