WELCOME TO ROTARY!

Rotary E-Learning Center- Guiding Principles

WELCOME TO ROTARY!

Rotary International

District 5810

North Central Texas, USA


Contact Us

www.allenrotary.org

www.rotary5810.org

www.rotary.org


Purpose of this Presentation

To introduce you to the world of Rotary. Inform you of the requirements for membership. Inform you of the cost of being a member. Allow you to determine if you want to be a

Rotarian.


Rotary’s Guiding Principles


First Guiding Principle

Object of Rotary


Rotary’s Guiding PrinciplesFour basic principles guide Rotarians in achieving the ideal of service and high ethical standards:

Object of Rotary Classification Principle

Avenues of Service The 4-Way Test


Object of Rotary First formulated in 1910, the Object of Rotary is to encourage and

foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life;

FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.


Second Guiding Principle

Classification


ClassificationClassification is based on the founders' paradigm of choosing cross-representation of each business, profession, and institution within a community.


What is Classification? A classification describes either the principal business or the professional service of the organization that the Rotarian works for or the Rotarian's own activity within the organization.


Why a Classification System?Rotary uses a classification system to:

Establish and maintain a vibrant cross-section or representation of the community's business, vocational, and professional interests among members

Develop a pool of resources and expertise to successfully implement service projects


Examples of Classifications High schools Banking Insurance agency Pharmaceutical

Universities Eye surgery Petroleum-distribution


Third Guiding Principle

Avenues of Service


Avenues of Service

The Avenues of Service, based on the Object of Rotary, are Rotary’s philosophical cornerstone and the foundation on which club activity is based.


What are the Avenues of Service?

There are four Avenues of Service:

Club Service Vocational Service

Community Service International Service


First Avenue of Service

Club Service

Focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the club.


Second Avenue of ServiceVocational Service

Encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards.


Third Avenue of ServiceCommunity Service

Covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community.


Fourth Avenue of Service

International Service

Encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace.


Fourth Guiding Principle

The 4-Way Test


The 4-Way TestCreated in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as RI president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. This 24-word code of ethics for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The 4-Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways.


What is The 4-way Test?

Of the things we think, say or do

1.Is it the TRUTH?

2.Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3.Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4.Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?


ResourcesThe following resources are available on the RI Web site:

» Object of Rotary

» Vocational Service

» The 4-Way Test

» Manual of Procedure

» Rotary E-Learning Center


Your Club, District, and RI



Rotary International, the association of Rotary clubs, assists the 1.2 million Rotarians and more than 32,000 Rotary clubs around the world in advancing the Object of Rotary.


The Structure of RIRotarians belong to Rotary clubs. Rotary clubs make up districts. All Rotarians, clubs, and districts together make up Rotary International.


Rotary Clubs

The Rotary club is the most essential part of Rotary. It is the Rotary club that unites members who are dedicated to providing service to their local communities and communities abroad. Without clubs, the work of Rotary would not be possible.


Rotary Districts

Clubs are assigned to a district based on geographic location. Districts exist solely to help Rotary clubs advance the Object of Rotary.


History of Allen Rotary Club

• Club 01816

• Chartered May 26, 1978

• Constitution and Bylaws available on request


Allen Noon Rotary Club Officers

• Selected by President-Elect

• Approved by Board of Directors

• Voted on by Club Members

• Rotation of Club Officers1. Treasurer

2. Secretary

3. President Elect

4. President

• Participation in Officer Rotation is open to any Member!


Allen Rotary ClubCommittee & Subcommittees

Executive Board

2008-2009

President

Shirley Mangrum

Immediate President

Billy Robinson

President-Elect

Robert Weaver

Secretary

Jeri Phillips

Treasurer

Chip Snyder

Sergeant-at-Arms

Bill Serafini


Allen Rotary Club Committee & Subcommittees

Board of Directors2008-2009

Membership

Randy Sandifer

Service Projects

Griff Moore

The Rotary Foundation

Susan Bernard

Public Relations

Jennifer Grimm

Club Administration

Steve Burch

• Classifications

• Membership

• Member Development

• Rotary Information

• Community Development

• Community Service

• Environmental Protection

• Human Development

• International Service Exchange

• Partners in Service

• Rotary Volunteers

• Vocational Service

• World Community Service

• Youth

• Coats for Kids

• Alumni

• Annual Giving

• Grants

• Group Study Exhange (GSE)

