It takes time to make a difference – your time.
BECOMING A MEMBER
The Process:
How much time is required?
Members make their time available to Rotary according to their lifestyle and the changing demands of family and work commitments. Rotary as an organisation recognises the need for members to place family and employment ahead of volunteer activities and expects that each Rotarian will prioritise their time appropriately.
Teamwork is essential to achieve the club’s goals and therefore members need to spend time together regularly to get to know each other well. Members are encouraged to attend meetings and club events as often as possible and to average at least 50% attendance over a six month period. Sometimes a Rotarian is caught in work or family circumstances that render them unable to attend meetings. This is not a problem as leave of absence can be granted where the Club Board believes this is reasonable. Also, attendance of another Rotary club’s meeting is credited towards your attendance record (no matter where in the world it is!). If you can’t make the time of your own club’s meeting, take the opportunity to visit another club and enjoy the company of other Rotarians in your area.
We all get too busy at times but when the demands on our time diminish, then we can enjoy club meetings again and make our time available for teamwork.
- Attend at least four club meetings or events
- Complete the Membership Application Form and pay the joining fee
- We also ask that members complete a Working with Children Check to assist the organisation of projects and events that involve children. This is free for volunteer organisations and can be done online or forms can be collected from a post office.
- Be inducted during a meeting by the President and receive the new member induction pack
How much time is required?
Members make their time available to Rotary according to their lifestyle and the changing demands of family and work commitments. Rotary as an organisation recognises the need for members to place family and employment ahead of volunteer activities and expects that each Rotarian will prioritise their time appropriately.
Teamwork is essential to achieve the club’s goals and therefore members need to spend time together regularly to get to know each other well. Members are encouraged to attend meetings and club events as often as possible and to average at least 50% attendance over a six month period. Sometimes a Rotarian is caught in work or family circumstances that render them unable to attend meetings. This is not a problem as leave of absence can be granted where the Club Board believes this is reasonable. Also, attendance of another Rotary club’s meeting is credited towards your attendance record (no matter where in the world it is!). If you can’t make the time of your own club’s meeting, take the opportunity to visit another club and enjoy the company of other Rotarians in your area.
We all get too busy at times but when the demands on our time diminish, then we can enjoy club meetings again and make our time available for teamwork.
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Costs
There is a fee to become a member of Rotary International. These fees cover administration fees from Rotary International and our Rotary District 9800, Rotary Insurance and subscription to Rotary Down Under magazine for members. Our fees are the exact amount Rotary requires, and therefore are the lowest possible fees a club can have. Start-up fee - $50 This fee covers the price of the membership induction pack, which includes a new member book, name badge, club t-shirt and Rotary pin. Full year membership - $260** (paid in two instalments in January and in July) * Please note that a month’s notice must be given if you wish to terminate your membership and resignation will only be accepted if there are no monies outstanding. ** Price of membership will depend on the amount (USD) that Rotary International invoices our club. |
Our Membership packs include an induction book, a membership certificate, a personalised magnetic name badge, a Rotary International pin and a club t-shirt.
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