Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton P.O. Box 880087, Boca Raton, FL 33488 (561) 299-1429 E-mail: info@rotarydowntownbocaraton.org www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PLEASE PRINT Last Name, First Name, Initial Nick Name Occupation and Your Title: Type of Profession/Business (Classification) Employer s Name Prefer to receive my Rotary mail: Residence Address OR Business address Home Address City Zip Home Phone: Fax # Cell Phone: Business Address City Zip Work Phone: Fax # Cell Phone: Preferred E-mail Address Website Address Birthday / / Anniversary / / Spouse s Name Spouse s Birthday / / Children s Name & Ages Education Years in Boca Raton Professional Experience Recognition and Awards Hobbies/Special Interests Rotary Sponsor Do you have any past Rotary involvement? Previous Rotary Club information: Previous Club name(s): Contact Name / Phone #: Dates From / To: Year Joined Rotary International Do you remember your past Rotary membership ID # Previous Club Activities/Committees/Titles Paul Harris Foundation Status: PH Fellow Sustaining Member Please attach two letters of personal recommendation from a club member on your behalf addressed to the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton. I hereby authorize the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton to internally publish my name as a proposed member of this Rotary Club. This announcement may be performed in writing or verbally. I hereby hold the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton, its officers, directors and members harmless from any use of my name. I would like to be a Member of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton for a non-refundable one time $100 application fee (check # ) due with my application. Quarterly Membership Dues: I agree to pay my Quarterly Membership Dues of $300 (check # ) (or fraction thereof) upon induction into the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton and on July 1, October 1, January 1 and April 1 of each year as billed thereafter. Dues unpaid after thirty days are considered past due and are subject to membership forfeiture. I agree to donate $100 (a condition of membership) for my annual Rotary International/Paul Harris Contribution (separate check made payable to Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton memo: Paul Harris Contribution; check # ) due with my application. The Every Rotarian Every Year initiative asks every Rotarian to support The Rotary Foundation every year by contributing $100 each year. Date Signature of Proposed Member Approved: Date Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton - President
Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton P.O. Box 880087, Boca Raton, FL 33488 (561) 299-1429 E-mail: info@rotarydowntownbocaraton.org www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org NEW MEMBER APPLICATION Last Name, First Name, Initial Financial Commitment Membership dues (which include meals) are $300 per quarter and shall be paid within 30 days from the due date. On average, each new member should anticipate spending approximately $2,000 annually for Rotary related activities, dues, and lunches. Attendance Each new member is requested to attend and participate in all weekly Rotary luncheons. We do expect at least 75% of attendance overall. Our Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton maintains membership attendance records. Participation Each new Rotary member is expected to participate in our club activities and to become more familiar with our Rotary club, our Rotary charity projects, fellow Rotarians, and Rotary International. The more a member becomes involved with Rotary, the more Rotary, our community and the world will benefit. You will be a representative of your profession and Rotary in our community. Networking and Solicitation Policy Rotary is a service organization, with our motto being Service Above Self. Rotarians are encouraged to know what their fellow Rotarian s professions are and how we can help each other if necessary. However, our Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton strongly discourages direct business solicitation of our members or the sale of products at any time. Non Rotary use of our membership directory, information, e-mail and contact numbers is strictly prohibited. Four Way Test Rotary International has set up particular guidelines as to the way each member should conduct themselves. We expect each Rotarian to live and work by these principals. The Four-Way Test is the cornerstone by which all Rotarians should, think, say or do: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to ALL Concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Is it BENEFICIAL to ALL Concerned? I hereby certify that I am qualified for active membership by my current or former status as a business, professional, or community leader, or as a Rotary Foundation alumnus/a, and by having a place of business or residence within the club s locality or surrounding area. I understand that, if accepted for membership, it will be my duty to exemplify the Object of Rotary in all my daily contacts and activities and to abide by the constitutional documents of Rotary International and the club. I agree to pay any admission fees required by the club and to pay annual dues in accordance with the club bylaws. I hereby give permission to the club to publish my name and proposed classification, if applicable, to its membership. I understand that should I desire to leave the club it will be my duty to resign to the Board of Directors in writing. In order to resign in good standing members must exit the club with zero balance on their account effective the date of resignation. ACCEPTED AND AGREED Date Signature of Proposed Member Approved: Date Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton - President IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have agreed to membership expectations in this Letter of Acknowledgement on this day of month, year.
WELCOME TO ROTARY MENTORING WORKSHEET Name: Date The members of the ROTARY CLUB DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON are pleased to help you learn and explore the many facets of Rotary. Your sponsor, who invited you to our group, has been assigned as your mentor and will serve as your go-to person when you have any questions about your new ROTARY CLUB DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON membership. Completing the items listed below within six (6) months will give you a broader view of the opportunities for Rotary service. Review this form with your mentor each month and deliver it to the Membership Chair(s) within six (6) months of your induction. Action /Activity Date Completed / Your Initials Logon to Rotary International and input requested data. www.rotary.org Sit at every table at least once and introduce yourself to the table This is your opportunity to get to know everyone. Serve as a greeter at least twice with a Rotarian other than your mentor Attend one or more of our social events, with your spouse or guest We like to have fun! Participate in a club service project Any you like (Interact, beach clean-up, dictionary project. etc.) See person responsible for the volunteer committee. Make up a meeting at another club (there are 5 other Boca Raton clubs) Even if you haven't missed a meeting, it's the experience. Sign on to the District And Club Database (www.dacdb.com) Login to DaCDb is your email address. Password is downtown. See Club Administrator to insure you are receiving weekly emails. Attend a district meeting Any will do (District conference, District assembly, Foundation seminar, Rotary Means Business etc.). Join a committee Your mentor can recommend an appropriate committee to you. Attend a Board meeting on the 2 nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30PM You are always welcome to see how your club operates as an observer. Provide an invocation for a luncheon meeting See person responsible for scheduling.
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