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DESIGNATED ROTARY MONTHS
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AUGUST : MEMBERSHIP & EXTENSION MONTH |
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Growth is an indicator of vitality and vigor. Your Rotary Club needs growth for several reasons. There are communities which are not blessed with the presence of Rotary Clubs. There are territories that are either too vast or too thickly populated that a Rotary Club is unable to meet the service needs. It is the duty of the Rotarians to create in a locality for Rotary. There are few activities which are as thrilling as sponsoring of a new Rotary Club. You are, in fact, making one of the lasting contributions to the Rotary movement. August is designated by R.I. Board as Membership Growth and Extension Month. |
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SEPTEMBER : NEW GENERATION MONTH |
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Rotary has in its membership several persons who are eminently qualified to assist the New Generations. Take a careful look and identify areas where Rotary efforts are vitally needed. Your Club has three opportunities. |
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To create an awareness in the community regarding its duties and obligations towards its New Generations. |
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To identify the needs of the New Generations. |
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To ensure that these needs are adequately addressed by the agencies concerned. |
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OCTOBER : VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH |
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Vocational Service lies at the heart of the Rotary, because each Rotary Club is a fellowship of business and professional persons, chosen on the basis of the principle of classification by vocation. October is a logical time to emphasize the involvement of each and every individual Rotarian in the everyday practice of the ideals of Vocational Service. |
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NOVEMBER : ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH |
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The Rotary Foundation (TRF) of Rotary International has been called Rotary's chief agency for International Sevice, achievement of world understanding and peace through international charitable and educational Programs. |
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JANUARY : ROTARY AWARENESS MONTH |
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First, we must promote awareness among Rotarians, their family members and the Partners in Service e.g. Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Community Corps, Inner Wheel, Senior Citizens Club. Good publicity, favourable Public Relations and a positive image are desirable and essential goals for Rotary if it is to achieve that purpose and broaden Rotary’s service to humanity. There is yet another aspect; more than just telling Rotary story, your job involves acting as eyes and ears of your club and remain aware of your Club’s interaction with your community. Public understanding and appreciation provides a favourable environment in which your Club can thrive and prosper. |
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FEBRUARY : WORLD UNDERSTANDING MONTH |
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The 1921 R. I. Convention at Edinburgh, Scotland instituted International Service as part of the Object of Rotary. It read: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. February is the month designated for world understanding. |
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MARCH : LITERACY |
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Literacy is the most important key to socio-economic and political development and progress. Illiteracy and its consequences pose a major threat to peace both within and between countries. Its eradication is a major concern for Rotary. Celebrate the month of March with literacy prgrams/projects. |
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APRIL : ROTARY’S MAGAZINE MONTH |
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The Rotarian, the official Magazine of R. I. and a network of regional magazines printed in several languages reach an audience of more than five million readers-Rotarians, their families and others. These Publications help to unify the international community of Rotarians. They are described as windows on the Rotary World. Magazine Month celebrations focus community's attention on Rotary Magazines and increase the visibility of Rotary and its achivements. |
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JUNE : ROTARY RECREATION & VOCATIONAL FELLOWSHIP MONTH |
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Vocation is the base of Rotary’s membership and different vocational and professional groups of Rotarians in the different Clubs world over get chance to have fellowship with each other. The members should get in touch with different similar vocational group and create fellowship world over. |
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INFORMATION ABOUT R. I. AWARDS
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| NAME OF THE AWARDS |
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PURPOSE |
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REMARKS |
| Four Avenues of Service Citation |
Individual Rotarians |
To personally recognize one member of the club for outstanding service in the Four Avenues of Service.
