Join us - make a world of a difference and have fun!
Would you like to:
- make a real difference?
- put something back into your community?
- make friends with people from a wide variety of professions?
- be part of an international community?
Then please consider joining us at The Rotary Club of Belfast.
Membership of the Club is an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable experience and we are actively looking for new people to invite to join and breathe new life and ideas into the Club.
There are many misconceptions about Rotary.
When the first Rotary Club was started in Chicago 114 years ago it consisted mostly of businessmen but modern clubs like ours have members from all walks of life - retailers, financial advisers, civil servants, manufacturers, opticians and community leaders are just some of the diverse range of our members. In fact, we are People like YOU.
What does being a Rotarian mean?
Membership of any Rotary Club is open, by invitation, to anyone, male or female, from any walk of life who believes in the Rotarian motto of Service above Self. Service above Self is more than just words. Rotarians are expected to help the community that they live in and also people in other parts of the world that are in need. As a member of a Rotary Club, you have the opportunity to give something back, to give hope to those less fortunate and to make lives worthwhile and fulfilled. Click on image to enlarge.
Sometimes this help can be charitable giving and sometimes it can be more hands-on. The list of charitable work carried out by our Club is impressive and can be seen throughout this website.
In most cases you are free to choose which activities you would enjoy most and be of most help in applying your own skills and experience. rotary involves around teamwork so your contribution matters no matter how large or small.
Benefits of Joining
In the process, you can enjoy:
- the benefits of business networking,
- personal development,
- meeting new friends,
- working with others
- hearing inspiring speakers and
- experiencing that special sense of fulfilment that comes from achieving something really worthwhile.
The enormous sense of achievement you'll experience doing something really worthwhile will be matched only by the enormous amount of fun you'll have! Rotary is fun, a lot of fun - each meeting is fun. the Club projects are fun, social activities are fun, service is fun.
The Rotary International 2009/10 theme 'The future of Rotary is in your hands' acknowledged that Rotary achieves only through the efforts of individual members and Clubs.
The best people to tell you why you should join Rotary - are Rotarians.
At the Club Centenary Dinner held in the City Hall September 2011 RIBI President Burman explained, from a personal viewpoint, how Rotary can change lives.
What commitment does membership entail?
As a members you have to attend club meetings regularly at a reasonable level. A visit to any club worldwide counts to this attendance and provides the opportunity to make new friends and contacts.
When our members meet
Our members meet weekly over lunch on Mondays at the Europa Hotel, Belfast. The format is a buffet lunch, any business and a topical speaker. The proceedings are usually finished by 2.00pm; dress is business wear. It is also possible to attend an evening meeting on Thursday nights in the Radisson Hotel, Belfast at 6.00pm. This meeting format is informal and commences at 6pm with coffee/tea and aims to finish at 7pm. There is adjoining parking with no charge when attending the meeting.
We also enjoy fellowship with musical evenings, fund-raising concerts and other special events. Our meeting and events schedule for the next few months can be seen by clicking on meetings or events pages. This year to celebrate our Centenary we have a special programme.
Are there any costs?
Cost consists of an annual fee. Further details will be provided by our Membership team.
How to become a Rotarian and make a world of a difference
If you think Rotary may be for you, or for further information please contact us here.
