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Terms which are commonly used in Rotary

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3-H GRANTSsearch for term

Health, hunger and humanity - Grants of US$100k to $500K for multi- year international projects and social development

3Hsearch for term

Health, Hunger and Humanity

Synonyms: 3-H

A

AAMsearch for term

Additional Active Member

ADGsearch for term

Assistant District Governor - a District officer who helps liaison between the District team and the Clubs in an area of the District.

See also: AG

Synonyms: Assistant Governor

AGsearch for term

Assistant Governor - One of a number of senior Rotarians appointed by District Governor (DG) to assist with administration of a group of clubs in that year

See also: ADG

ALUMNIsearch for term

District and Club Groups - Association of former members of Group Study Exchange teams (GSE), Scholars and other Foundation programmes

AMsearch for term

Active Member

Ambassadorial Scholarsearch for term

An international programme of Rotary Foundation - Enables men and women to spend an academic year abroad in university level or vocational studies

ANZOsearch for term

Rotary Region consisting of Australia, New Zealand and other places not included in any other region

ARHRFsearch for term

Australian Rotary Health Research Fund

ASIAsearch for term

Rotary Region consisting of Asia

Assemblysearch for term

The meeting which announces the programme of each Rotary year. Assemblies are held at RI, RIBI, District and Club level.

AusAidsearch for term

(Formerly AIDAB) Australian International Development Assistance Bureau

AVACsearch for term

Australian Vocational Advisory Committee

Avenues of Servicesearch for term

The major elements of the "Object of Rotary" - Term used to refer to Club Service; Vocational Service; Community Service; New Generations Service and International Service

Synonyms: Five Avenues of Service

C

--Club Servicesearch for term

Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the smooth functioning of Rotary clubs.

See also: Community Service, International Service, New Generations Service, Vocational Service

--Community Servicesearch for term

Community Service is the opportunity Rotary clubs have to implement club projects and activities that improve life in the local community.

See also: Club Service, International Service, New Generations Service, Vocational Service

Synonyms: Community

I

--International Servicesearch for term

International Service encompasses efforts to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the world and to promote world understanding and peace. It includes everything from contributing to PolioPlus to helping Rotary Youth Exchange students adjust to their host countries.

See also: Club Service, Community Service, New Generations Service, Vocational Service

Synonyms: International

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--New Generations Servicesearch for term

New Generations Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities such as RYLA, Rotaract and Interact club service projects, and creating international understanding with Rotary Youth Exchange.

See also: Club Service, Community Service, International Service, Vocational Service

Synonyms: New Generations, Youth Opportunities

V

--Vocational Servicesearch for term

Vocational Service involves club members serving others through their professions and aspiring to high ethical standards. Rotarians, as business leaders, share skills and expertise through their vocations, and they inspire others in the process.

See also: Club Service, Community Service, International Service, New Generations Service

Synonyms: Vocational

B

Board of a Rotary Clubsearch for term

The governing body of a Rotary club expected to meet monthly - Consists of President, Vice President(s), President Elect, Immediate Past President, Secretary, Treasurer, Directors and others as the By-Laws shall provide

See also: Club Council

Business Meetingsearch for term

Formal meeting of an entire club to inform members about service activities and progress of projects.

C

CAPsearch for term

Community Assistance Program

Carl P Miller Discovery Grantsearch for term

RI Foundation grant up to US$3000 for travel, research of an international service project - To be used by a Rotarian or group thereof who have a written invitation from club in host country who will offer home-hosting

CATSsearch for term

Challenging All To Succeed

CEEMAsearch for term

Rotary Region consisting of Continental European, Eastern Mediterranean and African Zone

Charter Membersearch for term

The original members of a newly chartered club.