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All Rotarians except immediate, past and current Dist. Governor |
The Club may submit nomination to RI President with information copy to the District Governor. |
Any time between July and Mid-May. |
Only one person of the Club may be nominated (new awards). |
| Service Above Self Award |
Individual Rotarians |
To recognize the exemplary humanitarian Service in any form and at any level. |
Rotarians except DGs, IPDGS, DGEs and RI Directors, RI Directors Elect. |
Current and IPDG and current and past RI Directors to nominate & RI Board revise. |
Varies year to year but not later than mid-September. |
Maximum 150 awards per year. |
| Presidential Citation |
Clubs |
To increase Rotary Club involvement in the four Avenues of Service |
Criteria issued every year |
DG to submit nominations to RI |
Varies year to year for the year 2008-09, by 1st April 2009 |
If 50% of clubs in a district receive this citation, DG is eligible for special recognition. |
| Annual Membership Development and Extention Award with |
Clubs (District’s tops) |
For sustenance and increase of membership |
Clubs who with growth percentage induct most new members, highest retention rate & sponsor new clubs |
DG to identy clubs and report to RI |
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If 50% of clubs in the District receive this cituation, Dist. / DG gets special recognition. |
| Public Relations Award |
Clubs |
Increased awareness and understanding of Rotary through outstanding media coverage or public relation efforts |
Single project that improved Rotary’s visibility and image in the community. |
DG to submit nomination with supporting materials to RI. |
Varies year to year but before mid-May for the year 2008-09, the last date is 15 April 2009 |
One project eligible for award only once. |
| Significant Achievements |
Clubs |
To recognize an Out-standing Club’s project that meets a local community need. |
A Project that could be emulated, enhances Rotary’s image and meets community requirements. |
DG may nominate one project to RI |
Varies each year, but by mid-May This year the last date date is 15 April 2009 |
An award of US $ 1,00,000 & Crystal Flame Trophy. |
| Rotary Award for world understanding |
Non-Rotarians |
To recognize one Rotarian whose life or work identifies with the Rotary ideal of service |
Individual who would promote international understanding, goodwill & peace |
By RI selection committee & approved by RI Board & TRF |
No dead line |
An Award of US $ 1,00,000 & Crystal Flame Trophy. |
| Award of Honour |
Head of State |
To honour Heads of States |
Heads of State or persons in comparable positions. |
RI President nominates and the Board Grants |
No dead line |
Upto 5 Awards/Year |
| RI Recognition of Outstanding Rotaract Project |
Rotaract Club Project |
To recognize Rotaract Club Projects that show collaboration between club & its Rotary Sponsor |
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Recipients to be recognized at Rotaract Pre Convention meeting |
| Club Anniversary membership Award |
Clubs completing 50 & 75 Years |
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Automatic Certificate |
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| 50 Years membership Award |
Individual Rotarians |
Automatic Certification |
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MILESTONES IN THE ROTARY HISTORY
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| 1905 : |
Chicago attorney Paul Harris organises first Rotary meeting on 23 February, leading to formation of the Rotary Club of Chicago. |
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| 1906 : |
Rotary Club of Chicago provides a public toilet outside City Hall: Rotary’s first community service project. |
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| 1910-11 : |
Paul Harris elected first president of National Association of Rotary Clubs at the first convention. |
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| 1911-13 : |
Clubs formed in Canada, Great Britain and Ireland. The organisation name changes to International Association of Rotary Clubs. |
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| 1915-16 : |
Club Chartered in Cuba, the first non-English-speaking Rotary country. |
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| 1916-17 : |
President Arch Klumph proposes establishing an endowment fund: precursor of the Rotary Foundation. |
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| 1940-43 : |
Rotary conference in London on education and cultural exchange sets stage for UNESCO. |
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| 1945-46 : |
Forty-nine Rotarians help draft the UN charter |
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| 1946-47 : |
Founder Paul Harris dies in Chicago; outpouring of funds from Rotarians. These funds were used to establish fellowship programme. |
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| 1948-49 : |
First 18 Rotary Fellows study abroad, a precursor of Ambassadorial Scholars. |
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| 1962-63 : |
First Interact club formed in Melbourne, Florida, USA. World Community Service programme launched. |
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| 1965-66 : |
Special Grants (now Matching Grants) and Group Study Exchange Programmes begin. |
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| 1968-69 : |
Rotaract programme launched. |
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| 1979-80 : |
Foundation grant to immunise six million Philippine children against polio sets stage for Polio Plus. |
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| 1984-85 : |
Rotary launches Polio Plus programme and campaigns to raise US $ 120 million to immunise all the children of the world. |
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| 1987-88 : |
