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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join?
Contact us, and we will invite you along to a meeting or social event.
What will it cost?
As of May 2009, £75 per person per year, plus a one-off £25 Rotary association fee in your first year.
Do I have to be engaged in a particular profession?
No our members come from various walks of life.
Are couples welcome?
Yes we have many couples among our members. We try to be family friendly and children are welcome to some of our social events.
How often do you meet?
We meet in the Constitutional Club every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 8.30pm. Unlike some Rotary clubs, we don't have a meal. Our club meeting lasts about 45 minutes, followed by drinks in the bar.
What are the attendance requirements?
Officially there are none, but to make the most of your membership and to keep up-to-date with club news and events, we recommend you attend at least one meeting a month. Many of our couples with children alternate their attendance to cut down on babysitting costs!
How much charity work is involved?
We organise two major events each year, A Father Christmas float and Easter bunny hunt. We always need as much help as possible from our members with these charity events. These annual projects are becoming more successful, and the more helpers that we have, the more rewarding this will become. We also help many other charities on an ad-hoc basis.
How do we select charities to support?
Each year, club members usually select two charities to support. As a registered charity, we also raise money for our Community Fund, allowing us to respond quickly to pressing local needs. On top of this, we often help other charities on an occasional basis for example, shaking tins for Macmillan.
How long has your club been established?
We have been a Rotary club since January 2002, but some of our members have been within the Rotary organisation since 1982.
How do you keep in contact between meeting dates, and with members who cannot attend every meeting?
An up-to-date contact list of names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses is issued regularly to each member. Our secretary sends minutes of each meeting by e-mail to all members. E-mail is our main communication method however for members without e-mail, information is made available.
How many members do you have?
As of May 2009, 30 members.
What age do I have to be to join?
Age is not an issue - our current members' ages range from mid 30's to early 50's.
What should I do next?
If you like what you have read and would like to find out more, your most welcome to come along to a forthcoming meeting, Wednesday nights at 8:30pm, or attend a social event. Drop us an e-mail, it would be great to hear from you!