CICOsearch for term

Club Internet Communication Officer

Classificationsearch for term

A principal concept to assure each Rotary club represents cross section of business/professions - Describes the distinct and recognised business or professional service which the Rotarian renders to society (Not position held)

Club Bannersearch for term

A small flag expressive of the community, country or region of a club - Commonly used to present to visitors or exchange with clubs visited throughout the world

Club Chartersearch for term

A document issued when a new club is admitted to Membership in RI - Signed by RI Pres, General Secretary and DG Date thereon represents date of official membership Framed and preserved

Club Committeessearch for term

The "action" groups within a club - Comprise standing committees under the 4 Avenues of Service plus others approved by the Board Each headed by a Director, with Deputy and committee members

Club Councilsearch for term

The UK term for the governing body of a Rotary club expected to meet monthly - Consists of President, Vice President(s), President Elect, Immediate Past President, Secretary, Treasurer, Directors and others as the By-Laws shall provide

See also: Board of a Rotary Club

Club Secretary’s Manualsearch for term

Issued by RI to each incoming Club Secretary - Contains procedures and guides to dates and secretarial functions etc

Club Task Allocationsearch for term

List of essential tasks allocated to members - Enables spread of administrative and essential tasks to ensure effective outcomes List available from Secretary

CMSsearch for term

Citation for Meritorious Service

COLsearch for term

Council on Legislation

COMsearch for term

Council of Management

Council of Governorssearch for term

A District committee - Past DG’s who convene to give advice to the current DG on programmes, policies and procedures

Council On Legislationsearch for term

The legislative body of Rotary International - Composed of one delegate from each Rotary District that meet each 3 years to consider proposed changes to the Rotary Constitution and Bylaws

D

Dsearch for term

District

DDFsearch for term

District Designated Funds

DGsearch for term

District Governor

DGDsearch for term

District Governor-Designate (DG next+2 Rotary Year)

DGEsearch for term

District Governor Elect

DGNsearch for term

District Governor Nominee

DGNDsearch for term

District Governor Nominee Designate

DICOsearch for term

District Internet Communication Officer

DIKsearch for term

Donations in Kind

DINsearch for term

Donations-in-kind Information Network

District Conferencesearch for term

Annual event for members and partners - Held annually in each District to further the programmes of Rotary through fellowship, inspiring speakers and recognition of club activities etc

DLPsearch for term

District Leadership Plan

DLTsearch for term

District Leadership Team - Approved by RI to begin 1/1/1997 An enhanced organisational structure in a District to enable cost-effective growth and faster, more responsive support to clubs by appointment of Assistant Governors

DMDCsearch for term

District Membership Development Chairs

DPFCsearch for term

District Permanent Fund Chairperson

DRFCsearch for term

District Rotary Foundation Committee

DRRsearch for term

District Rotaract Representative

DSAsearch for term

Distinguished Service Award

DSGsearch for term

District Simplified Grants

DTsearch for term

District Trainer

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EEMAsearch for term

CEEMA + Great Britain & Ireland

ENsearch for term

English (language)

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FAIMsearch for term

Fourth Avenue (of service) In Motion (Now RAWCS)

FARGsearch for term

Foundation Alumni Resource Group

Fellowshipsearch for term

A major club function - Promotes acquaintance among members through participation in clubs? recreational and social activities

Founder of Rotarysearch for term

Refers to Paul P Harris - Organised the first Rotary Club in Chicago in 1905 Born 19 April 1868 died 27 January 1947

Friendship Clubsearch for term

A less formal agreement that may lead to Sister Club status after a trial period - As above but less demanding of mutual co-operation until proper communication lines and philosophy is established

Functional Literacy Programmesearch for term

An RI programme since 1992 - To meet the needs of adults deemed to be functionally illiterate and to promote support for reading, writing skills through community Literacy centres

Future Visionsearch for term

A Rotary project to simplify Foundation programs and processes

See also: Rotary Foundation, TRF

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GBIsearch for term

Rotary Region consisting of Great Britain and Ireland

See also: RIBI

GETSsearch for term

Governor Elect Training Seminar

GNGsearch for term

Global Networking Groups

Group Study Exchangesearch for term

A programme of exchange between Rotary Districts for young professionals.

See also: GSE, GSE Team

GSEsearch for term

Group Study Exchange

See also: Group Study Exchange

GSE Teamsearch for term

Group Study Exchange Team Programme of Rotary Foundation of RI - A cultural and Educational exchange of young non-Rotarian professionals which promotes international understanding through travel and personal contact Usually once annually for duration of 4 to 5 weeks under Rotary leadership

See also: Group Study Exchange

GYEsearch for term

Global Youth Exchange

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Handoversearch for term

A mainly formal event held annually just prior to a new Rotary year. Formal transition to the new President and team of incoming Officers/Directors.

