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There's More to Rotary Than Meets the Eye!
There's More to Rotary Than Meets the Eye!
At a glance, Rotary might just seem like an exclusive club for area
business owners. Not true. According to Scott Baker of Jenny Lee
Bakery, Rotary is about members of the community getting together
to do something to give back to those who give to them through
their regular patronage from day to day.
"There's a real bond among members in the McKees Rocks area,"
Baker said.
business owners. Not true. According to Scott Baker of Jenny Lee
Bakery, Rotary is about members of the community getting together
to do something to give back to those who give to them through
their regular patronage from day to day.
"There's a real bond among members in the McKees Rocks area,"
Baker said.
Residents don't have to wait for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
to put on their annual Community Partners concert to give to local
organizations. All they have to do is attend one or both Rotary
fundraisers.
Around March or April of each year, Rotary hosts a pancake
breakfast. Last year's event raised $7,000, which was distributed
throughout the McKees Rocks area. Some of the money raised goes
toward the John Rackley Scholarship Fund, which awards $1,000
each year to a college-bound Sto-Rox High School student who
plans to major in business.
In September, Rotary hosts an annual golf outing. Held at the
Ponderosa Golf Course, the outing is open to everyone. The outing
features fundraising events like a silent auction, 50-50 raffle and they
sell Mulligans, which are repeat shots. If a golfer hits a bad shot and
wants to try again, he or she can - for a small fee, of course.
These are just a small sampling of the things that McKees Rocks area
business owners and professionals do to help serve the community.
And Rotary, which is an international organization, wants more
members. Their belief seems to be that you can never have too many
people working together for the good of their community. This is
part of what makes Baker feel good about being a member of Rotary.
"When your planning and spending time with leaders in the
community for a common cause," Baker said, "you become friends."
The McKees Rocks Rotary meets for one hour every Thursday from
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rotary doesn't only meet to plan and host events, however. It is a
social organization as well as a community service one. Rotary meets
every summer for a luncheon held at Chartiers Country Club. It is
open to Rotary members, their families and friends of the Club. If the
luncheon would get crowded, Baker said, "that would be welcome."
So, don't hesitate to participate in Rotary fundraisers and special
events. More is more in their eyes because the more people come out
to support Rotary, the more they come out to support McKees
Rocks.
Article written by Candice M. Arnold, Point Park University
to put on their annual Community Partners concert to give to local
organizations. All they have to do is attend one or both Rotary
fundraisers.
Around March or April of each year, Rotary hosts a pancake
breakfast. Last year's event raised $7,000, which was distributed
throughout the McKees Rocks area. Some of the money raised goes
toward the John Rackley Scholarship Fund, which awards $1,000
each year to a college-bound Sto-Rox High School student who
plans to major in business.
In September, Rotary hosts an annual golf outing. Held at the
Ponderosa Golf Course, the outing is open to everyone. The outing
features fundraising events like a silent auction, 50-50 raffle and they
sell Mulligans, which are repeat shots. If a golfer hits a bad shot and
wants to try again, he or she can - for a small fee, of course.
These are just a small sampling of the things that McKees Rocks area
business owners and professionals do to help serve the community.
And Rotary, which is an international organization, wants more
members. Their belief seems to be that you can never have too many
people working together for the good of their community. This is
part of what makes Baker feel good about being a member of Rotary.
"When your planning and spending time with leaders in the
community for a common cause," Baker said, "you become friends."
The McKees Rocks Rotary meets for one hour every Thursday from
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rotary doesn't only meet to plan and host events, however. It is a
social organization as well as a community service one. Rotary meets
every summer for a luncheon held at Chartiers Country Club. It is
open to Rotary members, their families and friends of the Club. If the
luncheon would get crowded, Baker said, "that would be welcome."
So, don't hesitate to participate in Rotary fundraisers and special
events. More is more in their eyes because the more people come out
to support Rotary, the more they come out to support McKees
Rocks.
Article written by Candice M. Arnold, Point Park University
Rotary Club is dedicated promoting good will and peace in the world. It is an international
organization with 27,000 clubs and over 1.2 million women and men as members, providing
community service in virtually every nation in the world.
Rotary Objective:
1st The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.
2nd High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all
useful occupations, and the dignifying of each rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve
society.
