Professional Networking - A founding principle of Rotary was to meet periodically to enjoy camaraderie and enlarge one's circle of business and professional acquaintances. As the oldest service club in the world, Rotary club members represent a cross-section of the community's owners, executives, managers, political leaders and professionals, people who make decisions and influence policy.
Service Opportunities - Club members have many opportunities for humanitarian service, both locally and internationally. Service programs address such concerns as health care, hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and the environment.
International Awareness - With more than 31,000 Rotary Clubs in over 160 countries, Rotarians gain an understanding of humanitarian issues through international service projects and exchange programs.
Good Citizenship - Weekly Rotary Club programs keep members informed about what is taking place in the community, nation, and world and motivate to make a difference.
Family Foundations - Rotary sponsors some of the world's largest youth exchange, educational exchange, and scholarship programs. Rotary Clubs provide innovative training opportunities and mentoring for young leaders and involve family members in a wide range of social and service activities.
Entertainment - Social activities give Rotarians a chance to let loose and have fun. Every Rotary Club and District hosts parties and activities that offer diversions from today's demanding professional and person schedules. Conferences, conventions, assemblies and social events provide entertainment, as well as, Rotary information, education, and service.
Leadership Development - Rotary is an organization of successful professionals. Team building, fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization and communication are just a sample of the leadership skills that club members can exercise and enhance.
Diversity in Membership - Rotay's classification system ensures that a club's membership represents a variety of the community's professional men and women. Rotary Clubs are nonpolictical , nonreligious and open to all professions, cultures, race and creeds.
How are my dues & fees used? Rotary is administered at the international level at world headquarters in
What are the membership requirements? Members are encouraged to attend weekly meetings and be involved in the Clubs fundraising efforts as well as contribute to the many community service projects.
What does Rotary do? Rotary supports good will & humanitarian efforts in our communities and throughout the world
How do I join Rotary? You should contact a member of the local Rotary Club and ask to join them as their guest to a weekly meeting. You are encouraged to attend three meetings and by the third meeting you should know if Rotary is right for you
What if I can not attend all the meetings? Regular attendance to weekly meetings is encouraged, but as we all have busy schedules there will be times you will not be able to attend. If you wish you can attend make up meetings at other local area Rotary Clubs. You should contact the Rotary Club that you will be attending for dates and times of their meeting