Application form
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The application process should take you roughly 15 minutes to complete.
Benefits
work as a whole
Our members are connected by their motivation to give back. The individuals that form our diverse member base bring a range of different skills, networks and passions to the force. While you can volunteer independently, we believe that we can amplify our impact by working together.
Connected Community
Our affiliation with other rotary clubs and organisations allows us to broaden our sources of experience and influence even further.
This empowers us to generate far greater community value as a collective than we might have otherwise alone.
Build lasting relationships
Not only does the community benefit from this, but so do you. As a member, you will benefit from the friendships, networks and personal development that our club is designed to promote.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
Responsibilities
To ensure that you are engaged and get the most out of your Rotary experience, we have a few expectations of our members:
Attendance
Members should attend all planned club meetings. These meetings are where the plans to make a difference are formed. We understand that, with our busy lives, there may be exceptions when this is not always possible.
Two mandatory member meetings include Changeover in June, and the Annual General Meeting in November.
Service
What we are here for! All members will participate in volunteering activities and community projects throughout the year depending on your time and passions.
PARticipation
REQ only works when our members contribute to projects, joining us on social or networking occasions, and being engaged with what the club is up to. By doing this, we can share the load and ensure all members are fully engaged.
Annual fees
Members are responsible for paying their REQ membership in due time.
FAQ's
+ What differentiates Rotary of Elizabeth Quay from other clubs?
All of the Rotary Clubs in Perth are fantastic, and each provide a slightly different Rotary experience. We encourage you to visit as many as possible to find the one that fits you the best. Every Rotary Club has the objective of “Service Above Self”, and therefore, we believe that no one Rotary Club is better than another; they each just have different characteristics. You should choose a Rotary Club that best fits your culture, lifestyle, and work schedule.
We at REQ have designed our club to cater for busy professionals – our CBD location and after work meeting times align with this. We also seek to minimise the administrative burden on our members, while maximising the impact they can have.
Our club demographic - and the fact that we are a very new club - means that we have a lot of highly energetic professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and general excitement about growing our club. Our club members also prefer a lot of “hands-on” work and strategic projects in addition to fundraising.
+ What are the membership fees?
Annual fee - An annual payment of $295 covers Rotary International and District dues, and provides some funding for club administration. Please note that social events are not covered by the annual dues. Members will be required to pay for fees related to social events (e.g. entry fees, food and beverage, etc.)
+ How can I contribute my skills to this Rotary Club?
We embrace the diversity in skill sets among our members and like to use everyone’s strengths to meaningfully contribute to the club. When you submit your application, we will ask you which skills you can bring to REQ, and which you would like to develop as part of your experience. This way we can identify opportunities for you to put them to good use!
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The process
Interested to join REQ? Please take a moment to consider the following:
Getting to know YOU
Once you have completed the application form you will be invited to have a conversation with one of board members (over the phone or in person). This is to ensure REQ is a good fit for you before you commit.
Review
Your online application is reviewed by a Director or the President and finalised within 2-4 weeks of submission. Knowing a REQ member who can provide a character reference can fast-track this process.
In the meantime...
You are more than welcome to attend meetings while your application is being processed. You will be informed of your application status asap.