ABCs of Rotary

The ABC's of Rotary

A compilation of short,easy-to-read, informative articles about Rotary history and programs.

The booklet originated as articles written by
RI President Cliff Dochterman (1992-93)
for the weekly bulletin of his Rotary club

PRIP Cliff Dochterman

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  • Definition Of Rotary
  • The Official Rotary Flag
  • Rotary's Wheel Emblem
  • Some Rotary "Firsts"
  • Object Of Rotary
  • Rotary Mottoes
  • 100 Percent
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  • The 4-Way Test
  • Paul Harris-First But Not First
  • First Names Or Nicknames
  • Four Avenues Of Service
  • The Rotarian And Regional Magazines
  • International Responsibilities Of A Rotarian
  • Standard Club Constitution
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  • The Sponsor Of A New Member
  • Women In Rotary
  • RI World Headquarters
  • More Rotary Firsts
  • World Understanding Month
  • Rotary Award For World Understanding
  • The Classification Principle
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  • Exchange Of Club Banners
  • Non-Attendance Rules
  • Sharing Rotary With New Members
  • Tolerance Of Differences
  • Vocational Service
  • Rotary Anns
  • Lessons In Rotary Geography
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  • Invocations At Club Meetings
  • Opportunities For Fellowship
  • Senior Active Membership
  • Honorary Membership
  • Membership In Rotary International
  • District Governor
  • The District Assembly
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  • The District Conference
  • Youth Exchange
  • No Personal Privileges
  • "Every Rotarian An Example To Youth"
  • World Community Service
  • Women's Groups Associated With Rotary Clubs
  • Functional Literacy Program
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  • Concern For The Aging
  • International Conventions
  • Regional Conferences
  • Intercountry Committees
  • RIBI
  • Council On Legislation
  • Recreational And Vocational Fellowships

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  • Rotary Friendship Exchange
  • Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
  • Rotary Village Corps
  • Interact
  • Rotaract
  • Rotary Float In Rose Parade
  • Still More Rotary Firsts
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  • RI's General Secretary
  • Selecting A President
  • Annual Rotary Themes
  • Campaigning Prohibited
  • The Rotary Foundation's Beginning
  • Ambassadorial Scholarships
  • Group Study Exchange

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  • Health, Hunger And Humanity Grants
  • Matching Grants
  • Polioplus
  • Rotary Peace Programs
  • Paul Harris Fellows
  • "Citation For Meritorious Service" And "Distinguished Service Award"
  • Public Relations Of Rotary
  • Use Of The Rotary Emblem
  • Special Rotary Observances
  • Extending Rotary