Joining Rotary

How do I become a member of Rotary?

If you’re interested in joining a local Rotary club, you can submit a Prospective Member Form , though individuals must ultimately be sponsored or proposed for membership into a club. Your information will be processed and forwarded to local Rotary club leaders. You can also contact a local Rotary club directly. Use the Club Locator to find clubs in your area.

Often, a person being considered for membership is invited by a club member, or sponsor, to attend one or more club meetings to learn more about Rotary. In this case, the sponsor submits the candidate’s name to the club’s membership committee.

What are the qualifications for membership?

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

What are the responsibilities of membership?

To maximize the Rotary experience, members are asked to attend weekly club meetings. Annual dues must be paid to their clubs, their Rotary district, and Rotary International. They’re expected to participate in local or international Rotary club activities or projects. Clubs encourage members to aspire to club leadership or committee roles.

What are the attendance requirements?
An attendance record of 50 percent is required to remain an active Rotarian. A missed meeting may be made up within 14 days before or after the regular meeting. To accommodate busy schedules, there are various opportunities to make up missed meetings.

What is the minimum age to be in Rotary?

There is no minimum age to join Rotary. You may be invited to join at any age after you become established in a career and have the time and financial resources to meet all Rotary club membership requirements. If you’re interested in joining a Rotary club, ask members about the time and financial commitments necessary to fulfill membership requirements, and consider whether you can make those commitments.