Rotary Club of Greater Anderson
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a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders
that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical
standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace
in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to
more than 31,000 Rotary clubs located in 166 countries. |
Meetings-
Meetings are the each Thursday. Meetings are held at Sullivan’s up stairs and start
at 12:15 PM Updated meeting information is displayed on this page when available.
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Meeting: March 11, 2010 Location: Sullivan's Restaurant Time: 12:30 p.m. Program: by Sue TutenBOARD MEETING AT 11:40 A.M. ●Our speaker last Thursday was Lt. Chris Scott, Director of Forensics Division with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office. Lt. Scott says his division responds to anything, but most of their calls are related to burglary and/or property crime. There are 13 people in the office and that is one of the largest forensics offices in the state. They have all the latest technology, but he said not to believe everything you see on television. The office partners with other law enforcement agencies in South Carolina, as well as, Georgia. We want to thank Lt. Scott for sharing with our Rotary. ●Call 864-617-3247 or 864-934-5000 for more information.
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Pres. Marlene presenting "thank you" check to DG Burdette |
What are Rotarians?
Rotary clubs are members of Rotary
International, while individual Rotarians are members only of their own clubs. Rotarians actively seek ways to live up to the Rotary mottos “Service Above Self” and “He
Serves Best Who Serves Most.”
Is Rotary large or small?
It’s both! Individual Rotary Clubs range in size from 30 to over 300 members. Many communities such as ours have more than one club. Since it’s inception in 1905, Rotary International has experienced incredible growth. Today
there are 30,000 clubs in 163 countries and membership exceeds
one million men and women.
How does one become a member?
Rotary membership is by invitation only. Members are chosen to represent their respective businesses or professions. The “Classification Principle” of club membership ensures that members will come from a wide variety of businesses and professions. In this way, Rotary clubs become cross-sections of their communities.
What is expected?
Rotary is built on fellowship, friendship and service. As such, regular weekly attendance is a vital part of Rotary and each Rotarian is expected to attend the club’s meetings. However, it is understood that problems of attendance might occasionally arise. Therefore, if a member should miss a weekly meeting, he or she is privileged to “make-up” the weekly meeting at any Rotary Club in the world. For your convenience, neighboring clubs are listed on the back of the weekly bulletin. Make-up meetings afford Rotarians an opportunity to bring new ideas and information back to their home clubs. Perfect attendance is neither required nor emphasized, but attendance is deemed vital to Rotary’s success. If a member misses four consecutive meetings without make-ups, it is treated as a possible resignation. Members must attend 60% of the regular meetings during each half-year, unless their absences are exempted by the clubs’ Board of Directors. Leaves
of absence for business or personal reasons may be requested
for approval by the Board.
What does it cost?
Our club has a $40 initiation fee. Annual dues of $142.00 and weekly meals of $8.50 are billed quarterly. Quarterly dues cover the club’s administrative expenses. Members receive a membership pin, a badge with their name and a monthly subscription to The Rotarian magazine. All missed meetings made up at other clubs are credited to the member’s
quarterly billing. |
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Rotary Club of Greater Anderson
P.O. Box 688
Anderson, South Carolina 29622
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