New Member Orientation This is Rotary Rotary is an International Organization • There are about 532 districts in over 219 countries and geographic areas throughout the world. • Our club, Rotary Club of New Delhi is in District 3010 which is comprised of over 130 clubs with over 5500 members. • Our district comprising the NCT of Delhi, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Rohtak, Rewari, Sonepat, Ghaziabad and parts of U.P. 3 • Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world. 2014-15 Rotary International President Gary C Huang Annually each district elects a district governor - but each club is autonomous. District Governor 2014-15 Sanjay Khanna 4 • Peace and conflict prevention/resolution • Disease prevention and treatment • Water and sanitation • Maternal and child health • Basic education and literacy • Economic and community development In the beginning… Rotary Founder Paul Harris • The first Rotary club was organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris. • The club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members - thus the name Rotary. • There are approximately 12,19,594 Rotarians in over 34,535 clubs worldwide. 8 Women in Rotary • There are 550 Women Rotarians in District 3010. 9 Service Above Self • Rotary was not long to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose. • The first service project was public toilets in downtown Chicago, IL, USA. • Rotary became the world’s first service club. 10 The Rotary Club of New Delhi The Rotary Club of New Delhi Projects • We identify possible projects based on inputs from our members • Committee prioritizes list to match club goals • Board of Directors decides on cut-off point. • The club sponsors as many of these projects as possible. 12 The Rotary Foundation • “World Peace through Understanding” Paul Harris Fellows & Benefactors • Several Rotarians and spouses are benefactors of the Permanent Fund. • We are a 100% Paul Harris Club • Many of our members are Major Donors by donating an amount of US$ 10,000 and more. 14 • Rotary Youth Exchange Program – 16-18 year olds are exchanged world-wide. – Part of a 7,000 students/year program. – Rotarians host these young people in their homes for three to five months. – Students become part of the family. – Our has hosted students from USA – We have sent students to USA 15 Rotaract Clubs • Our club sponsors the 2 Rotaract Clubs 1. Rotaract Club of New Delhi 2. Rotaract Club of GGSCC 16 Interact Clubs • Our club sponsors 7 Interact Clubs 17 Object of Rotary 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: 1. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; 2. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society; 3. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life; 4. The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service. 18 We implement the Object of Rotary through the Five Avenues of Service 19 1. Club Service –Those things that a Rotarian does to help make successful the running of the local club. 2. Vocational Service –The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world. 3. Community Service –Urges every Rotarian to participate in all activities that make the community a better place in which to live. 4. International Service –Encourages and fosters the advancement of understanding and good will among people of the world. 5. New Generations Service –Recognizes possible change by young adults through leadership development activities. Board of Directors 1. Rtn. Vinod Gupta President 2. PP. Surendra Singh Immediate Past President 3. PDG Asoke Ghosh Counselor & Advisor 4. PP Sanjiv Rai Mehra President Elect (2015-16) 5. PP Rajen Mata Vice President 6. PP Sanjay Kapoor Vice President 7. PP Satinder Narang Director 8. PP Umang Das Director 9. PP Kamal Bhambhani Director 10. PP Madhumati Singh Director 11. Rtn. Anuj Khurana Director 12. Rtn. Peter Staal Director 13. Rtn. Prashant Sahgal Secretary 14. PP Ranjit Singh Sahni Treasurer 15. Joint Secretary 16. PP Yadav Bhargav Club Trainer 17. PP Vimal Gupta Special Invitee 18. Sunil Chhabra Sergeant – at - arms 21 Awards 2013-14 1. Elite Club Award to Rotary Club Of New Delhi. 2. Elite President Award to Rtn. Surendra Singh 3. Elite Secretary Award to Rtn. Sanjay kapur. 