• Permanent Fund

• PolioPlus

• Scholarships

• Public Relations• Photographer (Ron Stenlake)

• Attendance

• Club Bulletin

• Fellowship Activities

• Magazine

• Programs (Wayne Hinton)

• Caterers

• Facilities


District 5810This is our District which is located in North Central Texas and is made up of 3,200 plus Rotarians in more than 60 Rotary Clubs.


How do districts help clubs?

Districts expand fellowship between Rotarians and build on these relationships to foster service. Districts offer a variety of programs, like Group Study Exchange and Rotaract, that help clubs expand their service opportunities to the local community and communities abroad.

In addition, districts support clubs through training programs and recognition programs.


District ProgramsExamples of district-based service programs, training programs, and recognition programs include:

• Multidistrict World Community Service projects

• Rotary Friendship Exchange

• District assembly

• District membership seminar

• District Rotary Foundation seminar

• RI Service Above Self Award

• Presidential Citations


The District Structure

District leadership plays an important role in ensuring the future success of the district and of Rotary International.

Each year, the clubs of a district nominate a Rotarian to serve as their district governor. The elected governor oversees the entire district by providing leadership and support to clubs and Rotarians.

The district governor appoints Rotarians to serve as assistant governors, district committee members, and district trainers.


District Governor

The responsibilities of a district governor include:

• Organizing new clubs

• Strengthening existing clubs

• Promoting membership growth

• Promoting cordial relations among clubs and between the clubs and RI

• Issuing a monthly letter to each club president and secretary


Assistant GovernorsAssistant governors help provide support to their assigned clubs by:

• Meeting with and assisting club presidents-elect

• Attending each club assembly

• Visiting each club regularly

• Suggesting ways to enhance Rotary development

• Identifying and encouraging the development of future district leaders


District Committees

District committees exist to help carry out the goals of the district by addressing areas like membership development and public relations. District committees also serve as a resource to club committees and coordinate service projects for clubs such as Youth Exchange and Matching Grants projects.


District CommitteesThe eight recommended district committees include:

1. Membership development

2. Extension

3. Finance

4. On-going district-level programs (e.g. Interact, Rotary Community Corps)

5. Public relations

6. District conference

7. The Rotary Foundation

8. RI Convention promotion


District Trainers

The district trainer works with the governor to develop and conduct training for the:

• Presidents-elect training seminar


• District team training seminar

• District leadership seminar

• Rotaract leadership training

• Other training events in the district as appropriate


Support areas of RI

The mission of Rotary International is to support its member clubs in fulfilling the Object of Rotary by fostering unity among clubs, strengthening and expanding Rotary around the world, communicating worldwide the work of Rotary, and providing a system of international administration. Rotary International accomplishes this support through:

• RI Board of Directors • RI staff

• The Rotary Foundation • RI publications


The Board of Directors

The Board of Directors governs Rotary International and establishes policy for the entire organization.


RI Staff

RI staff, commonly referred to as the Secretariat, administers the day-to-day operations of Rotary. RI staff provides administrative support to clubs and districts, works on promoting Rotary through public relations, Rotarian training, and service programs, and also offers a variety of community service networking opportunities, like the World Community Service Projects Exchange Database.



The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International provides clubs and districts with project support through grant programs and educational programs. The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to support the efforts of Rotary International in fulfillment of the Object of Rotary, Rotary’s Mission, and the achievement of world understanding and peace.


Publications

Rotary International produces a variety of publications to help support clubs and districts, including:

• The Official Directory, which contains a list of all clubs, names and addresses of their presidents and secretaries, meeting times and places, and additional information

• THE ROTARIAN and the Rotary World Magazine Press, which provide all Rotarians with Rotary news

• Rotary World, which provides club presidents and secretaries with up-to-date Rotary information


Resources

The following resources are available on the RI Web site:• Rotary E- Learning Center• Administrative Services• News and Information


Attendance


Attendance RequirementOne of the responsibilities of membership in a Rotary club is fulfilling the minimum attendance requirement.


