Tri County Rotary Club Committee Sign-ups

Director - Melanie Druziako

Membership is the lifeline of Rotary doing good in the world.

TOP 20 REASONS PEOPLE JOIN ROTARY

1. Friendship / Fellowship / Community: In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons why Rotary began in 1905.

2. Business Development: The second original reason for Rotary's beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross¬section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others.

3. Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary ensures continuing growth and education in human relations and personal development.

4. Leadership Development: Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education. Leadership is all about learning how to motivate, influence and lead leaders.

5. Citizenship in the Community: Membership in a Rotary club helps develop better community citizens. The average Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of any community.

6. Continuing Education: Each week at Rotary, there is a program designed to keep members informed about what is going on in the community, nation and world. Each meeting provides an opportunity to listen to different speakers on a variety of timely topics.

7. Fun: Rotary is a fun and exciting place to be.

8. Prestige: Rotary members are prominent people: leaders of business, the professions, art, government, sports, military, religion, and all disciplines. Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks include executives, managers, and professionals - people who make decisions and influence policy.

9. Citizenship in the World: Every Rotarian wears a pin that says "Rotary International." There are few places on the globe that do not have a Rotary club. Every Rotarian is welcome - even encouraged - to attend any of the 30,000 clubs in 194 nations and geographical regions. This encourages new friendships in both local and world communities.

10. Assistance When Traveling: Traveling Rotarians can secure medical and professional assistance as well as services and advice from fellow Rotarians throughout the world.

11. Public Speaking Skills: Many individuals who joined Rotary were uncomfortable about speaking in public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication and the opportunity to practice and perfect these skills.

12. Entertainment: Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities that contribute to a diverse, yet professional business life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions, assemblies, and institutes that provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education, and service.

13. Development of Social Skills: Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one's personality, social skills and people skills. Rotary is for people who like people.

14. Family Programs: Rotary provides one of the world's largest youth exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians; opportunities for spouse involvement; and a host of activities designed to help family members in growth and the development of family values.

15. Vocational Skills: Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on committees and to teach youth about jobs or vocations. Rotary helps to make each individual a better doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc.

16. The Development of Ethics: Rotarians practice a 4¬Way Test that governs their ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships.

17. Cultural Awareness: Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, color and ethnic identity is represented among members of Rotary. Rotary is a cross section of the world's most prominent citizens who are aware of their cultures and have developed a love of working with people everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in the process.

18. Nice People: Rotarians are the nicest people on the face of the earth.

19. Absence of an Official Creed: Rotary has no secret handshake, no official creed, no secret meetings or rituals. It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others.

20. Opportunity to Serve: As a service club, Rotary's business is mankind and its product is service. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do good.

Every member in Rotary is responsible for Rotary membership, but we are only asking 5 Rotarians to join this committee. The Membership Committee will meet monthly via Zoom or in person, to discuss member classifications, club needs, fellowship opportunities (what Rotary Calls fireside chats), Networking Events, Member Moments (featuring members on social media), member engagement, diversity and inclusion, and retention of members.

Please comment below with a membership idea you would like to promote, and let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you for your interest in Membership.

Director - Melanie Druziako

What is The Rotary Foundation? The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.

As the charitable arm of Rotary, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact.

The mission of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

What impact can one donation have?

For as little as 60 cents, a child can be protected from polio.
$50 can provide clean water to help fight waterborne illness.
$500 can launch an antibullying campaign and create a safe environment for children.

This committee will be responsible for promoting The Rotary Foundation through Foundation Giving. Each dollar we provide helps us when applying for an Annual District Grant. The committee will decide on which grants we will apply for each year.

Please comment below with an idea you would like to promote, and if you have any questions.

Thank you for your interest in The Rotary Foundation/Grants.

Director - Maria Aviles

Service Above Self

The motto of Rotarians is "Service above Self". It reminds Rotarians to think of how they can help others instead of one's self. The motto originated when Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary, asked Rotarian Frank Collins to address the participants of the second annual Rotary Convention. The year was 1911. Frank Collins, a fruit merchant from Minneapolis, in the impromptu speech, told how his club had used the phrase "Service, Not Self" as a motto and that it was fundamental to them as to what it meant to be a Rotarian. The speech and the motto struck a chord with all the Rotarians. It really did neatly sum up in three words what Rotary, at its core, was all about.

