History of Rotary
Rotary began in February 23, 1905, when Paul Harris, a native of Vermont, found himself a stranger in the city of Chicago. He conceived the idea of inviting three men of different vocations to join him weekly at luncheon for fellowship and discussion of each other's business and problems. Today, Rotary has grown into an international organization with some 29,000 clubs in 163 countries around the world. Currently there are about 1.2 million members worldwide. Rotary International holds the distinction of being the world's first service organization..
Each club is made up of business and professional
leaders; men and women dedicated to providing humanitarian service,
encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations, and helping to build
peace and goodwill throughout the world. Rotarians plan and carry out a
remarkable variety of humanitarian, educational and cultural exchange
programs that touch people's lives in their local communities and our world
community. Membership is by invitation and reflects a wide cross section of
the local community.
Object of Rotary is to develop an attitude of being thoughtful and helpful person in all one's endeavors.
- Fostered through the development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service
- The promotion of high ethical standards in business and professions
- Ideals of Service through service in one's personal, business and community life
- The advancement of international understanding, good will and peace.
Our Rotary Motto, "Service Above Self"
best explains the philosophy of unselfish volunteer service.
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?
Rotary Club of Utica History (Click here for more detail, (use BACK to return.)
- Founded in 1915 and held meetings at the Hotel Utica for the first 55 years
- Largest of 44 Clubs in District 7150
Rotary Clubs Sponsored
- Rome, 1919
- Waterville, 1944
- Hamilton, 1947
- Dolgeville, 1950
- Kuyahoora Valley-Newport, 1952
- Sauquoit, 1955
- Herkimer, 1956
- Little Falls, 1958
- Oriskany-Whitestown, 1960
- New Hartford, 1961
- North Utica, 1968
- Adirondack Foothills, 1976
- Greater Utica Sunrise, 1992
Four Avenues of Service
Club Service
Club Services involves all of the activities necessary for Rotarians to perform to make their club function successfully.
Membership Committee Communications & Public Relations Committee
- Membership Development & Retention Public relations
- New Member Orientation Photographer
- Classification The Hub
- Roster Historian
- Good Cheer Telephone
Friday Committee
Technology & Website Committee
Program Committee
Meeting Service
Board & Officer Election Committee
- Banners
- Greeters and Name Badges
Service Fund Committee
- Attendance Service Fund Drive
- Visiting Rotarians and Guests Community Foundation Fund
Chaplain
Finance Committee Sports Committee
Budget Tennis
Audit Bowling
Vocational Service
Vocational Service provides the opportunity for each Rotarian to promote the "ideal of service" throughout the business and professional world.
Vocational Awareness Committee
Vocational Awards Committee
Community Service
Community Servicepertains to those activities which Rotarians undertake to improve the quality of life in their community. It frequently involves assistance to youth, aged, handicapped and others who look to Rotary as a source of hope for a better life.
- AIDS Awareness Committee Literacy Committee
- Urban Concerns Committee Progress Recognition Committee
- Special Projects Committee Senior Citizens Committee
- Handicapped Persons Committee Youth Service & Scholarship Committee
International Service
International Service describes the many programs and activities which Rotarians undertake to advance international understanding, goodwill and peace among the peoples of the world.
- World Community Service Committee
- Youth Exchange Committee
- Rotary Foundation Committee Group Study Exchange Committee
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