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Friends of Rotary

Although our goal is always to grow the Rotary Club of Daylesford and encourage people from across the Shire to officially join us, we are very aware that a high proportion of them are unable to make such a commitment at this time. The reasons for this are many and varied and for us this is a real challenge.

It  is a pity because our population is made up of a diversity of people with alternative views, extraordinary talents, amazing interests and backgrounds and a real sense of citizenship and community.  We need their support, talents, expertise, enthusiasm, willingness to serve and their interest in the wellbeing of others.

What can we do?   Establish A  Friends of Daylesford Rotary  Group
Offical guidlines for the conduct and administration of the group are outlined in the following document:

Members and friends enjoying the 4th Annual Fundraising Breakfast

 

THE ROTARY CLUB OF DAYLESFORD

 

   Why establish the Friends of Daylesford Rotary?

 

Members of our club have discussed and considered this initiative for the last three years and we now feel it is time to proceed, because, although we are always encouraging people from across the Shire to officially join our club, many of you are unable to do so for a myriad of reasons. This is a real pity because we believe you would be a great addition to our team. Your high ethical standards, commitment to the community and caring attitudes are very much appreciated and your enthusiasm, interests and wisdom would be invaluable to us.

 

  We hope as a Friend of Daylesford Rotary you will …

 

·        enjoy the feeling we all get when we make a difference to the lives of others

 

·        recognize how Rotary contributes to the health and wellbeing of our community and beyond

·        learn more about Rotary through involvement and most importantly that your experiences and the fellowship that comes with being a member of a group that serves others, will convince you that joining the Rotary Club of Daylesford is the obvious, next best step for you to take. 

 

The Friends of Daylesford Rotary will …

 

·        be made up of Past Rotarians and/or  partners, business people, tradesmen/women, parents, singles, professionals, young adults etc. and they will contribute when and how they can 

 

·        always be invited to join and will be assigned a club member as a  mentor / sponsor

 

·        not pay a joining fee or annual dues but may make an annual donation to help cover administration costs of the group

 

·        attend three meetings a year on the last Thursday evening of February, July and October (at their own expense - $20.00- $25.00 for a meal during the evening) and at other times if desired or required

 

·        extend and broaden the range of skills, knowledge and areas of expertise of our club and increase the number of volunteers we can call upon to assist with local, national and international Rotary projects (listed Friends will be covered as volunteers by Rotary Insurance)

 

·        be welcome as guests at all club meetings, including social and fundraising events (at their own expense)

 

·        be kept informed via the Club web-site and weekly Bulletin

 

·        be expected to function as an ethical and responsible group even though it is not bound by the By-Laws and Constitution of the Rotary Club of Daylesford

·        develop and implement service and fundraising projects for the club with support and assistance from our members

Potential new friends listening to members discussing the joining process.

 

The Joining Process

All of our current friends and supporters will be formally invited to join this group, and, as our community grows and changes, new friends and supporters who share the same ideals and want to actively contribute to their community will be invited, as well. You will be expected to complete an Application for Membership (via email or mail to the Secretary Lee Manning) which will then be presented to the Board of the Rotary Club of Daylesford for endorsement. Your membership will be confirmed in writing and you will be officially welcomed as a Friend of Daylesford Rotary at the next convenient Rotary Club meeting.


Membership Guidelines:

Information from endorsed Application Forms will be used to document a Register of Friends citing their special interests and expertise, and this will be regularly reviewed and updated by them. It will also be used by our club to access advice and assistance from our Friends.

 

Members of this group will remain members until they indicate a desire to cease membership or the Board sees fit to terminate an individual’s membership due to actions that would damage the integrity and ideals of Rotary.

 

NB. Friends of Daylesford Rotary have no voting rights in relation to the conduct or business of the Rotary Club of Daylesford.

The Friends of Daylesford Rotary is not a substitute for Rotary Club membership, but an alternative for those who cannot meet the full time responsibilities of being a Rotarian.

For further information or clarification, please contact secretary or Club President

 

THE ROTARY CLUB OF DAYLESFORD

 

Friends of Daylesford Rotary - Application for Membership

Name

 

 

Date

 

 

Home Address

 

Business Address

 

Contact details

BH phone

AH phone

Mobile

Email

 

 

Personal Interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working background

Skills / knowledge

 

 

 

 

Special social / cultural interests

 

 

Further information

 

 

 

 

I ………………………………………… am applying to become a Friend of Daylesford Rotary and on endorsement I agree to meet expectations of members in accordance with documentation provided.

If at any time I want to officially become a Rotarian I will put in an expression of interest understanding that the appropriate process for full –membership of the Rotary club of Daylesford will be applied.

Signed:

 

 

To be completed by the Secretary of the Rotary Club of Daylesford:

Presented to Board

Membership endorsed

Confirmation letter sent

Welcomed by members

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Mentor / Sponsor: