THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHESHAM
District 1260 Charity No. 1032366 www.cheshamrotary.org.uk. Club No. 613
Rtn. Joe Walker Hon. Secretary 01494 783 499 joseph.walker7@btinternet.com
Life of a Rotarian
Rotarians are active, enthusiastic men and women of all ages who are business people, professionals or community leaders. They all share a common interest in friendship and humanity.
Ask Rotarians what they get out of Rotary, and each will give a different answer. Some enjoy the social aspect, others appreciate business networking opportunities and all love the chance to give something back to the community. But one thing remains constant, every Rotarian has fun. There is a broad range of activities for members, including fundraising, project development, liasing with the community and working with schools, as well as hands-on work in developing countries.
Clubs usually meet weekly for breakfast, lunch or dinner in a friendly, social atmosphere and meetings often include a talk on a subject of general interest by an outside speaker.
Rotarians attack the problem of illiteracy through programs that strengthen primary, vocational and adult education, and teacher training. Whether standing at the forefront of an international health campaign or mounting a massive literacy initiative, Rotary rallies the tools and know-how successfully to lead the way to change.
Rotary members dedicate their time, skills, expertise, and myriad other resources toward improving the human condition. Club members support international projects through the programmes of The Rotary Foundation.
The Rotary Foundation was created in 1917 for the purpose of doing well in the world, and is supported almost entirely by members contributions When organized by Rotary clubs in at least two countries, Rotary Foundation humanitarian grants support projects that provide health care and supplies, clean water, food, job training, and education - particularly in the developing world. Large- scale Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H)
Grants support sustainable projects that help others help themselves. Rotary members also contribute their technical expertise and compassion. Each year more than 200 grants fund Rotary volunteers in 50 countries.