Chairman: David MacIntyre

WHAT IS ROTARY?: Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world! A Brief History of Rotary International, Scottsdale Rotary and Rotary District 5510

THE FOUR AVENUES OF SERVICE: Club, Community, Vocational & International Service.

THE FOUR WAY TEST (Of what we think, say and do.): 1) Is it the truth?  2) Is it fair to all concerned?  3) Will it build goodwill and better friendships?  4) Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

THE OBJECT OF ROTARY: The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: First. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; Second. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of their occupation as an opportunity to serve society; Third. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to their personal, business and community life; Fourth. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP: 1) Character and reputation be above reproach; 2) Standing of candidate's firm be the very best; 3) That person be one of the executive heads of their firm and be able to speak for it; 4) That person be an active participant in community affairs; 5) That person be able to attend weekly meetings and handle the financial obligations of membership; 6) That person be socially acceptable.

MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURE: Membership in the Rotary Club of Scottsdale is by invitation only and a prospective member must be sponsored by one or more. Scottsdale Rotarians seeking to sponsor a candidate for membership should contact the Membership Chair.

INITIATION FEES: Admission Fee - $200; First Quarterly Dues (includes all lunches and dues) - $280; Initial contribution to The Rotary Club of Scottsdale Foundation "Rolly" Fellowship - $100; Initial contribution to the R.I. Paul Harris Fellowship - $100. ADMISSION FEE TOTAL: $680

QUARTERLY DUES: $280 - Dues include all member lunches and a subscription to The Rotarian Magazine, as well as all club, district and international dues. As a member, you will be billed quarterly, in July, October, January and April of each year. Missed lunches are not credited. Delinquency policy.

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP: Active & Honorary. , other than those designated by the Board of Directors as Honorary, are Active members. Honorary members tend to be individuals who are elected to public office or who have significantly contributed to the furtherance of the ideals of Rotary.

MEMBER CLASSIFICATIONS: Each member is assigned a classification based on the member's profession. No more than 10% of the club's members will have the same classification. In most cases, classifications are sub-divided into specialties. EXAMPLES: Law - Wills & Trusts and Law - Real Estate  

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: You must attend our regular club meeting or make-up (at another Rotary Club), at least 60% of meetings during each half of the Rotary year. A member's non-attendance for four consecutive meetings, without a Board approved medical leave of absence, may also be considered a request to terminate membership. You will be assessed $10 for each missed meeting that is not made-up. You may make-up a meeting at another club either two weeks before or after the meeting you missed. It is the responsibility of the Member to bring or mail the make-up card you will receive at another club to The Club Secretary.

MAKE-UP A MEETING IN: Neighboring Clubs, Arizona District 5510 (our District), Arizona District 5490, Arizona District 5500,  or look at THE R.I. DIRECTORY - ALL ROTARY CLUBS WORLDWIDE   

BLUE BADGE PROCEDURE: Chair - Victoria Welch - New members are required to complete the following in order to familiarize the membership with the newly inducted and to change their "red badge" into a "blue badge." It is highly recommended that the following opportunities for service be performed at least once within six months of the new member's induction. BLUE BADGE - SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: 1) Sergeant-at-Arms; 2) Greeter; 3) Registration; 4) Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance; 5) Introduction of Guests; 6) Attendance; 7) Attend at Board Meeting; 8) Have your photo taken for club photo roster. WE ALSO ENCOURAGE ALL NEW ROTARIANS TO SPONSOR A NEW MEMBER AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE CLUB'S COMMITTEES, PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

GUEST LUNCH FEE: $25

ROTARY PUBLICATIONS: THE SUNSPOT is the Club's weekly bulletin. THE RCS PHOTO ROSTER is a confidential directory listing the names, photographs and contact information for all Scottsdale Rotary members. This information is NEVER to be used for commercial, charitable or political purposes. THE ROTARIAN MAGAZINE is a monthly publication mailed to Rotarians. THE R.I. DIRECTORY is a complete listing of the meeting locations of Rotary Clubs worldwide and is an invaluable reference when travelling.