Helping Grantssearch for term

Up to US$15K based on 2:1 match of club or district contributions - For projects in a country other than that of the sponsor where Rotary participation is not possible

Honorary Membersearch for term

Recognition of a past member or non-Rotarian - Persons who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals

Horizonssearch for term

A District or club Committee - To research and propose a forward planning approach within District or club to improve organisational structures and consider suggestions which will attract younger prospective members

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IASsearch for term

International Ambassadorial Scholarship

ICCsearch for term

InterCountry Committees

ICOsearch for term

Internet Communications Officers

ICUFRsearch for term

International Computer Users Fellowship of Rotarians

IFCRsearch for term

International Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians

IFFRsearch for term

International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians

IFMRsearch for term

International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians

IFRsearch for term

International Fellowship of Rotarians

IFSRsearch for term

International Fellowship of Skiing Rotarians

IFYRsearch for term

International Fellowship of Yachting Rotarians

Inner Wheelsearch for term

An international organisation of women - A Rotary sponsored service group open to wives, widows of present and past Rotarians

Interactsearch for term

Interaction between youth and service - World-wide Rotary sponsored group of young people dedicated to service and International understanding and is open to students in their last 4 years of secondary education

International Assemblysearch for term

An annual assembly of District Governor Nominees held in Anaheim, US in Feb/Mar - To educate, instruct and inspire DGNs and adoption of RI theme and new programmes of RI

International Conventionsearch for term

World-wide gathering of all Rotarians and partners - Held usually in May in a different country chaired by RI President

INTERPLASTsearch for term

International Plastic Surgery Programme - Established by District 9800 in 1980 and sends teams of volunteer surgeons and nurses to developing countries to operate on deformities, burns et

IPACsearch for term

International Projects Advisory Committee

IPDGsearch for term

Immediate Past District Governor

IPECsearch for term

International Polio Eradication Committee

IPFsearch for term

Indicative Planning Figure

IPPsearch for term

Immediate Past President

IPPCsearch for term

International PolioPlus Committee

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LCSsearch for term

Low Cost Shelters

Leave Of Absencesearch for term

Upon written request to the Club Board - May be granted to excuse member from meetings for a specified length of time but does not operate to give credit for attendance (See Make-Ups)

LYTEsearch for term

Long Term Youth Exchange

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Make-Upssearch for term

Making up of attendance at meetings or another Rotary Club or District meeting - A card is obtained from the visited club in order that credit for attendance is gained Make-ups can be within 14 days prior to or following the normal meeting

Matching Grantssearch for term

Up to US$50K that match club contributions - For projects involving Clubs in 2 or more countries for humanitarian service

MDsearch for term

Matched District

Membership Identification Cardsearch for term

Used by member to verify current membership (CD3-420-EN) - Issued by Club Secretary upon payment of annual dues Shows expiry date of year end

MOPsearch for term

Manual Of Procedure

MPRCsearch for term

Marketing, Public Relations and Communication

See also: PR

MSEsearch for term

Matched Student Exchange

MUNAsearch for term

Model United Nations Assembly

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NCCsearch for term

National Co-ordinating Committee

NESSsearch for term

National Engineering Summer School

NIDsearch for term

National Immunization Days

NPFsearch for term

National Project Funding

NYSFsearch for term

(Formerly NSSS) National Youth Science Forum

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Object of Rotarysearch for term

A statement from the Rotary Constitution - The object is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise

ODsearch for term

Official Directory of Rotary International

Official Directorysearch for term

A RI publication - Issued by RI annually containing list of all clubs, names and addresses of all Presidents, Secretaries, time and place of meetings etc Available from Club Sec

ORKsearch for term

Orphan Rescue Kit

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Psearch for term

President

PACEsearch for term

Pacific-Australia Cultural Exchange

PAGsearch for term

Past Assistant Governor

PALsearch for term

Promote Adult Literacy

Paul Harrissearch for term

The founder of Rotary.

