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1. How many members do you currently have?
RESPONSE:
Rotary eClub One has more than
40 members. Our membership consists of experienced Rotarians who are unable to
belong to a traditional Rotary Club because they reside at a remote
location or they are engaged in a demanding travel schedule. Without
Rotary eClub One these folk would be lost to Rotary. Our members have given
over 200 years service to Rotary, and
Rotary
eClub One provides the opportunity
for them to continue to serve.
2.
How do you publicize your web site?
RESPONSE:
An article in "The Rotarian" generated significant interest.
Additionally, District Governors in the United States, Canada, Australia
and the UK have recognized the value of Rotary eClub One, and they have been
spreading the word. Search engines have generated excellent visitor
traffic to our web site too.
During the last Rotary year, Rotary eClub One welcomed more than 120,000 visitors
from 161 countries. Of these, about 800 per week participated in one of
our meeting programs and applied for a make-up credit.
3.
What's the number one thing Rotarians who are interested in joining eClub
One should know?
RESPONSE:
In the case of Rotary eClub One, each member must commit to a minimum of 12
hours personal service per calendar quarter. Interestingly, several of
our members exceed the minimum by many hours each quarter, a tangible
demonstration of commitment to our ideal of service. The range and
variety of service projects reflects the diverse community interests of
our members.
4. Is
it just an answer for quick make-ups or do you offer more?
RESPONSE:
Rotary eClub One is a full-service chartered Rotary Club in every aspect
of its management and activities, except that we do not meet for a meal,
and our meetings operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On any day,
visitors can select from many meeting programs (articles) ranging from
Rotary information, case studies of successful service projects, news
about our club activities, tips and hints for Rotary Clubs, and a
personal growth department for Rotarians. There are over many additional
programs in the archives.
Rotary eClub One members are actively engaged in Community Service, International Service,
Vocational Service and Youth Service projects. These include clean water
for village communities in Rwanda and Central America, Vocational Study
Teams (a new project pioneered by Rotary eClub One), a blood bank in Nigeria,
construction of a Health Clinic and babies crèche in East Timor with our
twin contact club Rotary Club of Dili, youth development on the
Continental Divide Trail in Colorado, boat restoration for troubled
youth in the United States, computer equipment for Boys & Girls Clubs of
America in Chicago and Oregon, sponsorship of the Sydney-based Ranfurly
Library Book Aid project for needy communities in the Pacific islands,
family literacy support for Hispanic families in California, Advanced
RYLA in Denver and maternity packs for pregnant women living in poverty
in East Timor. Rotary eClub One has
consistently been awarded the
Rotary
International Presidential Citation for service.
5.
Who are your members?
RESPONSE:
All members are Rotarians who sought membership of Rotary eClub One because
their professional commitments precluded them from participation in
traditional terra Rotary Clubs. Several of our members travel
constantly. Their membership of Rotary eClub One gives them access to
their eClub anywhere there is an Internet connection. Some are highly
experienced Rotarians who have already contributed elsewhere as Club
President or District Governor.
6.
How does someone join Rotary eClub One?
RESPONSE:
Membership in Rotary eClub One is not an "easy" option. Requirements for
admission
to any Rotary club
are stringent.
For current Rotarians, Rotary eClub One adds additional requirements
including, written references from club president, and three (3) current
Rotarians who will vouch for the applicant.
Our rigorous screening of applicants is a necessary first step to ensure
excellence.
7. As
you are an international Rotary Club, do you have a home District?
RESPONSE:
Rotary eClub One is part of District 5450 Colorado USA. Our members
reside in the United States, Canada, Australia, Philippines, Germany,
Italy, Japan and other countries. All meetings, club business and club projects are
conducted in English.
8. How
does Rotary eClub One support the Rotary Foundation?
RESPONSE
Rotary eClub One has
successfully achieved a goal of US $100 per member per year in Annual
Giving every year since our inception. In 2004-05, we were 5th in per
capita Annual Giving in District 5450 with a total of US $259.19. In
addition, we have actively supported Matching Grants, Polio Plus, and
the Permanent Fund. A majority of our members are Paul Harris Fellows.
9.
How can you have any fellowship in Rotary eClub One?
RESPONSE:
We are often asked if fellowship can thrive in a club with members
living in several countries. With email, voice over IP, teleconferences,
collaboration software and face-to-face meetings we have become a
cohesive group of friends who share the excitement of wedding
anniversaries, birthdays and family news with our fellow members.
We
provide an opportunity for all our members to meet face-to-face once a
year at an event prior to the Rotary International Convention.
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PLEASE READ...
The Rotary eClub One of District 5450 was been approved by Rotary International as a
New Models pilot project. In 2007 was moved to the "eClub" project. Rotary eClub
One is fully chartered under the guidelines as set forth by Rotary International Board of Directors. This website is the official meeting place of Rotary
eClub One of District 5450.
The answers to the questions above represent the best answers available and are subject to change as new evidence or experience modify the answers. And, like
any new Rotary club, its members will ultimately determine what works and what doesn't.
RESPONSES ABOVE AS OF
JULY 2008
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