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Inner Wheel

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Created by the Inner Wheel Club of Slidell

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Our Purpose Today- ��

  • Who we are
  • What we do
  • Why it is important

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Rotary and Inner Wheel Connections

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Paul Harris

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Paul Harris

  • Created Rotary - Chicago 1905
  • Men Only Club
  • Service Organization
  • New Clubs Spread
  • Rotary reached Great Britain

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  • Manchester England Wives
  • Formed First Inner Wheel Club
  • January 10, 1924 – 100 Years!
  • 65 years later women allowed in Rotary in the US

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The Inner Wheel symbol has a smaller cog inside larger wheel

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Rotary and Inner Wheel�

Similarities

  • Service to the Community
    • Rotary’s Motto “Service Above Self”
  • Promote Friendship
    • Inner Wheel’s Rose
  • International Good Will
    • Required for IW President’s Achievement Award
  • Organized with Clubs, Districts etc.
  • Developed Foundations

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Differences

  • Dues to IW USA organization only about $50 per year
  • Rotary members more likely to be networking business and professional leaders
  • Inner Wheel is more likely to focus on the concerns of women and families

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International Inner Wheel

  • 120,000 Members
  • 100 Countries
  • 4,000 Clubs
  • January 10th International Inner Wheel Day

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UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATION

UN Economic and Social Council- Address Issues such as:

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Rights of the Child Status of Women

Aging Human Trafficking

Concerns of Families Economic Sustainability

Narcotic Drug Trafficking and Abuse

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Infinite variety of service projects

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Inner Wheel USA

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

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Inner Wheel USA

  • 4 districts
  • 28 clubs
  • 475+ members
  • Triennial Conference
  • Governing Board and Semi-Annual National Meeting
  • Anyone can Join
    • No need to be related to Rotarian or Inner Wheel Member
    • New Club must have 10 members- Chartered in 6 months

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Inner Wheel USA Foundation History

  • Non-Profit Created in 1988 by Inner Wheel USA Leadership
  • Goals
    • Philanthropy
    • Charity
    • Education

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  • Chose a project with national outreach and support
  • 1997 National Children’s Myoelectric Limb Bank
    • Address the needs of limb-deficient children with financial needs
    • Adopted motto “Give a Child a Hand” and Logo
    • Partnered with Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, CA
    • Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

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Inner Wheel USA Foundation Today

  • The Foundation partners with Hanger Clinic
  • Started by James Edward Hanger
  • 900+ clinics nationwide
  • Supports Camp No Limits

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The Hero Arm�Hanger Clinic Partnered With Open Bionics

  • 3-D Printed
  • Lightweight <2 lbs.
  • Completely customizable
  • Multi-grip versatility
  • Uses lights, sounds, vibrations
  • 12 hour battery
  • Can lift up to 17.5 lbs.
  • Swappable covers
    • Star Wars BB-8, Marvel’s Iron Man, Disney’s Frozen + more

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Giovanna doesn’t let much stand in her way. Born without her right arm below the elbow, the active teen plays the violin, rock climbs competitively, rides her bike, and is a self-proclaimed book nerd. 

 

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The New MyoPro Arm

  • Used for children 12+ years old with hand or arm paralysis
  • Reads faint nerve signals from the wearer
  • Amplifies the signals to the brace
  • MyoPro arm for children 5 – 11 years old is in development

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Inner Wheel Foundation Recipients� “Turning Possibilities into Realities”

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The Foundation Supports

Camp No Limits

Provides therapeutic camps for young people with limb loss and limb difference

www.NoLimitsFoundation.org

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Supporting the Foundation

  • Fundraising events held by the Districts and Clubs
    • Each entity contribution of $1,000- Eligible for Rose Council Pin.
    • Continued contributions adds Jewel to Pin for each level
    • Foundation Reached $2 Million in assets.
    • Disbursed $1 Million to “Give a Child a Hand” Programs
    • 12 Camps nationwide in 2023, 195 campers, 250 volunteers

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Inner Wheel is a Good Fit If You Are �Interested In:

  • The Myoelectric Limb Project to “Give a Child A Hand”
  • Supporting Camp No Limits
    • Your efforts will help a child, swim, play, hug---be happier
  • Local Service Projects that Focus on Women and Children
    • The sky is the limit on how you can help
  • Affordable Annual Dues
    • Inner Wheel Club members pay about $50 per year to IWUSA
  • Growing your Skills and Talents to Help Others
    • Many leadership opportunities at the local and national level

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In Summary

  • Inner Wheel complements Rotary

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  • Smaller organization - makes a big impact

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  • We are inspiring women to improve lives for a better world

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