See also: PHF, PHF Sustaining Member, PHF with Sapphire

PDGsearch for term

Past District Governor

PEsearch for term

President Elect

PEDSsearch for term

Presidents Elect Designates Seminar

Peer Support Foundationsearch for term

Non-profit group founded 1971 with Rotary support - Operates in most state primary and secondary schools to offer leadership training for senior students who in turn assist integration of new students

PEPSsearch for term

Presidents Elect Preparatory Seminar

Per Capita Duessearch for term

Dues each club pays to RI for each active, senior active and past service member - Payable semi-annually on 1 July and 1 January at current rate of exchange notified by RI

PETSsearch for term

Presidents-Elect Training Seminar

PHFsearch for term

Paul Harris Fellow

See also: Paul Harris

PHF Sustaining Membersearch for term

Recognises financial contributions to the Foundation in increments - Recognises individuals who have made contributions in instalments up to US$1000

See also: Paul Harris

PHF with Sapphiresearch for term

Supplementary recognition to above PHF - A special recognition gold pin with blue stone to represent additional financial contribution or meritorious service

See also: Paul Harris

PHSMsearch for term

Paul Harris Sustaining Member

PNsearch for term

President Nominee

Polio Plussearch for term

An international programme of Rotary Foundation - To protect all of the world’s children from poliomyelitis through national immunisation days, laboratory networks and reporting of suspected cases

Synonyms: POLIOPLUS

PPsearch for term

Past President

PPEsearch for term

Preserve Planet Earth

PPRIsearch for term

Past President Rotary International

PRsearch for term

Public Relations

See also: MPRC

Presidential Citationsearch for term

An annual award to Clubs from the RI President.

PRIsearch for term

President Rotary International

PRIDsearch for term

Past Rotary International Director

PRIEsearch for term

President Rotary International Elect

PRIPsearch for term

Past Rotary International President

PRITsearch for term

Past Rotary International Treasurer

PROBUSsearch for term

Professional and Business Club

Provisional Clubsearch for term

A group organising the formation of a new club - Meets weekly until admitted to membership of Rotary International with minimum of 25 charter members

PSMsearch for term

Past Service Member

R

RAGSsearch for term

Rotary Action Groups

RAOAFsearch for term

Rotary Australia Overseas Aid Fund

RAWCSsearch for term

Rotary Australia World Community Service

RBLsearch for term

Rotary Basic Library

RCsearch for term

Rotary Club

RCCsearch for term

Rotary Community Corps

RCDsearch for term

Rotary Club Director

RCPsearch for term

Rotary Code of Policies

RDsearch for term

Rotary District

RDUsearch for term

Rotary Down Under

RFEsearch for term

Rotary Friendship Exchange

RGHFsearch for term

Rotary Global History

RHHIFsearch for term

Rotary Heritage and History International Fellowship

RIsearch for term

Rotary International

See also: Rotary International

RIBIsearch for term

Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland

See also: GBI

RIDsearch for term

Rotary International Director

RIDEsearch for term

Rotary International Director Elect

RIFsearch for term

Rotary International Foundation

RIMCsearch for term

Rotary International Membership Coordinator

RINOsearch for term

Rotarian in name only

RIPsearch for term

Rotary International President

RIPEsearch for term

Rotary International President Elect

RIPNsearch for term

Rotary International President Nominee

RIPPRsearch for term

Rotary International President's Personal Representative

RIPSsearch for term

Rotary International Population Summit

RITEsearch for term

Rotary Inter-country Teacher Exchange

RITSsearch for term

Rotary International Travel Service

RNNsearch for term

Rotary News Network

ROARsearch for term

Rotary Organization of Amateur Radio

ROBINsearch for term

Rotary Native Bird Nestbox Project

ROMEOsearch for term

Rotary Old Men, Eating Only

ROSEsearch for term

Rotary Overseas Summer Exchange

ROTAsearch for term

Rotary Overseas Travel Fund

ROTARACTsearch for term

A Rotary sponsored service group - For young people aged 18 to 30 who meet each two weeks to foster service to the local and international community

ROTARTANKsearch for term

Rotary Water Tanks - Established by District 9800 to supply and install portable fresh water tanks by Rotary Project Volunteers in neighbouring countries

Rotary Club Flagsearch for term

The official flag of Rotary with emblem and club name - For display at club and district assemblies

Rotary Daysearch for term

23 February - celebrating the anniversary of the founding of Rotary International.

Rotary Emblemsearch for term

An emblem representing "civilisation and movement" - A gear wheel with 6 spokes, 24 cogs, in colours of royal blue and gold A key was added in 1923 to signify the wheel was a "worker" not an "idler"

