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How do I become a member of Rotary? |
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Rotarians are business and professional leaders who take an active role in their 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.
Spring Valley Rotary is always looking for new members and potential members are invited to visit our club. New members must be recommended by a current member of our club. Members, please use the "How to Propose a New Member" form.
If you're interested in learning more about joining Rotary, start by filling out the prospective member form and talk with the Rotarian who invited you to visit our club. Please note that Membership in a Rotary club is by invitation only. |
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What are the qualifications for membership? |
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Prospective members must:
- hold (or be retired from) a professional, proprietary, executive, managerial, or community position
- have demonstrated a commitment to service through personal involvement
- be able to meet the club's weekly attendance or community project participation requirements
- live or work within the vicinity of the club or surrounding area
Our club has a diverse membership. Click here to review our current member classifications and open classifications. |
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What are the responsibilities of membership? |
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What YOU get out of Rotary depends largely on what YOU put into it. Our membership requirements are designed to help members more fully participate in and enjoy their Rotary experience.
Members are expected to attend weekly club meetings, pay annual dues and participate in local or international Rotary activities or projects.
The club is the cornerstone of Rotary, where the most meaningful work is carried out. All effective Rotary clubs are responsible for four key elements:
- sustaining or increasing membership
- participating in service projects that benefit our community and those in other countries
- supporting The Rotary Foundation financially and through program participation
- developing leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level
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What are the attendance responsibilities? |
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Attending weekly club meetings allows you to enjoy the fellowship of your club members, enrich your professional and personal knowledge, and meet other business leaders in their community. If you miss our club’s meeting, you can expand your 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.
Find meeting places and times for the other clubs in the Columbia area by viewing our calendar. You can also make up a missed meeting by participating in a club service project, attending a club board meeting or by making up online at one of several Rotary e-clubs.
http://www.rotaryeclub34.org/ http://www.recswusa.org http://www.rotaryeclub7890.org/
Our club’s requirements:
- 60% annual attendance must be at home club.
- We use the honor system. Mark your own make-ups on the attendance sheet.
- Make-ups are valid only during the two weeks before or following the date missed.
A leave of absence is an option for a limited time but only relieves member of meal expenses. |
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What does it cost to be a Rotary member? |
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Listed below are the financial responsibilities for members within the Spring Valley Rotary club:
There is a one time $50 induction fee.
Quarterly billing (approximately $200) includes:
- $25 Paul Harris sustaining membership
- $42 club dues
- $11 per meal - average of 12 meals per quarter
If you record a make-up, you are credited the $11 meal fee. Be prepared to pay from $10 to $11 at other clubs for make-up meetings/meals. If you bring a guest, you are responsible for paying for their lunch.
Members are responsible for selling $400 in pecans each year for club fundraising. (Go to the projects tab for more information about our community service projects and our annual pecan fundraiser.) |
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