KINDS OF MEMBERSHIP

There are five kinds of membership: Active; Additional Active; Senior Active; Past Service; Honorary.

The new member, meeting the eligibility requirements, starts with "Active" or "Past Service" membership.

Any active member may propose and the Club members may elect to Active membership, one additional person from the same classification (usually from the same firm or business). This individual is known as an "Additional Active Member". Classification is the same as that of the proposer, qualifications must be the same as that of the proposer, and membership terminates when the membership of the proposer is terminated. Re-election is allowed.

The Board of Directors of each Rotary club has the right to correct or adjust the classification of any member. All classifications are loaned to members and are not transferable by a member.

An Active Member automatically becomes a "Senior Active Member"

• After being an active member of this or other Clubs for a total of 15 or more years; or
• Having reached age 65 and being an active member of one or more Clubs for a total of 5 years; or
• Being 60 years of age and having been an active member of one or more Clubs for a total of 10 years; or
• Is a present or past officer of Rotary International.

A "Senior Active" member cannot be considered as representing a classification, and does not have the right to propose an Additional Active member.

A "Past Service" member is a former active member of a Club whose active membership has terminated because of retirement from business or professional life. Active membership must have been held in one or more Clubs for a period of five years. Or is a retired person who would have qualified for membership when employed.

A "Past Service" member has all the rights and privileges of an active member except that he/she;

• Does not represent a classification;
• May not exercise the option to become a Senior Active member;
• Does not have the right to propose an Additional Active member.

Note: For further information in regard to the various kinds of memberships, it is suggested that you study the Constitution and By-Laws of your Club.

A copy of each will be presented to you.

CLASSIFICATIONS

A unique feature of a Rotary Club is that its active membership is limited to but one representative from each distinct business or profession, with the following exceptions: "religion", "media" and "diplomatic corps". With only one member to represent a classification, the Rotary Club represents a cross-section of the community and is manifestly a better balanced organization than if made up of many members from fewer vocations.

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