RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLUB MEMBERSHIP
The club is
the cornerstone of Rotary
, where the most meaningful work is carried out. All effective Rotary
clubs exhibit four key characteristics: they sustain or increase their
membership base, participate in service projects that benefit their own
community and those in other countries, support The Rotary Foundation of Rl
financially and through program participation, and develop 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 enjoy their
Rotary experience.
ATTENDANCE
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. For meeting places and times,
consult the Official Directory or use the Club Locator at
www.rotary.org, the RI Web site.
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.