Service Above Self means that we serve one another in order that we might all (including ourselves) benefit.

This committee is all about service and service projects, and how we can effectively serve our 4 communities of Vineland, Millville, Buena and Newfield.

Assessing your community’s strengths, weaknesses, needs, and assets is an essential first step in planning an effective project. Several Service Projects are already scheduled for this year are outlined below.

Scholarship Program - Chairs - Pete & Tina Ritondaro Thanks for Giving Basket Collection
Loads of Love Laundry Project

Please comment below with a project you would like to promote, or if you are interested in joining one already formed. Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you for your interest in Community Service/Service Projects.

Director - Jeff Bordley

“This is an exciting moment in Rotary history.” Supporting the environment becomes Rotary's seventh area of focus.

In 1963, fellow Rotarian Salvador Rico’s sister contracted Polio from swimming in the Ameca River in Jalisco, Mexico near their family farm. She perished. Salvador’s mother would cry at night with Salvador on her lap because of the loss.

As an adult Salvador started the Ameca River Project in 2013, followed by the Cleaning the River of the World Project in her memory. “We faced many challenges especially since the Environment was not part of the areas of focus…” You have heard Salvador speak in this video https://youtu.be/4I2Q9CZn-GU.

Clean, healthy water and air are the foundation for all life. Indeed, everything Rotary does or dreams of doing, depends on the health and well-being of our planet. For that matter, everything good and wholesome that you and I dream of doing ultimately depends on the health of our planet.

In memory of all those who have perished because of polluted waters, air, or soil, let us celebrate Rotary International’s 7th Area of Focus: The Environment.

Please comment below with a project you would like to promote, or if you are interested in joining one already formed. Let us know if you have any questions.

Adopt A Road - Vineland
Adopt A Road - Buena

Thank you for your interest in Environmental Service.

Director - Looking for a Director

To stimulate and assist clubs or groups of clubs to undertake International Service to improve lives and meet human needs, and thus advance world understanding, good will and peace.

Polio Plus: The “plus” is something else that is provided as a part of the polio eradication campaign. It might be a hand-operated tricycle or access to water. It might be additional medical treatment, bed nets, or soap. What is your "plus" project?

Please comment below with a "plus" project you would like to promote, or if you are interested in joining our Polio Plus Campaign. Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you for your interest in International Service.

Director - Beatrice Hughes

Vocational Service calls on us to empower others by using our unique skills and expertise to address community needs and help others discover new professional opportunities and interests. January is Rotary’s Vocational Service Month, a great time to leverage vocational service in our club projects and activities.

Rotary’s guiding principles emphasize the importance of work. Work provides people with a livelihood and gives them dignity, and society benefits from having all of its members employed in a manner that maximizes their talents and ambitions. It should therefore come as no surprise that those who join Rotary clubs are committed to promoting professional development.

Rotarians can pursue this commitment through activities that enhance their own knowledge, and by guiding and training others to find gainful, fulfilling employment.

Vocational Service Award - an award presented annually to outstanding community leaders in their vocation from our 4 target areas. Please comment below with an idea you would like to promote, or if you are interested in joining our Vocational Service Award Committee. Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you for your interest in Vocational Service.

Director - Mary Gruccio
Co-Director - Suzette DeMarchi

Rotary believes in developing the next generation of leaders. Our Youth Programs help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education and learn the value of service.

Tri County Community Interact Club:
Interact Club Advisers - Melanie Druziako, Jessica Albertson

Our Lady of Mercy Academy Interact Club:
Interact Club Adviser - Mary Jane Kinkade

Buena Regional High School Interact Club:
Interact Club Rotary Adviser: looking for Adviser

Rowan College of South Jersey - Cumberland Campus Rotaract Club:
Rotaract Club Adviser - Beatrice Hughes

Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA):
RYLA Chair - Joe Perella

Rotary Club Youth Compliance Officer:
YCO - Melanie Druziako

Please comment below with a project you would like to promote for Youth Services, or if you are interested in joining our Youth Services Committee or Youth Clubs. Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you for your interest in Youth Services.