Norwich Rotary - Becoming A Member

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Rotarian. Rotary International is an association of individual clubs, with each club operating autonomously. Membership is extremely important to us, and we are always eager to hear from individuals interested in our mission and in joining a Rotary club. The RI universal premise is that the membership of each club constitutes an accurate representation of the business and professional population within the community served.

Membership in a Rotary club requires available business or professional classification opportunities as well as an invitation and sponsorship by a member of the club. Sometimes an individual cannot be invited or sponsored for membership.

Rotarians are business and professional leaders who take an active role in their communities while greatly enriching their personal and professional lives. A Rotary club contains a diverse group of professional leaders from the community that the club serves.

Membership in a Rotary club offers a number of benefits, including:

20 Reasons to Join Rotary

(Abstracted from Rotary International District 7980-Make Dreams Real-

Richard B.”Rick” Benson-District Governor 2008-2009)

1) Friendship

2) Business Development

3) Personal Growth and Development

4) Leadership Development

5) Citizenship in the Community

6) Continuing Education

7) Fun.Rotary is fun.

8) Public Speaking Skills

9) Citizenship in the World

10) Assistance when Traveling

11) Entertainment

12) The Development of Social Skills

13) Family Programs

14) Vocational Skills

15) The Development of Ethics

16) Cultural Awareness

17) Prestige

18) Nice People

19) The Absence of “Official Creed"

20) The Opportunity to Serve

Through Rotary International's service programs, a Rotary club can have a significant effect on the quality of life in its community. Rotary Foundation programs offer opportunities to form international partnerships that help people in need worldwide. Some 1.2 million Rotarians in 30,000 clubs in more than 160 countries make significant contributions to the quality of life at home and around the globe.

To find out more about Rotary's rich history and the organization's mission and structure, see our Contact Form or contact a Rotarian directly by visiting our Officers and Directors or Contact pages.