Purpose of Attendance

The purpose of the attendance requirement is to foster fellowship among club members.

Attending club meetings is your opportunity to make new friends and keep in touch with established friends.

Meetings also keep you in touch with the current events of your club, district, and Rotary International.


Attendance CreditAs explained in the Standard Rotary Club Constitution, each member must meet the following conditions to satisfy the attendance requirement:

• Attend or make up at least 60% of regular Rotary club meetings in each half of the year.

• Attend at least 30% of their club’s regular meetings in each half of the year.

• A member may not miss or fail to make up four consecutive meetings.


Attendance for a MeetingYou must be present for at least 60% of a club meeting for it to count towards the attendance requirement.

For example, at a 60 minute meeting, you would need to be present for at least 36 minutes.

15 min

30 min

45 min


Can be made up or excused (70%)

Required attendance (30%)

Attendance at Your ClubYou also need to attend at least 30% of your own club’s regular meetings in each half of the year.

For example, if your club holds 26 regular weekly meetings in a half year, you must attend at least 8 of these meetings.


Make-upsIf you cannot attend a club meeting, there are many ways you can still receive attendance credit. According to Art. VIII, Section 1 of the Club Constitution, these include: • Attending a meeting of another club• Attending a meeting of a Rotaract or Interact club

or Rotary Community Corps• Attending certain district or RI meetings• Participating in a club-sponsored event• Attending a club board or service committee

meeting with authorization of the club board


Make-up Credit

In order to get attendance credit, you must attend a make-up meeting or event within 14 days before or after the regular time of your missed meeting.


Meetings of Other Clubs

You can make up at clubs all around the world. Making up a meeting at another club is an opportunity to:

• Meet a new group of Rotarians.

• Observe how another club operates.

• Share information about your club.

• Make international contacts for club projects.


Finding Other Rotary Clubs

To locate a club for a make up meeting, you can use the online club locator or the Official Directory. Your club secretary should have a copy of the Official Directory.

Be sure to ask the club secretary to sign a card or note as proof of your attendance. If you do not have a signed document your club may not give you attendance credit for the visit.


Rotaract, Interact, or RCC

Attending the meeting of a Rotaract club, Interact club, or Rotary Community Corps is a great way to explore these RI programs.

To locate these clubs in your area contact

• Club leadership

• District Rotaract committee chair

• District Interact committee chair

• District Rotary Community Corps committee chair


District or RI MeetingsAttendance can be made up if you attend one of the following district or RI meetings:

• District conference


• District committee meeting (at request of the district governor)

• RI committee meeting

• RI Convention

• Rotary zone institute


Club-sponsored EventsSupporting the service work of your club by participating in one of the following club-sponsored events can also count as a make-up.

• Club service project

• Club-sponsored community event

• Other club meetings or events as authorized by the club board

Check with your club secretary to see what other club events count as make-ups.


Board or Committee Meetings

Just as you can receive attendance credit for serving RI through district and RI committees, serving your club through holding a seat on the club board or in an assigned club committee can count as a make-up, if authorized by the board.


Excused Absences

Absences may be considered excused if• The absence complies with the conditions and under

circumstances approved by your club’s board. The board may excuse an absence for reasons it considers to be good and sufficient.

• The sum of the member’s years of membership and age equals 85 or more. That member can request the club’s board make an exception to the attendance requirement. The member must notify the club secretary in writing regarding their desire to be excused from attendance.

Note: An excused absence does not provide attendance credit.


TerminationFailure to meet the attendance requirement may result in termination of membership if the member fails to

• Attend or make-up at least 60% of club meetings in each half of the year

• Attend 30% of their own club’s regular meetings in each half of the year

• Attend or make-up four consecutive meetings



• Manual of Procedure

• Rotary E-Learning Center


Menu of Service Opportunities



The Menu of Service Opportunities is a recommended list of service priorities for clubs and districts. The Menu of Service Opportunities helps Rotary clubs focus on specific areas of concern to all Rotarians when planning service projects.



