The Rotary Club of Klerksdorp serves the
community of Klerksdorp in the North West province of
South Africa.
What is Rotary?
Rotary is a service organization that was started in
1905 with the formation of the Rotary Club of Chicago.
Today there are more than 1.2 million Rotarians
worldwide that are members of over 32 000 Rotary clubs.
The Rotary clubs belong to a global association, Rotary
International.
Rotarians form a global network of business,
professional and community leaders who volunteer their
time and talents to serve their communities and the
world . Strong fellowship among Rotarians and meaningful
community and international service projects
characterize Rotary worldwide.
The Rotary Club of Klerksdorp
The Rotary Club of Klerksdorp was founded in November
1953. It forms part of RI District 9320.
The Rotarians of Klerksdorp meet every week (excluding
the last week of the month) at Rota Park Hall, du Toit
Street, Freemanville on a Friday from 13h00 to 14h00. On
the last Thursday of the month they meet at 19h00.
Professional Networking
A founding principle of Rotary was to meet periodically
to enjoy camaraderie and enlarge one’s circle of
business and professional acquaintances. As the oldest
service club in the world, Rotary Club of Klerksdorp
members represent a cross-section of the community’s
owners, executives, managers, political leaders, and
professionals – people who make decisions and influence
policy.
Service Opportunities
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. Rotarians
experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back
to the community.
International Awareness
With Rotary clubs in over 160 countries, 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.
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.
Good Citizenship
Weekly programs keep members informed about what is
taking place in the community, nation, and world and
motivated to make a difference.
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.
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?
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.
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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