Dear Prospective Rotary Member,

On behalf of our club, I am pleased to extend an invitation to membership in Rotary Club of Seattle! “Seattle

#4” continues to attract the finest leaders from all sectors of our community, and remains fresh and

relevant today because of the consistent value and personal satisfaction delivered to our members.

Out of 34,000 clubs worldwide, Seattle Rotary is one of the oldest and largest Rotary Clubs doing good works

in our local community, and globally. Our members find many aspects of membership rewarding, including:

1) Rotary is foremost a highly effective service organization. Our members put service first, and are

members of the Seattle Rotary Service Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Seattle Rotary

members have raised millions of dollars and devote countless volunteer hours to improve charitable

causes in our local community, and around the world.

2) Seattle #4 fosters a high caliber business development environment. Our membership includes the top

business and civic leaders in the region. In today’s competitive business environment, there is no stronger

networking opportunity. Seattle Rotary meetings provide a unique opportunity to meet face to face

regularly with a wide variety of community leaders.

3) Opportunities for personal growth, citizenship and fellowship. Through our quality weekly programs and

service opportunities, our members are able to continue their education on issues that matter most while

building new business connections and lasting friendships.

Thank you for joining us today, it is our hope you enjoyed the program, developed new connections, and

learned about our organization’s rich culture. I can be reached at 206.623.0023 or Laura@seattlerotary.org

should you have questions about the rewards of membership, or the process for joining. I look forward to

hearing from you again soon!

Kind regards,

Laura McCloud Mathers Executive Director

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Seattle Rotary #4 at a Glance

Thank you for considering membership in the Rotary Club of Seattle. The following information provides an overview of the fourth oldest and one of the largest Rotary clubs in the world.

The Organization

The Rotary Club of Seattle (www.seattlerotary.org) is part of Rotary International, a worldwide serviceorganization headquartered near Chicago. Rotary International (www.rotary.org) has over 34,000 clubsand 1.2 million members in nearly 100 countries and geographic locations. The Rotary Club of Seattle ispart of the local Rotary District 5030 (www.rotary5030.org), which includes 54 clubs within a 20-mileradius of Seattle.

Founded in 1909, The Rotary Club of Seattle is the 3rd largest Rotary Club in the world with over 550members. As the fourth oldest Rotary club, it is often referred to as “Seattle #4.” Seattle #4 pioneeredthe ideal of service as the core value of Rotary International and has contributed consistently to thegreater Puget Sound region.

Over the years, Seattle Rotarians have helped fund projects for KCTS/Channel 9, The Puget SoundBlood Center, Seattle Symphony, Rotary Boys and Girls Club, Woodland Park Zoo, Pacific ScienceCenter and the YMCA, among mamy others. Much of the community service work of Seattle Rotary isdone through the Seattle Rotary Service Foundation. In 2009 the Rotary Club of Seattle celebrated its100th birthday with a $4.3 million gift to Wellspring Family Services’ Rotary Support Center forFamilies.

The Membership

Rotarians are professionals who serve to improve the quality of life in their city and around the world.Rotary membership represents a cross-section of local business and professional leaders.

Members meet weekly on Wednesdays from noon to 1:30 p.m., starting with networking with theirpeers followed by a program featuring some of the most dynamic personalities in the world. Speakershave included heads of state and government representatives such as Nelson Mandela, former UNSecy. General Kofi Annan, Yitzhak Rabin, former US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, to business andindustry icons including Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Jamie Dimon, to celebrities, artists and politicianssuch as Dale Chihuly, Senator Patty Murray, U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, and Walt Wagner. Seattle #4 isfrequently the “audience of choice” that regional leaders pick to deliver a major address and launchcampaigns, initiatives and events.

The Rotary Motto: Service Above Self

The main objective of Rotary is service to others – in the community, in the workplace, and throughoutthe world. In keeping with this tradition, Seattle Rotarians build goodwill and peace, providehumanitarian service, and demonstrate high ethical standards in all vocations.

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New Member Applications Take Approximately 4 - 6 Weeks to Process

1. Membership applications are available on our website, www.seattlerotary.org in the“ABOUT US“ section, via email, from the Rotary office, and at each weekly meeting.

2. The proposer fills out and reviews the proposed member’s application for completionand then submits all paperwork to the Rotary office.

