Become a Member

As a member of Rotary, you’ll be part of both an international organization and a leader in our local community. Rotarians lead change in our own backyards and across the globe.

MEMBERSHIP PROCESS OVERVIEW

Our club’s membership process is designed to ensure that, when you become a member of our club, the club will meet your expectations and fit your passion and perspective for how you want to give back through Rotary.

1

Learn About Us

Read through the information on this website to learn more about our club. Each Rotary club is unique, so you may want to check out other local Rotary clubs to ensure you find a club that is the right fit for you.

2

Contact Us

Let us know that you are interested in becoming a club member and our club leadership team will help facilitate the rest of the membership process.

3

Visit a Club Meeting or Event

Your first experience with the Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea should be to attend one of our club meetings or club events to meet our members and get a feel for the club. You’ll love the energy at our morning meetings!

4

Connect with Club Membership Committee

Your member sponsor or mentor will liaise with you and our club membership committee. The membership committee will work with you to ensure our club will meet your expectations from your membership.

5

Interview for Membership

The membership interview is not a competitive process, it is an opportunity to connect with existing club leaders and talk through what you hope to achieve from membership. Being a Rotarian is about more than joining your fellow club members for breakfast every week — it’s about working to achieve positive outcomes for the community.

6

Become a Member

You’ll be inducted as a member during a club meeting once you’ve paid your club dues. As a member, you’re part of a worldwide network of Rotarians, are welcome at any Rotary club around the world, and are eligible for different forms of recognition from your club membership and contributions. You will be paired with a mentor to help ensure you find the best opportunities within the club as you begin your membership.

As a member of Rotary, you’ll be part of both an international organization and a leader in our local community. Rotarians lead change in our own backyards and across the globe.

MEMBERSHIP PROCESS OVERVIEW

Our club’s membership process is designed to ensure that, when you become a member of our club, the club will meet your expectations and fit your passion and perspective for how you want to give back through Rotary.

1

Learn About Us

Read through the information on this website to learn more about our club. Each Rotary club is unique, so you may want to check out other local Rotary clubs to ensure you find a club that is the right fit for you.

2

Contact Us

Let us know that you are interested in becoming a club member and our club leadership team will help facilitate the rest of the membership process.

3

Visit a Club Meeting or Event

Your first experience with the Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea should be to attend one of our club meetings or club events to meet our members and get a feel for the club. You’ll love the energy at our morning meetings!

4

Connect with Club Membership Committee

Your member sponsor or mentor will liaise with you and our club membership committee. The membership committee will work with you to ensure our club will meet your expectations from your membership.

5

Interview for Membership

The membership interview is not a competitive process, it is an opportunity to connect with existing club leaders and talk through what you hope to achieve from membership. Being a Rotarian is about more than joining your fellow club members for breakfast every week — it’s about working to achieve positive outcomes for the community.

6

Become a Member

You’ll be inducted as a member during a club meeting once you’ve paid your club dues. As a member, you’re part of a worldwide network of Rotarians, are welcome at any Rotary club around the world, and are eligible for different forms of recognition from your club membership and contributions. You will be paired with a mentor to help ensure you find the best opportunities within the club as you begin your membership.

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Club members are assessed dues semi-annually and will be explained when you are interviewed.

FLEXIBILITY

Club members are not required to attend a set amount of meetings or club events in order to allow you to gauge your involvement in the club to meet the needs of your life.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Everyone is welcome in Rotary. The Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea takes every effort to be open and inclusive, fair to all, build goodwill and benefit our community.