Rotary Membership..

Membership Responsibilities..

Club Attendance:
Attending weekly club meetings allows members to enjoy fellowship, enrich their professional and personal knowledge, and meet other business leaders in their community.

If members miss a meeting of their own club, they’re encouraged to expand their Rotary horizons by attending a meeting of an Interact Club or any other Rotary club in the world.

Rotary Club Service:
By participating in local and international service projects, club members can volunteer their time and talents where they’re most needed.

The Four Avenues of Service are Rotary’s philosophical cornerstone and the foundation on which club activity is based:

• Club Service: focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the club’s effective functioning.


• Vocational Service: encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards.


• Community Service: covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community.


• International Service: encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace.

Finding and Keeping Members..

To keep clubs strong, every Rotarian must share the responsibility of bringing new people into Rotary. Even new members can bring guests to club meetings or invite them to participate in a service project.

Keeping members involved in Rotary is another responsibility. Fostering strong fellowship and encouraging early participation in service projects are two of the best ways to sustain a club’s membership.

Membership Dues:
Club members are required to pay annual dues to their clubs, districts, and Rotary International, as well as the subscription fee to the appropriate Rotary magazine.

Leadership:
Club members are encouraged to volunteer for leadership roles at the club level and beyond.

If you have someone in mind as a member, please printout the membership proposal form and turn it in for review.

How do I become a member of Rotary?

A person being considered for membership is invited by an existing club member, or sponsor, to attend one or more club meetings to learn more about Rotary. In this case, the sponsor submits the candidate’s name to the club's membership committee.

New Members can get involved in their clubs, communities, and the world through Rotary. As a new member, you'll get a chance to become more involved in your community and to provide aid to other parts of the world through the opportunities that your Rotary club and Rotary International offer. Longtime Rotarians agree that involvement is key to getting the most out of membership. Volunteer to serve on a committee that meets your interests, to be a greeter for weekly club meetings, or to join a service project team. These activities will help you get to know your fellow club members and better understand the work of Rotary.

Please note that Membership in a Rotary club is by invitation only.

What are the qualifications for membership?

Prospective members must:

• Hold (or be retired from) a professional, proprietary, executive, managerial, or community position
• Have demonstrated a commitment to service through personal involvement
• Be able to meet the club's weekly attendance or community project participation requirements
• Live or work within the vicinity of the club or surrounding area

What are the responsibilities of membership?

Members are expected to attend weekly club meetings. They must pay annual dues to their clubs, their Rotary district, and Rotary International, and they’re expected to participate in local or international Rotary club activities or projects. Clubs encourage members to aspire to club leadership or committee roles. An attendance record of 50 percent is required to remain an active Rotarian. Any missed meeting must be made up within 14 days before or after the regular meeting. To accommodate busy schedules, there are various opportunities to make up missed meetings.


This information was gathered from the Rotary International's Website. For additional information for members, see the Rotary Internationals e-learning center.