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How to propose. A new Member. Rogers Noon Rotary. Every Rotarian has: The privilege The obligation To seek qualified members. Membership. Is the means to accomplish Rotary’s Mission and goals. General Qualifications.
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How to propose A new Member
Rogers Noon Rotary Every Rotarian has: • The privilege • The obligation To seek qualified members.
Membership Is the means to accomplish Rotary’s Mission and goals.
General Qualifications • Rotarians are adults of good character and good business or professional reputation. • They hold or have held an executive position with discretionary authority in any worthy and recognized business or profession.
Rotary Handbook for member qualifications • Is the individual ABOVE REPROACH? Are they men and women of GOOD CHARACTER who possess an EXCELLENT BUSINESS or PROFESSIONAL REPUTATIONS? • Is the REPUTATION of the INDIVIUDALS FIRM EXEMPLARY? • Can the candidate meet the FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS of membership and ATTEND WEEKLY MEETINGS? • Is the candidate committed to GETTING INVOLVED in CLUB PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, and COMMITTEE’S or is the candidate really interested in a networking club? • The membership committee assists the board in investigating the character, business or profession, community standing, and general eligibility of all people proposed for membership.
Active Membership • Active members must meet the previous stated qualifications, as well as have liveed or work within the club’s locality or surrounding area for a least 6 months.
Honorary Membership • People who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals may be elected to honorary membership.
Classification • Each ACTIVE member of a Rotary Club is classified in accordance with their business or profession. • A classification describes the principal and recognized activity of the firm with which an active member is connected or the member’s principal business or professional activity.
How many per Classification • The club shall not elect a person to ACTIVE membership if it will cause that classification to exceed 10% of the club’s active membership. • Retired members require a classification but are not included in total numbers of classification.
Holders of Public Office Holders of public office, Persons elected or appointed to public office for a specified time ARE NOT eligible for ACTIVE membership under that classification, except persons elected or appointed to the judiciary or educational offices.
STANDARD PROSPECTIVE MEMBER PROCEDURE • NAME IS SUBMITTED to board of directors. Candidate is not introduced to club as prospective member until membership committee and board: • ensures that the person is fully qualified and approves or disapproves the proposal within 30 days. • The PROPOSER IS THEN NOTIFIED of the decision by the club secretary.
Note: • Until approval is granted, prospective members SHOULD NOT be informed that they have been proposed for membership. • After approval has been announced, the prospective member will be fully oriented in the mission and responsibilities of being a member of our club.
At that time • He or she is asked to complete the proposal form and give written permission to publish his or her name and proposed classification to the club membership. • If no objections are received within seven (7) days following the publication, the nominee completes the installation process and becomes a NEW ROTARIAN.