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Thinking about joining Rotary?
Rotarians are business and professional leaders who take an active
role in theirn communities while greatly enriching their personal and
professional lives. A Rotary club contains a diverse group of
professional leaders from the community that the club serves.
If you're interested in learning more about joining Rotary, contact
Bob Tenewitz at
bob.tenewitz@gmail.com
Our Standard of Membership
An association of some 30,000 autonomous clubs in more that 160
countries, Rotary International is one of the world’s largest
service organizations. The goal for a club’s membership is an
up-to-date and progressive representation of the community’s
business, vocational and professional interests. Members of Rotary
are part of a diverse group of leaders working to address various
community and international service needs and to promote peace and
understanding throughout the world. We need new members to infuse
our club with new ideas, energy and enthusiasm. Our members are our
most important asset. They are the force that allows Rotary to carry
out its humanitarian efforts and achieve its mission.
Benefits and Responsibilities of Membership
Rotary membership provides the opportunity to:
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be connected to our community;
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work with fellow Rotarians to
address community needs;
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associate with other community
leaders and professionals;
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Apply leadership skills and
experiences for the advancement of the club’s mission
Rotary club membership carries with it certain responsibilities:
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Members are expected to attend
weekly programs of the club. Opportunities to make up attendance
include attending a regular meeting of another Rotary club,
attending various other Rotary committee meetings, or attending a
club service project authorized by the club Board of Directors.
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Members are required to help meet the
financial obligations of the club through annual dues ($125 in
Rotary year 2008-2009
Members are expected to participate in or otherwise support local or
international activities or projects of Rotary.
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The club encourages members to
aspire to leadership or committee roles within the club.
New Member Orientation
Orientation dates are set throughout the year and will be
coordinated to meet the new members’ schedule. Orientation consists
of an overview of the history and culture of Rotary and of the
responsibilities and opportunities for members of the Honesdale
Rotary Club. Orientation is very important to the new member and
attendance is strongly encouraged.
Policy on Membership Transfer or Re-Instatement
The club has no special policy or procedure for the invitation or
approval of individuals who wish to transfer from another Rotary
club. Those club members who are interested in assisting an
individual in this circumstance are asked to follow the club
practice for new member consideration and proposal. Reinstatement of
previous members of the Honesdale Rotary Club is at the discretion
of the Board of Directors and such requests should be referred
through the Membership Development Committee.
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