Although Rotary continues to grow and flourish, in order to continue to attract quality new members, Rotary International (RI) has granted individual clubs greater flexibility in instituting new membership categories. Rotary Club of Del Mar had three membership categories: Regular, Honorary, and members on Leave of Absence. The Leave of Absence category became obsolete after the update to the meal policy (i.e., members are charged for meals only for meetings they attend).
The Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Del Mar recently adopted four new membership categories: Associate, Family, Corporate, and Young Member and our bylaws will be updated accordingly.
Regular members will pay $328 in quarterly installments. Of the total, $88, $46, and $194 go to Rotary International, District 5340, and RCDM, respectively.
Associate membership is free, although donations are welcome. This category is appropriate for individuals looking to learn more about Rotary.
The following categories are half price at $164 annually ($88 to RI, $46 to District 5340 and $30 to RCDM).
1. Family membership: The first family member is a regular member, the second family member is half price, the rest of the family are associated members invited to all of our activities.
2. Corporate members: An institution like the city of Del Mar is invited to nominate two members, e.g. the mayor and the city manager. Both are half price, and the rest of the organization is invited to all of our activities through them.
3. Young members: Members under 40 will be charged half price for the first year, to be reviewed by the board at the beginning of each Rotary year.