"Together we see a world where people unite and take action, to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves".
Object of Rotary
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:
FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND: 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;
THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
The Four-Way Test
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings:
Of the things we think, say or do
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PP Jonathan Greeting Rotary International President Kalyan Banergee.
In Photograph - PP Gayapersad Beharry (deceased) RC Falicity Charliville, Trinidad, left; PP Jonathan and back of RI President Kaylan.
Seen here with Rtn. Adrian Theobalds at the site of project With Rotarians from RC Pleasanton California as we transported wheel chairs to Soufriere. With Past member Sue Reed enjoying a Heineken. 2011 Board
At a dignified funeral service on Wednesday December 28th November, Rotarians, past and present, from both the RC Gros Islet and RC Saint Lucia, gathered to say farewell to our friend and outstanding Rotarian, Jonathan Everett. On Friday November 30th, his ashes were scattered at sea in accordance with his wishes. Later that evening friends gathered at the Saint Lucia Yacht Club to reminisce and comfort each other.
PP Jonathan, MPHF, was critically involved in all of RC Gros Islet's most impactful projects over the past twenty five years. He was a vocal advocate for scholarships for trainees at the Centre for Adult Renewal and Education (CARE), which gives young adults a second chance at receiving vocational training and teaches vital life skills. He was a trustee for Grow Well for many years; an organization set up by RC Gros Islet to provide children in Gros Islet with a safe place to go between school and when parents returned from work. This organization is a fine example of a sustainable project that is now largely under the control of the community with Gros Islet Rotary providing monetary and advisory support. These two projects alone, have made an immeasurable impact on the lives of many young people in Saint Lucia.
PP Jonathan loved to be hands on and could be found, paint brush in hand painting schools and bell towers. Always game for adventure, he would travel all over the island with wheel chairs and food hampers in support of club projects. Always up for a bit of fellowship, he would be at every social function, whether in Laborie, Vieux Fort, Soufriere or Cap Estate, with Heineken in hand.
A great Rotarian, an outstanding humanitarian, a loving husband and father. We will all miss his wise council but we will not forget him. May his soul rest in peace.
The Membership Committee organized a symposium for potential members and for new Rotarians on Saturday December 1st. Rotarian Lenny, seen in his "see me far" shoes injected great energy into the proceedings.
After a brief introduction from Membership Chair Lenny, President Lenita presented on "What is Rotary". This included a brief history of Rotary, a breakdown of how Rotary is organized and the structure as well as some information on the requirements on time and talent.
From left to right, PP Astrid, President Lenita, President Elect Joel and Rotarian Jackie
The next presenter was yours truly who presented on the Core Values of Rotary with an emphasis on the Object of Rotary and the Avenues of service. The intention was to emphasize that Rotary is different to other service organizations bringing value to members through the Object, which was portrayed as a strategy, executed through the avenues of service.
PE Joel then presented on The Rotary Foundation, highlighting the areas of focus along with the relationship of the Foundation to Rotarians. The Rotary Foundation id the heart of Rotary and is funded by Rotarians for the benefit of our communities. PE Joel pointed out that RCGI has received substantially more from the Foundation than we have contributed. Readers can also refer to our website for information on TRF
Secretary Trudy wrapped up with her presentation on Fellowship. She personalized it with a reference to the mass turn out at the funeral of our dear friend PP Jonathan earlier in the week This she felt was a show of true fellowship. She ended by showing a clip of the fun that members had with the making of a short video on membership attraction.
All in all we all agreed that this was a useful and fun experience.
Thanks to Rotarian Lenny we were then treated to an excellent lunch and the fellowship was extended to about 1.00 pm. Big shout to Brother Lenny for his effort and hospitality.
Our health is everything. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care. We believe good health care is everyone’s right.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
Our members combat diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and polio. Prevention is important, which is why we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care.
Our members use their extensive experience and leadership to fight Alzheimer’s disease and dementia through education and collaboration.
How can you retain members in your Rotary Club? Why not compare your club to a business. Ask yourself, “why do people continue to shop or go to a particular store?” Do you have good merchandise, reasonable prices, and friendly sales people?
Compare your club to a restaurant. Do you serve what the customers want? Is the atmosphere appropriate? Is the menu variable, or do they serve the same thing all the time? Do you feel comfortable with the other customers? Does the management listen to your concerns? Would you go back there to eat?