3rd The application of the ideal of service in each rotarian’s personal, business and community life.
4th The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship
of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
THE FOUR-WAY TEST:
*Is it the truth?
*Is it fair to all concerned?
*Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
*Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Rotary Functions:
*Participate in Kennedy Township Days
*Sponsor 'Shadow Days' in conjunction with Sto-Rox High School
*Annual blood drive with Ohio Valley Hospital
*Food drive to benefit local food bank
*Sponsor Christmas party and summer picnic for Allegheny Valley School
*Donation to various community social services which include:
FOR Center
Local Food Bank
Meals on Wheels
OVH School of Nursing
Boys & Girls Club
Allegheny Valley School
*Sponsor annual scholarship for a Sto-Rox High School graduate
*Sponsor Sto-Rox students annually to attend the World Affairs Institute and Youth Leadership
Conference
*Participate in the selection of a scholarship student for Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing
*Major fundraisers come through the sale of Steeler Football pools and the Annual Pancake Breakfast
*Rotary membership costs average about $10/week
This covers:
*Club, District 6300 dues ^ dues paid to Rotary International
*Monthly 'Rotarian' magazine
*Thursday noon Lunch
*Various fundraising costs
*Costs are billed Quarterly
McKees Rocks Area Rotary Club has between 20-25 members. It is one of district 7300's 52 clubs
of which there a total of 1800 members.
CLUB EXPECTATIONS:
So that the Rotary can meet your needs, we ask that you:
*Attend meetings regularly
*Participate in projects & activities
*Help promote membership growth
*Aid in obtaining good programs
*Bring & use your unique abilities
*Participate in district activities
*Participate in international program
*Support the club financially
*Enjoy fellowship for you and your family
*Above All -- have fun!
Fellowship is provided through the following events:
*Weekly lunch meetings
*Summer picnic lunch meetings
*Annual golf outing
*Christmas luncheon
*Christmas dinner
*District events
organization with 27,000 clubs and over 1.2 million women and men as members, providing
community service in virtually every nation in the world.
Rotary Objective:
1st The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.
2nd High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all
useful occupations, and the dignifying of each rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve
society.
3rd The application of the ideal of service in each rotarian’s personal, business and community life.
4th The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship
of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
THE FOUR-WAY TEST:
*Is it the truth?
*Is it fair to all concerned?
*Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
*Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Rotary Functions:
*Participate in Kennedy Township Days
*Sponsor 'Shadow Days' in conjunction with Sto-Rox High School
*Annual blood drive with Ohio Valley Hospital
*Food drive to benefit local food bank
*Sponsor Christmas party and summer picnic for Allegheny Valley School
*Donation to various community social services which include:
FOR Center
Local Food Bank
Meals on Wheels
OVH School of Nursing
Boys & Girls Club
Allegheny Valley School
*Sponsor annual scholarship for a Sto-Rox High School graduate
*Sponsor Sto-Rox students annually to attend the World Affairs Institute and Youth Leadership
Conference
*Participate in the selection of a scholarship student for Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing
*Major fundraisers come through the sale of Steeler Football pools and the Annual Pancake Breakfast
*Rotary membership costs average about $10/week
This covers:
*Club, District 6300 dues ^ dues paid to Rotary International
*Monthly 'Rotarian' magazine
*Thursday noon Lunch
*Various fundraising costs
*Costs are billed Quarterly
McKees Rocks Area Rotary Club has between 20-25 members. It is one of district 7300's 52 clubs
of which there a total of 1800 members.
CLUB EXPECTATIONS:
So that the Rotary can meet your needs, we ask that you:
*Attend meetings regularly
*Participate in projects & activities
*Help promote membership growth
*Aid in obtaining good programs
*Bring & use your unique abilities
*Participate in district activities
*Participate in international program
*Support the club financially
*Enjoy fellowship for you and your family
*Above All -- have fun!
Fellowship is provided through the following events:
*Weekly lunch meetings
*Summer picnic lunch meetings
*Annual golf outing
*Christmas luncheon
*Christmas dinner
*District events
McKees Rocks Area Rotary Club Meetings: Every Thursday Afternoon 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kennedy Township Municipal Building, Kennedy Township. New members are always welcome! JOIN US! _____________________ |
The Many Facets of Rotary
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