SATELLITE CLUB LAUNCHES
DEFINITION: SATELLITE CLUB - A club whose members meet at a different time and location from their parent club but are still considered members of the parent club.
Twelve new members were added to the Gateway Rotary Club when they started a Satellite Club at the Panorama Retirement Community in Lacey.
This club first met for an informational meeting on June 6th and they inducted 12 members at their Charter event on July 18th. Their membership includes a number of former Rotarians who now reside in the community including their club President William Seeley who was a Rotarian and Past President in Walnut Grove California.
A Satellite club is an extension of the host club rather than a new club. The Rotary Satellite Club of Gateway-Panorama is independent to set its own meeting schedule and elect its own officers, yet its members are officially members of the Gateway Rotary Club who provides support to the club through two member liaisons and assistance with processes and programing.
If you think there is potential for a Satellite club in your area please contact the District Membership Committee for assistance. It is a terrific way to grow membership for your club and increase the number of Rotarians in our District!