Video Lending Library

 Don’t get caught without a program  - Keep a video on hand.
To order through email go to  - rotaryhalfpint@yahoo.com
or call Past District Governor Stacey Self at 314-422-5033.

  List of all VHS tapes & DVD's

VHS TAPE Descriptions (as of July 1,  2009)

General Information, Basics and Membership 

• Take a Look at Rotary   (#152)
  • *Videotape designed specifically for prospective Rotarians in North America that provides an upbeat, informative introduction to the many aspects of club's membership development efforts and community outreach.
• This is Rotary    (#151)
  • *This completely revised 6-minute video provides a general overview  of Rotary and The Rotary Foundation.  Ideal for Rotary information programs and new member orientation.
• Paul Harris - The Founder of Rotary    (#110)
  • *A 25-minute color video of Jim Young,PhD., Past Governor, District 5320 and past President of Rotary Club of Fullerton, performs as Paul Harris, founder of Rotary, in an Outstanding and candid presentation that represents the time and meaning of Rotary.
• Rotary - Your Choice for Change     (#133)
  • *A 10-minute video designed specifically for North Americans, this video targets prospective Rotarians within the 35-45 year age range by highlighting dynamic clubs and their community service projects.
• Rotary and the United Nation: 1945 and Today    (#169)
  • * A 7-minute video presentation that highlights Rotary’s role in the formation and early days of the UN, as well as its collaboration with UN agencies to carry out Polio Plus.

Rotary Foundation

• The Rotary Foundation -The International Vision of Rotary (#107, #108,# 111, #160)
  • *A 15-minute documentary of footage from around the world that provides an inspirational overview of the humanitarian and educational programs of The Rotary Foundation. A Great start to understanding the purpose of the Rotary Foundation.
• The Gift That Keeps On Giving     (#118, 153)
  • * This 8-minute video explains how contributions to the Rotary Foundation’s Permanent Fund can provide continuing support for the Rotary  Foundation programs.
• Annual Programs     (#166)
  • *A touching Music Only 4-minute video that portrays the impact gifts made to the Annual Programs Fund have on individuals’ lives around the world and asks for continuing support for Rotary Foundations programs.
• You Make the Difference     (#114, 115, 163)
  • *A 10-minute inspirational overview of Foundation programs: includes scenes of farming in South Africa, a medical doctor volunteer in Brazil, and a Rotary Scholar in Japan.
• Humanitarian Programs: Building a Better World     (#167)
  • *An 11-minute video of several different projects funded  by the Humanitarian Grants program of The Rotary Foundation.
• Rotary  - The Possibilities    ( #188)
  • * 3 minute music video accompanied by photos of Rotary in Action

Rotary Scholarship Programs

• Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution    (#122)
  • *This 8-minute video explains the Rotary Centers for International Studies and the Rotary World Peace Scholarship  program as well as the history, vision, and objectives for this major educational priority of the Rotary Foundation.
• You Can Matter    (#116)
  • * Bill Moyers, internationally renowned journalist and former Rotary Foundation Scholar, describes in a 15-minute videotape how  Rotarians and Foundation helped him find his way into homes throughout the world via television.

Rotary In Action

• Rotary in Action: Health and Healing    (#168)
  • * This 15-minute video tells three stories from three continents illustrating how Rotarians are improving health care and education, particularly in developing countries.
• Rotary In Action - Hunger and Nutrition (#121)
  • *A 12-minute video featuring ways that Rotarians worldwide are responding to the plight of the hungry and malnourished. Highlights include projects from Calcutta, India; Luanshya, Zambia; and Houston, Texas.
• Rotary in Action : Volunteers     (#158)
  • *This 16-minute videotape showcases the efforts of Rotarians using their skills to improve the lives of others.  It features Rotarians of Olathe, Kansas, USA, who founded the relief organization Heart to Heart, and a husband and wife who  have performed extensive community service in Portugal.  
• International Service In Action - A WCS Video Workshop    (#120)
  • *This 20-minute video outlines four basic steps for Rotarians in developing and carrying out international service projects. Experienced Rotarians share their insights, and two successful projects are highlighted.
  • Recommended before starting any international project.

Polio Plus

• Fulfilling Our Promise: Eradicate Polio    (#157)
  • *A 6-minute video stressing  the importance of completing the commitment of Rotary’s top priority world project. 
  • Recommend  to view before all Polio programs.
• Polio Plus - The Dream is Alive     (#127, 128)
  • *A 20-minute video that shows how the eradication of Polio became a dream - and how that dream came to life. 
  • Recommend that you view Stalking the Wild Polio Virus Next.
• Polio Plus - Stalking the Wild Polio Virus  (#125)
  • *A 15-minute video that informs and answers the questions of:  What is Wild Polio?  How do we immunize against it ? How do we track the progress made and certify a Polio Free World?
  • Recommend that you view The Dream is Alive First 
• Polio Plus - A Gift to the Children of the World  (#150)
  • *An 11-minute video update of Rotary’s involvement in the march toward the eradication of Polio throughout the world. Information of progress from 1985-1999.
• Polio Plus - A Race to Reach the Last Child    (#132)
  • *A 4-minute video of the highlights of Rotary’s involvement in the eradication of Polio. Update to 2001. 

