Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise

Membership Classifications

The Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise
proudly serves our community & the World since 2007

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP

Once elected to membership in the club, Active Members are:

Expected to regularly attend the meetings of this club or, if unable, to attend the meetings or other organized events of other Rotary Clubs
Encouraged to participate in the community action projects and activities scheduled by the club
Encouraged to support the club’s major fundraising project committee with time, funding, or both
Expected to be a member of one club committee
Required to pay a one-time admission fee of $100
Required to pay membership dues as determined by the Board of Directors and billed on a quarterly basis. Such dues will include District and International obligations, club administration, and a weekly meeting meals
Requested to contribute to the Rotary Foundation on an annual basis

Active members in good standing, as determined by the Board of Directors, have full voting rights in club decisions, and may hold any leadership position (elected or appointed) in the club.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP

Once selected for membership as defined in the club By-Laws, Honorary Members are:

Invited to attend the meetings and other organized events of this club, and activities of other Rotary clubs, at their own expense
Encouraged to participate in the community action projects and activities scheduled by the club
Required to pay no admission fee or dues

Honorary members have no voting rights in club decisions, and may not hold any leadership position (elected or appointed) in the club. Honorary memberships are reviewed and re-approved by the Board of Directors on an annual basis. The number of Honorary Memberships may be no more than 10% of the club’s Active membership.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Extended to individuals who would otherwise qualify for active membership, but who, due to career status (business start-up, etc.), cannot afford all current dues or attendance obligations. Associate Members will:

Attend at least one weekly club meeting per quarter
Participate in one community action project/activity per quarter
Attend at least one District function
Be an active member of the club’s major fundraising project committee
Be an active member of one other club committee
Pay only a $25 admission fee
Pay only District and Rotary International (RI) dues and subscription on a quarterly basis
Pay only for food and social activities that are attended
Make at least one quarterly contribution to the RI Foundation

Associate Members will enjoy the same status and voting rights as active members, but may not hold an Officer position in the club.
All or part of an Associate Member’s financial obligations to the club may be paid by the sponsoring Active Member as part of sponsorship. The number of members who may hold this membership is determined by the Board.

SPOUSE MEMBERSHIP

Extended to spouses/partners of active members who would otherwise qualify for active membership on their own. Spouse Members will:

Attend at least one weekly club meeting per quarter
Participate in one community action project/activity per quarter
Be an active member of one club committee
Pay only a $25 admission fee
Pay only District and Rotary International (RI) dues on a quarterly basis (no subscription)
Pay only for food and social activities that are attended
Make the standard quarterly contribution to the RI Foundation

Spouse Members will enjoy the same status and voting rights as active members, but may not hold an Officer position. The number of members who may hold this membership id determined by the Board.

Become a Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise Member today. Download the membership application, fill it out and bring it to the meeting.