Your sponsor will ask you to complete a member application and return it. Your application is then submitted to the Membership Committee for review, and your name is shared with all members. If the Membership Committee does not receive any objections, your application is then submitted to the board of directors for approval.
You are notified immediately once your membership is approved. Your sponsor will introduce you to club members during the next regular Monday club lunch meeting that works for you both. You will receive a new member packet with information about the club, as well as your name badge.
Is there an orientation for new members?
Absolutely! We are committed to helping new members become fully acquainted with the Rotary organization and your fellow members. Our club’s new member orientation process:
- Personal meeting with an membership ambassador to help you understand club operations and expectations.
- Introduction to the New Member Activation Plan - Your Journey to Blue - a step-by-step series of actions to get you integrated into Pueblo Rotary #43.
- Dues active members of Rotary Club of Denver must pay quarterly dues, which include dues to our Rotary district, Rotary International, Rotary 43 and an allocation to Rotary 43 Foundation. Because members are expected to attend weekly club meetings, the cost of lunches is included in membership dues. 2026-2027: $285 per quarter
- Annual President's Party assessment - $100 in June each year
- Rotary Wheel - if you missed a meeting, you must spin the Rotary wheel when you arrive at the next luncheon and pay the fee ($1 to $5).
- Sheriff Program - Fun roast-like feature of each meeting. Members are assessed fines for things they've done wrong (phone ringing during a meeting), right (something they have accomplished), or otherwise! Fees typically range $1 to $5.
- Happy Bucks - Members can offer $20 or more to share happy news in their life - marriage, babies, grandbabies, new jobs, etc.
- Paul Harris Fellowship - each member is encouraged to work toward a Paul Harris Fellowship which is recognized with a donation of $1,000 to the Rotary International Foundation. Rotary 43 will match the first $500 contributed to award members with their first Paul Harris Fellowship.