Service Above  Self

We are busy people who believe the true value in life is giving back to our community--both locally and globally. Rotary International, and the thousands of Clubs around the world, allow us to do this.

Rotary membership provides opportunities for service, leadership, and fellowship.  The Unity Area Rotary Club has been supporting the community and projects around the world since 1990.

Paul Harris Fellowship has been awarded to members and non-members alike who embody the Rotary motto of:

 "Service Above Self"

These recipients have also lived their life by applying the four-way test to all they do:

1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build good will & better friendship?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

 2011-2012

President : Don Newell

President Elect:

Charlie Schaefer

Secretary: Arlene Schaefer

Learn About Unity, Maine



 

Deborah Walters

7790

District Governor

2011-2012

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Rotary International

 District Conference 2012. Get ready for Northport, Maine (1 to 3 June 2012)

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Rotary International, President 2011-2012

Kalyan Banerjee

Why become a rotarian?

The Opportunity to Serve

Rotarians provide service at both the community and international levels. Service programs address health-care needs, hunger and poverty, illiteracy, disaster relief, and environmental cleanups, to name a few. Members experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back to the community.

Professional Networking

A founding principle of Rotary was to provide a forum for professional and business leaders. Members are leaders in business, industry, the professions, the arts, government, sports, the military, and religion. They make decisions and influence policy. Rotary is the oldest, most prestigious service-club organization in the world.

Personal Growth and Development

Membership in Rotary ensures continuing personal and professional development. Leadership, public speaking and communication, organization and planning, team-building, fundraising, and teaching are just a sampling of the skills that can be exercised and enhanced through Rotary.

Friendship

Fellowship was a primary reason Rotary was started in 1905, and it remains a major attraction. Today, with more than 30,000 Rotary clubs in over 160 countries, Rotarians have friends wherever they go. Rotary helps to build community as well as enduring friendships.

Cultural Diversity

Rotary International is an association of local clubs in may countries. Clubs are open to members of every ethnic group, political persuasion, language, and religious belief. Rotary clubs contain a cross-section of the world's leaders. They practice and promote tolerance.

Good Citizenship

Membership in Rotary makes one a better citizen. Weekly Rotary club programs keep members informed about what is taking place in the community, nation, and world. Rotary's expansive network of clubs and programs provides extensive opportunities for service and interchange.

World Understanding

Rotary members gain an understanding of humanitarian issues and have a significant impact on them through international service projects and exchange programs of RI and its Foundation. The promotion of peace is one of Rotary's highest objectives.

Entertainment

Every Rotary club and district hosts parties and activities that offer diversion from one's personal and business life. Conferences, conventions, assemblies, and social events provide entertainment as well as Rotary information, education, and service.

Family Foundations

Rotary sponsors some of the world's largest youth exchange and educational exchange and scholarship programs. Rotary clubs provide innovative training opportunities and mentoring for future leaders. They involve family members in a wide range of social and service activities.

Ethical Environment

Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test that measures words and actions by their truthfulness fairness, goodwill, and benefit to all. Encouraging high ethical standards in one's profession and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its + earliest days.