Who belongs to our Family of Rotary?

• Fellow club members
• Spouses and spouse groups (e.g. Inner Wheel)
• Children, parents and other relatives
• Families of deceased Rotarians
• Community Corps members
• GSI team members, Ambassadorial Scholars and alumni
• Youth Exchange students and their families
• Global Networking Groups
• Interactors, Rotaractors, and RYLArians

 

Why is the Family of Rotary important?

• Enhances our personal families' relationships
• Builds world understanding and peace
• Improves international solidarity and tolerance
• Contributes to membership growth
• Allows us to build lifelong friendships
• Contributes to diversity of age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion and profession
• Improves Rotary's public image
• Strengthens clubs and their commitment to service

 

How do we care for fellow Rotarians like family?

• Remember birthdays and anniversaries
• Assist when they are sick, lonely, or having difficulties
• Share their grief during and after a death in their family
• Celebrate births, weddings, and graduations

 

How do we involve our own families in Rotary?

• At special Family of Rotary social events
• At club meetings for special programs
• Assist at fundraisers
• Participate in community service projects
• Hosting Youth Exchange and GSE teams

How do we care for spouses of deceased Rotarians?

• Invite them to join Rotary
• Invite them to special club events
• Call on them
• Celebrate special events in their lives