Rotary is a service organisation for business and professional people, and for people with a track record in community service. Rotary is organised by clubs, with over 32,000 clubs and 1.2 million Rotarians in over 200 countries and geographical regions worldwide. Members of a Rotary club are part of a diverse group of professional leaders working to address various community and international service needs, and to promote world peace and understanding. In addition Rotarians believe in having fun, so there is a strong social aspect to Rotary membership too. Rotary places a lot of emphasis on involving the family in club activities.
Our members are our most important asset. They are the force that allows Rotary to carry out its many humanitarian efforts and achieve its mission. While clubs meet weekly, and an attendance of 50% or better is expected you will find this soon becomes a habit that you will look forward to each week. In addition, you will be made welcome at any Rotary Club meeting in any of the countries where Rotary has a presence. It is truly an international organisation.
Membership is by invitation only, but if you believe you meet Rotary's criteria, and you would like to learn more, then please phone your nearest regional contact as listed below. He or she will be able to advise if there is a club nearby that meets your criteria in terms of the day of the week and time of day it meets, and its gender mix. Please be aware though, that in most of our towns away from the coast, there is only one club. If all is going well to this point, someone from the preferred Rotary Club will contact you to discuss in more detail, that club's service and social activities, the costs involved and any other questions you may have. Provided you are still keen , the next step is an invitation to attend a few meetings to experience Rotary first hand. In most cases this leads to you being inducted into the club as a member. Congratulations!!