• Literacy and Numeracy• Children at Risk• Preserve Planet Earth• Urban Concerns• Disabled Persons• Health Care• International Understanding and Goodwill• Population Issues• Poverty and Hunger


Literacy and NumeracyRotary clubs are encouraged to support literacy projects, such as reading to children, teaching adult literacy classes, and working with education professionals to improve literacy in schools.


Children at RiskRotarians are encouraged to focus their attention and resources on vulnerable and troubled children. Rotary clubs worldwide are working to provide education, housing, and a safe, secure environment for needy children.


Preserve Planet EarthRotarians are encouraged to live environmentally conscious lifestyles, to increase the number and diversity of environmental service projects carried out by clubs, and to promote awareness of the critical environmental issues affecting their communities and the planet.


Urban Concerns

Rotarians are encouraged to focus attention on areas of concern to all communities, including community terrorism, gun violence, domestic violence, ethnic and religious intolerance, unemployment, lack of recreational facilities, hunger, and homelessness.


Disabled Persons

Rotarians are encouraged to help prevent disabilities through measures taken against malnutrition, environmental pollution, inadequate prenatal and postnatal care. Additionally, Rotarians work on barriers to employment, providing job training to persons with disabilities.


Health CareRotarians initiate health care prevention and education projects. Working on many fronts, projects provide access to health care, build supportive environments, teach healthy choices, and prevent diseases such as polio, HIV/AIDS, malaria, or tuberculosis.


International Understanding and Goodwill

International Understanding and Goodwill encourages Rotary clubs, in both their local communities and communities abroad, to promote peace and goodwill through club-to-club contacts, international service projects, peace programs, and cultural and educational exchanges.


Population IssuesMany Rotary clubs focus on projects that help the global problem of sustainable development. Rotarians are asked to undertake projects that directly impact population growth and sustainable development.


Poverty and Hunger

Rotarians are encouraged to conduct service projects to help conquer poverty and hunger in communities around the world.


Resources

The following resources are available on the RI Web site:

• Communities in Action

• Menu Of Service Opportunities



The Rotary Foundationof



Mission Statement

The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to support the efforts of Rotary International in the fulfillment of the Object of Rotary, Rotary's mission, and the achievement of world understanding and peace through local, national, and international humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs.


Your Foundation

Your Foundation operates because of both Rotarian involvement and Rotarian financial contributions


Programs and Funding

Rotarians support The Rotary Foundation through participation and financial contributions. The Rotary Foundation programs include:

• Humanitarian Programs

• Educational Programs

• PolioPlus

Support for these programs comes from:

• Annual Programs Fund

• The Permanent Fund


Programs: Humanitarian

The Humanitarian Grants Program provides grants to fund club and district service projects in local and international communities.


Humanitarian Grants

Matching Grants support Rotary clubs and districts as they work with international partners to address humanitarian conditions that benefit communities in need.

Volunteer Service Grants support the travel of Rotarians planning or implementing international service projects.

District Simplified Grants support the service activities or humanitarian endeavors in which districts engage in local and international communities.


How To Participate in Humanitarian Grants

• Initiate a Matching Grant project.

• Sponsor an Individual Grant recipient.

• Ask your district to support a local project with a District Simplified Grant.


Programs: Educational

Educational Programs provide funding for students, faculty, and young professionals to serve abroad.


Educational Programs

Group Study Exchange provides a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for young professionals.Ambassadorial Scholarships provide opportunities for students to study abroad and serve as ambassadors of goodwill.Rotary Centers for International Studies provide opportunities for scholars to study international relations and peace and conflict resolution.Rotary Grants for University Teachers provide opportunities for higher education faculty to teach at colleges and universities in developing countries.


How To Participate in Educational Programs

• Sponsor a scholarship application to compete at the district level.

• Host a visiting GSE team member in your home or business.

• Recommend alumni for membership.

• Invite a current scholar or alumnus to speak to your club.


Programs: PolioPlus

Rotary's priority program supports global efforts to eradicate polio.


