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Rotary thinks family is important as we always say “The Family of Rotary” and December is known as the family month in Rotary. During the family month, R.I. laid down some guidelines and suggestions for fellow Rotarians:
- To establish a “Rotary Family Committee” in your club in order to assist any projects or events that involve non-Rotarian ie. Family members of Rotarians.
- To have seminar and training for new Rotarians (spouses and children of new Rotarians are invited to join)
- Recruit family members like spouse and matured children to become Rotarians through various service and fellowship gathering.
- To have a system in order to track members that has missed regular meetings and encourages them to attend other Rotary events.
- Invite partners and children of Rotarian to attend our regular meetings and events.
- Encourage new Rotarians and their partners to take part in projects.
- Give Rotary Publication to family members in order to enrich their Rotary knowledge.
- To establish a “Rotary Family Committee” in your club in order to assist any projects or events that involve non-Rotarian ie. Family members of Rotarians.
- To have seminar and training for new Rotarians (spouses and children of new Rotarians are invited to join)
- Recruit family members like spouse and matured children to become Rotarians through various service and fellowship gathering.
- To have a system in order to track members that has missed regular meetings and encourages them to attend other Rotary events.
- Invite partners and children of Rotarian to attend our regular meetings and events.
- Encourage new Rotarians and their partners to take part in projects.
- Give Rotary Publication to family members in order to enrich their Rotary knowledge.
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Build Trust
Strong families build trusting relations by following through with promises.
Show Commitment
Strong families feel like a team. They share traditions like having a family picnic on the Fourth of
July or taking walks together after dinner. Family members show commitment to the family by
making time for family events and making sacrifices for one another.
Communicate
Members of strong families talk to one another about important decisions and daily plans.
They discuss feelings as well as day-to-day activities at school or work. When there are conflicts,
strong families take time to cool down before responding. They don’t bottle up their anger or
let it get out of hand. They talk about possible solutions to problems and work together to carry
out the best solution.
Grow Through Crises
All families experience crises. Strong families use these experiences to learn and grow. They
know even bad experiences can bring about good changes and help them to become closer.
They admit problems instead of hiding them. They seek help when needed.
Spend Time Together
Strong families spend time together, talking, reading, playing games, taking walks, cooking.
Some special times involve closeness, like reading a good-night story and tucking children
into bed with a kiss.
Have Fun as a Family
Strong families know that having fun is important and make plans to have fun together. They
plan family trips or parties. Strong families know that laughter is important and use humor to
help reduce stress. Family members laugh with one another, not at one another.
Show Love and Affection
No matter what children say or do, they need to know that their parents love them. Strong
families show caring in many ways. Family members say to each other, “I love you” or “I’m
happy we’re in this family together.” They give hugs and show affection in other small ways.
They may call each other nicknames and enjoy remembering family stories.
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