Through the Polio Plus campaign, Rotarians raise US $ 247 million. |
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| 1988-89 : |
First woman joins Rotary, Rotary returns to Hungary and Poland. |
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| 1994-95 : |
Western Hemisphere declared polio free. |
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| 1998-99 : |
Rotary Centres for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution established. |
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| 2000-01 : |
Western Pacific region declared polio-free. |
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| 2001-02 : |
Europe declared polio free. |
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| 2002-03 : |
Rotary launches a second polio eradication fundraising campaign to help fill a critical funding need. Rotarians raise over US $129 million. |
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| 2004-05 : |
Clubs celebrate Rotary’s Centennial by launching hundreds of Centennial Projects and contributing millions of volunteer hours. |
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| 2005-06 : |
Rotary opens extension to China and Cuba. |
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| 2006-07 : |
Rotary opens extension to vietnam. |
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| 2007-08 : |
Council on Legislation enacted increase in semi annual per capita dues from US$ 23.50 to US$ 24 (2008-09), US$ 24.50 (2009-10) and US$ 25 (2010-11). |
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US$ 100 million challenge to match the Gates Foundation grant (Jan.08) until 31 December 2010. |
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HISTORY OF RID - 3050
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1931-32 Provisional District .A. |
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Comprising whole of India. This was confirmed as District 89 in 1936. |
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1939-40 District 89 |
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The district 89 was divided into district 88 and 89, District 89 extended to that portion including Bombay presidency including Kutch. Central provinces excluding Jabalpur District, Hyderabad, Kathiawar and Western Indian States. |
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1949-50 District 51 |
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Previous District 89 - complete Rajputana was in this District. |
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1952-53 District 51 |
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Bombay State that portion north of the northern boundaries of the districts of Thana. Nasik and East Khandesh, Northern and Western boundries of the State of Madhya Pradesh, West of Eastern boundary of the State of Madhya Bharat and south of the northern boundary of the State of Rajasthan. |
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1957-58 District 305 |
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Same as previous District 51 |
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1962-63 District 305 |
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Gujarat State, Maharashtra State, that portion including the District of West Khandesh, Madhya Pradesh, that portion West of the eastern boundaries of the District of Nimar (in which Khargon is located) Indore, Sehore, Raisen Hills, Guna, Shivpuri, Datia, Bhind and the State of Rajasthan. |
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1970-71 District 305 |
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Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, those portions north of line running from Dwarka on the west (including Dwarka) to the western boundary of the District of Bhopal, the Tropic of Cancer and North of the northern boundaries of the Districts of Bhopal and Raisen and West of the western boundary of the District of Sagar in Madhya Pradesh. |
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1972-73 District 305 |
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Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, those portions north of the line running from Dwarka on the West (including Dwarka) to the point where the western boundary of the District of Bhopal crosses the Tropic of Cancer, and north of the District of Bhopal and Bhilsa. |
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1984-85 District 305 |
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Redistricting took place as under with effect from 1st July, 1984. Clubs transferred from District 305 to Districts mentioned below: 304 - Jorora, Lunawada, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ratlam, Santrampur, Shajapur 306 - Dharangadhra, Jamnagar, Kapadwanj, Mithapur, Morbi, Surendra Nagar, Halvad 309 - Hanumangarh, Sangaria, Sri Ganganagar, Suratgarh. |
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1991-92 District 3050 |
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The R. I. District 305 Changed to District 3050 from 1st July, 1991. |
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1994-95 District 3050 |
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The R. I. District 3050 includes clubs which are in the revenue district mentioned below: |
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GUJARAT : |
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The revenue District of Banaskantha, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Kutch, Mehsana, Patan, Sabarkantha |
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Bhind, Ashoknagar, Gwalior, Morena, Shivpuri, Guna |
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RAJASTHAN : |
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All the revenue districts of Rajasthan except Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh |
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