Become a member

Do you want to make positive change in the community and around the world?
If so, Rotary is the place for you.
Come and meet with us.
 
Rotary members are dedicated people who share a passion for both community, service, and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of professionals who
  • share your drive to give back
  • discuss your community's needs and discover creative ways to meet them
  • expand your leadership and professional skills
  • catch up with good friends and meet new ones
  • connect with leaders from all continents, cultures, and occupations

Thank you for your interest in The Rotary Club of Rochester. We meet weekly Thursdays at the VFW in Northwest Rochester. Members and guests are invited to arrive between11:30 a.m. and noon to network and socialize as well as order lunch. A short business meeting begins at noon followed by a 30-minute program. The meeting is promptly adjourned by 1:00 p.m. On the third Thursday of the month, members are invited to meet at noon to either socialize or work on a volunteer project. 

In addition to the club's weekly meetings, service opportunities are available in which many of our members choose to participate. The Rotary motto is “Service Above Self,” and there is quite a variety of service opportunities from which to choose. Participation is voluntary. Members can choose to volunteer alongside other Rotarians at local organizations such as Channel One Food Bank, Salvation Army, Quarry Hill Nature Center, and local high schools, etc. The club also supports Rotary's international service projects and international exchange opportunities. It's like a potpourri of service which allows Rotarians to work with many different organizations without having to dedicate their time to just one or two.

The club holds social events throughout the year. We never ask our members to sell things but instead raise dollars within our club. 

Membership in Rotary is by invitation. Anyone interested in becoming a member of Rotary is "proposed" for membership by a Rotary sponsor. This is typically a current Rotarian who the prospective member knows. If you are interested in becoming a member and do not know a current Rotarian who could be your sponsor, we can ask one of our members to host you at a few of our meetings so we can get to know you and then propose you for membership into our club. All membership proposals are reviewed by our club's board of directors.

If you would like to join us at a meeting, please feel free to do so. No reservation or advance notice is necessary. When you arrive, stop by our check-in desk and introduce yourself and one of our members will host you so you can ask questions and learn more about Rotary and our club.

Visit our calendar for meeting information

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