Rotary Club of Oriental
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We are community and business leaders representing different professions with a shared desire to connect with others to address the challenges impacting Pamlico County and communities around the world. We encourage prospective members to get to know us. To get started, send us an email.
Being a member of Rotary International and an active participant in a local club is a transformative and rewarding experience. Rotary is not merely an organization; it is a global network of individuals (more than 1.2 million) united by a shared commitment to service, integrity, and creating a better world. Through this membership, individuals witness firsthand the tangible and lasting change that Rotary fosters both locally and globally.
At the core of Rotary’s impact lies its ability to bring together people from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for making a difference. Within a local club, members build meaningful friendships, collaborate with inspiring leaders, and work alongside others who share a dedication to service. Whether organizing food drives, mentoring youth, or leading community improvement projects, the collective efforts of club members demonstrate the power of teamwork and shared purpose.
Rotary International also provides opportunities to contribute to global initiatives that extend beyond local communities. Members support programs such as eradicating polio, improving access to clean water, and advancing literacy, gaining a broader perspective on global challenges and the collective power to address them. Rotary’s worldwide reach and resources equip members to achieve meaningful, large-scale change.
Through Rotary, individuals experience a shift in their understanding of service—not merely as giving back, but as stepping forward, leading by example, and inspiring others to act. Membership in Rotary signifies being part of a movement that proves ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things when united by purpose. For many, it is a source of pride and fulfillment, as well as a legacy of meaningful impact.
Types of memberships
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Regular – A member who attends regular meetings, pays an initiation fee of $100 and monthly dues of $30, and participates in club activities. An active member has full privileges of club membership.
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Associate – A member who because of work, business, or part-time residence constraints is not able to attend meetings on a regular basis. To qualify you must be a full-time employee or owner of a business, or you must live part-time (minimum of 5 months per year) in Pamlico County. In addition to an initiation fee of $100, associates must pay associate membership dues of $30 per month. Associate members are considered active members. They must pay for meals when attending meetings, must contribute $100 per year to the Rotary Foundation and participate in at least two Rotary functions/fundraising events per year. An associate member must attend at least one regular meeting per quarter.
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Corporate – A corporate membership will be granted in the name of the primary representative of the corporation/organization. The corporation must designate in writing the name of an individual as the primary member. That individual will be reported to Rotary International as an active member. The initiation fee of $100 and monthly dues of $30. The corporate member may designate another member of the corporation/organization to attend club functions in his/her place. The corporation/organization has only one vote. The corporation/organization is responsible for dues and must contribute $100 per year to the Rotary Foundation. The
primary corporate representative will get credit for the foundation gift. The primary corporate representative required or other designated representative for the corporation/organization must participate in at least two Rotary functions/fundraising activities per year.