What is Rotary?
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Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in communities at home and abroad.
The Rotary Club of Tigard has implemented the Rotary ideals in the local community since 1964.
Local Projects
These are on-going local service projects that are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tigard. Members are encouraged to support any of these projects financially (through the Foundation) and/or through volunteering their time in planning or implementing.
Meals on Wheels
THS Achievement Banquet
College Scholarship Program
Rotary Youth Leadership Award
School Backpacks
Dictionary Project
Warm Coats
Thanksgiving Dinner at Senior Center
Bell Ringing for Salvation Army
Holiday Food Boxes
The Four-Way Test
Of the things we think, say, or do:
FIRST
Is it the Truth?
SECOND
Is it Fair to All Concerned?
THIRD
Will it Build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
FOURTH
Will it be Beneficial to All Concerned?
International Projects
These are on-going international projects that are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tigard. International Projects are important to help connect members to the broader international mission of Rotary.
Youth Exchange Project
Cyprus Peace Project
Guatemala Project
The Object 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:
FIRST
The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.
SECOND
High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD
The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH
The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
Social Events
Important to any well-functioning club, social events are our opportunity to develop strong and lasting bonds and friendships as members of Rotary. These are our annual social events; many other less-formal ones are planned throughout the year.
Installation Banquet
Golf Tournament
Fall and Spring Wine Tours
Holiday Party
Mini-Golf Tournament
Rotarian Code of Conduct
I will:
FIRST
Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life.
SECOND
Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect.
THIRD
Use my professional skills through Rotary to: mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and the world.
FOURTH
Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary and other Rotarians.
Fundraising
Raising money is critical to our club’s ability to accomplish its philanthropic goals. It combines individual giving and volunteer support of these club fundraising activities.
Rose and Wine Sale
Balloon Festival
Ten Grands on the Green
Installation Banquet Silent Auction
General Donations
Donations to club-sponsored projects can be tax-deductible if paid through The Rotary Club of Tigard Foundation (click here for more information). This foundation is separate from the Rotary International Foundation (click here for more information).