Responsibility of Club Members
Responsibilities of Club Members
Responsibilities of
Club Membership
The club is the cornerstone of Rotary, where the most meaningful
work is carried out. All effective Rotary clubs are
responsible for four key elements: sustaining or increasing their
membership base, participating in service projects that benefit
their own community and those in other countries, supporting
The Rotary Foundation of RI financially and through program
participation, and developing leaders capable of serving in
Rotary beyond the club level.
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icago attorney Paul Harris
What Rotarians get out of Rotary depends largely on what
they put into it. Many membership requirements are designed
to help members more fully participate in and enjoy their
Rotary experience.
Attendance
Attending weekly club meetings allows members
to enjoy their club's fellowship, enrich their professional and
personal knowledge, and meet other business leaders in their
community. Club meeting times vary to accommodate members'
family and professional commitments. Some clubs meet
during the traditional time of the lunch hour, while others
meet in the early morning, after work, or in the evening.
If members miss their own club's meeting, they're encouraged
to expand their Rotary horizons by attending make-up
meetings at any Rotary club in the world - a practice that
guarantees Rotarians a warm welcome in communities around
the globe. Find meeting places and times in the
Official Directory
or through the Club Locator at
www.rotary.org
.
In some cases, Rotarians can make up meetings by participating
in a club service project or attending a club board
meeting or a Rotaract or Interact club meeting. Members can
also make up online at one of several Rotary e-clubs.
Service
All Rotary clubs share a key mission: to serve their
community and those in need throughout the world. By participating
in club service projects, members learn about their
club's involvement in local and international projects and can
volunteer their time and talents where they are most needed.
Membership recruitment and retention
To keep clubs strong,
every Rotarian must share the responsibility of bringing new
people into Rotary. Even new members can bring guests to
meetings or invite them to participate in a service project. The
value of Rotary speaks for itself, and the best way to spark the
interest of potential members is by letting them experience
fellowship and service firsthand.
Keeping members interested in Rotary is another responsibility.
Good club fellowship and early involvement in
service projects are two of the best ways to sustain the club's
membership.
The ideal composition of a Rotary club reflects the community's
demographics, including professions, gender, age,
and ethnicity. Such diversity enriches every aspect of the club's
fellowship and service.