Object of Rotary

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of serviceas a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage andfoster:

FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity forservice;

SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions, therecognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and thedignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to servesociety;

THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian'spersonal, business, and community life;

FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill,and peace through a world fellowship of business and professionalpersons united in the ideal of service.

Why Join Your Local Rotary Club?

Professional Networking: A founding principle of Rotary wasto provide a forum for professional and business leaders. Members areleaders in business, industry, the professions, the arts, government,sports, the military, and religion. They make decisions and influencepolicy. Rotary is the oldest, most prestigious service club organizationin the world.

The Opportunity to Serve: Rotarians provide service at boththe community and international levels. Service programs address healthcare needs, hunger and poverty, illiteracy, disaster relief, andenvironmental cleanups, to name a few. Members experience thefulfillment that comes from giving back to the community.

Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary ensurescontinuing personal and professional development. Leadership, publicspeaking and communication, organization and planning, team-building,fundraising, and teaching are just a sampling of the skills that can beexercised and enhanced through Rotary.

Friendship: Fellowship was a primary reason Rotary wasstarted in 1905, and it remains a major attraction. Today, with morethan 30,000 Rotary clubs in over 160 countries, Rotarians have friendswherever they go. Rotary helps to build community as well as enduringfriendships.

Cultural Diversity: Rotary International is an association oflocal clubs in many countries. Clubs are open to members of every ethnicgroup, political persuasion, language, and religious belief. Rotaryclubs contain a cross-section of the world's leaders. They practice andpromote tolerance.

Good Citizenship: Membership in Rotary makes one a bettercitizen. Weekly Rotary club programs keep members informed about what istaking place in the community, nation, and world. Rotary's expansivenetwork of clubs and programs provides extensive opportunities forservice and interchange.

World Understanding: Rotary members gain an understanding ofhumanitarian issues and have a significant impact on them throughinternational service projects and exchange programs of RI and itsFoundation. The promotion of peace is one of Rotary's highestobjectives.

Entertainment: Every Rotary club and district hosts partiesand activities that offer diversion from one's personal and businesslife. Conferences, conventions, assemblies, and social events provideentertainment as well as Rotary information, education, and service.

Family Foundations: Rotary sponsors some of the world'slargest youth exchange and educational exchange and scholarshipprograms. Rotary clubs provide innovative training opportunities andmentoring for future leaders. They involve family members in a widerange of social and service activities.

Ethical Environment: Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test thatmeasures words and actions by their truthfulness, fairness, goodwill,and benefit to all. Encouraging high ethical standards in one'sprofession and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark ofRotary from its earliest days.

Information on San Felipe's Rotary Clubs

San Felipe Rotarians are business and professional leaders orretirees who take an active role in the community while greatly enriching their personal and professional lives. Our Rotary clubscontain a diverse group of Mexican, American, Canadian and othernationalities who are leaders in the San Felipe community.

Membership in a San Felipe Rotary club offers a number of benefits, including:

• Effecting change within the community.
• Developing leadership skills.
• Gaining an understanding of Ð and having an impact on Ð international humanitarian issues.
• Developing relationships with community and business leaders.

Through Rotary's service programs, our Rotary clubs have asignificant effect on the quality of life in our community. Other RotaryFoundation programs offer our clubs opportunities to form internationalpartnerships and help people in need worldwide. Some 1.2 millionRotarians in 30,000 clubs in more than 160 countries make significantcontributions to the quality of life at home and around the globe.

San Felipe has two Rotary clubs to serve the community, described below.

Club Rotario Del Mar de Cortez, AC

This Rotary Club is comprised of Mexican and American men and womenwho are residents of San Felipe and are dedicated to improving the quality of life in this community. A primary concern of this club is topromote education and improve the schools so that our future leaderswill be equipped to face the challenges of the 21st century.

Club Rotario Del Mar de Cortez is forging strong relationships withother educationally oriented groups in San Felipe. By working incooperation with these groups, the club foresees a new era of growth inour ranks and progress for San Felipe.

The tasks before the club are many and additional help is needed. Asa responsible and committed club, we desire to develop a workingrelationship with clubs in the United States and Canada. Although ournumbers are small, each member is determined to recruit others who areseriously concerned about making a difference in our community.

This club meets on Thursdays at 5 p.m. at the Tatoo Rose Cafe (the old Corona in Ave. Mar de Cortez)ll. Themeetings are primarily conducted in Spanish but interpretation isoffered for English speaking members and guests.

For further information, please contact:
Club No 6895, Dist 4100
Av. Zihuatanejo #255
San Felipe, B.C.
CP 21859 Mexico.

Email in Spanish: sialse@hotmail.com

The Rotary Club of San Felipe North (English)

Members of the Rotary Club of San Felipe North are business and professional leaders or retirees who take an active role in the community while greatly enriching their personal and professional lives. This club contains a diverse group of Mexican, American, Canadian and other nationalities who are leaders in the San Felipe community.

Through a variety of service programs, this club has had a significant effect on the quality of life in the community. In the short time since the club was formed (April 2003) it has performed a variety of public service projects. These projects include libraries in the schools, eyeglasses for children in need, reading glasses for older people, facility improvements at the Campo Cristiano foster care home, assistance in the construction of a home for the elderly, scholarships for elementary and high school students, assistance to families and individuals with special needs, and Outstanding Service Awards to local employees. In addition to continuing work in most of these projects the club is supporting the formation of an Interact Club (Rotary club for people under 18) at the high school. For additional information on our club please visit our web site. www.rotarysanfelipenorth.org

The Rotary Club of San Felipe North (English) meets on Mondays at 8a.m. at the Tatoo Rose Cafe (the old Corona in Ave. Mar de Cortez).

The club is actively seeking new members. If you are interested please contact our Membership Chairman:
Stan Shifflet: Phone: (686) 576-0104
Email: shifflet@direcway.com

If you don't want to join the club than ask Stan about becoming a "Friend of Rotary" and support our clubs activities on a limited basis.