Financial Obligations and Attendance Requirements
Financial Obligations and Attendance Requirements
Financial Obligations
- The cost of dues (club, district, and Rotary International) is $247 per quarter. For many members, this is a business expense.
- If you travel seasonally, ask about our leave of absence policy.
- Statements of dues are emailed quarterly. Payment can be made by check or credit card.
Other Financial Considerations
- In our annual fundraiser, we have historically raised $45,000-$50,000. We ask that you fundraise at least $600.
- We hold an auction every year to raise money for local families during the Holidays. We hope that you will participate by either donating (or finding a donor) for the auction, or bidding in the auction. What you spend is your choice.
- We ask our members to give annually to The Rotary Foundation. The extent of this gift is your choice.
- We occasionally have social events, and sometimes these events have a cost. This cost is typically not covered by the club. Your attendance is optional.
- Our meetings include a variety of fines. You may be fined for showing up late, skipping a meeting and not documenting your make-up, getting trivia questions wrong, or paying a “happy fine” to share news you’re excited about. Members are typically fined $1-$5 per week.
- A one time charge of $100 will be charged to new members, covering the cost of new member materials, name badge and a Rotary shirt.
Attendance Requirements
As a member of our club you are encouraged to attend at least 50 percent of weekly club meetings and/or club service events, although there is no longer a minimum attendance requirement. Members also have the option to "make-up" at another Rotary Club.