4. Late Rtn. N.C. JAIN Trophy for Highest Contribution to Cancer Foundation of Rs. 6.12 Lakh. 5. District Governor's special Recognition for Exemplary contribution to the Rotary Foundation to PDG Rtn. Asoke K. Ghosh for contributing more than $ 26000. 6. Special Recognition for Exemplary contribution to the Rotary Foundation to President 2014-15 Rtn. Vinod Gupta for contributing more than $ 8500. 7. Elite AG Award to Rtn. Kamal Bhambhani and a special edition watch. 8. District Governor's Citation to Rotary club of New Delhi. 9. Best Additional District Interact Representative - Intr. Tarush Gupta,of Interact Club,Sanskriti School, Chanakya Puri. 10. Best Interactor - Intr Daksh Dua, of Interact School, Maharaja Agarsain School, Ashok Vihar, Delhi. He had won over $10,000 Cash Awards in discovering cure for diseases to help improve life expectancy. 22 Awards 2013-14 contd. 11. Best Rotaractor - Rtr. Shrey Gupta - Rotaract Club of New Delhi - He is the one who was working 24hrs during district project RESET , RYLA , Installation and Thanksgiving. 12. Best Rotaract Club - Rotaract Club of Sri Guru Gobind Singh of College of Commerce (SGGSCC). One of the biggest and Finest project was done by SGGSCC Rotaract club like MANTHAN & CONSOTRIUM. 13. Rtn. Prashant Sahgal - District Interact Chair - Governor's Special Recognition for significant contribution to the cause of Rotary. 14. President Rtn. Surendra Singh - Governor's Special Recognition for Hosting DILA. 15. PDG Rtn. Asoke K Ghosh - Governor's Gratitude for Guidance and Support during Rotary year 2013-14. 16. PP Rtn Umang Das - Governor's Gratitude and a special limited edition watch. 23 Awards 2013-14 contd. Certificates 17. R.I. Presidential Citation- 2013-14 R.I. Presidential Citation awarded to the Rotary Club of New Delhi for actively working to"Engage Rotary Change Lives“ 18. In appreciation of Dedicated Services and Support for New Generations 19. In appreciation of Dedicated Services and Support for Organising Health Check up Camps 20. For Constant and Faithful support in Promoting The Rotary 's Four Way Test 21. For Promoting the Rotary Foundation and its goal of establishing world peace and understanding 22. For Promoting Family of Rotary Programmes 23. For Organising Vocational Guidance & Training Programmes 24. For Support to the Community by organising Blood Donation Camps 24 THE FOUR-WAY TEST of the things we think, say or do 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? 25 Advantages of Rotary Membership • The Opportunity to Serve • Professional Networking • Personal Growth and Development • Friendship • Cultural Diversity • Good Citizenship • World Understanding • Entertainment. • Family Foundations • Ethical Environment 26 The Privileges in Rotary • The privilege of FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS: – in your community – in neighboring cities and towns – throughout India – around the world 27 The Privileges in Rotary • The privilege of GIVING SERVICE toyour community. • The privilege of DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL and understanding. • The privilege of helping BUILD HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARDS within your vocation through the common bond of Rotary. 28 Your Obligations in Rotary Participation • To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents: – in community work – in fellowship and social functions – in club and district activities. 29 Your Obligations in Rotary Attendance • Attendance at the weekly meetings is a benefit of Rotary. A minimum of 50% is expected. • You can easily maintain your attendance levels by making up at another Rotary club meeting, participating in club service projects, and activities. 30 Your Financial Obligations • Admission Fee Rs. 2,500 • Annual Dues Rs. 27,000 /year • Contribution for Service Projects Optional* * Minimum amount is Rs. 2,500/- per year 31 Rotary International’s successful “End Polio” program that resulted in eradication of polio , totally from India and from nearly 99% of the world, has motivated the Rotarians in South Asia to adopt “Rotary’s Total Literacy Mission”. In India, the Rotary India Literacy Mission wishes to achieve the literacy goals through its T-E-A-C-H program: T -- Teacher Support E -- E-Learning A -- Adult Literacy C -- Child Development H -- Happy Schools Welcome to the Rotary Club of Club New Delhi 34