Join the Rotary Club of Rotary Club of Runaway Bay Inc.

Membership of a Rotary Club has much to offer you

Attracting new members is vital to a Rotary club's long term success, and so we put a great deal of emphasis on expanding our membership with enthusiastic and service-minded individuals.  Prospective members must actively hold or be retired from a professional, proprietary, executive or managerial position. And they must have the desire and ability to serve and to meet the club's attendance requirements for its weekly meetings.
An important distinction between Rotary and other organizations is that membership in Rotary is by invitation. However this should not stop anyone who feels that they might like to become a Rotarian from indicating an interest, either by speaking to a Rotarian, or by getting in touch with us with no obligation on either side.

For an invitation to join our club, attend a meeting or to obtain a copy of the "Fireside Chat" contact our membership Director by clicking the icon   

We usually maintain a list of the types of businesses and professions available in our community and seek candidates to fill classifications not already held by an active member of the club, but classifications are many and varied. Examples of classifications include, for example: Schools; Universities; Eye Surgery; Vocational - Distribution; Retailing; Dramatic Arts; Law . In this manner, we aims to include a significant cross section of its community's vocational life, and has the widest possible resources and expertise for its service programs and projects.
 

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. Rotarians experience the fulfilment that comes from giving back to the community.

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. One of Rotary’s highest objectives is to build goodwill and peace throughout the world.

Friendship

Rotary was founded on fellowship, an ideal that remains a major attraction of membership today. Club members enjoy the camaraderie with like-minded professionals, and club projects offer additional opportunities to develop enduring friendships. Rotary club members who travel have friendly contacts in almost every city in the world.

Good Citizenship

Weekly Rotary club programs keep members informed about what is taking place in the community, nation, and world and motivated 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 personal schedules. Conferences, conventions, assemblies, and social events provide entertainment as well as Rotary information, education, and service.

Ethical Environment

Encouraging high ethical standards in one’s profession and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days. In their business and professional lives, Rotarians abide by The Four-Way Test:

Of the things we think, say or do:

                1) Is it the TRUTH?

                2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?

                3) Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

                4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Leadership Development

Rotary is an organization of successful professionals. Team building, fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization, and communication are just a sampling of the leadership skills that club members can exercise and enhance. Being a Rotary leader provides further experience in learning how to motivate, inspire, and guide others.

Diversity in Membership

Rotary’s classification system ensures that a club’s membership represents a variety of the community’s professional men and women, including leaders in business, industry, the arts, government, sports, the military, and religion. Rotary clubs are non political, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. We are a dual gender club, supporting charitable work at home and overseas . 

Why be a Rotarian?

Its not for the money,
Its not for the fame,
Its not for any person gain,
Its just for the love of fellow man
It's just to lend a helping hand,
It's just to give a little of self,
It's to do something you can't buy with wealth,
It's not medals worn with pride,
It's for the feeling deep inside,
It's the reward down in your heart,
It's the feeling you've been part of helping others far and near,
That makes you a Rotarian

Like to know more?    Contact our membership Director by clicking the icon   

Please advise use of your name, contact details include email address and telephone number, and we shall contact you