Rotary Boomerang - 23 August 2011

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Evolutionary / Revolutionary “If Rotary is to realize its proper destiny, it must be evolutionary at all times, revolutionary on occasions.” Paul Harris message to RI Convention 1930

The R tary B merang: 

The R tary B merang Michel P. Jazzar – Lebanon – D.2450 Beirut Phoenix RC August 23, 2011

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? Island, Country and Continent

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Australia

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Basketball

The R tary B merang: 

The R tary B merang Michel P. Jazzar – Lebanon – D.2450 What Australia Basketball Lecture Have in common?

What’s a boomerang?: 

What’s a boomerang? Australian Aboriginal returning and non-returning flat hardwood object used for hunting or ceremonial purposes. http://www.boomerangpassion.com/english.php A boomerang is a curved, usually wooden, device which is thrown. A boomerang spins as it flies through the air, and can travel long distances. A boomerang is designed to, when thrown correctly, fly in a curved path to return to the person who threw it.

What’s Basketball?: 

What’s Basketball? A team sport [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball] The mental game coach will enhance the individual and team’s performance . http://www.sportspsychologybasketball.com/what-is-basketball-psychology/ Ego

What’s Rotary?: 

What’s Rotary? Rotary International is a volunteer organization of business , professional and community leaders who provide humanitarian service , and help to build goodwill and peace in the world .

What is the purpose of Rotary?: 

What is the purpose of Rotary? - Rotary clubs exist to improve communities through a range of humanitarian, intercultural and educational activities. -Clubs advance international understanding by partnering with clubs in other countries. -Rotary also encourages high ethical standards in all vocations.

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“I” “We” The R tary B merang -Ego -Commitment -Ego  Team -Team Commitment “Service Above Self”

“I” “I” as non Rotarian versus “I” as Rotarian: 

“I” “I” as non Rotarian versus “I” as Rotarian

“I”, as Non-Rotarian: 

“I”, as Non-Rotarian 1- Personal – Myself [I] 2- Ego 3- Ethics [family…] 4- Community values [morality] 5- Self perception 6- Education 7- Close group

“I”, as Rotarian: 

“I”, as Rotarian Commitment Fellowship [open group, worldwide] Voluntarism/Service Citizenship Consensus (cooptation/election) Teamwork [We] Accountability Humanism believes Human Concerns (Polio+, Peace, 8MDGs)

1ST PART: 

1 ST PART “I” = Rotary Commitment

"Commitment": 

" Commitment " A " Commitment " to attendance is required . Since the classification system restricts the number of members in a vocation, a member who does not attend is preventing another person in the same profession from joining. If a member misses four meetings in a row they have effectively resigned their membership and must relinquish the "loan" of the classification. Members can "make-up" meetings within six days before or after their regular meeting by visiting another Rotary club anywhere in the world.

“I” as Rotary Commitment: 

“I” as Rotary Commitment Annual dues (RI-RC-D.) Attendance / Make up Service Involvement: club/district/Int Sponsor a new Member Respect of Rotary Policies

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What makes Rotary different from other "Clubs“?

Is "Classification Principle": 

Is " Classification Principle " The Rotary allows only a specific number of individual members in any vocation to belong to an individual club, thereby promoting a broad base of ideas and respect for each vocation.

Is about people: 

Is about people People who give and people who need. Rotary is made up of nearly 1.3 million business, professional, community men and women in leadership positions . They are people that make decisions and get things done. A true Rotarian is a unique individual. Some have called these individuals the "movers and shakers" in their community.

Is "Service Above Self": 

Is " Service Above Self " Rotary is a service organization, not a "leads" group. -The weekly meetings provide fellowship, guest speakers, and a place for members to share ideas. While Rotarians frequently do business with other -Rotarians from a "network" basis, you will not see Rotarians passing out their business cards at a Rotary meeting or openly promoting their business. -Clubs implement projects needed by communities

Is world wide programs: 

Is world wide programs Rotary International provides millions of dollars in funding for student exchange programs, humanitarian projects, health issues, and cultural exchange. These monies come from the support and activities of the millions of Rotary club members and Rotary supporters around the world. There are more than 33,000 Rotary clubs in 200countries (*) around the world. (*) until June 30, 2011

Since 1947: 

Since 1947 The Rotary Foundation has awarded more than US$2.1 billion in humanitarian and educational grants. Each grant is administered by local Rotary clubs. Rotary was founded in 1905 and has +1.2 million members in 201 countries.

Rotary's Health Projects : 

Rotary's Health Projects With its vast international grassroots network, Rotary initiates global and community-based projects to address a wide range of health risks that threaten the well-being of those without access to adequate health care. Rotary's flagship public health project, PolioPlus , aims to immunize children against the poliovirus and eventually eradicate polio from the world. Rotary received the William and Melinda Gates Foundation Award for Global Health for its major and lasting efforts to improve public health worldwide. In 1985, Rotary club members worldwide vowed to eradicate polio. Since then, Rotary has committed more than US$1 billion and countless hours of volunteer work to help immunize an estimated two billion children throughout the world . This commitment to end polio represents the largest private-sector support of a global health initiative to date.

