How to Propose a New Member
The "New Member Proposal Form" is available on our web site www.gprotary.com
Look under downloads on our web site --- or simply hit: PROPOSAL FORM - and the form will open in your computer. Try and fill out digitally, save in your computer and send via email. This makes everyone's job much easier.
Standard Procedure: The prospective member's name is submitted to the Secretary who in turn delivers it to the Classification Committee. The Committee ensures that the person is fully qualified. The Committee's recommendation is given to the Executive for approval. Once approved the new members' name is announced once at a regular Rotary meeting. (At this meeting the proposed member should NOT attend to ensure an open and fair process) If no objections to the proposal are received in writing within seven days following the announcement of the name, that person, upon payment of an admission fee, is a new Rotarian. The club secretary sends a completed new member report form to Rotary International as recommended by Rotary Club Bylaws or submits the new member's name via www.rotary.org.
General Qualifications â¿¢ Rotarians are adults of good character and good business or professional reputation, who hold or have held an executive, management or ownership position with discretionary authority in any worthy and recognized business or profession. Proposed members should be in control of their own time
SPONSORS RESPONSIBILITY: The sponsor shall ensure the information is accurate and complete on the application, and the prospective Rotarian attends 2 - 4 meetings before submitting. Guests should not be announced at meetings as proposed new members as membership is by invitation, such invitation being extended only after qualification by the Classification committee and then final approval by Executive. Sponsors responsibilities include informing the prospective new member of the rights and obligations of Rotary, including attendance expectations and committee work.