Those of you in business realize that a satisfied customer is better advertisement than any radio, TV, or printed ad. Should not the same ideas pertain to your Rotary Club?
Now think about your club with the same questions?
Is your ‘menu’ or agenda, the same at every meeting, or do you add other items to serve a wide audience? Do members leave the meeting satisfied with what they were served in your agenda? Do they leave the meeting knowing something they didn’t know when they came? Do they appear inspired or bored during the meeting?
You might ask members why they stay in the club? Why would they leave? Have your members visited another club? What did they Enjoy? What did they not like? Don't asked them to name the club, just tell the club about ideas that your club might use. When I was AG in my former district in the USA, I gave an award to each club that sent a car of four members to visit the other nine clubs in our cluster. Their sharing what they learned upon returning proved ‘beneficial to all.’
Hopefully this sharing may help you retain your members. Just consider them ‘customers’ and remember they are volunteers, not employees. Your members can either continue to ‘shop’ at your club or take their business elsewhere.
Business people realize that retention of customers is easier and cheaper than developing new customers. In a similar manner, Rotary Clubs need to place as much emphasis on retaining members as they do on recruiting new members. It is the retention of experienced Rotarians that allow your club to better serve the needs of your community.
Ron Nethercutt RC Mabalacat D 3790 Clark Freeport Zone Philippines
What is The Rotary Foundation and why do we as Rotarians support our foundation, and what do we get in return? For many years, no one took the time to explain the facts to me as a young Rotarian. I went about my Rotary life, with a somewhat myopic view of Rotary and focused my attention on the projects that had local impact, those projects that I could see the outcome and feel the gratification from observing the gratitude of those whom we helped.
I joined Rotary in 1983 at the back end of the now virtually forgotten "Laundry Shower Unit" project where Rotary, through a Matching Grant with counterpart funds from CIDA, now defunct, built a number of these units all over the island providing the population with an alternative to using the rivers for washing cloths and self. The worm that was infected with the schistosomiasis lives in the rivers and infected hundreds if not thousands of Saint Lucians at the time. The sponsoring club was a the Rotary Club of Guelph, Ontario and the host Rotary club was the Rotary Club of Saint Lucia. Not being involved in the project, I was aware of it but did not make it my own.
Later in my Rotary life I would come to marvel at the power of the Rotary Foundation, and to recognize what we as Rotarians get from our contributions to support the Foundation. Rotary Gros Islet has been involved in a number of projects that received Grant funding, but perhaps the largest was the water tank project at Plateau, Babonneau with a project cost of approximately US$200,000. We brought water to approximately 6,000 people who had previously not had potable water near to their homes. The impact on those persons in terms of improved Maternal and Child Health, Disease Prevention and Treatment, and Economic and Community Development was real and we were a part of it. The educational programme that formed part of the project reached communities far away from the actual site, creating a lasting positive impact on the entire community regarding water conservation. Our contribution was less than US$2,000.
Read about the Rotary Foundation, it is the heart and soul of Rotary. Donate what you can, your contribution goes further than you can imagine, nothing is too small!
During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.
With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world.
Our mission
The mission of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
Why should I donate to The Rotary Foundation?
Your donation makes a difference to those who need our help most. More than 90 percent of donations go directly to supporting our service projects around the world.
How does The Rotary Foundation use donations?
Our 35,000 clubs carry out sustainable service projects that support our six causes. With donations like yours, we’ve wiped out 99.9 percent of all polio cases. Your donation also trains future peacemakers, supports clean water, and strengthens local economies.
What impact can one donation have?
It can save a life. A child can be protected from polio with as little as 60 cents. Our partners make your donation go even further. For every $1 Rotary commits to polio eradication, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $2.
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PP Jonathan Greeting Rotary International President Kalyan Banergee.
Seen here with Rtn. Adrian Theobalds at the site of project .jpg)
With Rotarians from RC Pleasanton California as we transported wheel chairs to Soufriere. 
With Past member Sue Reed enjoying a Heineken. 
2011 Board
From left to right, PP Astrid, President Lenita, President Elect Joel and Rotarian Jackie
and is funded by Rotarians for the benefit of our communities. PE Joel pointed out that RCGI has received substantially more from the Foundation than we have contributed. .jpg)
Readers can also refer to 
How can you retain members in your Rotary Club? Why not compare your club to a business. Ask yourself, “why do people continue to shop or go to a particular store?” Do you have good merchandise, reasonable prices, and friendly sales people? 
The sponsoring club was a the