Become a Rotarian

How Do I Become a Member of Rotary?

If you’re interested in joining our local Rotary club, start by submitting a MEMBERSHIP INQUIRY form through the club’s website. Though individuals must be sponsored or proposed for membership, Rotary Club of Kirkland leaders will evaluate the inquiry, contact you for application information, and assign you a sponsor if you don’t already have one through your association with a member. A person being considered for membership is invited to attend at least three club meetings to learn more about Rotary and to encourage members to get to know you.
 

What does Individual Membership cost?

  • $415 dues annually
  • $35 for meals at in-person meetings (approx. 20 yearly)
  • $40 - $60 for meals at events (varies, approx. 5 yearly)
Annual Total estimated at $1,200 including meals if attending all meetings and events, excluding occasional donations, raffles, etc.
 

What does Corporate Membership cost?

  • $640 dues annually
  • $35 for meals at in-person meetings (approx. 20 yearly)
  • $40 - $60 for meals at events (varies, approx. 5 yearly)
Annual Total estimated at $1,400 including meals for primary member if attending all meetings and events, excluding occasional donations, raffles, etc.  Corporate membership includes one primary and up to three secondary members.
 

What does a Spouse/Partner Membership cost?

  • $158 dues annually
  • $35 for meals at in-person meetings (approx. 20 yearly)
  • $40 - $60 for meals at events (varies, approx. 5 yearly)
Annual Total estimated at $1,100 including meals if attending all meetings and events, excluding occasional donations, raffles, etc.
 

How Much Are Dues to Rotary International?

Membership in Rotary International costs approximately $87 per year, and this fee is included in the club’s annual dues billing of $415 for individual members, as is the subscription to The Rotarian magazine.  The Rotary District 5030 dues of $46 are also included in the $415 individual membership.

What is the Minimum Age to be in Rotary?

There is no minimum age to join Rotary.  You may be invited to join at any age after you become established in a career and have the time and financial resources to meet all Rotary club membership requirements.  If you’re interested in joining, ask members about the time and financial commitments necessary to fulfill membership requirements, and consider whether you can make those commitments.
 

Are College Students Eligible for Membership?

Not in local Rotary clubs.  Rotarians have achieved a level of career experience that enables them to bring a specialization to their club, and students haven’t yet reached a level in their professional and personal lives that allows them to fulfill all aspects of Rotary club membership.  However: Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young adults, may become members of Rotaract clubs.
 

Is There a Way for High School Students to Get Involved with Rotary?

Yes.  Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for persons who are age 12 to 18 and are attending high school.  In our service area, this means students attending the Lake Washington School District schools and the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Technical High School.  Interact clubs give young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends. At this time, Juanita High School maintains an Interact club which is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kirkland Downtown.
 

Where Do I Find a List of Rotary Classifications?

Because of the ever-changing landscape of professional work and the unique commercial environments in which Rotary clubs are located, Rotary no longer keeps a standard list of classifications on file. Clubs are encouraged to create their own classification lists by using their local phone books, chambers of commerce, or other business directories. Classifications aren’t rigid and can reflect the many types of professions and positions that exist in particular industries.  The law classification, for example, can be broken down into criminal law, tax law, intellectual property law, family law, health care law, and other fields.
 

If I’m Not a Rotary Club Member, Can I Still Help Out with Service Projects?

Yes! You can offer to assist the Rotary Club of Kirkland with its local service projects.
 
Source: Rotary Club of Ashland