Committees - Committee Purposes

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MEETINGS

Programs

To provide high quality, informative programs for the weekly luncheon meetings for the Rotary Club of Knoxville.

Music
The committee is focused on setting the state and mood for the club meeting by leading the members in singing a song at the beginning of each meeting.

Sergeant-At-Arms
The committee is to assure that each person attending the Rotary meeting is register at the sign-in table.  This is to include each member, visiting Rotarians, Rotary spouses, the media, the speaker, and any other guests. 

Fellowship

The purpose of the Fellowship Committee is to promote acquaintance and friendship among members, visiting Rotarians, and guests. 

CLUB ACTIVITIES

Fundraising Events

The purpose of the this committee is to organize, implement, and generate enthusiasm for social and other events that will generate revenue to fund local and international service projects.  Committee members will assist in selling tickets to members of the Rotary Club of Knoxville; acquire corporate sponsorships and tables; and secure in-kind donations of resources necessary to make the event successful. 

Social Activities

The committee plans events where Rotarians and their families can get better acquainted with one another and have a good time. 

New Member Welcome Gatherings

The purpose of this committee is to improve member retention, community service, commitment to Rotary ideals, and social relationships among new and seasoned Rotarians. 

Rotary Songbirds

The purpose of this committee is to promote Rotary fellowship by encouraging our club members to sing, to organize musical activities for performances at all levels of Rotary functions and in the community. 

MEMBERSHIP

Membership Development/Retention

The purpose of this committee is to personally encourage members of the Rotary Club of Knoxville to propose quality individuals as prospective new members.  The committee attempts to involve all members of the Rotary Club of Knoxville and encourages proposal of individuals from a broad cross-section of executives in business, manufacturing, service, professional, and non-profit organizations. 

Classification

The purpose of this committee is to review each new member application to determine the appropriate classification category. 

Information and Education

The purpose of the committee is to inform and educate prospective, new, and former Rotarians about the Rotary Club of Knoxville and Rotary International.

Attendance

To encourage members to constantly strive for 100% attendance.

Four-Way Test

The purpose of the Four-Way Test Committee is to sponsor an annual award to recognize a new Rotarian who has demonstrated a commitment to the principles embodied in the Four Way Test, and to encourage the members to recite and remember the Four Way Test at each weekly meeting.

Member Outreach/Memorial Resolutions

To prepare memorial resolutions for the Club's adoption following the death of a member of the Rotary Club of Knoxville.

COMMUNICATIONS

Public Information

The purpose of the committee is to disseminate information to the general public regarding the club, its scope, activities and history.  The committee also, to assist in publicizing all Rotary activities within the club, and performs other public information duties as determined by the club leadership. 

Newsletter

The function of the Newsletter Committee is to assure that current information about the activities of the club is furnished to each club member, other Rotary clubs in the Knoxville area, and to the district officers.  In coordination with the Club Administrator, the committee provides this information by preparing and distributing the weekly club newsletter, The Rotary Forward.

Website

The purpose of this committee, in coordination with the Club Administrator, is to maintain the club's website by assuring that its information content is accurate, complete, and current and that it fully serves the needs of the members.  Also, when needed, the committee reviews the information technology needs of the club, in coordination with the Club Administrator and Club Officers, to assess, acquire, and implement technologies that will assure the effectiveness of the club and its operation. 

Magazine

The purpose of this committee is to encourage club members to reach the Rotarian magazine.  It does this by providing a monthly review of the contents of the current issue at a weekly Rotary meeting. 

Archives and History

The Archives and History Committee is charged with collecting and preserving the documents, publications, photographs, and other materials that document the history of the Rotary Club of Knoxville. 

PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH PROJECTS

Employer/Employee Relations

The purpose of the Employer/Employee Relations Committee is to provide an annual event that provides for the recognition of the employees of club members who exemplify high standards of work and behavior. 

Business and Professional

The purpose of the Business and Professional Committee is to sponsor the annual or semi-annual Trade Show where members can provide displays and information about their company or profession. 

Rotary Family Day

The purpose of this committee is to hold events that enable all Rotarians and their non-Rotarian family members to jointly participate in Rotary Club activities.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS 

Free Flu Shot Saturday

The purpose of this committee is to help organize, support, and staff Knoxville's Citywide Free Flu Shot Saturday each fall.  This one-day effort helps assure good personal health in the community and exemplifies Rotary Service Above Self.

Environmental

The purpose of the Environmental Committee is to increase awareness, appreciation and protection of the natural environment. 

Literacy

The purpose of the committee is to support current literacy needs as well as initiate and support positive changes in attitude and service toward literacy issues locally, nationally and internationally through the Rotary Club of Knoxville.  Academic, social, and cultural literacy is essential to the quality of life of individuals within our society as well as for the well being of our communities.  The Literacy Committee seeks to be a driving force in achieving and sustaining a literate community.

New Rotarian Committee

The purpose of this committee is to improve membership retention, community service, commitment to Rotary ideals, and social relationships among new Rotarians.

World Rotary Week

The purpose of the committee is to assure the participation of club members in World Rotary Week each February.  Coordinating with the two Assistant District Governors that select and direct WRW activities in the Knoxville area, the committee generates enthusiasm and mobilizes club member volunteers to help carry out the designated project.

Flu Shot Committee

The Knoxvillearea Rotary Clubs have been asked to provide the people necessary to help organize and support Knoxville Citywide Free Flu Shot Saturday.  This committee was formed in response to that request.  This one day effort is a good way for Rotary to help the local community through a project that exemplifies Service Above Self.