WHO CAN BE A ROTARIAN?
In past years membership was limited to business
and professional men. Club membership is now open to both sexes.
If you are a member of the public in good standing and wish
to contribute and help others you will be accepted by the clubs.
Membership is by invitation but contact a club secretary and indicate your interest and you may be invited to a meeting.
There is an annual subscription and as clubs meet weekly there will be the cost of breakfast or lunch or evening meal as clubs meet at different times.
Most clubs also have a social programme but that is optional.
You would be expected to attend club meetings at least 50% in the year.
Rotary is non-racial,non-sectarian
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Rotary committee that helps others in the community. All needs are examined
and nothing is excluded.
Rotarians do not put their hands in their pockets but work to raise the money
needed. In the Isle of Thanet Sunrise various methods are used. An exclusive Race
Night, a charity golf match are just two of the methods.
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
Overseas charities are well supported by Rotary and their famous Shelter Boxes and Aqua Boxes will be found at any world-wide disaster. Rotary Clubs also have contact Clubs- usually in Europe for British Rotarians.
The Isle of Thanet Sunrise has two contact clubs,one in Versailles and one in Holland. Exchange
visits are made.