3. The Rotary office assigns a member of the Classification Committee to reviewpaperwork, interview references, make recommendations and reports at its nextmonthly meeting. The Classification Committee meets on the 3rd Tuesday of eachmonth.

4. The board considers and approves the Classification Committee’s recommendation of acandidate's acceptance (meets the 4th Thursday of each month.)

5. The candidate's name is published in the Club’s newsletter, Totem, with seven daysfollowing allowed for any member comments before final acceptance.

6. Upon final acceptance, a welcome letter is sent to the candidate, along with an invoicefor the respective fees, advising the new member a) they may begin attending meetings,b) that they will be contacted for personal orientation and scheduling of formal Rotaryintroduction; and c) upon payment of the fees invoiced, they will be scheduled for their formal introduction to the membership at a Wednesday meeting.

Questions can be directed to ∙ your proposer∙ the Seattle Rotary office: 206-623-0023∙ Laura McCloud Mathers, Executive Director (laura@seattlerotary.org)∙ Sam Thompson, Project Manager (sam@seattlerotary.org)∙ Mariah Kimpton, Office Coordinator (mariah@seattlerotary.org)

The Rotary Standard of Conduct

The Rotary “Four-Way Test” is a standard expected of all Rotarians:

1. Is it the Truth?2. Is it Fair to all concerned?3. Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?4. Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?

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Corporate Membership Flexibility: The corporate designation allows the member on the prepaid meal plan to invite an executive from their company or organization to attend the Wednesday lunch in their place when unable to attend. No advance notice is required. Upon arrival, the designee checks in at the Rotary “badge table” to pick up the company’s blue colored “Corporate Badge”. The badge is scanned to record attendance in the member’s record.

Application: The application for membership is submitted on behalf of the individual, with the designation “corporate” as the category of membership.

Associated Costs: A Seattle Rotary Corporate Membership has an additional initiation fee, currently $300. Existing Seattle Rotary members desiring to convert to a corporate membership must pay the additional fee at the time of changing.

Young Rotary Leadership Membership The Young Rotary Leaders membership program is for those 35 and under who strive to become leaders in our community, business, Rotary, our city, state, or country in the years ahead.

Qualifications are:

Candidates have to meet all of the qualifications of Rotary membership. The Classification Committee will be flexible on the desire that a candidate be engaged as a proprietor, partner, corporate officer, or manager of any worthy and recognized business or profession.

Candidates will have demonstrated leadership in their profession or through community service, in addition to the significance of the business that they are responsible for within their firm. They also will need to demonstrate that they have the time and financial support to be a Rotarian.

“Young Rotary Leaders” would be 35 years of age or younger when they submit their application to the Rotary office, and be nominated by a member of the Rotary Club of Seattle, and would remain in the program for a period not to exceed 5 years, at which time membership will transition to that of “regular” membership status. Young Rotary Leaders pay reduced fees while in the YRL program (see “financial obligations for details).

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FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP

The fees shown are a requirement of membership. The initiation fee is due with application, dues and meal plan will be billed just prior to induction. The Seattle Rotary Service Foundation (SRSF) annual giving is billed each fall. Keekwulees is our new member welcome and orientation series.

Active-Regular Member $450 one-time fee Initiation Fee:

Dues: Program Plan: Annual Giving: Keekwulees: RI Foundation:

$720 annual or $60 monthly, July 1 thru June 30$1440 annual or $120 monthly (mandatory)$400 minimum contribution 3 meetings @ $20 each $100 minimum recommended

Young Rotary Leaders Member (35 years old and under) $150 one-time fee Initiation Fee:

Dues: Program Plan: Annual Giving: Keekwulees: RI Foundation:

$360 annual or $30 monthly, July 1 thru June 30$1440 annual or $120 monthly (mandatory)$150 minimum contribution 3 meetings @ $20 each $100 minimum recommended

Active-Corporate Member $750 one-time fee Initiation Fee:

Dues: Program Plan: Annual Giving: Keekwulees: RI Foundation:

$720 annual or $60 monthly, July 1 thru June 30$1440 annual or $120 monthly (mandatory) $400 minimum contribution 3 meetings @ $20 each $100 minimum recommended

