Interested in learning more about Rotary, or would you like to be a speaker at one of our meetings?
Our Club has weekly meetings that are held on Wednesday’s at the Nathaniel Greene
Community Center in Guilford, CT. We have a meeting that offer options to fit
your calendar, whether it be a breakfast, lunch or after work meeting time.
The FIRST Wednesday of the month is our breakfast meeting from 8:00 to 9:15 AM. The remaining Wednesday meetings of each month are lunch meetings from 12:00 to 1:15 PM. Every other month we have a member social meeting at a local
restaurant to enjoy mixing and mingling while supporting a local business.
We’d love to have you as a guest at one of our upcoming meetings to learn more
about the impact our Club has in the community and to meet our members. At our
meetings we discuss plans for fundraising events, introduce volunteer
opportunities for members to engage with in the community and hear from a
featured speaker. The speakers are a unique highlight to the meeting because they
may be a local person of interest (author, artist, etc.), a local representative from a
nonprofit, local government/town official, a first responder or a representative from local businesses informing us about their work.
Perhaps you would like to be a speaker at one of our meetings, we are always
looking for informative, educational, motivational and interesting speakers
that have something to share with our club members.
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a little more information so a Club representative can contact you.
We hope you will join us!
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20 Reasons
to join Rotary
Friendship
In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons why Rotary began in 1905.
Personal Growth and Development
Membership in Rotary continues one’s growth and education in human relations and personal development.
Citizenship in the Community
Membership in a Rotary club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of any community.
Fun
Rotary is fun, a lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. Serving others is fun.
Citizenship in the World
Every Rotarian wears a pin that says “Rotary International.” There are few places on the globe that do not have a Rotary club. Every Rotarian is welcome – even encouraged – to attend any of the 33,000 clubs in over 200 nations and geographical regions. This means instant friends in both one’s own community and in the world community.
The Development of Social Skills
Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one’s personality, social skills and people skills. Rotary is for people who like people.
Vocational Skills
Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on committees and to teach youth about one’s job or vocation. Rotary helps to make one a better doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc.
Cultural Awareness
Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, color, and ethnic identity is found in Rotary. It is a cross section of the world’s most prominent citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of their cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in the process.
Nice People
Rotarians above all are nice people – the nicest people on the face of the earth. They are important people who follow the policy of “it is nice to be important but it is more important to be nice.”
The Opportunity to Serve
Rotary is a service club. Its product is serving. Rotarians provide community service to both local and international communities. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do something for somebody else and to sense the self-fulfillment that comes in the process and return of that satisfaction to one’s own life. It is richly rewarding.
Business Development
The second original reason for Rotary’s beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others.
Leadership Development
Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education. Leadership: – learning how to motivate, influence and lead leaders.
Continuing Education
Each week at Rotary there is a program designed to keep one informed about what is going on in the community, nation, and world. Each meeting provides an opportunity to listen to different speakers and a variety of timely topics.
Public Speaking Skills
Many individuals who joined Rotary were afraid to speak in public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication and the opportunity to practice and perfect these skills.
Assistance when Traveling
Because there are Rotary clubs everywhere, many a Rotarian in need of a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice, etc., while traveling has found assistance through Rotary.
Entertainment
Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities that provide diversion in one’s business life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions, assemblies, and institutes that provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education, and service.
Family Programs
Rotary provides one of the world’s largest youth exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians; opportunities for spouse involvement; and a host of activities designed to help family members in growth and the development of family values.
The Development of Ethics
Rotarians practice the 4-Way Test that governs one’s ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and person relationships.
Prestige
Rotary members are prominent people: leaders of business, the professions, art, government, sports, military, religion, and all disciplines. Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks include executives, managers, professionals – people who make decisions and influence policy.
The Absence of an” Official Creed”
Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meetings or rituals. It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others.
Rejoin/Change Clubs
Did you move? Has your schedule changed? Consider us as your new Rotary home.