membership ... commitment &
involvement
Being a member of Rotary involves a commitment, both in terms
of time and some cost:
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Each club has an annual fee, generally
payable in two half-yearly installments. The Rotary Club of Belconnen attempts
to keep this fee as low as possible. Our fee is one of the lowest of local
clubs.
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There is also a personal involvement
"cost" - time and effort.
Up front, there is an expectation that
you will attend at least 60% of club meetings each half year. The Rotary
Club of Belconnen meets each Wednesday evening at the Belconnen Soccer Club in
Hawker, some exceptions apply. This is a dinner meeting where the cost of the two course meal
(including bread roll, tea or coffee) is presently
$20-00 per person.
Each member is assigned to one of
the club's various committees. These committees generally meet on a
regular basis, maybe monthly for an hour or so, to examine the merits of requests for support, and whether the
club is able to provide assistance at this time. Sometimes
this may be in terms of a cash or in-kind contribution. On other occasions
support may be provided by alternate methods (eg: a working bee or BBQ).
Finally, there is the Belconnen Trash and
Treasure Market at the Jamison Centre, held every Sunday except Christmas. This market is the primary source of
charitable income for the
Rotary Club of Belconnen, which in turn provides the opportunity for each and
every committee to provide a variety of support to worthwhile causes, whether local, national
or
international. The bulk of funds raised are
returned within the local community. All members are rostered
to assist in one way or another with the operation of this market.
We expect all of our members to help
us raise funds by participation in the running the Trash and Treasure Market. We also expect members
to be involved in their committee and as circumstances permit to take part in the social activities of the club.
Should you wish to attend one of our
club’s meetings or seek further information, please contact the Membership Officer at
Membership.
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