Inner Wheel is one of the internationally reputed Women’s voluntary “service” organizations involved in philanthropic activities throughout the world. It is active in over 100 countries and geographic locations with more than a hundred thousand members.
Inner Wheel concentrates upon Friendship and Personal Service. It is not what is termed a money raising organization but each club has projects that build fellowship and raise money to support charities.
One of the greatest features of Inner Wheel is the opportunity given to members of the world over to get know one another, thus contributing to International Friendship and Understanding. Although there is a serious side to this organization, the emphasis is upon members enjoying the part they play in the world of Inner Wheel.
OBJECTIVES :
Inner Wheel, as a global women’s organization, aims to:
- · Promote true friendship:
This involves building strong bonds of friendship among members and fostering a sense of camaraderie and support.
- · Encourage the ideals of personal service:
This focuses on actively engaging in service projects and initiatives that benefit the local and global community.
- · Foster international understanding:
This objective emphasizes building bridges of understanding and cooperation between people of different cultures and backgrounds.
Since its inception in 1924, Inner Wheel continues to grow as new clubs from in different countries. International Inner Wheel began in July, 1967.
The structure of Inner Wheel is :
- · International Inner Wheel
- · Associations & Councils (Eligible countries)
- · Non District Clubs
- · Districts (Clubs from a District)
- · Clubs (10 Members form a Club)
INNER WHEEL REPRESENTATIVES AT THE UN
As an NGO, International Inner Wheel has a consultative status at the UN and consequently members are appointed to represent Inner Wheel at the United States, 2 members from Geneva, 3 members from New York and 2 from Vienna.
MEMBERSHIP IS AN OPPORTUNITY
Inner Wheel Members promote friendship and foster international understanding. We are women volunteers in service, doing our part for a better and stronger world.
Inner Wheel membership categories primarily include active, honored active, and honorary members. Active membership is open to women connected to Rotarians or Inner Wheel members (including relatives and former members) and those invited to join, with majority of club members agreement. Honored active members are those who have achieved a certain level of service or recognition within the organization. Honorary members are women who have shown support for Inner Wheel but do not fit into the active or honored active categories.
MEETINGS:
Inner Wheel clubs are open to make their own program and projects. It is absolutely their choice. Meetings are held once in a month and take the form of business meeting, sometimes with a speaker. These meeting gives excellent opportunity for developing friendship and offering service.
There are Standing rules, Bylaws and a constitution to follow.
International Inner Wheel holds a convention, open to all members, every three years.
Inner Wheel year is from 1st July to 30th June.