PolioPlus Funding

In 1985, Rotary launched PolioPlus, one of the most ambitious humanitarian programs ever undertaken by a private-sector organization. Today, the world is on the threshold of eradicating the poliovirus.The need for funding remains the largest obstacle to completing the eradication process. Rotary International has launched a large fundraising campaign to help fully eradicate the poliovirus.


How To Participate in PolioPlus

• Support the PolioPlus Partners Program.

• Promote awareness of Rotary's polio eradication efforts in the media.

• Contribute to the Polio Eradication Fundraising Campaign.


Financial Support

Rotarian contributions fund The Rotary Foundation programs. Gifts can be made to two funds:

• The Annual Programs Fund is the primary source of support for the Educational and Humanitarian programs of The Rotary Foundation. Gifts of any size are welcome.

• The Permanent Fund secures the future of programs for tomorrow. The principal is never spent but a portion of the interest earnings are directed to programs each year. The Permanent Fund is built primarily through bequest gifts and outright gifts of US$10,000 or more.


Annual Programs Fund

Because the Annual Programs Fund is spent in full each year, it must be continually replenished.

Every Rotarian is asked to become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member by making a contribution of US$100 or more every year to the Annual Programs Fund.

All gifts to the Annual Programs Fund also count toward Paul Harris Fellow recognition.


SHARE

SHARE is the system which districts use to participate in Rotary Foundation Programs.

Rotary clubs are organized into units known as districts. Foundation contributions are tabulated by district.

Each district's contributions to the Annual Programs Fund are split, with 50 percent going to the district (to its District Designated Fund or DDF), which can be used for a program of the district’s choice, and 50 percent going to The Rotary Foundation (known as the World Fund or WF), which funds programs for which every district may apply.


Your Foundation Makes a Difference

Rotarian financial support and active involvement result in:• Vaccinations against polio• Clean drinking water• Education• International understanding• Foster care• Life-saving surgery and

medical care


Resources

The following resources are available on the RI Web site:• Rotary Foundation Facts • Rotary Foundation Quick Reference Guid

e • Rotary Foundation Annual Report • Rotary E-Learning Center


Rotary International Programs


About Rotary Programs

Rotary International offers a broad range of humanitarian, intercultural, and educational programs and activities designed to advance the organization's ultimate goal of world understanding and peace.

Nine Structured Programs help clubs and districts achieve their service goals in their own communities and in communities abroad, fostering fellowship and goodwill in the process.


The Programs

• Interact

• Rotaract

• Rotary Community Corps

• Rotary Fellowships

• Rotary Friendship Exchange

• Rotary Volunteers

• Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

• World Community Service

• Youth Exchange


InteractInteract is a service club for young people ages 14-18. Sponsored by local Rotary clubs, Interact clubs give young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends.


RotaractRotaract is a service club for young people ages 18 to 30. Sponsored by local Rotary clubs, Rotaract clubs conduct community and international service projects, and participate in professional and leadership development activities.


Rotary Community CorpsA Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of non-Rotarian men and women who share Rotarians' commitment to service. Under the guidance of a sponsoring Rotary club, RCC members put their own skills to work to improve the quality of life in their communities.


Rotary FellowshipsRotary Fellowships are groups of Rotarians organized by recreational or vocational interests. Rotary Fellowships unite Rotarians in friendship and service, the exchange of ideas, and the pursuit of international understanding.


Rotary Friendship ExchangeRotary Friendship Exchange provides Rotarians the opportunity to experience other cultures by staying in the homes of Rotarians in other countries. The program advances international understanding and peace through personal contact across borders while developing interclub relationships.


Rotary VolunteersThe Rotary Volunteers program increases Rotarian participation in volunteer activities by providing service opportunities in a volunteer’s local community and communities abroad. At the international level, two directories are available to match registered Rotary Volunteers with service projects.


Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

In the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program, young people ages 14-30, chosen for their leadership potential, attend a seminar, camp, or workshop to discuss and practice leadership skills. Rotary clubs and districts select participants and organize the event.


World Community Service

Through the World Community Service program, Rotarians conduct community service projects to meet human needs and improve lives. Clubs in need of help to complete a project partner with a club abroad willing to provide funds, materials, and technical and professional assistance.


