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Rotary Club of Boulder City, Nevada
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Club #810, District 5300
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Rotary is an organization for people who believe and act on SERVICE ABOVE SELF. Rotarians practice the 4-Way Test of the things they think, say, and do. Rotarians give of their time, talent, and money to support their club’s service projects. Being a Rotarian means investing yourself to make a positive difference in the world. Rotary Clubs strive to have members from diverse vocations, recognizing all vocations as valuable and expecting the club as a whole to benefit from this variety of skills.
Membership in Rotary is by invitation to a local club. If you are interested in Rotary, there are several ways to learn about membership. (1) If you know one of our club members, ask that person about Rotary. (2) Use the “contact us” form on this website, and we’ll contact you. (3) One of our members may contact you – because they know of you, and you represent a vocation that would benefit our club.
Any Rotarian may invite a person who demonstrates the characteristics of Service Above Self and integrity to attend a meeting as GUEST OF A MEMBER. This is a chance for the person to meet club members and learn about the club, and for members to meet the new person.
If the club member takes the next step to propose the guest to the Board of Directors as a new member, and the Board accepts the application, the person will be invited as a GUEST OF THE CLUB to attend up to 3 meetings at club expense. During this time the person’s name is presented to the club, so each member can reach out to meet the person and consider how the person can contribute to the club. The individual also considers the investment of time, money, and talent while deciding if membership fits with personal priorities. Assuming membership is a match, the Board elects the person to membership, and the new member is inducted at a regular meeting of the club.
Information for New and Prospective Members
Rotary is an organization of local clubs (which invite service-minded members representing professions in the community) Our club is #810, we were founded in 1937. Rotary was founded in 1905 by Paul P. Harris in Chicago. Currently there are approximately 1.2 million Rotarians in 30,000 clubs, located in 162 countries. Clubs are organized into Districts (ours is #5300). Rotary (RI) is the governing and organizational body, which sponsors many programs that individual clubs could not accomplish. Clubs are members of districts and RI.
Rotary attracts people who believe and act on Service above Self. Rotarians apply the 4-Way Test to what we think, say, and do:
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Rotary Service
Rotary is organized into four Avenues of Service: (1) Community Service (this is the biggest one for our club), (2) Youth Service, (3) International Service, (4) Vocational Service, and (5) Club Service. Directors are elected to lead each avenue of service. Individuals or committees serve in each area. Review the list of responsibilities and talk with the directors or others involved in each to learn more and volunteer. Our Calendar gives an idea of when various activities occur during the year. You can get involved by sharing your ideas with Board members and others involved in activities and checking out your new member Activities Sheet.
Financial Commitments
Initiation Fee - paid before induction into membership - $100.
Dues - paid quarterly in arrears - $35 per quarter.
Meals - paid quarterly in arrears $10 per week - $130 per quarter.
Optional Financial Contributions (quarterly billing or periodic payments)
Nevada Community Fund - $25 per quarter.
Rotary Foundation, sustaining member - $25 per quarter.
Paul Harris Fellowship - $1,000.
Club fundraising activities (movie night, cruises).
Club social events (dinners, trips).
Other Rotary club fund raising.
What is the Rotary Foundation?
The Rotary Foundation is an endowment fund for Rotary for the purpose of doing good in the world of charitable, educational and other avenues of community service. Members are encouraged to contribute to the Sustaining Fund -- $100/year, may be billed $25 quarterly. This will credit toward a Paul Harris Fellowship ($1000 total) and the Paul Harris Fellowship --$1000 contribution.
What is the Boulder City Fund?
Our club has set up an endowment fund, currently in the Nevada Community Fund. It was started with a major gift. Members are encouraged to contribute to ensure the ongoing work of this club in the community. It serves as a reserve and special purpose fund. Currently the balance is approximately $100,000.
Activities for New Rotarians
Activities During Your First Year in Rotary
The following activities are intended to help you learn about Rotary and your fellow Rotarians, to express your passion in service through existing programs, and stimulate the extension of Rotary service through your new ideas and action.
At each meeting, sit with and learn about at least one person you don't know.
Volunteer and participate in at least one service project per quarter.
Attend at least one Board meeting.
Meet with each Board member to learn about their responsibilities.
Update your sponsor and/or club service director quarterly about your progress.
Present ideas for improvements and new projects to appropriate Board members.
Invite others to learn about Rotary and recommend future members.
Learn about Rotary Foundation and Nevada Community Fund to decide about participation.
Learn about the Service Star Program and nominate at least one person.
Additional Recommended Activities
Attend club social events.
Attend a District Conference or Assembly.
Goals and Accomplishments
GOALS
YOUTH SERVICE (35% of donations budget)
Focus on education, leadership, and service for and by youth.
Sponsor and expand Kideract (elementary) and Jr. Interact (Garrett Jr. High)
Provide mini-grants to teachers for special programs.
Provide scholarships and support for reading, science, music, arts—especially at the elementary & middle school.
Involve youth in service projects.
COMMUNITY SERVICE (33% of donations budget)
Focus on seniors and continuing community needs
Continued support local organizations
VOCATIONAL SERVICE (12.5% of donations budget)
Host Chamber of Commerce Mixer to promote Rotary and Service Stars
Support 4-way speech contest for high school students.
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE (12.5% of donations budget)
Launch one new International project.
FOUNDATION (6% of club donations budget plus individual contributions)
100% individual sustaining members of Rotary Foundation (minimum $100/yr donation, ongoing commitment)
Add 3 new Paul Harris Fellows
CLUB SERVICE
Grow membership to 35 members.
Involve all members in club projects. (90%)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
July 4 Pancake Breakfast.
Raised $600 at Pancake Breakfast.
DONATIONS
AWARDS
YOUTH SERVICE
VOCATIONAL SERVICE
ROTARY FOUNDATION
INTERNATIONAL
CLUB SERVICE
Member Classification
Brad Appleby Internet Web Services
Cokie Booth Real Estate
Anthony (Dib) Campbell* Government Administration
Christine Carroll CCSN*
John Chase Law Enforcement*
Jeanne Donadio
Cary Fisher Realtor-Broker
Justin Hubbard Fitness & Health Center
Kathy Hunter
John Kubiak* Education Consultant
Duncan McCoy* Library Director
Arnold (Arn) McLean* Pharmaceuticals
B.J. Mortweet* Financial Planner
John Pfeffer* High-Tech
Kae Pohe Gifts Retail
Raymond Rainey* Postal Management
George Rosenbaum* General Dentistry
James (Jim) Schumacher Owner, Retail Hardware
M. Janette (Jan) Smith Chemist
Larry Smith
Beth Walker
Wendell Whitman Investment
Jean wilson
Judy Zenter
Lettie Zimmerman Real Estate Sales/ Internet Sales*
Honorary
Ralph Denton
Gener Segerblom
Bill Smith
Dick White
Bruce Woodbury
* Past President
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