Joining the Rotary Club of Escondido

We welcome individuals interested in joining our Rotary family to follow our straightforward membership application process:

• Contact Us: To start, express your interest in becoming a member by getting in touch with us. You can do this through our website or by reaching out directly.
• Invitation to Lunch: After receiving your inquiry, we'll extend an invitation for you to join us at one of our upcoming lunches. This provides an opportunity for you to get a feel for our club and meet fellow Rotarians.
• Chat with Membership Chair: If you find our club to be a good fit, you'll have a conversation with our Membership Chair. This step is essential to discuss your potential membership and address any questions you may have.
• Finding a Sponsor: Every New Rotarian is sponsored by an active club member who completes a Membership Proposal. Often the Membership Chair serves as this sponsor, but any club member may also do so. This proposal is then forwarded to our Executive Secretary and the Board of Directors for review.
• Approval Process: The Membership Committee and the Board of Directors will ensure that the proposal aligns with our classification and membership requirements. The proposal is typically approved or disapproved within 30 days. It's important to note that candidates should not be informed of their proposed membership status until this approval process is complete.
• Rotary Club Personal Fact Sheet: Upon approval, your sponsor will provide you with a Rotary Club Personal Fact Sheet to complete and return to the club secretary. Your sponsor will assist you in ensuring that this form is returned promptly.
• Rotary Information Meeting: You will be invited to a Rotary Information meeting where you'll learn about the privileges and responsibilities of Rotary club membership. During this meeting, you'll complete the application card, pay your dues, and give written permission to publish your name and proposed classification to the club membership.
• Membership Election: Your name will be communicated to the club. If there are no objections received by the Board within seven days following the publication of your name, you will be considered elected to membership, and your name will be reported to Rotary International.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Rotary Club of Escondido and sharing the journey of service, community, and camaraderie with you. If you have any questions or need further assistance with the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.