Why Become A Member Of Rotary? – 20 Answers To The Question

11.  Entertainment - Every Rotary Club and District has parties and activities that provide diversion in one's business life.  Rotary has conferences, assemblies and institutes that provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education and service.

12.  The Development of Social Skills - Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one's personality, social skills and people skills.  Rotary is for people who like people, or who want to.

13.  Family Programs - Rotary provides one of the world's largest youth programs; high schools and college clubs for future Rotarians; spouse clubs and programs; and a host of activities designed to help family members in growth and development of family lives.

14.  Vocational Skills - Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on committees and to teach youth about one's job or vocation.  Rotary helps to make one a better doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc.

15.  The Development of Ethics - Rotarians practice a "4 Way Test" that governs one's ethical standards.  Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships.

16.  Cultural Awareness - Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, colour and ethnic identity is found in Rotary.  It is a cross section of the world's most prominent citizens from every background.  Rotarians become aware of their cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere.  They become better citizens of their countries in the process.

17.  Prestige - Rotary members are prominent people: leaders of business, the professions, art, government, sports, military, religion and all disciplines.  Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world.  Its ranks include executives, managers, professionals - people who make decisions and influence policy.

18.  Nice People - Rotarians above all are nice people; the nicest people on the face of the earth.  They are important people who follow the policy of "It is nice to be important but it is more important to be nice".

19.  The Absence of "Official Creed" - Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meeting or rituals.  It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others.

20.  The Opportunity to Serve Rotary - Rotary is a service club.  Its business is mankind.  Its product is service.  Rotarians provide community service - to both the local and international communities.  This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do something for somebody else and to sense the self-fulfilment that comes in the process and the return of that satisfaction to one's own life.  Rotarians believe in “Service Above Self”.  It is a richly rewarding experience.

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