Join Rotary

Membership in Rotary is by invitation only. However, as new club, the Lewis Center/Polaris Rotary is actively seeking business and civic leaders as new members who maintain a high standard of ethics and believe in ‘Service Above Self.’

We don’t profess to be Saints (Rotarians enjoy a good time as much as any other civic club) but that doesn’t stop us from trying to improve ourselves, our families and our communities everyday.

To learn more about what Rotary is all about…
we encourage you to check out these links to helpful information about Rotary International:

• Rotary Basics – This 8-page Acrobat PDF document answers most questions prospective members have about Rotary.
• Rotary E-Learning Center – This website features several PowerPoint presentations that explain the requirements and expectations of a Rotarian.
• Rotary Four-Way Test – What guides Rotarians in all we think, see and do.

If you are interested in learning more about our club…
we encourage you to attend a meeting as a guest. You may visit up to a maximum of two (2) meetings without declaring your intent to become a member.

If you wish to become a Rotarian, the club has a simple four-week membership procedure:

1. Declare your intention to become a member of Rotary to any of the club officers. If you do not have a sponsor (who introduced you to our club), you will be assigned a sponsor from the Membership Development committee.
2. During your first meeting after declaration, your sponsor will introduce you to the general membership. You will receive the ABCs of Rotary booklet and declare on which “service team” (committee) you would like to participate.
3. During your second meeting, you will introduce yourself, your business, your family and past community service work to the general membership. Club Officers will welcome private feedback from the general membership.
4. During the third meeting, you will serve as our ‘greeter’ – a great way to get to know each member of the club. After this meeting: the club’s officers will hold a special meeting to consider your membership based on variety of factors including, but not limited to, personal and professional conduct, as well as the existence of similar Classifications in the club’s active membership.
5. If approved, you will be invited to join Rotary during your fourth meeting after declaration. At this time, you will receive your New Member Kit and Rotary Pin. If you are not approved, our membership development committee will reach you by phone to notify your of the Board’s decision.

Financial Obligations…

Membership dues are $100 annually. There is a $100 one-time new member registration fee.

Members of the Lewis Center/Polaris Rotary Club are expected to participate in club service projects both through their time and through financial contributions on a give-as-you-are-able basis. All Rotarians are also expected to contribute $100 per year to the Rotary International Foundation to fund international and district service projects.

There is a $3 per meeting facility fee which includes coffee and beverage service; $10 if you wish to enjoy the hot breakfast buffet.