MEETING LOCATION: Area 34 (971 WV-34, Hurricane, WV 25526) at 8:00 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The Putnam County Rotary Club is composed of adult persons of good character and good business or professional reputation. Rotarians Live By The Four Way Test of the things we think, say or do
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First, Is it the TRUTH? ..........
Second, Is it FAIR to all conc
erned? Third, Will it build GOODWILL and Better FRIENDSHIPS? Fourth, Will it be BENEFICIAL to all Concerned? ...............
BENEFITS TO YOU:
· Opportunity to meet and network with leading business and professional people in Putnam County.
· Opportunity to meet and network with leading business and professional people in the district, state, nation, and world by attending various Rotary functions, including visiting weekly Rotary meetings in other communities.
· Opportunity to give back to the community.
· Opportunity to learn about the community and the world, business trends, and current issues, from the various speakers each week at the meetings.
· Opportunity to participate in international travel visitation programs, sponsored by Rotary. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
· Demonstrate belief through your actions in the 4-Way Test (listed above).
· Attend at least 50% of all meetings. Missed meetings may be made up by attending Rotary meetings in other communities.
· Participate in the service projects of Rotary.
· Contribute financially through your dues, weekly Happy Dollars collections, weekly 50/50 drawings, and tax-deductible donations to the Rotary Foundation. PROJECTS:
Happy Dollar Projects Each Week We Celebrate Our
Happiness By Contributing A Dollar (or more) And Sharing A Moment of Happiness
ANNUAL PROJECTS
· $1,000 scholarship
· $1,750 To Junior Achievement
· $500 To Literacy Council
MAJOR PROJECTS
· 1995 - YMCA Camp High-Tor cleanup
· 1997 - Remodel Union Mission homeless shelter
· 1999 - Assisted with West Teays playground
· 2002 - Built a Habitat For Humanity house
· 2003 - Supported Putnam County Animal Shelter
· 2004/5 - $10,000 for High-Tor bathhouse
SPECIAL PROJECTS
· YMCA Christmas gifts For children
· New computer for Literacy Council
· Christmas Blessings - sponsoring children annually
· Donation for American Red Cross
· Donation to Museum In The Community
· Supported Boy Scout Eagle project
· Prison Ministry donation for gifts for children
· Supported District 7550 children's stuffed animals for State Police
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
· Classroom books for orphanage in Uganda
· WV authors books for school in New Zealand
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
· Golf Tournament and auction. Proceeds go to support the projects listed above.
