Chartered in November of 1953, the Rio Hondo-Vernon Rotary Club is an IRS-designated non-profit 501(c)(3) and a part of Rotary International, a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service. The 1.2 million Rotarians who make up more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in nearly every country in the world share a dedication to the ideal of Service Above Self.
Becoming a member
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service and encourages high ethical standards in all vocations. Rotary clubs are open to people of all cultures and ethnicities and are not affiliated with any political or religious organizations. There's something that all Rotary club members have in common: We take action. We build, support, and organize. We save lives. We work locally and globally. Although Rotary clubs develop autonomous service programs, all Rotarians are united in a global campaign to eradicate polio. Around the world and around the corner, the 1.2 million men and women of Rotary
Get involved in their communities
Connect with other professionals
Share their time and experience with young people
Support global causes, such as eradicating polio
Use their skills to help others
The Four-Way Test
The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions:
Of the things we think, say or do
Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Avenues of Service
For years, Rotary’s commitment to Service Above Self has been channeled through the 5 Avenues of Service, which form the foundation of club activity. They are:
1. Club Service -- focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the club.
2. Vocational Service -- encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards.
3. Community Service -- covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community.
4. International Service -- encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace. Rotarians can support International Service by sponsoring a project in another country, seeking international project partners to support projects in their own communities, or by personally volunteering at an international project site.
5. New Generations Service -- recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities as RYLA , Rotaract and Interact , service projects, and creating international understanding with Rotary Youth Exchange. Whether you're a veteran volunteer or new to community service, we're looking for people like you. Discover the benefits of joining Rotary today! Contact us at (562)526-2707, or [email protected]
