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Why Join the Rotary Club of Goose Creek?
Professional Networking
A founding principle of
Rotary was to meet periodically to enjoy camaraderie
and enlarge one’s circle of business and
professional acquaintances. As the oldest
service club in the world, Rotary club members
represent a cross-section of the community’s
owners, executives, managers, political leaders,
and professionals – people who make decisions and
influence policy.
Service Opportunities
Club members have many opportunities for humanitarian
service, both locally and internationally. Service
programs address such concerns as health care, hunger,
poverty, illiteracy, and the environment. Rotarians
experience the fulfillment that comes from giving
back to the community.
International Awareness
With more than 31,000 Rotary clubs in over 160 countries,
Rotarians gain an understanding of humanitarian issues
through international service projects and exchange programs.
One of Rotary’s highest objectives is to build goodwill and
peace throughout the world.
Friendship
Rotary was founded on fellowship, an ideal that
remains a major attraction of membership today.
Club members enjoy the camaraderie with like-minded
professionals, and club projects offer additional
opportunities to develop enduring friendships.
Rotary club members who travel have friendly contacts
in almost every city in the world.
Good Citizenship
Weekly Rotary club programs keep members informed
about what is taking place in the community, nation,
and world and motivated to make a difference.
Family Foundations
Rotary sponsors some of the world’s
largest youth exchange, educational exchange, and
scholarship programs. Rotary clubs provide innovative
training opportunities and mentoring for young leaders
and involve family members in a wide range of social
and service activities.
Entertainment
Social activities give Rotarians a chance to let loose
and have fun. Every Rotary club and district hosts parties
and activities that offer diversions from today’s demanding
professional and personal schedules. Conferences, conventions,
assemblies, and social events provide entertainment as well
as Rotary information, education, and service.
Ethical Environment
Encouraging high ethical standards in one’s profession
and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark
of Rotary from its earliest days. In their business and
professional lives, Rotarians abide by The Four-Way Test:
Of the things we think, say or do:
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Leadership Development
Rotary is an organization of successful professionals.
Team building, fundraising, public speaking, planning,
organization, and communication are just a sampling of
the leadership skills that club members can exercise and
enhance. Being a Rotary leader provides further experience
in learning how to motivate, inspire, and guide others.
Diversity in Membership
Rotary’s classification system ensures that a club’s
membership represents a variety of the community’s
professional men and women, including leaders in business,
industry, the arts, government, sports, the military, and
religion. Rotary clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and
open to all cultures, races, and creeds.
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