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Rotary eClubs are just like traditional Rotary
clubs in many respects. However, rather than having a set meeting time and
place, the club members on the Internet, 24 hours a day, seven days a weekand
or during our weekly online club meetings. Members log on to the Web site and
review topics under discussion, and are expected to join a forum. The club's
members will be expected to participate in at least 20 online meetings, asking
questions, and sharing views and suggestions with other members. Attendance
will be measured by a minimum average of 10 hours of hands-on community service
per quarter in place of 'seat time' in a club meeting, meaning the member
determines the activity, time and place.
The original idea, a bold high-tech step for Rotary
International, came out of the desire to reach out to those who, for a variety
of legitimate reasons, cannot regularly attend meetings of a Rotary club that
meets weekly at a physical location. Membership is open to individuals who
cannot meet traditional attendance requirements due to travel or business
restrictions or reside farther then 25 miles away from a traditional Rotary
club, or whose personal mobility is limited.
If your current circumstances are such that it is not
possible to meet attendance requirements of a traditional Rotary club, which is
typically a weekly meeting in a specific location, and,
- You are a contributor to society in your profession,
occupation, industry, business, or community role.
- You commit to the personal ethic of Service Above Self,
The Four-Way Test, and support the Object of Rotary.
- You have been invited by a Rotary sponsor to join the
Rotary eClub and approved for membership by its membership and Club Council.
Our Constitution requires that Rotarians applying for membership provide
letters of reference from three people of good standing including one Rotarian.
- You are willing to participate regularly in the Rotary
eClub Community and as appropriate and feasible you are willing to accept a
leadership role. Club programmes, forums and business are conducted in English.
- You are willing to be challenged to financially support
club projects..
- You are prepared to pay current dues to support the
operating costs of Rotary International and RIBI and the Rotary eClub which
includes Membership and a donation to the Rotary Foundation. (New members pay a
one-time joining fee for setup and training in club procedures.) After paying
dues for their first half year, new members are granted a six-month trial
period. If during this period the new member determines that Rotary eClub does
not meet their expectations they may cancel membership. Amounts donated to the
RI Foundation will remain as credited to the member's RI account.
- You have regular access to the Internet and are willing
to acquire the necessary skills to participate in the Rotary e-Club community
features.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Rotary
eClub of District 1130, or you would like more information before submitting an
application, e-mail Club Secretary Stella, using the form below.
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