Rotary Foundationsearch for term

A philanthropic Trust - A not-for-profit corporation whose activities extend world-wide to achieve world understanding and peace

See also: Future Vision, TRF

Synonyms: Foundation

Rotary Internationalsearch for term

Founded 1905 by Paul Harris in Chicago US - An organisation of business and professional persons united world-wide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world

See also: RI

Rotary Themes or Mottoessearch for term

Official slogans adopted annually by RI President - A theme that changes yearly to reflect the philosophy and programmes for the year Principal motto that remains constant is "Service Above Self" since 1989

See also: Service Above Self

Rotary Volunteerssearch for term

A local and overseas volunteer programme - Teams of from 2 to 6 volunteers visit for 2 to 4 weeks to developing countries to provide skills training and assistance

Rotary Volunteers Programmesearch for term

Voluntary overseas service - Facilitates placement of volunteers and may cover some expenses of those serving abroad for 28 days or more

ROTEXsearch for term

Organization of Ex-Rotary Exchange Students

ROTIsearch for term

Rotarians On The Internet

ROVEsearch for term

Rotary Overseas Vocational Exchange

RRFCsearch for term

Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator

RRVFsearch for term

Rotary Recreational & Vocational Fellowship

Rtnsearch for term

Rotarian - a member of a Rotary Club.

Synonyms: Rotarian

RVsearch for term

Rotary Volunteers

RVCsearch for term

Rotary Village Corps

RYEsearch for term

Rotary Youth Exchange

RYLAsearch for term

Rotary Youth Leadership Award

RYPENsearch for term

Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment

RYSAPsearch for term

Rotary Youth Self Achievement Program

RYWELLsearch for term

Rotary Youth Wellbeing

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SACAMAsearch for term

Rotary Region consisting of South America (except Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana), Central America, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking island nations of the Caribbean (except Puerto Rico)

SAMsearch for term

Senior Active Member

SEPsearch for term

Study Exchange Program

Service Above Selfsearch for term

The motto of Rotary International

See also: Rotary Themes or Mottoes

SETSsearch for term

Secretary-Elect Training Seminar

SHAREsearch for term

Share (RF distribution of funds)

Sister Clubsearch for term

Relationship agreement between clubs in other Countries/districts - To foster better understanding and fellowship exchange and mutual support and co-operation on humanitarian projects

SRCCsearch for term

Standard Rotary Club Constitution

SRTsearch for term

ShelterBox Response Team

Standard Club Constitutionsearch for term

Originally adopted in 1922 - Provides the framework for all clubs in the world and is a condition to receiving a charter

STYEsearch for term

Short Term Youth Exchange

SWSLsearch for term

Save Water Save Lives

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Thanks for Lifesearch for term

A project involving the clubs and members of Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland (RIBI), to highlight the humanitarian work of Rotarians with a number one aim of helping to eradicate polio throughout the world.

The 4-Way Testsearch for term

A measure for Rotarians of conduct and thinking - 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?

The Rotary Worldsearch for term

An RI publication - Three copies sent bi-monthly to all club presidents direct from RI

Theme Monthssearch for term

Focus in various months on major activities - Gives specific attention to Membership (August) Youth (Sept) Vocational (Oct) Foundation (Nov) Awareness (Jan) World Understanding (Feb) Magazine (April) Rotaract Week (Mar)

TRsearch for term

The Rotarian - a magazine

TRFsearch for term

The Rotary Foundation

See also: Future Vision, Rotary Foundation

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UNESCOsearch for term

United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organisation

UNFPAsearch for term

United Nations Population Fund

USCBsearch for term

Rotary Region consisting of United States of America, Canada, Bermuda and Puerto Rico

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WCSsearch for term

World Community Service

WCSRNsearch for term

World Community Service Resource Network

WFAsearch for term

World Fellowship Activities

WHOsearch for term

World Health Organisation

World Fellowship Committeesearch for term

An international programme - For the many groups of Rotarians sharing common sporting & vocational interest and encourages reciprocal visits to other countries where home-hosted

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YEOsearch for term

Youth Exchange Officer

YEPsearch for term

Youth Exchange Program

YIRsearch for term

Yours in Rotary

Youth Exchangesearch for term

An international youth programme of exchange - Reciprocal 12 month secondary school exchanges between students sponsored by local and overseas Districts and clubs

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