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Updated
8 July |
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What
is The Rotary Club of Renfrew? |
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All
your questions answered
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The
Club held its first meeting on 16th October 1952 and was attended by
25 members, all Renfrew residents, not a necessary requirement nowadays.
Local business people who get together on a weekly basis.
Everyone is welcome,
just make an enquiry with a view to be invited along to a regular meeting.
Sometimes these seem a bit formal but remember all members were in
your position at one stage and it takes a few meetings to get to know
the members, you’ll soon find out we are all normal
hardworking individuals trying to give a little time back to the local
community. Renfrew members are made up of; joiners, builders, surveyors,
electricians, magistrates, publicans, graphic designers, printers, shopkeepers,
nurses, teachers, office workers etc.
It is about enjoying the local community and getting more out of the area
for you and your family. |
Weekly
meetings at the Glynhill Hotel, 6.00pm to 7.30pm
ANNUAL
DINNER DANCE
SATURDAY 29 NOV 2008
A great night at
the Glynhill, Rotarians, Partners and Friends are all welcome |
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do we do? |
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are 4 main functions; |
1.
Friendship and Fun
Throughout the year many social events are organised
for Renfrew Rotarians and their partners. The foundation chairman organisers
a wide range of events for all interests including; theatre, weekend trips,
snooker evenings, golf days, walks for all abilities, garden parties and
barbecues, international food nights. |
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Help in the local community
We
have projects throughout the year that help local charities, this might
involve local fete’s, bag pack fund-raisers,
visiting local hospitals and generally helping in the community. Charities
over the years have included: Enable Scotland, Capability Scotland, CHAS,
Yorkhill Sick Children’s Hospital, Accord Hospice, PoppyScotland
etc. |
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National and International causes
We are part of a larger organisation RIBI
and Rotary International this enables us to get involved in major international
projects like PolioPlus and Mercy Ships, all helping around the world.
You will also meet and make friends across Britain and the world, from
all walks of life. |
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Weekly meetings
We meet every Tuesday at the Glynhill Hotel,
5.30 for 6.00pm. After an evening meal the President runs through current
activities and the relevant committee chairmen give brief reports. A speaker
is often invited to give a 15 minute presentation on his or her chosen
topic and thereafter a quick questions and answer session. The subjects
are as diverse as local planning issues to PoppyScotland. Proceedings are
usually brought to a close at 7.45pm. |
The Rotary 4-Way Test
The 4-Way Test became the guide for sales,
production, advertising and all relations with dealers and customers.
“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?” |
What
is Rotary ?
The
world’s first service club, the
Rotary Club of Chicago, Illinois, USA, was formed on 23 February 1905
by Paul P. Harris, an attorney who wished to recapture in a professional
club the same friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth.
The name “Rotary” derived from the early practice of rotating
meetings among members’ offices.
Joining Rotary
Rotarians are members of Rotary clubs. Rotary clubs belong to Rotary
International. To become a Rotarian, you must be invited to join a
Rotary club by a member of that club. A qualified candidate for Rotary
club membership is an adult of good character and good business, professional,
or community reputation.
You can be involved as much or as little as you want, the only stipulation
is that you must attend over 60% over the year, if you travel you can
visit other clubs throughout the country and the world! The more you
put into it the more you will get out of it.
Expand your
horizons and become a Rotarian, you’ll never
look back and you’ll make friends for life!
Friendship,
fun and excitement – it’s fantastic! Contact:
The President
Glynhill Hotel
The Rotary Club of Renfrew
69 Paisley Road
Renfrew
Tel: 0141 886 5555 |
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