Becoming a Rotarian Membership is vital to a Rotary club's operations, and an importatnt compontent of club service is to enlarge the club with enthusiastic and service-minded new members. Prospective members must actively hold - or be retired from - a professional, proprietary, executive or managerial position. They must have the desire and ability to serve and to meet the club's attendance requirements for its weekly meetings. In addition, a prospective member must either live or work within the territorial limits of the club or an adjoining club, or within the corporate limits of the city in which the club is located. A person whose business and residence are in communities not served by Rotary may be considered for membership by a club in an immediately adjacemnt community. An important distinction between Rotary and other organizations is that membership in Rotary is by invitation. The club's classification committee maintains a list of the types of businesses and professions in its community and seeks candidates to fill classifications not already held by an active member of the club. In this manner, a club is assured it includes a significant cross section of its community's vocational life, and has the widest possible resources and expertise for its service programs and projects. The Membership Process In most instances, a person being considered for membership is invited by a member/sponsor to atttend one or more club meetings to learn more about Rotary. The sponsor may then submit the name of the candiate to the membership committee to begin the evaluation process. Others who are interested in membershop, but don't know any Rotarians, can contact their local club directly. Requirements of Membership A one-time payment of $50 as a new member fee monthly dues of $55 (which covers your lunch each Tuesday), attendance at the weekly meetings and participation in service projects. Members are also strongly encouraged to donate $100 per year to the Rotary Foundation. If you miss a weekly meeting, make-up opportunities are available on-line or by attending a meeting at a nearby club, a monthly board meeting or committee meeting. The degree of participation varies. Although you are asked to serve on at least one committee of your choice, you may be involved with as many as your time allows. Committees do meet infrequently; some monthly, others only a couple of times a year, and some are able to accomplish their business by simply using e-mail. In addition to the business opportunities you will have by becoming a member, you will also have the knowledge that you have sought to make a difference. You set an example for your family and friends that service is a necessary part of maintaining a vital, healthy community. Again, we thank you for considering Rotary. Home   History   Wimberley History   Join   Members  News   Calendar   Contact Us