Member Classifications

Accounting Education Marketing & Sales

Advertising Energy Media & Entertainment

Aerospace & Defense Engineering Non-Profit

Agriculture Financial Services Public Relations

Architecture Foundations & Institutions Real Estate

Associations & Clubs Government Retail

Automotive Health Care Retired

Banking Honorary Sales & Marketing

Business Services Hospitality Technology

Community Services Insurance Telecommunications

Consulting Investments Transportation

Construction Law Practice Travel & Leisure

Contracting Legal Services

Distribution Manufacturing

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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

I propose the following candidate to the classification committee and to the Board for membership:

Candidate Full Name:

Suggested Classification: (must be completed by proposer)

Membership Category ☐ Individual ☐ Corporate ☐ Young Rotary Leader ($450 Initiation) ($750 Initiation) ($150 Initiation)

I believe this candidate to be:

1) Fully informed of the requirements of Rotary membership

2) Associated with a company/organization regarded as ethical, and

3) In a position that enables him/her to exercise influence over the operations of their position/company/organization

Proposer Name _______________________________ Seconder (if app.) _________________________

Proposer/Seconder has known the candidate for P: __________ Years/Months S: __________ Years/Months

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION:

_________________________ ___________________ ____________ __________________ Last Name First Name Nickname Date of Birth

_____________________________________ _______________________________________ Business/Organization Name What Product/Service does your Business/Organization Provide?

___________________________________________ _______________ _____ ___________ Business Address City St ZIP

_______________ ________________________________ _______________ _____________ Business Phone Business Email Address Cell Phone Fax

____________________ _________________________________________________________ Current Position/Job Title Describe your current role in your business or organization

____________________________ Financial interest in Company? NONE ☐ MODERATE ☐ SUBSTANTIAL ☐ Years at Current Company/Org.

______________________________________________ _______________________________ Alma Mater Degree(s)

Please list your position immediately prior to your present position:

___________________________________________ _________________________________Prior Business/Organization Name Position

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

___________________________________________ _______________ _____ ___________ Home Address City St ZIP

_______________ ________________________________ ____________________________ Home Phone Home Email Address Spouse/Partner Name

Please submit application with:

1. Resume2. Headshot3. Payment

Information

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CANDIDATE’S NAME______________________________

COMMUNITY SERVICE INFORMATION: Please List Community Service Activities

________________________________ ______________________ __________ __________Organization Position From (yyyy) To (yyyy)

________________________________ ______________________ __________ __________Organization Position From (yyyy) To (yyyy)

________________________________ ______________________ __________ __________Organization Position From (yyyy) To (yyyy)

PRIOR ROTARY CLUB MEMBERSHIP:

_____________________ ______________ __________ __________ ___________________ Name of Rotary Club Location From (mm/yy) To (mm/yy) Reason for Leaving

PROFESSIONAL OR PERSONAL REFERENCES:

List the names of at least three (3) members of the business and professional community with whom you are well acquainted and who can speak to your potential membership in Seattle Rotary. Please indicate the number of years you have known each, and their email address and phone numbers.

Note: Please notify all references that a member of the Classification Committee will contact them.

Rotarian or Reference Name Years Acquainted Phone Email Address

1) _____________________________ _________ ____________ _______________________

2) _____________________________ _________ ____________ _______________________

3) _____________________________ _________ ____________ _______________________

Committee Participation: Nominee will be expected to serve on a Rotary committee, attend its meetings and engage in its activities. The tradition of Seattle Rotary is that its members willingly respond to requests for Rotary service – unless there are compelling reasons why they cannot do so.

Application Completion/Submission:

The undersigned Proposer and Candidate have read and understand the application, the amounts of required dues and fees (and agrees to pay same when invoiced), and the membership expectations. If the application is approved, the Candidate’s name will be published in the Totem bulletin and if no objections are received within the specified time, the Candidate will be welcomed to membership. This process may take several weeks and candidates are invited to attend weekly meetings during that time (lunch cost is $35).

Applicant Signature _______________________________________________ Date ________________

PROPOSER: _____________________________(Signature/E-Signature)

Date: __________

SECONDER: _____________________________(Signature/E-Signature)

Date: __________

SEATTLE ROTARY OFFICE:

Acceptance Date: _________________________

Approved Classification: ____________________________

Fees Due: Initiation $_____ Dues $_____ Meal Plan $_____

Please email completed application to: mariah@seattlerotary.org

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Initiation Fee

Individual $450 Yount Rotary Leader $150Corporate $750

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