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1 Dear Prospective Seattle Rotary Member, Thank you for your interest in the Rotary Club of Seattle! Seattle #4 continues to attract the finest leaders from all sectors of our community. It remains fresh and relevant today because of the consistent value and personal satisfaction delivered to our members. Seattle Rotary is one of the oldest, and the largest Rotary Club out of 34,000, doing good works in our local community and worldwide. Some reasons you may find rewarding by joining include: 1) Rotary is a highly effective service organization. Our members put service first, and are members of the Seattle Rotary Service Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Seattle Rotary members have raised millions of dollars and continue to devote countless volunteer hours to improve charitable causes in our local community, and around the world. 2) Seattle #4 fosters a high caliber business development environment. Our membership includes the top business and civic leadership in the region. In today s competitive business environment, there is no stronger networking opportunity. Seattle Rotary meetings provide regular face to face contact with a wide variety of community leaders. 3) Opportunities for personal growth, citizenship and fellowship. Through our quality weekly programs and service opportunities, our members continue their education on issues that matter most while building new business connections and lasting friendships. 4) No attendance worries! Our Corporate Membership allows colleagues from your company or organization to attend Rotary meetings when you are unable to attend. This program removes attendance concerns while providing versatility so you can take full advantage of your membership. Attached is additional information about membership and our organization s rich culture. Don t hesitate to call me at or laura@seattlerotary.org should you have questions or to discuss your interest in joining. Kind regards, Laura McCloud Mathers Executive Director

2 Seattle Rotary #4 at a Glance Thank you for considering membership in the Rotary Club of Seattle. The following information will give you an overview of the fourth oldest and largest Rotary club in the world. The Organization The Rotary Club of Seattle ( is part of Rotary International, a worldwide service organization headquartered near Chicago. Rotary International ( has over 32,000 clubs and 1.2 million members in nearly 100 countries and geographic locations. The Rotary Club of Seattle is part of the local Rotary District 5030 ( which includes 54 clubs within a 20 mile radius of Seattle. Founded in 1909, The Rotary Club of Seattle is the largest Rotary Club in the world with over 600 members. As the fourth oldest Rotary club, it is often referred to as Seattle #4. Seattle #4 pioneered the ideal of service as the core value of Rotary International and has contributed consistently to the greater Puget Sound region. Over the years, Seattle Rotarians have helped fund projects for KCTS/Channel 9, The Puget Sound Blood Center, Seattle Symphony, Rotary Boys and Girls Club, Woodland Park Zoo, Pacific Science Center and the YMCA. Much of the community service work of Seattle Rotary is done through the Seattle Rotary Service Foundation. In 2009 the Rotary Club of Seattle celebrated its 100th birthday with a $4.3 million gift to Wellspring Family Services Rotary Support Center for Families. The Membership Rotarians are professionals who serve to improve the quality of life in their city and around the world. Rotary membership represents a cross section of local business and professional leaders. Members meet weekly (Wednesdays, noon to 1:30 p.m.) to network with their peers and to listen to some of the most dynamic personalities in the world. Speakers have included heads of state and government representatives (Nelson Mandela, former UN Secy. General Kofi Annan, Yitzhak Rabin, former US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates) to business and industry icons (Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Jamie Dimon) to celebrities, artists and politicians (Dale Chihuly, Senator Patty Murray, U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, Walt Wagner). Indeed, Seattle Rotary is frequently the venue of choice that regional leaders pick to deliver a major address and launch campaigns, initiatives and events. The Rotary Motto: Service Above Self The main objective of Rotary is service to others in need in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. In keeping with this tradition, Seattle Rotarians build goodwill and peace, provide humanitarian service, and demonstrate high ethical standards in all vocations.

3 New Member Applications Take Approximately 4 6 Weeks (On Avg.) to Process 1. Membership applications are available on our website, in the ABOUT US section, via , from the Rotary office, and at each weekly meeting. 2. The proposer fills out and reviews the proposed member s application for completion and then submits all paperwork to the Rotary office. 3. The Rotary office assigns a member of the Classification Committee to review paperwork, interview references, make recommendations and reports at its next monthly meeting. The Classification Committee meets on the 3 rd Tuesday of each month. 4. The board approves candidate's membership (unless additional information is needed). Board meeting is normally on the 4 th Thursday of each month. 5. The candidate's name is published in next Totem newsletter, with seven days for any member comments. 6. After a satisfactory conclusion to this process, the Rotary office sends President's welcome letter and invoice, advising the new member a) to begin regular attendance within two weeks, and b) that they will be contacted for personal orientation and scheduling of formal Rotary introduction. Questions can always be directed to your proposer the Seattle Rotary office: Laura McCloud Mathers, Executive Director (laura@seattlerotary.org) Sam Thompson, Project Manager (sam@seattlerotary.org) The Rotary Standard of Conduct The Rotary Four Way Test is a standard expected of all Rotarians: 1. Is it the Truth? 2. Is it Fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships? 4. Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?

