Make new members feel welcome

Welcome to the Membership Page

New Member Recruitment

Strengthen your club

How to Propose a New Member

Connect with prospective members

Organisational (Corporate) Membership

Why we are here

The purpose of a Rotary Club

10 Characteristics of a good volunteer

What makes an effective Rotarian?

Members are the foundation of Rotary

New Member Orientation

Make new members feel welcome

Engage current members

Create an inclusive club culture

Membership Resources

Alternative Club Models

About alternative Club Models

Assess and adapt

Satellite Clubs

Start a new club

Stay current

Tools

Membership Leads

Rotary support

Use these resources to celebrate new members, develop an orientation program, and get them involved early and often.

Welcome to Rotary — Share this inspiring video with new members when they join.
Introducing New Members to Rotary: An Orientation Guide — Find ideas for engaging new members, getting them involved, and giving them a meaningful Rotary experience.
Rotary Basics — Give this comprehensive overview of Rotary to new members or order it for club reference. Alternatively, send new members a link to the Rotary Basics online course.
Connect for Good — Encourage members to get involved in their club, community, and the Rotary world for a more meaningful experience.
New Member Welcome Kit — Order a welcome kit from your local, licensed Rotary vendor or put one together using the resources in this section.