Join Rotary
Join Rotary
Interested in learning more about Rotary?
Locating
a club and attending a meeting is the best way to learn about Rotary.
60 clubs meet weekly in this District. Please visit the club page to locate clubs and meeting times near you. Another good thing to do is explore this website and the Rotary International website to learn more. If you have questions or would like someone to contact you regarding membership, click here to contact your nearest Rotary club or call the District 5950 Office (763-553-1604).
But don't take our word for it. Hear actual Dist. 5950 Rotarians talk about why they joined--and why they've stayed.
Why Join Rotary?
Rotarians are business and professional leaders who take an active role in their communities while greatly enriching their personal and professional lives. A Rotary club contains a diverse group of professional leaders from the community that the club serves. A Rotary club can have a significant effect on the quality of life in our communities. In addition, programs of The Rotary Foundation offer opportunities to form international partnerships that help people in need worldwide. More than 1.2 million Rotarians make significant contributions to the quality of life at home and around the globe.
Professional Networking
A founding principle of Rotary was to meet periodically to enjoy camaraderie and enlarge one's circle of business
and professional acquaintances. As the
oldest service club in the world, Rotary club members represent a
cross-section of the community's owners, executives, managers, political
leaders, and professionals - people who make decisions and influence
policy.
Service Opportunities
Club members have many opportunities for humanitarian service, both locally and internationally. Service programs address such concerns as health care, hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and the environment. Rotarians experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back to the community.International Awareness
With more than 31,000 Rotary clubs in over 160 countries, Rotarians gain an understanding of humanitarian issues through international service projects and exchange programs. One of Rotary's highest objectives is to build goodwill and peace throughout the worldFriendship
Rotary was founded on fellowship, an ideal that remains a major attraction of membership today. Club members enjoy the camaraderie with like-minded professionals, and club projects offer additional opportunities to develop enduring friendships. Rotary club members who travel have friendly contacts in almost every city in the world.Good Citizenship
Weekly Rotary club programs keep members informed about what is taking place in the community, nation, and world and motivated to make a difference.Family Foundations
Rotary sponsors some of the world's largest youth exchange, educational exchange, and scholarship programs. Rotary clubs provide innovative training opportunities and mentoring for young leaders and involve family members in a wide range of social and service activities.Entertainment
Social activities give Rotarians a chance to let loose and have fun. Every Rotary club and district hosts parties and
activities that offer diversions from
today's demanding professional and personal schedules. Conferences,
conventions, assemblies, and social events provide entertainment as well
as Rotary information, education, and service.
Ethical Environment
Encouraging high ethical standards in one's profession and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days. In their business and professional lives, Rotarians abide by The Four-Way Test: Of the things we think, say or do:- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?