Shawn Ellis Classification Speech
Posted
on Jan 22, 2015
Rotarian Shawn Ellis, pictured here with our exchange student John Wu, gave his classification speech at our January 19th meeting.
When a lawyer, a coal dealer, a mining engineer, and a merchant tailor first met in 1905, they gave birth to Rotary and, by the nature of their diverse occupations, to the association's most distinctive feature— the classification principle. Today, the classification principle remains a cornerstone of Rotary, promoting fellowship and service that is based on diversity.
By limiting active membership by classifications, each club becomes a cross-section of the business and professional life of the community it serves. Also, the classification principle makes sure that no one profession or business becomes the dominant force within the club.
Another benefit of the principle is that representatives of many fields are brought together, providing the opportunity for Rotarians to broaden their knowledge of the contemporary workplace. This, in turn, enables Rotarians to fulfill one of the basic obligations of Vocational Service— recognizing the worthiness to society of all useful occupations.
At our January 19th, 2015 meeting, Shawn Ellis gave his classification speech where he introduced his fellow Rotary members to the significant professional accomplishments and the educational background he brings to the club.
By limiting active membership by classifications, each club becomes a cross-section of the business and professional life of the community it serves. Also, the classification principle makes sure that no one profession or business becomes the dominant force within the club.
Another benefit of the principle is that representatives of many fields are brought together, providing the opportunity for Rotarians to broaden their knowledge of the contemporary workplace. This, in turn, enables Rotarians to fulfill one of the basic obligations of Vocational Service— recognizing the worthiness to society of all useful occupations.
At our January 19th, 2015 meeting, Shawn Ellis gave his classification speech where he introduced his fellow Rotary members to the significant professional accomplishments and the educational background he brings to the club.
Shawn is a successful entrepreneur, having owned several businesses, including a digital marketing business, a commercial property business and a dry-cleaning business. Shawn is very passionate about his community and especially about the great historical value of this community. He spends hours of volunteer time working with the Trent Port Historical Society, and believes strongly that Trenton has a rich History and Heritage, especially from the “Movie Years” a time in Trenton’s history when it was very much a part of the movie scene, being referred to as Hollywood North!
Shawn has a strong desire to see Trenton benefit from its rich history and heritage and believes strongly in its' potential! Shawn also has a desire to utilize the skills he has learned over the years through his experiences to be a hard working Rotarian making a difference in the community he loves.
Following his classification talk, Shawn was thanked for his presentation by Past President Joan Jeffery.
Thanks for a great presentation, Shawn!