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2014 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Rotary FellowshipsEnriching Your Rotary Experience
• Peter Ibbotson-Travel and Hosting Fellowship
• Sergio Santi-Yachting Fellowship• Michael Graves-Flying Fellowship• Mark Burchill-Rotary Means Business
Panel Introduction
Rotary Fellowships
• What is a Rotary Fellowship?
• Examples of Fellowships• Why join a Fellowship?• How to get involved?
– Individual– Club– Propose a new Rotary
Fellowship• Process• Rules
• Resources
International Chess Fellowship of Rotarians
Marathon Fellowship of Rotarians
What Are Rotary Fellowships?
What are Rotary Fellowships?
Groups of Rotarians & Rotaractors who connect to explore shared interests in:
• Recreational Activities• Hobbies• Sports• Vocations• Rotary History & Culture
Rotarian Lawyers Fellowship
Doll Lovers Fellowship
Examples of Rotary Fellowships
Examples of Rotary Fellowships
As of April 2014 there were 67 Rotary Fellowships officially registered with Rotary International.Fellowship Cycling to Serve
Examples of Rotary Fellowships
Skiing Fellowship
Yachting Fellowship
Antique Automobiles Fellowship
International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians
International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians
3 AREAS102 Fleets3090 Mariners35 Countries21 Languages
International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians
AREA 158 Fleets1841 Mariners23 Countries17 Languages
International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians
AREA 219 Fleets608 Mariners6 Countries4 Languages (-3)
International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians
AREA 325 Fleets641 Mariners6 Countries4 Languages
IYFR FLEETS IN THE WORLD http://www.iyfr.net/new/members/
IYFR GENERAL RULES in 14 Languages
IYFR Procedures & Regulations En
IYFR Flags Uniforms & Boating Practice
Approved and current since July 2013http://www.iyfr.net/t1/members/documents/index.php
OUR RULES
We meet and have fun
report and plan activities
We toast to our victories
IYFR FLEETS IN THE WORLD
We keep toasting to our victories
but we also serve
a disaster in the Philippines
called for immediate action in November 2014
fishermen and students in need…
are now equipped with 2875 IYFR life jackets
sent by the Italian Fleets
WE HAVE FUN …. TRUE. BUT NOT ONLY THAT!!!
IYFR GRANTS 2010 - 1 – 2 - 2013 for 100.000 plus €Added more than 160.000 € out of our pockets for:• Special boats for disabled• Blind people regattas• Fishing boats in Africa• Hosting disabled on board • Nautical students training on board• Antique boats reconstruction• Generator, desalinator and sails for Nave ITALIA• Abandoned Crews assistance• Rottaract• Lifejackets for Africa• Relief Operation in the Philippines (61.000 $)• Etc.
IT IS GREAT TO BE IN THE IYFR!
Examples of Rotary Fellowships
Fellowship of Rotarian Photographers
Rotarian Fellowship of Quilters and Fiber Artists
International Fellowship of Rotarian Photographers International Fellowship of Rotarian Scuba Divers
International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians
International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians
Examples of Rotary Fellowships
Rotarian Wine Appreciation Fellowship
International Caravanning Fellowship of Rotarians
Fellowship of Railroading Rotarians
International Travel and Hosting Fellowship
ITHF
• ITHF has more than 1000 members in 80 countries• To enable Rotarians to meet other Rotarians by
staying with them for a few days in their homes, either by hosting or being hosted.
• Membership provides access to a Directory containing other Rotarians who wish to meet you, show you their country and introduce you to their Rotary friends and Clubs.
• There is no obligation or commitment to reciprocate
• The ITHF provides all the benefits of a Rotary Friendship Exchange without the constraints and restrictions.
• You can travel where you like, when you like and can determine the pace of your journey
• You do not have to wait for District to organise an exchange.• You do not have to apply to be included in the exchange team.• You do not need the approval of your Rotary Club.• There is no obligation for a reciprocal exchange.• You simply look in the Directory in the places you wish to visit, select some
members whom you would like to meet. E-mail them with the dates of your intended visit and await their response.
• They then decide if they are able to host you, if the dates are convenient etc., and will respond to you.
• If, for any reason, they cannot host you at that time, they will let you know and you can make other arrangements.
• Sometimes they will suggest moving the dates by a few days or offer an alternative.
• There is no obligation to host but most will do their upmost to accommodate you.
