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Rotary Hawthorn provides a variety of services: we work with the community in areas of youth, family violence, mental health, water, health and sanitation Timor Leste and raise funds for different charitable projects. Rotarians believe in 'Service Above Self' . Membership is a richly rewarding experience.</span></span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">International Citizens</span></span></strong></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Every Rotarian wears a 'Rotary International' pin and is welcome to attend meetings at any of the 28,000 clubs in 188 nations and geographical regions. There are few places on the globe that do not have a Rotary Club. Being a Rotarian affords the opportunity to make friends at home and all over the world.</span></span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Leadership and Development</span></span></strong></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Rotary is an organisation comprising leaders and successful people, experienced in team building, fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization, and communication. Being a Rotary leader provides further experience in learning how to motivate, inspire and guide others.</span></span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Friendship</span></span></strong></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Rotary was founded on fellowship, an ideal that remains a major attraction of membership today. Club members enjoy camaraderie with like-minded professionals, and working on club projects with others offers the opportunity to develop enduring friendships. Rotary club members who travel have friendly contacts in almost every city in the world.</span></span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Good Citizenship</span></span></strong></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Practically every country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, religion, language, colour and ethnic identity is represented in Rotary, forming a cross section of the world's most prominent citizens. Rotarians become aware of other cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere, becoming better citizens of their own countries as a result. Rotary club programs and circulars keep members informed about our national and international activities and motivated to make a difference.</span></span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Ethical Environment</span></span></strong></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Maintaining high ethical standards in professional activities and demonstrating respect for others have been hallmarks of the Rotary ethos from the beginning. Rotarians abide by The Four-Way Test:</span></span></div><div><br /><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Of the things we think, say or do:</span></span></div><ol><li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Is it the TRUTH?</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Is it FAIR to all concerned?</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIP?</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? </span></span></li></ol><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Diversity in Membership</span></span></strong></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Rotary ensures that a club's membership represents a variety of the community's professional men and women, including leaders in business, industry, the arts, government, sports, the military, and religion. 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