Would your club like more flexibility in determining its membership requirements? Or perhaps you’d like to try different meeting logistics, but didn’t think you could because your ideas would violate the Standard Rotary Club Constitution or Recommended Rotary Club Bylaws. Maybe you’ve always wondered how corporate membership might benefit your club, only to find out that it isn’t allowed. (more after the break)
Now is your club’s opportunity to test new models of Rotary club membership by participating in one of four innovative pilot programs authorized by the RI Board of Directors. The programs will begin 1 July and run through 30 June 2014.
The four programs are:
- Corporate member: Allows a corporation or company in the club’s area to become a member of the Rotary club, appointing up to four individuals to attend club meetings, serve on projects, and participate in other ways.
- Associate member: Creates the category of associate member to allow prospective Rotarians to become acquainted with your club, its members, its programs and projects, and the expectations of club membership, with the intent of becoming an active member within a designated period of time.
- Satellite club: Allows clubs to conduct multiple meetings during a week, each taking place at a different location, day, or time.
- Innovative and flexible Rotary club: Allows clubs to self-determine their operations to better fit the needs of their members and community.
If one of these programs sounds like something your club would like to try, submit an application by 15 April (extended from 1 April). Clubs do not need district approval to participate, although they must agree to the terms of participation. Clubs may participate in only one pilot program.
Read more about pilot club opportunities, and submit questions to ripilotprograms@rotary.org.
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