Youth Programs

• Rotary’s Commitment to Youth    (#170)
  • * Dynamic new four minute music video depicting Rotoact, Interact, RYLA, and Youth Exchange worldwide. Ideal for generating interest among Rotarians and program participants alike.
• Youth Exchange - Adventure of a Lifetime    (#172)
  • *A 6-minute promotional video designed to stimulate student  interest in the program in North America.
• Serious Fun   (#173)
  • * A 9-minute video designed to promote Interact among prospective members. Features Interact projects in the USA ,Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, and Japan.
• One World or Many    (#187)
  • * A 38 minute Speech by Dennis White to help prepare Youth Exchange Students for  their year abroad. Some insightful thoughts on Intercultural Understanding.

District Community Service Projects

• Share Your Life, Give of Yourself / Organ Donor the Greatest Gift   (#145, 146)
  • *A 9-minute video of a Community Service Project that your club can start  in your own community.
• Rotary Skyway Farm - St Louis, Missouri   (#147, # 178, #179)
  • *A 7-minute comprehensive overview of Camp Skyway Farms. Narrated by Debbye Turner.
• Wings of Hope - Rotary Partnership Rescues & Restores N58514    (#135, 136, 137)
  • *A 17-minute comprehensive overview of a service project  from beginning to end sponsored by the Chesterfield Rotary Club. Narrated by Bud O’Toole.
• A Gift of A Lifetime (The Belize Crippled Children Project)    (#161)
  • * A 12 minutes overview of the International project partnership between southern Illinois district 6510 and Belize.
• 2003-2004 District 6060 Foundation Program    (#180)
  • *A 15 minutes presentation of the things our district is involved in during Rotary 2003-2004 and a nuts and bolts approach to the Foundation Programs to include, GSE, Scholarships, Eye Surgeries, Ear Surgeries and Literacy program.

International Conventions

1999 Singapore Convention -

• Address by Rotary Award for World  Understanding Recipient   (#119)
• Plenary Session 3 - “Dreams for the Future”  Cliff Dochterman   (#148)

2001 San Antonio Convention

• Welcoming & Closing Remarks by Frank Devlyn    (#138)
• Rotary Foundation - At the Heart of Service    (#139)
• Rotary’s Business -”The Uncommon Man” by Richard D. King    (#140, 141)
• Plenary  Session 3 - Create Awareness & Take Action    (#144)
• Festival Night  ‘99    (#149)

Public Service Announcements are available through the Rotary International Public Relations Dept.

 DVD Descriptions (as of July 1, 2009)

General Information and Basics

• Rotary International President 2009-2010 John Kenny  (09-101)          

                The Show Me Rotary PETS March 2009 President's address. A great motivational  speech to get your club off on the right foot for the Rotary year of 2009-2010. (25 minutes)

Rotary Foundation

• Every Rotarian Every Year    (#06-108, # 06-109)
  • *A Nine-minute inspirational DVD overview of Rotary Foundation programs and grants supported by Annual Programs Fund contributions.

Polio Eradication

• End Polio Now – The Gates Challenge    (#06-401, #06-402)
  • *A 12 minute inspirational overview of Rotary’s continuing efforts to eradicate polio and Rotary’s US$100 Million Challenge, a new three-year fundraising initiative. 2008
• Gift to the Children of the World    ( #06-403)
  • *An 11 minute DVD highlights Rotary’s latest work in the march toward polio eradication.

Scholarship Opportunities

• Peace is Possible    ( #07-201)
  • *A 6 minute program of the background on the Rotary World Peace Fellowships and interviews with alumni working in agencies around the world to promote peace.

Membership 

• Membership DVD Set     (#08-202)
  • *Set includes two DVDs: one for new members and one for prospective members. Each DVD features a compilation of Rotary videos, including Welcome to Rotary, various Humanity in Motion public service announcements, and segments from RVM: The Rotarian Video Magazine. 30 minutes per DVD.

Public Service Announcements

• Humanity in Motion III    ( #06-301, # 06-302, #06-303, #06-304)
  • Four-disc set containing TV, radio, print, billboard, and Internet public service announcements from Humanity in Motion I and II, focusing on Rotary’s work with polio eradication, literacy, water, youth, hunger, international education, and peace. Part of Rotary’s public image campaign, Humanity in Motion helps increase public awareness of what Rotary does and gives to society.
• Humanity in Motion IV    (#06-306,# 06-307, #06-308)
  • Strengthen club membership with Humanity in Motion IV public service announcements. Rotary's newest four-disc set contains television, radio, print, and billboard public service announcements with a membership-oriented message. All materials can be localized, enabling Rotary members to create appropriate messages for all regions of the world. Part of Rotary’s public image campaign, Humanity in Motion helps increase public awareness of what Rotary does and gives to society.
• Bound For Birmingham, England    ( 09-100)
  • Promotional DVD for the Rotary International Convention  in England 2009.