membership proposal procedure

Below is the El Centro Rotary membership proposal procedure. For more information click below to download the Rotary International Membership Proposal Procedure brochure.
Proposing new members is essential to achieving Rotary's goals of providing community and international service. As a Rotarian, one of your primary responsibilities is to help identify and propose new members.
  1. Invite prospective members to attend a minimum of three regular meetings. If the prospective member is interested, then:
  2. Secure a proposal card from the Club Secretary.
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club members

  • Shanna Abatti

    Imperial County 4H
    U.C. Co-op Extension
    Coordinator

  • Edgar Aguilar

    Doctor of Optometry
    Advanced Eye Care Optometry
    Owner

  • Captain Brent Alfonzo

    Military Defense
    NAF - El Centro
    Commanding Officer

  • Karina Alvarez

    Accounting
    Karina B. Alvarez, CPA
    Owner

  • Kathy Ball

    Residential Real Estate Appraiser
    Ball Appraisal Service
    Owner

  • *Bob Barros

    Accounting, Farm
    Mitosinka, Barros & Sharp
    CPA, Partner

  • Kris Becker

    City Attorney
    City of El Centro, CA

  • Wes Blakely

    Property Development
    Ag Southwest Co., LLC
    Partner

  • *Larry Bratton

    Jewelry, Retail
    Brooks Jewelry and Gifts
    Owner

  • *Don Brock

    Agriculture, Asparagus
    Brock Asparagus Co.
    Owner

  • *Jim Brock

    Agriculture, General
    Brock Farms
    President

  • *Nassif Burkhuch

    Sales, Bulb and Seed
    Golden Valley Seed Co.
    President

committees

Club Service Groups

  • Club Service Group I (Club Administration).
  1.    Program Committee.
  2.    Birthday Committee.
  3.    Attendance Committee.
  4.    Nominating Committee.
  5.    Sergeant-at-Arms.
  • Club Service Group II (Public Relations)
  • Club Service Group III (Special Activities and Fellowship)
  • Club Service Group IV (Membership)

Community Service Group

  • Community Service Group I
  • Community Service Group II

Other Groups

  • International Service
  • Vocational Service

new members faq

Do I Have To Attend The Meetings?

The short answer is yes. Attendance is mandatory if you wish to maintain your "good standing." It is acceptable to miss a meeting if you make-up at another club. Rotary International states that members must attend at least 60% of their own club's meetings to be considerded "in good standing." Fellowship and participation are key to Rotary's continued success.

What Is A Member In Good Standing?

Members in good standing are those who have paid their annual membership dues, met the basic attendance requirements, served on one or more committees, honored their commitments, and made good on their pledge (ie. paid their fines).

How Do I Pay For My Fines?

Fines can be paid for the day they are assessed through the club treasurer. You may also fill out an IOU form provided by the sargeant at arms and be billed directly. Or, you can pay at a future meeting. Checks should be made out to the El Centro Rotary Club or the El Centro Rotary Club Foundation (making it a tax deductible 501c3 contribution). The choice is yours.

What Are The Pennants For In The Front Of The Room?

It's a tradition in Rotary when visiting a club outside of your own district to bring a flag to exchange with that club. Especially when traveling internationally. These small flags (pennants) are unique to each club and include imagery specific to the community they represent. 

What's The Policy On Cell Phones?

The guideline for cell phones and other mobile devices is to be courteous and professional. The club recommends putting your phone in silent/vibrate mode or turning it off completely before the meeting begins.

Can I Bring A Guest To Meetings?

Rotarians are always encouraged to recruit new members. If you bring a guest, you are responsible for the cost of their lunch and are required to introduce them to the club when called upon to do so.

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