Joining Portage Rotary Club

Why Join a Service Club like Portage Rotary Club? 
There are many reasons for joining a service club like Rotary, not to mention the benefits that also come with it...
Membership Application Instructions
  1. Membership dues are paid yearly and may be pro-rated, payable to the Treasurer 
  2. Completely fill out the Rotary Membership Proposal Form (Membership Application)
  3. Completely fill out the Youth Exchange Volunteer Forms (Membership Application)
  4. Obtain Criminal Record Check from RCMP Detachment. Bring with you: The Portage Rotary Club Volunteer Letter AND 2 pieces of government issued ID; one must be photo ID
  5. Retrieve Criminal Record Check from RCMP Detachment (usually within 24 hrs)
  6. Once you have obtained your Criminal Record Check and completed steps 2 & 3, take all paperwork to Gord Selinger of MIller Pressey Selinger at 103 Saskatchewan Ave E. Please bring with you 2 pieces of government issued ID; one must be photo ID. Gord will provide you with the Child Abuse Registration forms to fill out and then he will submit your completed form for approval. Please call Gord's office in advance to book a time, 204-857-3436
  7. Once the club has received all your paperwork, you may be conditionally inducted while the club waits for the Child Abuse Registry approval (which can take up to 2 months to receive)
Annual Dues
The membership cost is $240 per year (subject to change), payable no later than February 1st (upon application, annual dues may be split into two equal payments if necessary). Fees are prorated on a monthly basis for members joining part-way thru the year. 
 
Annual dues are broken up and applied towards:
  • subscription to "The Rotarian" magazine,
  • Clubrunner fees (this website and services),
  • the cost of meals for speakers and guests, 
  • liability insurance, and
  • Rotary International dues
Attendance, Participation & Legal
Attendance
Part of being a Rotarian is having the option to join various meetings, events and outings. Weekly meetings form the core of the Club's activities and are generally held every Tuesday from 12-1pm at Canad Inns in Portage la Prairie. These meetings may be subject to change, including venue location and time (occasional supper meeting). Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended. 
 
Participation
Members are encouraged to be active in the Club by participating in club activities, events and meetings. Once you see how Portage Rotary Club is involved in the community, you will WANT to be involved!
 
Legal
As required by Rotary International, all members are subject to a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
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