TRADITIONS

Addressing the Club President
It is proper to address our club President as President Kris or President Bob, not simply Kris or the leader’s nick name when addressing the person at a weekly meeting, board meeting, Rotary gathering or other official Rotary function.

Badges and Lapel Pins
Rotarians who forget to pick up their meeting badge before being seated or who forget to wear their lapel pin on Wednesday will be fined $1.00.

Birthdays
Rotarians are fined $1.00 when their birthday is noted at a club meeting. The Rotarians sitting at the table of the Rotarian with the birthday are also fined. Club members will then sing a chorus of "Happy Birthday" to the Rotarian.

Business Name
Anytime a Rotarian's business name is mentioned by that Rotarian during a meeting, a fine of $1.00 will be assessed and placed in the club's donation jar. These funds will be used for the club's charitable projects and donations

Club Banners
One of the colorful traditions of many Rotary clubs is the exchange of small banners, flags, or pennants.  Rotarians traveling to distant locations often take banners to exchange at "make-up" meetings as a token of friendship.  Many clubs use the decorative banners they have received for attractive displays at club meetings and district events.

The Rotary International board recognized the growing popularity of the banner exchange back in 1959 and suggested that those clubs which participate in such exchanges give careful thought to the design of their banners in order that they be distinctive and expressive of the community and country of which the club is a part.  It is recommended that banners include pictures, slogans, or designs which portray the territorial area of the club.

Exchanging club banners is a very pleasant custom, especially when a creative and artistic banner tells an interesting story of community pride.  The exchange of banners is a significant tradition of Rotary and serves as a tangible symbol of our international fellowship.

Happy Dollars
Rotarians will be given the opportunity to donate $1.00 or more to the club, to announce an event or occurrence of importance to them, their family or their business. These funds will be used for the club's charitable projects and donations.

Newsletter
All Rotary members and those who simply wish to maintain contact with our club receive a monrthly newsletter. Your Rotary Newsletter is a window to club programs, special announcements, recognitions, and communications from our President. 

Should you wish to have something in the Rotary Newsletter contact our newsletter editor, Glenn Hansen.

Publication of Pictures
Anytime a Rotarian's picture appears in the media, that Rotarian will be fined no less than $1.00 for each appearance. These funds will be used for the club's charitable projects and donations

Singing
When the singing the song "Stand Up the Gavel Strikes the Bell", the presiding officer must strike the Rotary bell or be fined; and all members must stand or be fined.