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Passport Clubs
WHAT IS A PASSPORT CLUB?
The Purpose of a Passport Club:
- Attract new and returning members to Rotary who have difficulty attending weekly meetings.
- Retain members where expense is a drawback to joining or continuing Rotary.
- Reduce the time a Rotaractor or other alumni transitions to Rotary membership.
How It Operates:
- A Passport Club is initially sponsored by an existing Rotary Club that agrees to serve as a “sponsor” Club. Members are full Rotary members, with the same privileges and rights as Rotarians in traditional clubs. Therefore, they are required to pay Rotary International and District dues.
- Passport Clubs have only four business meetings/year, once per quarter, which can be held at various locations. Instead of weekly meetings, members are encouraged to engage in humanitarian service - however that works best for them.
- Membership provides you with a passport to visit and work with any other Rotary Club in the world and to take part in activities, programs and projects that interest and engage you.
- Members are asked to commit to 40 hours of service each year through projects, fundraisers and/or supporting other non-profit organizations. Members are also asked to donate to The Rotary Foundation.
- All partner Clubs in the District are asked to share their upcoming projects/fundraisers to the Passport Club so members can pick which projects/events fit their schedules.
Passport club members are dedicated people who share a passion for both community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back. So what’s stopping you from starting a Passport Club?
For more information, contact District Membership Chair Sandy Wahl: sandrawahlaz@yahoo.com