1. Welcome to the
Rotary Club of
Livermore Valley Online
Orientation

2. Self Paced Online Orientation
 Orientation is a two phase program to help you gain an
understanding of what to expect of your Rotary
experience. Part One has you reviewing this presentation
– just hit enter to scroll through slides.
 Please take the time to view all the slides. You will find a
number between 1 and 10 somewhere in the last few
slides– when you find it please email the number to
gib@gibsouza.com to complete the Part One
requirement.
 Part Two will have you schedule a personal meeting with
a Club officer to answer any questions you may have. At
the conclusion of this meeting you will have completed
the entire Orientation requirement.

3. Orientation Agenda
 Learn about Rotary
 Gain understanding of how
Rotary works
 Learn about what
opportunities are available to
you in Rotary
 Learn About Your Rotary
Obligations
 Speed up the “learning
curve.”
 Begin the Rotary Experience

4. Rotarian Code of Conduct
As a Rotarian, I will
1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal
and professional life
2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations
with respect
3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young
people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s
quality of life in my community and the world.
4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other
Rotarians.

5. The Object of Rotary
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service
as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and
foster:
FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the
recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying
of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal,
business, and community life;
FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and
peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons
united in the ideal of service.

6. One of the world's most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is The 4-Way Test,
which was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor. This 24-word code of ethics for employees
to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for all relations with dealers and
customers. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The 4-Way Test has been translated into more than a
hundred languages and published in thousands of ways. It asks the following four questions:
"Of the things we think, say or
do:
 Is it the TRUTH?
 Is it FAIR to all concerned?
 Will it build GOODWILL and
BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
 Will it be BENEFICIAL to all
concerned?"
The Four Way Test

7. Rotary’s Worldwide Impact
 Clubs in 169 Countries
 532 Rotary Districts
 34,823 Clubs and Growing
 1,207.102 Rotarians and Growing
 4,000 Rotarians in District 5170
 Over 200+ Rotarians in the Livermore Clubs
 35 + Livermore Valley Rotarians

8. Rotary Milestones
 1905 – First Rotary Club organized in Chicago, Illinois
 1908 – Second club form in San Francisco, CA
 1910 – First Rotary convention in Chicago
 1912 – Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada – first club outside of
USA to be chartered
 1932 – 4 Way Test formulated by Chicago Rotarian
 1945 – 49 Rotarians help draft the United Nations Charter
 1962 – First Interact club formed in Melbourne, Florida
 1985 – Rotary announces Polio Plus program
 1989 – Women admitted to Rotary. Clubs chartered in Budapest and Warsaw.
 1990 – Rotary Club of Moscow, Russia chartered
 1994, 2000 & 2002 – Western Hemisphere, Western Pacific and Europe
declared Polio free
 2005 Rotary celebrates centennial in Chicago, Illinois

9. Paul Harris
 Rotary Club of Chicago, Illinois formed on February 23, 1905 by Paul Harris
 “Rotary” derived from rotating meetings among member’s offices
 Quickly spread to West Coast – San Francisco and Oakland – Number 3 (third
club chartered)
 Rotary Foundation established 1928

10. RI, Zones, Districts, Areas,
Clubs…Oh My!
•Rotary International
RI President, 2017 – 2017, John Germ
•34 Zones (we are in Zone 26)
11 Districts (we are in District
5170)
District Governor, Jeff Orth
•10 Areas (we are in Area 4)
Assistant District Governor, Jacquie Williams Courtright
•58 Clubs (2 in Livermore, 3 in
Pleasanton and 1 in Dublin)

11. History of Rotary Club of Livermore Valley
 Chartered May 31, 1985
with 45 Members
 The Largest Club to
Charter in Rotary at That
Time
 Sponsored by the Rotary
Club of Livermore
 Our First President – Bill
Webster

12. www.livermorevalleyrotary.org

13. How to Logon to Website
- You will be given a user name and password for first access
- Your user name will be your name with a period between first
and last names: example: joe.doaks
- You will be assigned a temporary password which you must
change after first logon.
- Logon to website – click “Member Area” in upper right corner
of site. Go to “Active Member List”, click on your name and
change password and update all information
- That is all there is to it………….

14. Fred Quarterman
President
Frank Vallejo
President Elect
Board of Directors 2016-2017
Bill Stevens – Treasurer
Graham Scott – Secretary
Dick Quigley – Youth Service Director
Dennis Gambs – Club Service Director
Kristi Miller – Community Service Director
Javier Perez – International Service Director
Deb Tacker – Fund Raising Director
Rich Goldstein – Vocational Service Director
Dave Bedford– Past President
Eric Dillie – Membership
Gib Souza – Club Trainer
Kevin Drake – Public Relations
Jill Duerig – Youth Protection Officer

15. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
THE WEEKLY MEETINGS
• Fellowship Begins at 7:00 AM –Breakfast Served
• President rings the bell (approximately 7:15 AM)
• Pledge – Song - Invocation
• Introduction of visiting Rotarians & guests
• Club business & announcements
• Special Member Recognitions and Confessions
• At 7:45 AM the Guest Speaker is introduced
• 50/50 Drawing
• The meeting ends promptly at 8:15 AM

