Definition of Rotary
If someone asks you “What Is Rotary? How would you describe the organization? The following might be helpful.
In 1976 the Rotary International Board of Directors decided to commission the creation of a concise definition of Rotary. They engaged the three men who were then serving on Rotary's Public Relations Committee to generate a one-sentence definition of Rotary. After numerous drafts, the committee presented the following definition, which has been used ever since. It reads:
“Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.”
In that same vein... the chairs of Stroudsburgs Rotary Recently created the following Mission and Vision Statements:
The Mission of the Stroudsburgs Rotary
To serve our local and international communities by identifying their needs and implementing projects in response. In giving back, we strengthen these communities through helping to build long term capacity.
The Vision of the Stroudsburgs Rotary
We unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Hope you remember these definitions when someone asks, "What is Rotary?"
All the Best…
President Cleo MeriAbut Jarvis