Advantages of ITHF Membership
• ITHF VISIT TO NEPAL• Peter, Rosemary & IYHF Host Sita in Pokhara
A Visit to Nepal
KATHMANDU
Kathmandu
ROSEMARY WITH OUR ITHF HOSTS
ANAND, REVATI and HEMANT
A Typical ITHF Visit in India
Blind Student at Engineering College sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ambarnath, India
Visited on ITHF trip to India 2013
You are often taken to see Rotary Projects in the Areas you Visit
VISIT TO A VILLAGE DAM PROJECT WITH TWO MEMBERS OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF AMBARNATH
A visit to a Dam Project funded by Rotary
ITHF PRESIDENT VISITS A SCHOOL BUILT AND RUN BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF AMBARNATH
A School built and funded by a local Rotary Club
A ROYAL WEDDING IN JODPUR
An Indian Royal Wedding
Our Hosts took us to a Royal Wedding in Jodhpur
Guests at the Wedding
ITHF President Elect Medicare Hsu with President Peter Ibbotson in Portugal
ITHF Tours
ITHF Members enjoy lunch break at a Port Wine vineyard in the Douro Valley, Portugal, during an ITHF Tour
ITHF Tours are arranged Pre or Post Convention
Relaxing after another hard day on an ITHF Tour of Portugal
We try to pace our tours to suit the majority of participants
ITHF Members from 10 countries on a tour of Portugal hold an impromptu concert on the last night . Each country did its own
thing but here the Brits are assisted by the Aussies
The Concert
Lady members from USA and Russia enjoying fellowship in Portugal
Ladies can travel without partners on ITHF Tours
ITHF Members in the gardens of their hotel in Portugal
Portugal
A typical ITHF breakfast meeting at RI Convention
A Typical ITHF Breakfast at an RI Convention
British ITHF members get together for a weekend of fellowship
Area Vice Presidents can organize “Get Togethers” for Members
www.ithf.org
Our Website
Join a Rotary Fellowship
Benefits of Rotary Fellowships
• Opportunities for Rotarians to make lasting friendships outside of one’s own club, district and country
• Contribute to the advancement of world understanding and peace• Serve as an incentive for attracting new
members and for retaining existing members
International Travel and Hosting Fellowship
BREW: Beers Rotarians Enjoy WorldwideCricket Fellowship
Take Action
Individual
• Contact a group that interests you directly using contact information found online at www.rotary.org/fellowships
• Contact your district Rotary Fellowships chairperson for further guidance.
• Create your profile on Rotary.org and connect with other Rotarians and Rotaractors. • Start or join an online group or simply
correspond with other Rotarians and Rotaractors
Promoting Fellowships
• Publicize local fellowship-sponsored events on your club or district website
• Invite local Fellowship officers to speak to your weekly club meeting about their activities and related service work.
• Connect with Rotarians and Rotaractors around the globe by creating a public or private group on Rotary.org.
• Publicize local fellowship-sponsored events on your club or district website
• Seek out Rotarians who are outstanding in their professions or are enthusiastic about a hobby and encourage them to join fellowships or develop new ones.
Propose a New Rotary Fellowship
Starting A Fellowship-Process
If a group for your interests does not currently exist, contact RI Staff for information on how to start a new group.
• Completed application form with a clear explanation of the group’s purpose and activities…• Copy of the group’s proposed bylaws or constitution • List of proposed officers and their responsibilities• Roster of potential members, representing at least three countries
You will need a…
Rotary Means Business-Starting a Fellowship
“Rotarians Supporting the Success of Fellow Rotarians”
Our Journey from Local Group to Rotary Fellowship
Presented by Mark Burchill, Chair Rotary Means Business Fellowship
Mission Statement
Rotary Means Business encourages Rotarians to support the success of their
fellow Rotarians by doing business with them, and by referring others to them.
“Rotarians Supporting the Success of Fellow Rotarians”
Our Journey from Local Group to Rotary Fellowship
Presented by Mark Burchill, Chair Rotary Means Business Fellowship
The Rotary Means Business Website
Fellowship Application Components
Membership Roster (at least 3 countries)List of officersGoverning Documents (By-Laws)Financial Information (self-sufficient)Application Form
Contacts
Fellowships@Rotary.org
Chair@RotaryMeansBusiness.org
Resources
Resources
• For general program information, visit www.rotary.org/fellowships, where you can access the following downloadable resources:
Rotary Fellowships Handbook (729) Rotary Fellowships E-Flier Rotary Fellowships Officer Directory Rotary Fellowships Application Form
International Fellowship of Rotarian Photographers