10 Myths About Rotary Clubs

MYTH 1: Rotary is a secret society with an official creed.

TRUTH: Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret meetings and no secret rituals. It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others.

 

MYTH 2: Rotary is exclusively a male only organization.

TRUTH: Rotary started out as a men only organization but has changed its constitution to allow women for over 35 years. Women now play important roles in Rotary including club Presidents. The President of worldwide Rotary International this year is a woman.

 

MYTH 3: You have to be older to join Rotary.

TRUTH: Absolutely not! Many clubs have Rotarians in their 30’s and 40’s as well as experienced managers who have been committed to Rotary for a long time. Rotary values the individual, not their age.

 

MYTH 4: Owning a business is a must.

TRUTH: One does not have to own a business. Members include teachers, nurses, city workers, real estate agents and many other professions. Many Rotarians work for nonprofits.

 

MYTH 5: Rotary is boring.

TRUTH: Rotary is FUN. Every meeting is FUN. The club projects are FUN. Social activities are FUN . Service is FUN !

 

MYTH 6: You have to be rich to join Rotary.

TRUTH: You need not be rich. You only need a deep desire to serve your fellow man. The dues are $50/month. Rotary has a program to help young professionals who can't afford the dues. Eating lunch at the meeting is optional. The cost is $10 is you elect to dine.

 

MYTH 7: Rotarians are not friendly.

TRUTH: In an increasing complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic needs, the need for friendship and fellowship. The Rotary Club of San Marcos meets Wednesdays at Noon at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center, 105 Bintu Dr., San Marcos. Come visit and see who we are and what we do.

 

MYTH 8: Rotarians need to be good public speakers.

TRUTH: Rotary develops confidence in people to allow them to speak in public but individuals don't have to speak if they don't want to.

 

MYTH 9: Rotary is all about business.

TRUTH: Rotary is about service to others. Our purpose is to do good in the community.

 

MYTH 10: Rotary is a local group

TRUTH: This is a worldwide organization of 33,000 clubs. Find out more at http://www.rotary.org