Responsibilities of Club Membership
The club is the cornerstone of Rotary, where the most meaningful Rotary 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 Rotary International financially and through program participation.
Developing leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level.
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.
Attendence
Attending weekly club meetings allows members to enjoy their club’s fellowship and enrich their professional and personal knowledge. If members miss their own club’s meeting, they are 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.
Service
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.
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