Fw: [d3830rotary1213] CLASSIFICATIONS IN ROTARY

[Steve Garbanzos]

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

 

Message below from our Gov. Sue Sta. Maria.

 

New members & those club members who have not delivered their classification talk have to schedule it within this RY 2012-13.

 

Our Sec. Len Jante can schedule this particularly the new members;

 

1. Elysus Dumagat

2. Monique Gutierrez

3. Jenelyn Acedera

4. Kendrick Go

 

Tks

 

Steve

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Subject: [d3830rotary1213] CLASSIFICATIONS IN ROTARY

Dear all,

Here are some information on CLASSIFICATION, a system unique to and highly important in Rotary.

It is an essential part of Vocational Service, classification being the vocation represented by the member in the club. Vocational Service is one of the Avenues of Service, one of the guiding principles of Rotary.

Please pass on the information below to your club members, especially that we are celebrating Vocational Service Month in October.

A great way to celebrate Vocational Service (aside from attending PP Doodz Policarpio's Series 2 on October 13, Saturday), is by having your members give "Classification Talks" during club meetings - especially in October, but please continue to do so  throughout the year.

Warm regards,

DG Sue

WHAT IS A "CLASSIFICATION TALK"?

A “classification” describes the principal activity of the Rotarian, or the company or business with which a Rotarian is connected. For example, a police officer can be classified as “law enforcement”, a school principal as “public education”.  The reason for classifications is to ensure a well-balanced club with members of many vocations.

One of Rotary’s four avenues of service is “vocational service”, through which we honor, dignify and respect each individual's contributions to our communities through our vocations. Members are given an opportunity to share their vocation by giving a classification talk in their clubs (in the case of RC E-Club Global City Manila, the classification talk can be online or during an in-person meeting).

Here is a suggested guideline for giving a Classification Talk:

1. State your name, what you do as a profession or as an entreprenuer, and if employed, where you currently work, and what you do there.
    
2. Give a brief history of yourself - i.e., interests, family, hobbies, values and beliefs, people that had an influence on you or major life events that you wish to share.
    
3. Talk about your work history, training and education. This can include why you chose your profession (or why it chose you).
    
4. If desired, include why you joined Rotary and what you feel you can contribute to strengther your club and its service projects through your vocation.
    
5. A Classification Talk should take no more than 10-15 minutes.  It is a great opportunity to share information about yourself, your profession and your business.
   

Why does Rotary have classifications?

Rotary uses a classification system to establish and maintain a vibrant cross-section or representation of the community's business, vocational, and professional interests among members and to develop a pool of resources and expertise to successfully implement service projects. This system is based on the founders' paradigm of choosing cross-representation of each business, profession, and institution within a community. A classification describes either the principal business or the professional service of the organization that the Rotarian works for or the Rotarian's own activity within the organization.

Does Rotary International maintain a list of classifications?

RI does not maintain a general list of classifications. Due to the ever-changing landscape of professional work and the unique commercial environments in which Rotary clubs are located, Rotary no longer keeps a standard list of classifications on file. Clubs are encouraged to create their own classification lists by using their local Yellow Pages, chamber of commerce, or other business directories. Classifications aren't rigid and can reflect the many different types of professions and positions that exist in industries. One example would be the classification of lawyer/barrister; this standard classification can be broken down into criminal law, tax law, or intellectual property law.

What limitations, if any, exist on the election of a member to a classification that is already held by another member?

The club shall not elect a person to active membership from a classification if the club already has five or more members from that classification, unless the club has more than 50 members, in which case the club may elect a person to active membership in a classification so long as it will not result in the classification making up more than 10 percent of the club's active membership.

What classification does a retired person hold?

Retired persons inducted into active membership in a Rotary club shall use their former profession as their classification, but this will not be counted towards the club's limit of members in a single classification. Club classification rosters shall not include retired Rotarians.

Do Honorary Members hold classifications?

Honorary members do not hold classifications, but shall be entitled to attend all meetings and enjoy all the other privileges of the club.

How broadly are clubs encouraged to interpret classifications?

While adherence to the classification system is desirable, the Rotary International Board of Directors has agreed that each Rotary club should consider carefully the classification practice and broaden the interpretation of classifications where necessary to meet the modern business and professional environment.

What is a classification survey, and how can I find out what classifications are "open" in the club?

A systematically prepared list of classifications is the logical basis for club growth. RI does not maintain a general list of classifications. To identify relevant business and professional practices within a community, clubs are encouraged to conduct a thorough classification survey. Surveys act as a basis for developing and aggressively undertaking specific, ongoing plans for building and strengthening club membership in order to serve more effectively in all areas of activity. The classification committee of the club is responsible for developing and maintaining an up-to-date classification survey of the community in which the Rotary club is located.  Clubs should maintain and use up-to-date classification surveys to develop and strengthen club membership by identifying and recruiting qualified members to classifications that are open. While the club's classification committee compiles the classification survey, it is the club's membership committee and board that reviews and determines the classification of all prospective members.

What should the classification survey and the membership of the club reflect?

A club should have in its membership a representative of every recognized business or professional activity in the community insofar as it is possible to obtain such representation in conformity with the principles laid down in the RI constitution, article 5 and the standard Rotary club constitution, article 6. Clubs are encouraged to review the demographics of an area to verify that all respective segments of the population are represented within its membership.

- Lifted from several internet sources on Rotary

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[Jennelyn Acedera]

Please elaborate classification talk. 

Thanks sir

Jennelyn 

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[Steve Garbanzos]

Hi Jen,

 

Pls read the message below from Gov. Sue. It explains what is classification talk & why it is important for rotary.

 

When we meet tonight, will explain to you some more. Tks

 

Steve

[Jennelyn Acedera]

Cool thanks sir. The first email didn't load Gov's message hehe. Anyway i won't be there tonight m still here at Vietnam and my flight to Manila is 1am. Will see you surely guys next week. Thanks. Miss you all

Jen

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