You will notice a slight increase in dues this year, which is the first dues increase since 2009. The impact on individual members is small – if you take advantage of the Early Bird Discount and pay dues by cash or check, the dues increase amounts to $20 annually for members age 31+ and even less for members 30 and younger.
Is it the TRUTH?
- Club dues have not increased since 2009.
- Rotary International and District 5960 dues have increased multiple times since 2009, and the increase has been absorbed for each member by the club. Rotary International and district dues are increasing again in 2018-19.
- Despite innovative changes to our meeting formats to avoid meeting room fees every week, our club has been operating with a budget deficit in recent years.
- If the club had incrementally increased dues by 1% a year since 2009, dues would be similar to the dues proposed for 2018-19.
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Our Board is committed to maintaining our full-time paid Administrative Director position.
- Our Board is committed to remaining a large club, which necessitates a meeting room fee to accommodate our size of group.
- Our Board believes that board members, staff and Rotary members should not be expected to routinely donate expenses related to club operations.
Will it BUILD GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHPS?
- Our club is a vibrant club that will continue to offer a wide variety of meeting formats, service opportunities and social events, which not only help us make a difference but encourage networking and strengthen friendships.
Will it be BENEFICIAL TO ALL CONCERNED?
- All club members and the community benefit from our club remaining a strong, active and financially stable club.
- The Board plans to implement additional revenue sources beyond dues to help cover club operating expenses.