16. MORE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
All cell phones are to be off, or in a quiet mode during meetings
If you must leave early… YOU MUST OFFER YOUR REGRETS TO
THE PRESIDENT AND THE GUEST SPEAKER.
Bringing a guest is encouraged – Guests Are Free for 3 Meetings
All members are encouraged to attend all meetings
Customary to bring President small, cheap gift following travel
Making up meetings
At other clubs in the District,
Anywhere in the world, or
At http://www.rotaryeclubone.org
*If you fail to make up a missed meeting, you must pay missed meal fee

17. What Level of Participation is
Expected ?
 Meetings – Weekly Is Encouraged, Demotion
Dinner, Joint Meetings, District Governors Visit
are important
 Special Projects - Bocce Tournament,
Community Projects, Rotarian Foundation
 District Events When Requested by President,
 Participation on Committee of Your Choice
 Your Priorities Are Respected

18. How to SPONSOR A NEW MEMBER
 Invite to a meeting
 Properly introduce as guest – please do not introduce as
prospective Rotarian
 Fill out and submit a proposal applicaiton
 Prospective member is published in newsletter
 Membership Committee reviews proposal and makes
recommendation to the Board for approval
 Invite prospective member to join
 Guide new member through Red Badge process
Membership is by invitation only. You are encouraged to seek out
prospective members of good character who live or work in the greater
Tri Valley area. But, please do not invite them to join the Club until the
Board approves your proposal.

19. What $$$$ Are Involved
payment plans are available – does not include special, district or
international events
Weekly Meals $12
President’s Club $300
$100 to Club
$100 to Rotary Foundation
$100 to Rotarian Foundation
 Initiation Fee $100
 Annual Dues $175

20. Rotary Attendance Opportunities
“Make Up” a missed meeting by attending other Rotary club
meetings
Dublin Rotary – Tuesday 12:15 PM
Livermore Rotary – Wednesday Noon
Pleasanton Rotary – Thursday 12:15PM
Tri Valley Rotary – Thursday 6PM
Pleasanton North Rotary – Friday, Noon
Online at Rotaryone.org
Or Attend Board of Directors meeting
Or Attend an Interact or Rotoact meeting
Or Attend a Club/District event or meeting

21. Proper Introductions
A Measure of Respect
 Visiting Rotarians – “Mr./Madam President ( or
any other appropriate more fine – able acknowledgement),
Visiting us from the Rotary Club of _______, classification of
__________, First Name, Last Name”
 All Rotarians Reply “ Hi (First Name)
 Guest – I am pleased to introduce my guest ___________
who is employed as /career description.
 All Rotarians Applaud

22. How Do I Earn a Blue Badge ?
 Serve on the House Committee as a Greeter
 Give a new member talk
 Properly Introduce a visiting Rotarian two times
 Attend a Club Board of Directors Meeting
 Three months of perfect attendance
 Attend a District function
 Be paid current on dues, fines, meals, etc
 Participate in a Club activity

23. The Avenues of Service
aka
Club Structure
 Club Service
 Community Service
 Vocational Service
 Youth Service
 International Service
 Fund Raising (LVRC only)

24. Club Service
To efficiently run the club while enhancing enjoyment, information
and membership.
Membership: Recruiting,
Retention, Attendance,
Red Badge
House Committee: Greet
Rotarians, set up and take
down for meeting and
record attendance
Orientation
Programs & Events: Club
Programs, Christmas
Party, Social Events

25. Fund Raising
 Bocce Tournament
 Movie Nights
 Missed Meals
 Fund Raising Always
Looking for New Ideas

26. Community Service
Providing service to the community in which we live.
 Carnegie Bandstand
 Hansen Park Project
 Obelisk at Robertson Park
 Youth Activities and Speech
Contest
 Interact
 Mini Grant Awards

27. Vocational Service
To encourage the highest business ethics and morals.
 4 Way Test
 Dictionary Project
 Rotary Member Talks
 Business Recognition
Award

28. International Service
Promoting understanding and goodwill among Rotarians and
among people throughout the world.
 The Rotary Foundation
 Youth Exchange
 World Community Service
 Polio Plus
 Wheelchair Foundation
 Mexico Sister Club

29. Youth Service recognizes the positive
change implemented by youth and
young adults through leadership
development activities such as RYLA,
Rotaract and Granada High Interact
club service projects, and creating
international understanding with Rotary
Youth Exchange.
Youth Service

30. The PH Foundation vs. The
Rotarian Foundation of Livermore
The Rotary Foundation
•Controlled by Rotary International
•Sustainer = $100/year
•Double-Sustainer = $200/year
•$1000 to TRF = Paul Harris
Fellowship
•Supports matching grants, 3H
Grants, PolioPlus, Disaster Relief,
Group Study Exchange,
Ambassadorial Scholarships, Grants
for University Teachers, etc., etc.
The Rotarian
Foundation of Livermore
•Operated by a Board of Directors
comprised of members of the two
Rotary Clubs in Livermore
•Presently a $1,000,000+ corpus
•Annual Fund Raising Event and
Circle of Giving are primary fund
raisers
•Funds youth causes in Livermore
and surrounding valley

31. Where can I help?
 What areas interest you the
most?
 Where are your strengths?
 What new ideas do you have?
 Who would you like to work
with?
 Consider a District committee
as well!
 Don’t over do it!
 Have fun with it!

32. Rotary Stands for
 Regular Attendance for Fun and Fellowship
 Opportunity to Serve Society
 Test – the 4-Way Test of Ethical Behaviour
 Action- Solving Problems by Being Involved
 Rotary International and Foundation
 Youth the leaders of the Future
Remember you are Rotary!

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