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This video was created to promote Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland. The content, however, is universal and embodies the concept that each of us has the ability to make the world a better place, one person at a time. Just imagine what a difference you could make.
Qualifications, Benefits, and Responsibilities of RCCC Membership
Membership in Rotary is by invitation only. This is an important distinction between Rotary and other service organizations. Your sponsor will invite you to attend a maximum of two Rotary Club meetings so you can learn more about the character and activities of our Club. Rotary clubs can have very different personalities.
Members are classified by their professions and your sponsor will affirm that there is an appropriate classification opening prior to your nomination. Each classification is limited to no more than 10% representation in the club. This classification system remains the basis for each Rotarian’s personal obligation — to serve as a representative of that classification within the club.
NOTE: If you are interested in membership, but have not been approached by a Rotarian, you can contact us directly or visit our Member Directory listing to identify someone you may already know within our club. Be encouraged to ask, we are happy to talk Rotary!
Qualifications of Membership:
- A prospective member must:
- Hold, or be retired from, a professional, proprietary, executive, or managerial position with discretionary authority for time and resources.
- Have the capacity to meet the club’s weekly attendance requirement (60% minimum requirement). Members may make up missed meetings at any Rotary Club around the world, Rotaract or Interact club, Rotary Community Corps, Rotary Fellowship, or E-Club website.
- Meet all financial requirements including local, district and international dues, fees, mandatory fundraisers, and other fundraising and projects
- Live or work within the locality of the club or surrounding area
- Have a high professional reputation, good character and stability of position
- Have a established history of volunteer service
Benefits of Membership:
- Participate in local community service to experience the fulfillment of giving back
- Gain an understanding of international humanitarian issues through international service projects and exchange programs
- Experience camaraderie and friendship with like-minded professionals
- Socialize with fellow Rotarians at local events, conventions and conferences
- Develop leadership skills
Responsibilities of Membership
- Attend weekly meetings of the RCCC. Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7:15AM to 8:30AM at the main hall of All Saints Episcopal Church located at 106 W. Church Street, Frederick, Md. 21701
- Commit to active participation in assigned committee within the Avenues of Service: Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, International Service and New Generations Service
- Actively participate in local and international activities or projects
- Adhere to the Rotary 4 Way Test
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
- Commit to fiduciary requirements of club membership
- Prepare and give a short classification talk to the Club
For more information on Rotary go to www.Rotary.org