Rotary Shares
Rotarians are a varied lot.
We come from dozens of
countries, speak hundreds
of languages, and adhere
to a wide spectrum of
religious, political, and
philosophical beliefs. If one strong common
thread exists among our
1.2 million members, it is our willingness to share.
Rotarians share their time, their talents, their
expertise, and their money to successfully carry out
projects that tackle a vast range of humanitarian
and social issues. They share their compassion, their
enthusiasm, and their commitment to help those in need
and make the world better. And they share an unparalleled
passion for service that has made Rotary the world’s
premiere service organization.
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The Rotary Club of Ellon is based in Ellon, Aberdeenshire,
in
the North-East of Scotland, United Kingdom
 We
serve Ellon and the surrounding area, which includes Methlick,
Authnagatt, Hatton, Cruden Bay, Newburgh, Balmedie, Tarves
and Pitmedden
We
are an active club of 59 members, with a thriving Inner
Wheel Club
Weekly
meetings
are held in the Station Hotel, Ellon (01358 720209)
at 6.00 pm for 6.15 pm on Wednesday evenings (see Station
Hotel website for directions) Business
meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month
The
Rotary Club of Ellon is club number 18740 of District
1010 of Rotary International (club number 1221 of Rotary
International in Great Britain and Ireland)
Ellon Rotary works to improve the quality of life
for everybody.
Our motto is Service above Self
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
The
development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service
High ethical standards in business and professions: the recognition of the
worthiness of all useful occupations: and the dignifying by each Rotarian
of their occupation as an opportunity to serve society
The application of the ideal of service by each Rotarian to their personal,
business and community life
The advancement of International understanding, goodwill and peace through
world-fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal
of service.
Rotary International
Rotary International is the world's largest service
organisation for business and professional people, with
some 1,243,000 members in 168 countries world-wide. There
are now 59,000 Rotarians in 1,846 Clubs in Great Britain
and Ireland, helping those in need and working towards
world understanding and peace.
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