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is Rotary?
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Rotary is a non-profit service organization comprised of business and professional
leaders united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage
high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and
peace in the world.
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Q: Is it just a local organization?
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No, Rotary is a worldwide organization.
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Q: What is the main object of Rotary?
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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:
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The
development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness
of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as
an opportunity to serve society;
The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business,
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The
advancement of International understanding, goodwill, and peace through
a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in
the ideal of service. |
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Q: How many clubs are there?
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There more than 31,000 clubs made up of about 1.2 million members in 167 countries.
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Q: How do I join?
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You must be proposed for membership by a Rotarian. If you are interested in joining, we encourage you to come visit our club and get to know more about Rotary and the Capitol Hill Club.
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Q: Are there certain qualifications to join?
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Yes, Rotary is based on a classification system where each member must spend at least 60% of his/her
time doing that particular classification. Also, there must generally be an open classification in that field.
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Q: What are the expectations if I join?
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You are expected to maintain an attendance of at least 60%. You are expected to be involved in the club's
activities and participate in the community service aspect of the club. You are expected to keep current
your annual dues and to contribute to the Rotary Foundation regularly.
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Q: How often are the meetings?
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Each club meets once a week. The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill meets
Tuesdays at 7:15 AM
at Station Grill - Union Station West Hall located at 50 Massachusetts Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20002.
Click here for
Map & Directions
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Q: How long has Rotary been around?
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Rotary is the world's first service club and was founded in February, 1905.
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Q: Is attendance important if I become a member?
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Yes. Members must maintain an attendance percentage of at least 60%.
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Q: Are the members all from the same industries?
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No. Members are given classifications based upon their profession and only one member may occupy each classification.
This is to ensure that the club is comprised of a variety of members with a diversity of occupations.
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Q: Am I too young to join?
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No. There is no age limitation to join Rotary.
The average age of our members is currently 48 years old.
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Q: I am not a member, but would like to have fliers distributed
at your breakfast, can I do that?
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No.
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I visited a Rotary Club as a guest and heard the term "Paul
Harris Fellow". What does that mean?
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A "Paul Harris Fellow" is
a recognition for donation to the Foundation of Rotary International.
Paul Harris was the founder of Rotary.
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Q: Who can I talk to for more information?
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Contact our President, Ken
Walsh.
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