Youth ExchangeYouth Exchange is an international exchange program that provides thousands of young people with the opportunity to meet people from other lands and to experience their cultures, beginning a lifetime of international understanding.


Resources

The following resources are available on the RI Web site:

• Communities in Action

• RI Programs Section



Public Relations:

The Responsibility of Each Rotarian


"In the promotion of understanding, it is important to reach large numbers – non-Rotarians as well as Rotarians – and you cannot reach large numbers privately."

– Paul Harris, founder of Rotary


Public relations (PR) strengthens awareness of club activities for the general public and club members. It is the responsibility of each Rotarian to promote the good work of Rotary by:

– Wearing a Rotary pin everyday

– Understanding and discussing the Object of Rotary and Rotary programs and activities

– Sharing the good works of the club and Rotary with non-Rotarians through personal and professional contacts

Club Public Relations


Effective public relations for your club will help:

– Recruit new members and volunteers

– Retain current members as they see that their efforts make a difference

– Raise the club’s profile in the community and increase its service potential

Benefits of Public Relations


Public Relations Activities

Club activities that attract media attention include:

– Service projects that meet a community need or highlight a larger news trend

– An international service project supported by your club

– Projects that involve local youth

– An account of life in another culture by an Ambassadorial Scholar Group Study Exchange team member

– Stories with a strong visual element


Public Relations Resources

Each club can develop outreach material to promote their club and Rotary:

– Brochures

– Web sites

– News releases

– Fact sheets


Public Relations Resources

Rotary International also provides public relations tools. These include:

– Publications and brochures

– Public service announcements (PSAs)

– RI Web site


A news release, brochure, fact sheet, or Web site should answer the following questions:– Who– What– Where– When– Why– How

It is also important to always include the club’s contact information.

Outreach Materials


PR Training

Effective Public Relations: A Guide for Rotary Clubs (257-EN)

Public Relations: Make it Work for You (video, 269-EN)

Regionalized Fact Packs (389, 390, 391, 392-EN)

PR Tips, a bi-weekly e-mail newsletter

PR Tools– Centennial Promotion Ki

t (602-EN)

– Rotary Fact Pack (267-EN)

– Public service announcements (print, radio, and video)

– This is Rotary (001-EN)

RI Resources

Rotary International provides PR training materials and outreach tools to promote Rotary. These include:


Rotary International provides public service announcements (PSAs) in print or video. These PSAs promote the work of Rotary and The Rotary Foundation. PSAs help put a face on those who benefit from club service projects. They are a powerful membership recruitment tool.

Public Service Announcements


The Effective Public Relations section of the RI Web site offers:

– PR Tips, a twice monthly newsletter

– RI fact sheets

– Press release templates that can be customized

– Key Rotary messages

– Information on PR awards

RI Web Site



– Public Relations Download Center

– Rotary graphics and photographs

– Centennial downloads

– Rotary News Basket

– Rotary E-Learning Center



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Member Access is a tool for Rotarians to make contributions and manage e-mail subscriptions. Club and district officers have access to additional records and reports. To register, you will need

• Your district’s number• Your club’s number• Your membership ID

number• A valid e-mail address

Member Access

A Tool for Club Presidents and Secretaries

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For more information on the RI Web site Go to www.rotary.org. Contact RI Staff. Visit the Rotary E-Learning Center.

Resources

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Cost of Membership Club dues District dues Rotary International dues Meals Special events Contributions to Rotary Foundation


Qualifications for Membership

1. You must be currently or previously actively engaged in the business or profession in which you are classified in the club.

2. You must have a place of business or residence located in the locality of the club or the surrounding area.

3. You may not be a member of any similar community or service clubs which would substantially reduce your opportunity to comply with the obligations of membership.


Qualifications for Membership

4. You must be of good character and good business and professional reputation.

5. You must be willing and able to attend club meetings. (60% attendance is required during each 6 month period)

6. You must be willing and able to pay the dues required for club membership.


What do you do now?

If you are interested in being considered for membership in a Rotary Club, please talk with the person who gave you this disk.

WELCOME TO ROTARY!

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