Club Service, the first Avenue of Service

There is more to running an effective Rotary club than meets the eye. When a club is functioning effective, members rarely notice the work being done behind the scenes by the Club Service Avenue of Service team.

Rotary is a grassroots organization, and its service efforts are carried out at the club level. Effective club operations include both administrative and service responsibilities. An effective Rotary club is able to:

Sustain or increase its membership base,  

Implement successful projects that address the needs of their community and communities in other countries,  

Support The Rotary Foundation through both program participation and financial contributions and  

Develop leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level

Effective Rotary club administration involves organizing people and resources to achieve common goals. Clubs must operate efficiently to provide service to the community, attract and retain members, and develop leaders for the club, district, and Rotary International.

In most Rotary clubs, administrative responsibilities are handled by the Club Service Committee, the Secretary, Treasurer, the Sgt-At-Arms and include:

Planning and organizing weekly meetings and programs

Promoting fellowship among club members

Keeping members informed through a club newsletter or Web site

Collecting dues

Maintaining club membership lists and reporting to Rotary International

Tracking club attendance

Club Service, the first Avenue of Service, involves action a member should take within this club to help it function successfully.

The Club Service Avenue of Service is responsible for:

Quality speakers at the weekly meeting

Weekly club bulletin to keep the members informed

Coordination of the weekly meetings and off site meeting with the appropriate entity

Maintaining the website and training others to utilize the site

Organizing and promoting fellowship events - usually monthly

Assisting the other Avenues of Service with Fundraising projects

Assist with the bi-annual Club Assemblies. A time when the Board and the Avenues of Service report to the club members the status of club operations.

Training - Assist with coordinate of the training of club members by encouraging participation at District Assemblies, PRLS - Professional Rotary Leaders Seminar, participation at monthly District Leadership Meetings, President elect attendance at PETS (President Elects Training), etc.  

Maintaining Rotary resource materials: e.g. Club brochure, GSR business cards, etc.

Membership is an important responsibility in the management of a club. Included is .