The Rotary motto is 'Service Above Self'.

 

The aims and objectives of Rotary are many and varied as Clubs continually strive to find new and effective ways to help their local community and provide international aid. Certainly the response by George Bernard Shaw when asked; where is Rotary going?  He responded “It’s going to lunch” is a far cry from the reality of Rotary today. Fellowship, fun and service to others are achieved through the coming together of likeminded men and women who make up this District.

 

Today, Rotarians believe that commerce and community are not separate entities but totally interdependent and through this belief serve the community, locally, nationally as well as internationally promoting the highest ethical standards.

 

Rotary is uniquely placed to harness the energy of thousands of volunteers who want to make a contribution both in the UK and abroad and who share the following ideals when dealing with others;

 

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?"

 

Rotary has 4 clearly stated objectives;

                       

1). The development of acquaintance as an opportunity of service.

2). The recognition of worthiness of all useful occupations and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society.

3). The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life.

4). The advancement of International understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.

 

Through Rotary Foundation the most ambitious project has been the eradication of Polio by 2005, working with UNICEF and the World Health Organisation to immunize children around the world against this crippling disease. To date in excess of $400 million as been raised. 

 

Rotary Foundation also provides grants and scholarships to young people giving them the opportunity to study abroad and act as Ambassadors for their own countries in the pursuit of improved international relations.

 

Rotary relies totally on volunteers and like many organizations is constantly looking to add to our numbers. Those interested in finding out more about Rotary should select the 'Contact us' option on the menu of the home page.