Rotary International
Rotary International is a global network of 1.2 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who unite to create lasting change. For over 110 years, Rotary has bridged cultures and continents to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, and support education, providing humanitarian service and building goodwill worldwide through local chapters like ours.
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District 9940
Serving the lower North Island and upper South Island of New Zealand, Rotary 9940 is the Rotary District for the Lower North Island.
It comprises over 30 Clubs and endless opportunities to get involved in the community, network, develop and make friends. Additionally, you become a member of one of the largest membership organisations in the world with 1.2 million members worldwide.
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Objects of Rotary
The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and in particular, to encourage and foster:
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The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.
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High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
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The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life.
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The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
The FOUR-WAY Test
Of the things we think, say and 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
We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.
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Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.
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Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational Service and the Code of Conduct.
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Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects.
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International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.
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Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.