 The 4-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? |
Why Join Two Rivers Rotary Club? (see also Why join a Rotary club?)
Professional Networking
A founding principle of Rotary is to meet periodically to enjoy camaraderie and enlarge one's circle of business and professional acquaintances
Service Opportunities - See Avenues of Service
Club members have many opportunities for humanitarian service, both locally and internationally. Service programs address such concerns as health care, hunger, poverty, illiteracy and the environment
International Awareness
With more than 32,000 clubs in over 200 countries & geographical areas, Rotarians gain an understanding of humanitarian issues through international service projects and exchange programs. One of Rotary's highest objectives is to build goodwill and peace throughout the world Two Rivers Rotary has participated in Rotary Youth Exchange since 1976 (click here) and periodically host Group Study Exchange (GSE) groups.
Friendship
Rotary was founded on fellowship, an ideal that remains a major attraction of membership today . Club members enjoy the camaraderie with like-minded professionals, and club projects offer additional opportunities to develop enduring friendships . Rotary club members who travel have friendly contacts in almost every city in the world. Find Rotary Clubs.
Good Citizenship
Weekly Rotary club programs keep members informed about what is taking place in the community, nation and world and motivated to make a difference. See Two Rivers Rotary weekly newsletter.
Family Foundations
Rotary sponsors some of the world's largest youth exchange, educational exchange, and scholarship programs. Rotary clubs provide innovative training opportunities and mentoring for young leaders and involve family members in a wide range of social and service activities.
Entertainment
Social activities give Rotarians a chance to let loose and have fun. Every Rotary club and district hosts parties and activities that offer diversions from today's demanding professional and personal schedules. conferences, conventions, assemblies and social events provide entertainment as well as Rotary information, education and service. Two Rivers Rotary holds an annual steak fry or social and often joins with the Manitowoc clubs for joint fun events. We also combine fun and fundraising at our Annual Fund Raising Dinner and Auction as well as the Annual Rotary Lobster Fest..
Ethical Environment
Encouraging high ethical standards in one's profession and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days. In their business and professional lives, Rotarians abide by 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?
Two Rivers Rotarians recites this at our weekly meetings to keep this top of mind.
Leadership Development
Rotary is an organization of successful professionals . Team building, fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization, and communication are just a sampling of the leadership skills that club members can exercise and enhance. Being a Rotary leader provides further experience in learning how to motivate, inspire and guide others . See Two Rivers Rotary By-Laws and Past Presidents and District Governors .
Diversity in Membership
Rotary's classification system ensures that a club's membership represents a variety of the community's professional men and women, including leaders in business, industry, the arts, government, sports, the military, and religion. Rotary clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious and open to all cultures, races and creeds.
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