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          WHAT IS ROTARY?

Every Rotarian needs to have an “Elevator Speech”—a brief prepared statement that simply and concisely explains Rotary and highlights your club and its accomplishments in the community. 

Keep your speech short—no more than 30-60 seconds and focus on specific club projects and achievements.  First give a short definition of Rotary and give some general information about its global initiatives, then talk about what your club does for the community and finally explain some specific benefits you have received from being a Rotarian.  Be sure to end with an invitation to come to a meeting and find out more!

Here are a couple of actual samples:

*“Rotary is an International service organization comprised of 1.2 million dedicated business and professional men and women that meet in local clubs to develop activities to make our community and the world a better place.  Rotarians feed the hungry, work to rid the world of polio, educate the illiterate and respond to disaster.  We make friends and have fun while serving others.  Be my guest at a meeting and see for yourself.”*“Rotary is a global organization of business, professional and community leaders devoted to the concept of “service above self”, through involvement in community, vocational and international projects.  There are 1.2 million Rotarians around the world.  Our club is very active in supporting projects within our local community.  (name some)  We meet weekly at (the place and time).  Come join me and we’ll show you what we do!”

 

*“Rotary is a century-old global network of 1.2 million professional men and women leaders, joined in fellowship and friendship in 32,000 clubs in over 200 countries around the world.  Rotarians are all about “making a difference”.  Our motto is “Service Above Self”.  Internationally, Rotary has led the global effort to eliminate polio.  Locally, our club supports many non-profit organizations like (name some your club helps).  We have weekly meetings and interesting programs about what’s going on in our town and around the world.  Why don’t your join me next week and see for yourself?”