We are a volunteer organization which attendance to the meetings is very important to build the relationships and learn about what the club activities are involved in.  Rotary International recommends attendance to 60% of your home club's meetings.  Each club has a different interpretation on the enforcement of that recommendation.  Make-up meetings at other clubs are also a great way to meet others and find out how other clubs run.

 

The only secret we have is that we are not more active in promoting the good work that we do. 

 
I have to live or work in Haverford Township to be a member.
We currently have members who work in Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, Media, Upper Darby, Radnor, Wynnewood, Marple, Broomall and Havertown.  We have members who live in West Chester, Media, Drexel Hill, Villanova

Rotary was started by a group of 5 business people in Chicago in 1905 and the Vocational Avenue of Service are still very much a part of the Rotary culture.  It wasn't until 1908 that the great tradition of performing community service projects was started.

 

Rotary International and its foundation is consistently ranked in the highest category at independent charitable rating agencies.  Currently Rotary has a rating of 4 stars by Charity Navigator and an A rating from the Better Business Bureau.

 

Nope, sorry, but there are some great organizations that do.

 

This couldn't be further from the truth.  Although a large percentage of our membership is made up of business owners we welcome anyone of high moral character who is looking to make a positive impact on the local & global community.  Rotary's membership consists of community leaders, clergy, business owners, retirees and professionals.

 

Only one person from each business classification is allowed each club. 

The guideline is that not more than 10% of the clubs roster should be from any one specific profession. 

 

Our club currently has only 1 fundraiser a year to support our charitable giving budget. Every year in early November we sell long-stemmed roses for $20 a dozen.  The members of our club are not compelled to participate but are encouraged help out in one form or another.

 

Our club has members who are in their 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's & 80's.  Additionally, women are welcome and important to the makeup of every Rotary Club.  Our club celebrates diversity and encourages it as a way of expanding the understanding of people from different backgrounds.