On October 24 all 3 Casper Clubs and the Casper Roteract Club are teaming up to host a Pints for Polio event here in Casper. This event is part of a national Rotary Campaign and will feature beer and N/A specials at some of Casper's locally owned businesses. Participants will be able to purchase a special End Polio Now pint glass and fill it up with a beer or non-alcoholic drinks at these locations, and the proceeds of the sales will go to the international End Polio Now campaign. In addition all monies raised during this event will be matched 2-1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).
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From Michael Howe - Casper Area Club Champion
Paraguay - Flooding
Months of torrential rain linked to climate pattern El Niño have caused severe flooding in the capital of Paraguay, forcing entire communities to move to higher grounds to survive.
There are still more than 11,000 families displaced in Asunción who urgently need shelter and essential aid.
We have a team on the ground, working with partners and local authorities to provide vital aid to 3,000 families who've lost their homes.
The floodwater is not expected to recede anytime soon, so families may not be able to get back to their homes until the end of the year.
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13 - THE CLASSIFICATION PRINCIPLE
Virtually all membership in Rotary was based upon a "classification." Basically a classification describes the distinct and recognized business or professional service which the Rotarian renders to society.
The principle of Rotary classification is somewhat more specific and precise. In determining the classification of a Rotarian it is necessary to look at the "principal or recognized business or professional activity of the firm, company or institution" with which an active member is connected or "that which covers his principal and recognized business or professional activity." It should be clearly understood that classifications are determined by activities or services to society rather than by the position held by a particular individual. In other words, if a person is the president of a bank, he or she is not classified as "bank president" but under the classification "banking."
It is the principal and recognized activity of a business or professional establishment or the individual's principal and recognized business or professional activity that determines the classification to be established and loaned to a qualified person. For example, the permanently employed electrical engineer, insurance adjuster, or business manager of a railroad company, mining company, manufacturing concern, hospital, clinic, etc., may be considered for membership as a representative of the particular work he or she may be doing personally or as a representative of the firm, company, or institution for which the professional service is being done.
The classification principle also permits business and industries to be separated into distinct functions such as manufacturing, distributing, retailing and servicing. Classifications may also be specified as distinct and independent divisions of a large corporation or university within the club's territory, such as a school of business or a school of engineering.
Though the classification principle is not as dominant as it once was it is still important that we make an effort to assure that each Rotary club represents a cross section of the business and professional service of the community.
14 - EXCHANGE OF CLUB BANNERS
One of the colorful traditions of many Rotary clubs is the exchange of small banners, flags or pennants. Rotarians traveling to distant locations often take banners to exchange at "make up" meetings as a token of friendship. Many clubs use the decorative banners they have received for attractive displays at club meetings and district events.
The Rotary International board recognized the growing popularity of the banner exchange back in 1959 and suggested that those clubs which participate in such exchanges give careful thought to the design of their banners in order that they be distinctive and expressive of the community and country of which the club is a part. It is recommended that banners include pictures, slogans or designs which portray the territorial area of the club.
The board was also mindful of the financial burden such exchange may impose upon some clubs, especially in popular areas where many visitors make up and request to exchange. In all instances, clubs are cautioned to exercise discretion and moderation in the exchange of banners in order that the financial obligations do not interfere with the basic service activities of the club.
Exchanging club banners is a very pleasant custom, especially when a creative and artistic banner tells an interesting story of community pride. The exchange of banners is a significant tradition of Rotary and serves as tangible symbol of our international fellowship.
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