Information for Prospective Members

Why consider Rotary?
If you believe that civic participation is an essential element in the life of a well-rounded business leader, you may wish to consider becoming a candidate for membership in San Diego Rotary, "Club 33." Rotary International includes over 1.3M business and professional leaders in nearly 33,000 local clubs worldwide who adhere to high ethical standards and the ideal of service to community. Rotary's motto is "Service Above Self." Club 33 includes more than 550 local business and community leaders who meet weekly for fellowship and service.

Since 1911, Club 33 has been providing San Diego's leadership with an opportunity to connect with others toward the common goal of improving the community in which we work and live, as well as the world beyond. This work is channeled through 60 committees whose projects include supporting a school for the homeless, building schools in Mexico, instructing high school juniors in the free enterprise system, providing surgical services to underdeveloped areas worldwide and much more. Weekly programs provide members with insights into the operation of city government and national agencies, local businesses, arts and culture, new concepts in technical and medical fields and little-known community treasures. Members are also kept current on the Club's projects through announcements at meetings and a weekly newsletter.

Past membership surveys have shown that the primary reasons for joining Club 33 and renewing membership are the following:

• Participation in significant community and international projects
• Entertaining, informative and educational meetings
• Assessment of the "pulse of the city" via programs and table talk
• Interaction with San Diego's business and community leaders

IMPORTANT--In applying for membership in Club 33, please be aware of the following:

• Rotary is a service organization and active participation in at least one of our various committees is strongly encouraged.
• Meetings are held weekly and regular attendance (at least 60%) is expected.
• Meetings meals are billed quarterly in advance at the current rate.
• The initiation fee is $750, to be paid prior to introduction as a new member.
• Annual dues are $420, billed quarterly and prorated the first year of membership.
• Members are expected to annually contribute at least $250 ($100 to the Rotary International Foundation and $150 to the San Diego Rotary Endowment).
• Membership is by invitation and subject to the recommendation of the Membership Committee and the approval by the San Diego Rotary Club Board of Directors.

Who should consider Club 33?
A primary consideration on the part of a potential candidate is that he/she is a participating self-starter. San Diego Rotary seeks as members adults who adhere to strong ethical standards, have good reputations and have demonstrated leadership in their business and community activities. Most are engaged as proprietors, partners, corporate officers or senior level managers in a recognized business or profession. Almost all are in executive or professional positions with discretionary authority and showed some proclivity for community involvement before they joined Club 33. Members include the presidents of major educational institutions, senior level officers in San Diego's major businesses, partners in the leading law firms, executives and directors of fine arts institutions, top officers of city and county governmental organizations, members of the judiciary and many business owners.

Membership in Club 33 is by invitation only. If you or a colleague is considering becoming a candidate for membership in Club 33, please contact Bruce A. Hunt, Executive Director of Club 33, at bruce@rotary33.org. Every new candidate application is reviewed by the Membership Committee and the San Diego Rotary Board to assure a proper San Diego Rotary fit. There are more than 60 Rotary Clubs in the San Diego District alone. You can locate the club most convenient for you by going to www.rotary5340.org and clicking on "Club Meetings Time and Locations".