First, here is information to consider when talking to prospective members: Rotary International is one of the world’s largest service organizations, with some 29,500 clubs in more than 160 countries. Annually, Rotary clubs worldwide invite a limited number of men and women to become members. These prospective members represent various businesses and professional activities in their communities. As a progressive-minded business or professional person, you will see that belonging to a Rotary club, where outstanding representatives of the different vocations in your community come together, has its benefits. To be invited, you must be:

• A leading representative of your business or professional activity
• Willing to help and participate in projects that enhance your community
• Willing to work on projects that help people in developing countries and promote international understanding and goodwill.

Here are the procedures for proposing members:

• Obtain from Secretary-Treasurer or Bookkeeper a Membership Proposal Form
• Fill it out completely (need full address, telephone, e-mail, etc
• All members are now classified as Active
• Designate a proposed classification
• Add information about the candidate that shows suitability for membership
• Sign and date the form as the proposer
• Submit the form to the President, who will make copies, give one to the Membership Chair, and the original to the Secretary-Treasurer
• Present the proposal to the Board at a Regular meeting or special meeting
• Arrange a proposed member interview to discuss roles, responsibilities, and financial obligations
• Announce an approved member to the membership for 3 weeks
• Arrange for induction once all formalities have been completed