Rotary Club of Fremont

OUR FREMONT ROTARY CLUB

            The intent of the Fremont Rotary Club (Club) is for each Rotarian to experience a solid connection, deep meaning, true sense of purpose, and strong sense of satisfaction with the Club.  There is to be a sense of honor and healthy pride in being a member of and belonging to the Fremont Rotary group.  It is this relationship between the Rotarian and his or her Club that provides the foundation from which Service Above Self can become actualized.

            As a Fremont Rotarian there is a quality that distinguishes you from the average citizen.  You are committed to working with others as a team for the shared purpose of contributing to the betterment of the lives of others.  Though there are times you do not directly see with your eyes the positive impact you help bring about as a Rotarian, there is absolutely no question that your dedicated commitment does make a difference locally and beyond! 

            The first Rotary Club was organized in Chicago in 1905 by Paul Harris.  This group met in “rotation” at the offices of its members, thus the name Rotary.  There are now over 32,000 clubs around the world with over 1.2 million members.

            Fremont Rotarians are members of the Fremont Rotary Club and the Club is a member of Rotary International.  Rotary International is governed by a president and Board of Directors elected from around the world.  The Fremont Club is belongs to District 6290 which includes much of West Michigan from the Grand Rapids/Holland area north into Ontario, Canada (Wawa).  Each District elects a yearly District Governor.

    Fremont’s Rotary Club was chartered in 1963.  The Club has a Board of Directors elected by membership for a two year term.  Past Presidents nominate to the Board of Directors the future Club President as well as members for upcoming open Board positions.  The Board of Directors makes the final decision for President Elect. Board meetings are monthly and always open to all Rotarians.

            It is a distinct privilege to be a Rotarian.  There is fellowship with like-minded men and women from diverse professions and there are unique opportunities to serve the community.  As a Rotarian there are important obligations that are to be taken seriously.  Attendance at the weekly meetings is an important obligation.  Bringing new quality members into the Club is a very important responsibility of every Fremont Rotarian.  Being an active part of this Club is essential.  There are many choices as to what can be done to help the Club in its quest to provide Service Above Self.  Your participation on committees, helping with fund raising, and rolling up your sleeves for Action Days are vital activities to the success of the Club.

Paying quarterly dues, currently $145/quarter is also very important.  Your dues cover the cost of membership, fees paid to Rotary International, and the cost of your weekly meal.  Fines at the weekly meetings are typically $1-2.

            Becoming a Paul Harris Fellow is encouraged, and is achieved through the giving of $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation. To assist you in achieving this status, the Fremont Rotary Club will match your first $500 worth of contributions until the initial Paul Harris Fellow is achieved. The Club, and Foundation, may also have ‘specials’ where it may provide other matching funds towards specific donations to the foundation.  Members are also encouraged to become a Sustaining Member of the Rotary International Foundation, by contributing at least $100 per year. These monies can be billed to your account on a quarterly basis if preferred.