Releasing the RINO (Rotarian In Name Only)

One of our main committments as Rotarians was to attend every meeting.  That was likely much easier 100+ years ago when Rotary was in its' infancy.  In today's fast-paced environment, we know this isn't always possible. That is, until now...

The link shown below will offer a series of articles about Rotary.  Follow the instructions to read an article and submit for credit and you will have attended a meeting virtually!   There is a fee for accessing this meeting similar to having attended a breakfast or lunch meeting.  Fees are used to keep the site active and available.  In addition, consider forwarding a few "happy dollars" to your home club and show your support for the good works being done when you can't be there.

http://www.rotaryeclubny1.com/home-pg.html

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Meeting Make-up

One of the many benefits of Rotary Club membership is the luxury of being able to travel the world and never miss a weekly meeting. Club members are welcome and encouraged to visit clubs while traveling to make-up the meeting missed back home.

But Rotarians often ask what options exist if there is not a club in the area of travel, or if the member is home but an emergency causes him or her to miss a meeting.

One option is to attend a regular meeting of a local Rotaract or Interact club, Rotary Community Corps, or Rotary Fellowship. According to Article VIII, Section 1a of the Standard Rotary Club Constitution, attending one of these meetings counts as a make-up.

Another option is to spend time participating in an interactive activity on a Rotary e-club Web site. Rotary International has approved the request for a limited number of clubs to form with virtual or electronic locations. A visit to one of these e-clubs may satisfy a club member's make-up requirement. Please check with your club secretary and the e-club of interest to see if this online visit counts.

Rotary E-Club Pilot Project - list of clubs

Also read "E-clubs forge new path for Rotary," a Web-exclusive feature story about Rotary e-clubs and their members.