Rotary's Educational Programs : 

Rotary's Educational Programs As the world's largest privately-funded source of international scholarships, Rotary hopes to build world understanding and promotes the exchange of ideas across the globe. Rotary's educational programs include:

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Ambassadorial Scholarships - 1,200 scholarships are awarded to college students around the globe to study in another country for three months to two years. These students serve as ambassadors of goodwill in their host country. Group Study Exchange - The program enables groups of young professionals aged 25-40 to participate in exchanges visits between countries for four to six weeks.

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A two-year master's-level program to train future diplomats and community leaders on issues of peace and conflict resolution. Seventy Rotary World Peace Scholars are selected annually from around the world to study at eight participating universities in seven Rotary Centers : 1 - Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA – 2 universities 2- Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina 3- University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England 4- International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan 5- University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 6- University of Uppsala - Sweden A three months program : 7- Chulalongkorn University  RPC Bangkok – Thailand Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution

Local community programs: 

Local community programs Are implemented by local Rotary clubs in thousands of communities. More than 33,000 Rotary clubs around the world facilitate millions of dollars in time, resources, and money into the communities where Rotarians live and work.

RCs Lebanon : 2000-2010: 

RCs Lebanon : 2000-2010 Up to 6 million dollars were spent in all Lebanese regions responding to all communities needs

What is a Rotarian?": 

What is a Rotarian?" What would you answer when someone asks, "What is a Rotarian" ? -The answer may not be obvious/clear. - The answer below may surprise even Rotarians. We think this response tells the story of the true "Rotarian".

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a Rotarian is a person who digs wells from which he or she won't drink...

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a person who vaccinates children he or she will never meet...

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who restores eyesight for those he or she will never see... Eye patients wait for surgery.

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who builds housing he or she will never live in...

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who educates children he or she will never know...

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who plants trees he or she will never sit under...

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who feeds/gives to eat hungry people regardless of color, race or politics...

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who knows real happiness can only be found by serving others!

2nd Part: 

2 nd Part “We” = Teamwork

“We” = Teamwork: 

“We” = Teamwork Vital Equation: M V+G+S Mission Vision + Goals+ Strategy

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Guiding Vision: Effective leaders know what they want to do , and have the strength of character to pursue their objectives in the face of opposition and in spite of failures. Goals: The effective leader establishes achievable goals. Strategy: Use the Puzzle : Resources/tasks

3rd Part: 

3 rd Part “I” “We”

EGO: 

EGO If one can suspend the ego in a team it is always an amazing benefit to the team. Very difficult to do, but with amazing results when achieved: so: Apply your ego to the success of your team or: Leave your ego at home! For a team to work, for a team to be a success, you can't have someone who thinks of himself first. If you have an ego, then you're not committed to your team and to your profession and your position.

“I” & “We” ~ Meetings: 

“I” & “We” ~ Meetings 1-Local Meetings 2-District & Regional Meetings 3-International Meetings

Local Rotary Meetings: 

Local Rotary Meetings Clubs’ meeting Joint Clubs’ meeting TRF seminar D.T.T.S - P.E.T.S - S.E.T.S RLI sessions RYLA - Rotaract - Interact …

District & Regional Meetings: 

District & Regional Meetings Membership Development D.2450 Seminar: 15 th – 18 th September 2011. Rotary Institute: [25 countries in 9 Districts] - 11 th – 15 th October 2011- Cairo [TRF – GETS] District Rotary Foundation Seminar 17 th -19 th November, 2011 – Dubai. 76 th D.2450 Conference: 17 th – 20 th May 2012 - Aqaba – Jordan

International Meetings : 

International Meetings RI Convention: Bangkok –Thailand 6 th – 9 th May 2012 C.O.L: Every 3 years. Year 2013

Rotary Meetings Benefits: 

Rotary Meetings Benefits Project’s Sponsor Friendship Business Common Hobbies Family Exchange & Hospitality Community concerns Vocational matters Discover new Country & Habits Knowledge & Skills Training & Education World wide impact

Benefits of Rotary : 

Benefits of Rotary Become connected to your community. Work with others in addressing community needs. Interact with other professionals in your community. Assist with RI's international humanitarian service efforts. Establish contacts with an international network of professionals. Develop leadership skills: Consensus, building vision … Involve family in promoting service efforts. Worldwide project. [Polio Plus, Peace Centers] Resources to your community. Connect with other NGOs and UN [agencies, commissions]

What are the most important Words?: 

What are the most important Words? The six most important words: "I admit I made a mistake." The five most important words: “You did a great job” The four most important words: “What is your opinion” The three most important words: “If You Please” The two most important words: “Thank You” The one most important words: “ We ” The least most important words: “ I ”

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The Boss says The Leader says “I” “We”

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