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Rotary
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Rotary Facts and Figures
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WHAT
IT MEANS TO BE A ROTARIAN
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Being a Rotarian means
making a strong commitment of time and energy. Each Rotary Club
meets weekly and members are expected to maintain good attendance
records. Rotarians may "make-up" a missed meeting by
attending the meeting of any other Rotary Club in any country of the
world within 14 days before or after the absence.
Being a Rotarian means a true commitment to the Ideals of Rotary,
including support of all Avenues of Service. Rotarians are
committed to World Peace and understanding through The Rotary
Foundation.
The rewards generally equal or surpass the level of commitment. To
become a Rotarian is to join in an organization whose members make an
important difference in the quality of life in the community and
worldwide. It is a doorway to a unique network, linked by
fellowship and spanning the globe. Being a Rotarian means being
able to enrich the lives of others, while enjoying yourself in the
company of your peers.
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Rotary's
Wheel Emblem
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A
wheel has been the symbol of Rotary since our earliest days. The
first design was made by Chicago Rotarian Montague Bear, an engraver
who drew a simple wagon wheel, with a few lines to show dust and
motion. The wheel was said to illustrate "Civilization and
Movement."
In 1922, it was decided all Rotary clubs should adopt a single design
and in 1923, the present gear wheel with twenty-four cogs and six
spokes was adopted.
A group of engineers advised that the geared wheel was mechanically
unsound and would not work without a "keyway" in the center
of the gear to attach it to a power shaft. So in 1923 the keyway
was added and the design which we now know was formally adopted as the
official Rotary International emblem.
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