August is Membership Month

Rotary is made up of three parts: our clubs, Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. Rotary and Rotaract clubs belong to the global association Rotary International (RI). Rotary International supports its clubs worldwide by coordinating global programs and initiatives. The Rotary Foundation helps fund our humanitarian activities, from local service projects to global initiatives.

 

The club is the most important component of Rotary’s organizational structure. More than 36,000 Rotary clubs and 10,000 Rotaract clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas unite people to create lasting change in their communities, around the world, and in themselves. Rotaract clubs are like Rotary clubs but are primarily intended for university students and young professionals. Clubs are autonomous, so the member experience varies from club to club. But they all operate somewhat similarly. For example, all clubs have officers and committees that help them run smoothly. Each Rotary or Rotaract club is considered a member of Rotary International.
Strong, well-run clubs enhance our members’ experiences and deliver valuable service to our communities.

 

There are approximately 1.2 million Rotary club members, or Rotarians, and more than 200,000 Rotaract club members, or Rotaractors, around the world. As a member, you have far greater potential to do good in your community than you did before you joined. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by contributing your expertise, skills, and talents as well as the privilege of working with other professionals and community leaders.

 

Rotary and Rotaract clubs unite dedicated people to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action. The frequency and format of club meetings vary. Clubs meet in person, online, or both. Rotary is both apolitical and nonreligious, and clubs are expected to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members and guests.

 

Clubs are grouped into approximately 520 districts. Districts are led by governors, who serve an important role in Rotary. Rotary clubs in their districts nominate them because of their leadership skills, Rotary experience, and dedication to service. District governors are trained extensively both in their regions and together through the International Assembly, an annual training event for incoming governors, who are known as district governors-elect in the year before their term as governor. District governors serve for one year, leading a team of assistant governors and district committees in supporting and strengthening clubs and motivating them to carry out service projects. They visit or check in virtually with each Rotary club in the district during the year, oversee the development of new clubs, and plan the district conference and other special events.

Districts are organized into 34 zones of approximately equal numbers of Rotarians for the purposes of nominating directors and electing the committee that nominates the president of Rotary International.

 

In the coming months, a new Rotary model will be coming to our Zone, Zone 8. Please have a look here for more comprehensive information: https://creatingtomorrowrotary.org/latest-updates/july-member-webinars