Membership in the Club

Membership is extended, to a person of good standing in the community, and whose place of business or residence is within the territory of the Club or adjoining areas.

Members find that Rotary does not take up a disproportionate amount of their time although for office holders there is obviously a greater commitment. Members are seldom asked to give up a Saturday or Sunday unless a major Club project is underway.

At a weekly Club meeting, which is held at the Mantra Albury Hotel, 524 Smollett St Albury, weekly on Wednesday, at 12.45pm with meeting starting at 1 p.m. Monthly committee meetings are held to discuss developments and projects of the club.

There is opportunity for partners and children to participate in Rotary events both at social occasions and project activities.

Members unable to attend their own Club meeting may make up by attending another Rotary Club’s meeting on the day itself, or in any of the 14 days immediately preceding or following the day of their own Club’s meeting. Members should notify their Club’s attendance officer of such attendance by handing in the visitor’s card from the other Club.

A “make up” is possible at any Club in the world, and gives those travelling a great opportunity of meeting other people and extending acquaintance

We now are able to do “make-ups” electronically, just go to www.rotaryeclub.org where there are many interesting topics to peruse for your make up session.

Attendance means presence for at least 50% of the meeting, although this is assessed on individual’s commitments.

Members have a dual responsibility…to get to know other Rotarians, and to give other Rotarians an opportunity to know them. It is a two-way process. This can be achieved only by regular attendance at Club and Committee meetings and by active participation at every opportunity.

If you are not able to attend Club meetings, an apology should be made before 12 noon on the day of the meeting. This action is seen as a courtesy to the President and Club members and enables the apology to be recorded.

The Rotary Club of Albury-Hume is administered by a Board of Directors comprising the President, President-elect, Im­mediate Past President, five Directors, Secretary and Treasurer. Board meetings are held each month to conduct the business of the Club.

Committees are chaired by a Director and each committee concentrates on its particular area of service. Support and atten­dance at committee meetings are essential for the success of the Club.

The Bulletin is distributed weekly to members and sets out Club duties (on a roster basis), Club notices, a report on the pre­vious week’s activity, President’s message, Rotary information, and items of general interest to members.

Membership Lists are given to all members and can form part of the weekly bulletin. They include the member’s and part­ner’s names, private and business telephone, mobile, fax and email  address. These are useful for contact between members.

Annual Report 2012-13

Annual Report 2013-14

Club Service

This deals with activities to do with the operation of the Club. It concerns itself with attendance, membership, bulletin, pro­gramme, fellowship, Rotary information, public relations. It pro­vides the foundation for the Club operation.

Vocational Service

Its purpose is to stimulate every Club member to exemplify and share the ideal of service with all associates in business or pro­fession.

Community Service

Its’ responsibility is to initiate, develop and complete projects de­signed to improve the local community worthwhile beneficiaries. The Club also participates in-Carols by Candlelight, Harvey Nor­man barbecues-and other money raising and work activities.

International Service

Its purpose is to involve every member in efforts to advance inter­national understanding and goodwill. Our club helps by dona­tions to Polio Plus, Operation Cleft and Malaria Research as well as Donations in kind

Youth Service

Its’ task is projects and programmes designed to aid young people directly, or to enthuse the community appreciation of their value and potential. Our contribution to this service is the involvement of youth exchange, our school debating teams, River of Stories and sponsoring of Science and Water Projects with Youth.

We Meet at the Mantra Albury Hotel, 524 Smollett St Albury, weekly on Wednesday, at 12.45pm with meeting starting at 1 p.m.

Lunch is served after which there is a short business session, followed by a Sergeant’s session (A light hearted period when members may be fined for “misdemeanours” committed, whether true or imaginary.)

At Most Meetings we have a guest speaker who addresses the meeting for approximately 20 minutes. The meeting closes at 2pm.

Guest Speakers come from all walks of life and speak on a variety of subjects. We also have family and socials outings.

Duties have to be carried out at a meeting and all members are expected to participate when rostered.

Brochures and booklets are available to assist members understand their duties and responsibilities.

Dress at meetings must always be tidy.

The Cost

The cost of attending a normal weekly meeting is the cost of a meal (reasonable priced) $25 or those wishing not to eat, a small cost of $7

Subscriptions are payable to the Club. Half yearly fees are $130. The amount is reviewed annually. Subscription includes a District levy and subscription to the Rotary Magazine (Rotary Down Under).

On Joining the Club there is an initial entrance or joining fee of $30.

Where Possible, opportunity is taken to raise money from outside the Club to lessen the financial burden on its’ members for project funds.