Club Services

This is the fundamental building block of Rotary, because without good organization and fellowship in a strong and healthy club, programs and projects in the other three Avenues of Service will not, and cannot, respond effectively to problems and needs in the local and international communities.

A smoothly-run club makes the Rotary wheel turn by assuring that all members work well together.  New members are also made aware of what Rotary is all about - the objectives, scope, administration and achievements.  Club Service trains members to serve their clubs efficiently and thus be better fitted for wider service. Rotary clubs work through committees under a Board of Directors composed of the club's officers (President, president-elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Sergeant-at-Arms) and elected Directors, usually  Chairs of major committees.

Three kinds of membership

Active
These are the only members to whom classifications are loaned.  Normally only one member is admitted for each classification.  However, one additional active member with the same classification code can be admitted, provided its original bearer gives consent.

Active exempt
Members once held classifications, but no longer do so based on ages and lengths of membership.  This classification can be loaned to new members, thus contributing to their club's growth. 

Honorary
Are Rotarians who live within, or have lived within the territorial limits of a club.  They are elected for their accomplishments in furthering the ideals of Rotary, but have no vote, pay no dues and can attend their electing club's meetings.