4 YOUNG ROTARY LEADERS CANDIDATE The Rotary Club of Seattle has a great opportunity for new, young, and promising leaders of tomorrow called Young Rotary Leaders. The Young Rotary Leaders membership program is for those 35 and under who strive to become leaders in our community, business, Rotary, our city, state, or country in the years ahead. Qualifications are: Candidates have to meet all of the qualifications of Rotary rules. The Classification Committee will be very flexible on the desire that a candidate be engaged as a proprietor, partner, corporate officer, or manager of any worthy and recognized business or profession. Candidates will have demonstrated leadership in their profession or through community service, in addition to the significance of the business that they are responsible for within their firm. They also will need to demonstrate that they have the time and financial support to be a Rotarian. Young Rotary Leaders would be 35 years of age or younger when they submit their application to the Rotary office, and be nominated by a member of the Rotary Club of Seattle, and would remain in the program for a period not to exceed 5 years, at which time membership will transition to that of regular membership status. Young Rotary Leaders pay reduced fees while in the YRL program (see page 8 for details).

5 APPLICATION FOR REGULAR MEMBERSHIP I propose the following candidate to the classification committee and to the Board for membership: Candidate Full Name: Suggested Classification: I believe this candidate to be: (must be completed by proposer) 1) Fully informed of the requirements of Rotary membership 2) Associated with a company/organization regarded as ethical, and 3) In a position that enables him/her to exercise influence over the operations of their position/ company/organization Proposer Name Seconder (if app.) Proposer/Seconder has known the candidate for P: Years/Months S: Years/Months PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION: Last Name First Name Nickname Date of Birth Business/Organization Name What Product/Service does your Business/Organization Provide? Business Address City St ZIP Business Phone Business Address Cell Phone Fax Current Position/Job Title Describe your current role in your business or organization Financial interest in Company? NONE MODERATE SUBSTANTIAL Years at Current Company/Org. Alma Mater Degree(s) Please list your position immediately prior to your present position: Prior Business/Organization Name Position PERSONAL INFORMATION: Home Address City St ZIP Home Phone Home Address Spouse/Partner Name

6 CANDIDATE S NAME COMMUNITY SERVICE INFORMATION: Please List Community Service Activities Organization Position From (yyyy) To (yyyy) Organization Position From (yyyy) To (yyyy) Organization Position From (yyyy) To (yyyy) PRIOR ROTARY CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Name of Rotary Club Location From (mm/yy) To (mm/yy) Reason for Leaving PROFESSIONAL OR PERSONAL REFERENCES: List the names of at least three (3) members of the business and professional community with whom you are well acquainted and who can speak to your potential membership in Seattle Rotary. Please indicate the number of years you have known each, and their address and phone numbers. Note: Please notify all references that a member of the Classification Committee will contact them. Rotarian or Reference Name Years Acquainted Phone Address 1) 2) 3) Committee Participation: Nominee will be expected to serve on a Rotary committee, attend its meetings and engage in its activities. The tradition of Seattle Rotary is that its members willingly respond to requests for Rotary service unless there are compelling reasons why they cannot do so. Application Completion/Submission: The undersigned Proposer and Candidate have read and understand the application, the amounts of required dues and fees (and agrees to pay same when invoiced), and the membership expectations. If the application is approved, the Candidate s name will be published in the Totem bulletin and if no objections are received within the specified time, the Candidate will be invited to join. This process may take several weeks and candidates are invited to attend weekly meetings during that time (lunch cost is $30 $35 at various venues). Applicant Signature Date PROPOSER: (Signature/E Signature) Date: SECONDER: (Signature/E Signature) Date: CANDIDATE: (Signature/E Signature) Please Completed Application to: laura@seattlerotary.org Date:

7 FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP The fees shown are a requirement of membership. Initiation fee, dues and meal plan will be billed just prior to induction. The Seattle Rotary Service Foundation (SRSF) annual giving is billed each fall. Keekwulees is our new member welcome and orientation series. Active Regular Member Initiation Fee: $450 one time fee Dues: $595 per year prorated July 1 thru June 30 Meal Plan: $380 per quarter (mandatory) Annual Giving: $400 minimum contribution Keekwulees: 3 $20 each RI Foundation: $100 minimum recommended Young Rotary Leaders Member (35 years old and under) Initiation Fee: $150 one time fee Dues: $170 per year prorated July 1 thru June 30 Meal Plan: $380 per quarter (mandatory) Annual Giving: $150 minimum contribution Keekwulees: 3 $20 each RI Foundation: $100 minimum recommended Active Corporate Member (different application required) Initiation Fee: $750 one time fee Dues: $595 per year prorated July 1 thru June 30 Meal Plan: $380 per quarter (mandatory) Annual Giving: $400 minimum contribution Keekwulees: 3 $20 each RI Foundation: $100 minimum recommended 2013 Rotary Club of Seattle All Rights Reserved

We are delighted to hear of your interest in our Rotary Corporate Membership program!

October 4, 2012 Dear Prospective Rotary Member, We are delighted to hear of your interest in our Rotary Corporate Membership program! The Corporate Membership program offers greater flexibility to new