Joining VIRC

Object of Rotary

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST. The development of acquaintance and an opportunity for service;

SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD. The application of ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life;

FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

Prospective members must:

Hold (or be retired from) a professional, proprietary, executive, managerial, or community position;

Have demonstrated a commitment to service through personal involvement;

Be able to meet the club’s weekly attendance or community project participation requirements of at least 50%;

Live or work within the vicinity of the club or surrounding area.