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NEOS
Club
During the 1992-1993 year
of Rotary Club #14, a NEOS Club was established for new members. Its purposes
are to serve as a social bridge between non-membership and immersion into the
mass of the larger club while providing information about Rotary in small quantities
thereby developing an understanding of what is unique about Rotary and Rotarians.
New members of Rotary Club
# 14 are presented with a red name badge to wear at Rotary meetings whereas
long time members wear a blue name badge. The red badge identifies the member
as a new member of the club. It permits recognition as such to others so it
is easier to become acquainted.
The red badge is eventually
replaced with a permanent blue badge after the new member has met four requirements.
These requirements are detailed under "Orientation" committee. After
a new member has met the requirements, they are inducted to permanent membership
at a "Change of Badge" ceremony and given their blue badge.
The NEOS meetings differ
from the Club's regular Tuesday meetings in that they are held especially for
new members. Attendance is smaller and the format of the meeting is designed
to provide time for new members to meet and visit with other new members along
with long time members who may also be in attendance.
The meetings are also designed
to inform new members about Rotary, its history and philosophy, and to provide
inspiration for them to become committed and active Rotarians.
New members are encouraged
to have 100% attendance. Attendance at regular club meetings and functions and
at meetings of other Rotary Clubs counts towards the members' attendance percentage.
A list of the dates and times of the meetings of the other Rotary Clubs in District
5650 are included elsewhere in this directory.
NEOS
Schedule
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Lincoln
Rotary Club #14
When: Tues: Noon