History of Rotary
   Paul Harris started in 1905
   Members met in rotation in their various places of business
   All Men until 1989
   1,200,000 Rotarians in 30,000 clubs in 160 countries (May, 2003)
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History of Our Club
   Founded By Bob Brummeler & Ernie Mainland with 6 recruits in January of 1997
   Chartered 12/3/1997
   Charter Members
   Past Presidents: Jim Kan, Sean Pollion, Bill Brower, Bill Blackburn, Dan Rasmussen ...
   Club Philosophies
Four Avenues of Service
   Club Service
      Officers & Board Members
      Members:
         Good character and good business & professional reputation
         AND proprietor, partner, officer, or general manager of recognized business
         AND have executive capacity with discretionary authority
      Rotary Traditions
         Weekly Meetings
         Programs
         Singing
         Fining
         Weekly Bulletin - The Rotary Rouse
   Vocational Service
      Classifications
      The Object of Rotary
         Development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service
         High ethical standards in business & professions
             Recognition of worthiness of all useful occupations
             Occupation as an opportunity to serve society
         Application of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, & community life
         Advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace
      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 GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
             4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
      Motto: Service Above Self
   International Service
      The Rotary Foundation
             1985 Polio Plus: $1/2 Billion contributed to immunize the world's children against Polio
             Paul Harris Fellowship
   Community Service
Club Funds - currently approx. $24,000 (May 2003)
Dues - $65 per Quarter
Attendance
   60% for each half year
   Four Absences in a row not permitted
   Makeups
Annual Club Events
   Officer Exchange Night
   Rotary Golf Outing
   District Governor Visit
   Calendar Sale
   Golf Passbook
   Social Gatherings
   Hot Breakfasts
Conferences
   District Assembly
   District Conference
   International Conference
   Various Membership & Officer seminars