Rotary Membership Categories

CLUB MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES Rotary Club of Sydney Cove (From 2006/07 Onwards)

1. Active Members

All elected members other than Honorary Members or Friends of Sydney Cove.  Eligibility, Rights and Privileges unchanged from current situation.  Elected by the Board after considering the recommendation of the Membership Committee.  Provided with their original Dinner Badges but have to replace or change them at their own expense.  Remain Members until they resign, cease paying fees or are asked to leave by the Board.  Covered by Rotary insurance when participating in Club and Rotary- sponsored events and activities.

2. Honorary Members

Persons who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals and/or who significantly enhance the reputation of the Club and Rotary by their association with it.  Elected by the Board at its sole discretion for one year only, with renewal to be reconfirmed each Rotary year.  Rights and Privileges as per the new Club Constitution: o Entitled to attend all meetings and enjoy all the other privileges of the Rotary Club of Sydney Cove o Exempt from the payment of admission fees and dues o Have no rights and privileges in any other club, except for the right to visit other clubs without being the guest of a Rotarian o Have no vote and are ineligible to hold Club office o May hold Honorary Membership in more than one Club o Hold no Classification other than Honorary Member. o Not covered by Rotary insurance, except when participating in Rotary sponsored events and activities as for any other volunteer.  Are guests of the Club at all Club functions.

1 3. Friends of Sydney Cove

Persons interested in supplementing and advancing the ideals of Rotary in general and of the Rotary Club of Sydney Cove in particular and retiring or past members who wish a continued participation in Club activities.  Elected by the Board on the recommendation of the Membership Committee.  Pay an annual subscription to the Club - set for the time being at $100 plus GST.  Pay for all Club functions.  Entitled to bring their own guests to Club meetings and Functions.  Provided with their original Dinner Badges but have to replace them at their own expense.  Have no official standing within the Rotary International movement, in particular: o Have no vote and are ineligible to hold Club office o Do not receive Down Under and other Rotary materials o Not covered by Rotary insurance, except when participating in Rotary sponsored events and activities as for any other volunteer o Have no right to visit other Clubs without being the guest of a Rotarian unless they are a Member or Friend of that Club as well.  Remain Friends until they resign, cease paying fees or are asked to leave by the Board.

Board of the Rotary Club of Sydney Cove September 2006