What is Rotary?
Rotary is the world’s oldest service club organization. Its made up of more than 32,000 Rotary clubs in nearly 170 countries. The members of these autonomous clubs are called Rotarians, and they form a global network of 1.2 million business and professional leaders, all volunteering their time and talents to serve their communities and the world. Individual Rotary clubs, in turn, belong to the global association Rotary International.
How many clubs are there in Rotary?
Rotary has over 32,000 Rotary clubs worldwide.
How many members are there worldwide?
There are more than 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide.
How to become a Member?
Often, a person being considered for membership is invited by a club member, or sponsor, to attend one or more club meetings to learn more about Rotary. In this case, the sponsor submits the name of the candidate to the club's membership committee.
What are the qualifications for membership?
Prospective members must
* Hold (or be retired from) a professional, proprietary, executive, or managerial position
* Be able to meet the club's weekly attendance or community project participation requirements
* Live or work within the vicinity of the club or the surrounding area
What are the responsibilities of membership?
Members are expected to attend weekly club meetings. Members must pay annual dues to their clubs, their Rotary district, and Rotary International. Members are expected to participate in local or international activities or projects of the Rotary club. Clubs encourage members to aspire to leadership or committee roles within their clubs.
What are the responsibilities of membership?
Members are expected to attend weekly club meetings. Members must pay annual dues to their clubs, their Rotary district, and Rotary International. Members are expected to participate in local or international activities or projects of the Rotary club. Clubs encourage members to aspire to leadership or committee roles within their clubs.
What are the attendance requirements?
An attendance record of 60 percent is required to remain an active Rotarian. Any missed meeting must be made up within 14 days before or after the regular meeting. To accommodate busy schedules, there are various opportunities to make up missed meetings.
How much does Rotary club membership cost?
Individual Rotary clubs set their own membership fees, so the cost of membership varies from club to club. Membership dues depend on factors such as the cost for the meeting location, any food or beverages served during meetings, service projects, and public relations. The cost of membership also includes dues to the club’s Rotary district to fund district wide service projects and meetings.
What is the minimum age to be in Rotary?
There is no minimum age to join Rotary. You may be invited to join Rotary at any age after you become established in a career and have the time and financial resources to meet to all Rotary club membership requirements. If you’re interested in joining a Rotary club, ask club members about the time and financial commitments necessary to fulfill membership requirements, and consider whether you can make those commitments.
Are college students eligible for membership?
No. Rotarians have achieved a certain level of career experience that allows them to bring a specialization to their club, and students haven’t yet reached a level in their professional and personal lives that allows them to fulfill all aspects of Rotary club membership. But undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young adults, may become members of Rotaract clubs.
Can school students get involved?
Yes. Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 14-18. Interact clubs give young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends.
How do I recommend someone for membership?
If you’re an active member of a Rotary club in good standing and know someone suited to Rotary, complete the Membership Referral Form given on Page of this booklet
Please be advised that membership continues to be by invitation and the discretion of the Board of directors of the club. We are under no obligation to consider any person for membership.
How I can I get my membership number?
Club members have three ways to get their membership identification number:
1. Check on the address label of your copy of The Rotarian or official Rotary regional magazine. The identification number is located directly over your name and begins with a 0.
2. Ask your club president or secretary.
What are the options for making up missed meetings?
Rotarians have various opportunities to make up a missed meeting.
One of the many benefits of Rotary Club membership is the luxury of being able to travel the world and never miss a weekly meeting. Club members are welcome and encouraged to visit clubs while traveling to make-up the meeting missed back home.
Another option is to attend a regular meeting of a local Rotaract or Interact club, Rotary Community Corps, or Rotary Fellowship. According to Article VIII, Section 1a of the Standard Rotary Club Constitution, attending one of these meetings counts as a make-up.
Technology has also provided an opportunity to spend time participating in an interactive activity on a Rotary e-club Web site. Rotary International has approved the request for a limited number of clubs to form with virtual or electronic locations. A visit to one of these e-clubs may satisfy a club member's make-up requirement.
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Welcome to the Rotary Club Of Bombay Bandstand.
We are always on the look out for new members who share a similar zest and zeal to serve humanity and make a contribution to society by actively participating in our Club activities.
This is a small brief on our activities.
1. We support the St. Catherine's Home For Children with Stationery, Groceries, and other basic necessities as per their requirements. Project Director Rtn. VIVEK BATHIJA 91-98200-39116
2.Vocational Loan Scholarship.
We have our Vocational Loan Scholarship which is an ongoing Project.We also assist needy students by sponsoring their fees.
3. Balwadi project undertaken at UCDC 14th. Rd.,
Bandra(W)Mumbai - 50.
. We ensure monthly supply of basic grocery requirements like rice and dal
. We are funding the daily supply of milk to the Balwadi.
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4. St. Anthony's Home For the Aged at Bandra (W) Reclamation next to Lilavati Hospital.
. Our Club ensures regular monthly supply of 'Tetrapack' MILK to the residents.
. We have installed a PA system for them.
5. Shanti Avedna Ashram-Hospice for terminally ill CANCER Patients at Bandra (W) Opp.Mount Mary's Church.
. We have maintained a regular supply GELUSIL/Cremafin every month.
6.We are now supporting the HIV/Aids afflicted children of Ashraya, opp Bhabha Hospital Bandra(W) and have presented them with 3 computers.( RTN. Deval Sheth co-ordinator - +91-98210-47632 )
7. Our Pulse Polio Eradication efforts are an ongoing programme at the Shastri Nagar Municipal Health Post under our able Pulse Polio Chairman Rtn.Rajnish Kumar 91-98676-06598
The Club is also committed to a strong bonding and warm fellowship amongst its members. Towards this we have our regular monthly get-togethers with family and children besides an unique experience in the form of a "Connoisseur Wine Club"
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We meet at Hotel Regal Enclave next to Khar Railway Station at 11 am on Sundays. Last Sunday 04 OCTOBER 2009 we had a housefull attendance to hear Mr. Ravi Melwani (of KIDS KEMP fame) who flew in specially this morning from Bangalor.e
His straight from the heart talk laced with hard hitting facts and humorous innuendos left us speechless.
His selfless approach defies reality but ignites a passion in you that needs to be heard, nay, seen to be believed.
He has given us all food for thought (besides a personally autographed book on How to be Happy) that will encourage us to do more with our lives than we thought ever possible. Coming Sunday 11th Of October we are having a Pre-Diwali Fellowship dinner under the Moonlight on the Rooftop terrace of Hotel Regal Enclave.
On the 1st of November we have Mr.Jay Vora coming down from Rajkot Gujrat specially to address our Club on 'Pranic Healing' as a means of releasing stress in this fast paced world.
Rtn. Sri Rohra shared with us the wonderful news that Hotel Regal Enclave has won the first Award in Hospitality even bettering Hotel Leela. Congrats Rtn. SRI !
Confirms our belief that Rotary Club Of Bombay Bandstand continues with it's MIDAS Touch.
Rotary's Motto "He Profits Most, Who serves best"
Below you see the new Rotary International Theme for 2009-10.   Victoria with the NAIR Family in Mumbai   Pres. Rtn. VJAY with the Short term Exchange Students 
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