Membership
Rotary Club membership offers a unique combination of community service, professional development, global networking, and personal growth. By joining a Rotary Club, members contribute to meaningful change both locally and internationally while enriching their own lives through leadership opportunities and friendships.
We are excited to welcome you to our Club and we look forward to getting to know you!
Welcoming New Members
We are always thrilled to welcome new members who desire serve others on a local and global scale. You can make connections, exchange ideas, enjoy our activities and plentiful resources, build lifelong friendships, and impact your community. You can volunteer on projects or lead annual fundraisers supporting humanitarian aid, youth programs, and local nonprofits. Rotarians are people of action who create real, lasting change in their local community and beyond.
Alongside like-minded people, you can make connections, exchange ideas, enjoy our activities and plentiful resources, build lifelong friendships, and play a part in creating true and lasting change.
As members of the Club, you will also be welcomed as volunteers or facilitators of exciting annual events. Throughout each year, the Club holds fundraisers to support a variety of causes such as providing worldwide humanitarian aid, supporting local youth programs and nonprofits, and funding other local and global community service initiatives.
Your involvement with the Rotary Club of Lancaster will be a rewarding and enriching experience for many reasons, not the least of which is the measurable and direct impact that your support will have on the betterment of the community.
Features and Benefits of Membership
Community Impact
Members directly contribute to improving their local communities and addressing global challenges. Rotary empowers individuals to take action on pressing issues such as hunger, education, and public health.
Professional Networking
Rotary fosters connections between professionals, business leaders, and experts from various fields. Networking through Rotary can lead to valuable business relationships, mentorships, and career opportunities.
Personal Growth and Leadership Development
Rotary offers leadership and personal development opportunities, allowing members to enhance their skills in public speaking, project management, and event organization. Members can participate in leadership training at the district and international levels.
Global Perspective
Through international projects and exchange programs, Rotary members gain a broader understanding of global issues and different cultures. Rotary’s international conferences and conventions provide opportunities for global networking.
Friendship and Fellowship
Rotary is a diverse community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for service and making a difference. Clubs provide social opportunities where members can form lasting friendships.
Recognition and Fulfillment
Rotary provides a sense of fulfillment and purpose by allowing members to see the tangible impact of their service work. Members receive recognition for their contributions and achievements through awards and honors.
Opportunities for Family Involvement
Rotary encourages family involvement through programs such as Rotaract (for young adults) and Interact (for high school students), fostering a multigenerational commitment to service.
Service Projects
Rotary Clubs are involved in a wide range of service projects that address community needs such as education, healthcare, sanitation, poverty alleviation, and disaster relief. Members can participate in hands-on projects locally and internationally.
Global Network
Rotary is a global organization with over 1.4 million members in more than 46,000 clubs worldwide. Members can network with professionals and leaders from various industries and backgrounds around the world.
Regular Meetings
The Rotary Club of Lancaster meets in-person on a weekly basis, to discuss community projects, hear from guest speakers, and share ideas. Meetings are both in-person and virtual, offering flexibility for members.
International Programs
Rotary’s signature international programs, such as PolioPlus (the global campaign to eradicate polio), Rotary Youth Exchange, and the Rotary Peace Fellowship, focus on large-scale global impact. Rotary partners with international organizations like the United Nations and the World Health Organization.
Focus on Key Areas of Service
Rotary’s work is organized around six focus areas: promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, and growing local economies.
Fundraising and Grants
Rotary offers grant opportunities to support large-scale service projects, allowing clubs to leverage additional resources for impact. Fundraising events are common to support both local and global initiatives.
Dues
For regular, active members
New Member Induction Fee: $250
Annual Membership Dues: $1,120
Dues can be paid annually, semi-annually ($560), or quarterly ($280). These dues pay for club administration, meeting space rental, Rotary District 7390 & Rotary International member assessments. Annual member dues also include weekly luncheon service.
New in 2025! Special pricing and flexible memberships are available for young professionals (under 40) and corporations looking to get involved in Rotary. Contact us to request more information about these membership opportunities.
Steps to Membership
Attend a meeting to learn about Rotary. Use the form below to reach out!
Connect with a sponsor.
Apply for membership, where you can tell us about your professional skills, your career, your community connections, and your desire to put service about self!
In the Rotary tradition, all new members must be sponsored by a current member. If you haven’t yet attended a meeting to find a membership sponsor, please use the form below!