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Our Membership Expectations:  be active and involved!

Members of this club must be familiar with online communications to remain connected to the club; communications within this club are exclusively online:

  • Email is the primary method of communications throughout Rotary International,
  • The club website represents the essence of this club and is critical to keeping members informed,
  • Board meetings and fellowship events use the GoToMeeting/GoToWebinar audio/video communications platform,
  • In addition to email, individual communications may also be via GoogleChat, Skype, SMS, etc.
  • The club maintains a Facebook page, a Twitter account, and a discussion forum for informal member interaction and general club information;

Participate in the club's weekly online meetings (minimum 50% attendance is REQUIRED):

  • Our club website maintains current, engaging, informative, and inspiring content (text, audio, video, etc) on a wide variety of topics,
  • Explore the content of the website for at least 30 minutes, at your convenience, to maintain a minimum of 50% attendance (two meetings per month),
  • Attendance is automatically recorded by member's login on the club website,
  • Attendance credit is also awarded for participation in related activities (club board meetings, fellowship events, service projects, committee work), these are automatically recorded at login,
  • Participation in activities with other clubs, district events, or in community service, are credited to members' attendance (provide that information directly to the club secretary within two weeks),
  • Makeups by visiting Rotarians are welcome and credit is provided to their club secretary. 

Pay membership dues on time to preserve membership in the club (REQUIRED):

  • Annual club dues of $200 (includes RI and District dues, and subscription to Rotarian Magazine) are DUE June 30,
  • Semi-annual or quarterly payments may be arranged in advance with the club treasurer,
  • Membership dues not received by the club treasurer before the deadline listed on the invoice sent to each member, will result in forfeiture of further membership privileges,
  • A $50 initiation fee is assessed to new members (except former members of other clubs) upon membership acceptance,
  • Membership becomes effective upon receipt of club dues from the new member.

Participate in club service projects:

  • Embrace the Rotary motto of Service Above Self!  This club has no boundaries and therefore has an unlimited potential to make the world a better place through meaningful service projects with impact!
  • Participate in at least 12 hours of service per quarter (48 hours annually) within the club, your community, or with other clubs;
  • Provide information about such activities to the club secretary for credit;
  • Explore opportunities to collaborate with other Rotarians in your local area, the country, and the world;
  • Most Rotarians also contribute to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) to support its many programs, as well as to their club foundation to help fund club-specific service projects.

Engage in fellowship and service with fellow Rotarians:

  • Online through the club website, club social media;
  • By visiting traditional clubs, participating in their events or service;
  • By participating in district events and training.

Involvement in Leadership Succession:

  • Become familiar with club operations and be prepared to participate in club leadership succession,
  • Volunteer for board director or committee positions to help you prepare for future club leadership, 

Have Fun:  Experienced or novice Rotarian, our club provides the opportunity to stay connected through unlimited fellowship and service to others. If it’s not fun, it’s not Rotary! 

Note: We offer the flexibility of Rotary on YOUR time! 

If you think this club is for you, Please Register and submit the Membership Application (registration required).

 Revised 2018

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