Know someone who is looking to put “Service Above Self” and make a real difference in the community? Check out the Selinsgrove Area Rotary Club – New Member Process below for more information on how to refer a potential member.

STEPS IN PROPOSING A NEW MEMBER

• Application form is submitted to Board through Secretary
• Board ensures proposal is OK
• Board approves within 30 days
• Proposing member is notified by the club Secretary
• Prospective member is asked to sign application and have his/her name and classification identified for members to consider
• If no objection within 7 days of publication…and
• Upon payment of admission fee – new member is considered elected
• President arranges for induction
• Secretary reports new member information to Rotary International

OTHER DETAILS REGARDING THE NEW MEMBER PROCESS

• Induction – The President arranges for induction of the new member.
• Classification – The Secretary assigns the new member’s classification.
• New Member Packet – The Secretary delivers a New Member packet to the President after membership approval.
• Weekly Newsletter – The Secretary adds the new member’s email to the group.
• Information for Rotary Calendar – The Club Service Director obtains information for the next publication of the Rotary calendar.
• Rotary Badge – The new Rotarian’s badge is added to the box.
• Invoices – The Secretary notifies the Treasurer of the new member’s name and address.
• Introduction – For a period of one or two months the President introduces the new member at each weekly meeting.
• Classification Talk – The President arranges for the new member to present a classification talk at a weekly program.
• Orientation – The Club Service Director invites the new member to the next organized orientation meeting.
• General Information – The sponsoring member should make sure the new member understands the following (because a formal orientation might not occur for months): meeting times, general flow of meetings, happy fine procedure, attendance, costs, fundraisers, community projects, committee structure, guests, weekly programs, social events and to review contents of new member packet.