Prospective, new and even established Active and Honorary Members have questions.

Here we try to answer the most common questions.

Rotary World - 1.4 million members chartering thousands of clubs engaged in community service projects in more than 200 countries and geographical areas over the last 120 years - is a big, diverse and ever-changing space filled with challenges and opportunities.

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The first Rotary challenge is becoming an Active Member - a Rotarian.

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The process for Rotary membership is contained in our Club Bylaws and the decisions necessary to bring new Rotarians into the Club are made by our Board and Club members themselves.

Here, we will break it down in easy steps - so easy even a Rotary Club President can understand it.

Any questions?

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A prospective member needs to attend three breakfast meetings or other Club events.

The cornerstone of every Rotary club is THE regular meeting - come to breakfast, learn what Rotary is doing locally and worldwide and meet your Sponsor.

Your Sponsor nominates you for Rotary membership.

This rule applies to ALL new members; former Club members, former Rotarians, transferring Rotarians from other clubs and new prospects.

Show up - have some breakfast - see what is going on - get some new friends.

Trust us.

A Sponsor will find you if you want to join Rotary to make the World a better place.

This is The Way.

Your Sponsor submits your Nomination to the Membership Committee. The Sponsor will collect and submit some basic historical and contact information from you. The Nomination asks you disclosure any interests between you and current Club members; employment, investment, family, etc. The Membership Committee conducts any investigation or interview with you. This is also the best time to ask questions about costs, attendance or other Rotarian responsibilities. If you are committed, Membership Committee may forward your Nomination to the Board and Club for final consideration.

The Board and Club shall only consider Nominations motioned by the Membership Chair. Any denial shall be sent to the Sponsor to inform the Nominee with or without an explanation. The entire Club membership will be noticed of Board Nomination approvals. Any Active Member may file a written objection with the Board within seven days of notification for additional consideration of any Nomination - hearing no objection from the Club the Nominee moves forward with Induction.

Prior to any Induction, the Nominee must submit the New Rotarian Induction Form for the Club Secretary and Treasurer. After this information is submitted, a Rotary ID is created and after satisfying any Officer needs, the New Rotarian may be Inducted at a Club ceremony. New Rotarians can expect to be given additional Rotary materials and the assignment of one of Club's Past Presidents as a "Rotary Buddy" to mentor and on-board the new Rotarian into a leading California non-profit organization. During this first year, the Club will find entry level tasks and projects for new Rotarians, in addition to providing access to our Rotary District and Rotary International resources and training.

- Many happy challenges, interesting people, clever opportunities and vast resources await!

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All prospective and current members are encouraged to review Club Bylaws.

There is also a "The ABC's of Rotary" primer that outlines Rotary World.

- All located at About Us and Club Forms and Information on this website.