"What's in it for me in becoming a Rotarian?"
Good question and reasonable. Read the comments below, watch the videos and and hopefully, at the end of it all, you'll see the benefits.
BECAUSE
R ealisation of "Service above Self"
O pportunities to be involved with community and international projects
T eam up with other volunteers to make a difference
A ppreciation for your contributions
R espect, fellowship and fun
Y our skills and talents are shared ALSO
Here are 5 reasons why it's a good call to join us.
Social networking. Being a Stamford Rotary club member is a great way to expand your social circles, meet new people and make lasting friendships, all while having fun and making a difference. to the community and the wider world.
Developing your skills. You can share your personal and vocational skills, take up leadership roles, as well as learning from fellow members on activities such as project planning, communications and service delivery. Follow your heart!
Business opportunities. Rotary was founded as a business networking group, and this still plays a part in Rotary today. You could be an entrepreneur or a seasoned businessperson. In any event, making connections with other members can enhance your professional life as well as improve the local business ecosystem.
Work with leading organisations. Rotary’s reputation has allowed us to establish relationships with leading national and international charities, putting us at the forefront of change. As a member, this gives you ringside view to the problems we must come together to solve.
Be part of a global community. With nearly one and a half million members in 46,000+ clubs in over 200 countries, Rotary is a global network of neighbours, friends and problem solvers, making a difference in our communities. Hand on heart, which other organisation will give you that reach and link?
Join us. You'll be surprised how it changes you and If that's got you thinking, send us a message.!
IN FACT IT'S NOT YOUR MONEY WE'RE AFTER - IT'S YOU !
Are you a Rotarian and don't know it? So many people are and do not appreciate this gift, the action of being kind.
During the pandemic people helped out in ways they never thought they would - family friends, neighbours and their local community – they all benefited.
As Rotarians there are the things we strive to do all the time at home and abroad. Here in Stamford we have supported the local food bank, The Evergreen Trust, SHEP and Rutland Sailability among many others
Internationally we have been active in Sri Lanka, helping to fund a Centre for the Handicapped plus an ophthalmic clinic, while in Nepal a financial donation helped the setting up of a medical centre, a school and hopefully another project this year.
So how about joining us to help people at home and abroad?
We are fortunate to have The George Hotel of Stamford as our regular meeting venue. The site of the hotel was set in about 900 AD. but was rebuilt by William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, in 1597
Stamford Rotary is a lot younger, being founded in 1948. We are a friendly and welcoming club with 30 members drawn from Stamford and the surrounding villages.
We lunch weekly on Wednesdays , except when there is a fifth Wednesday in the month, so on those days we sometimes meet elsewhere - please check with the Secretary to avoid disapointment
