ROTARY CLUB OF LENEXA, KANSAS

ETIQUETTE and EXPECTATIONS

ATTENDANCE:

You will get out of it what you put into it! Regular attendance at Rotary meetings is expected. Plan to attend meetings and functions to enjoy our fellowship and service opportunities. Make-ups at Board meetings and other clubs count toward your attendance record and enhance your Rotary experience.

YOUR PIN:

Wearing your pin or a garment with the Rotary logo will identify you as a member and promote Rotary in our community.

FIRST NAME BASIS:

Rotary is a first name organization. Each of us has a “badge name” by which we prefer to be known. When addressing a member who is chairing a meeting, it is appropriate to recognize “President John”, rather than “Mister or Madam President”.

HOSPITALITY:

Make an effort to greet fellow members and guests. Our guest speaker usually is seated at the President’s table. Please take a seat at that table until all places are filled.

Make an effort to sit at a different table each week. It’s a great opportunity to get acquainted with all club members over time.

UNDER YOUR WING:

Make an effort to get acquainted with new members. Invite them to sit with you during our luncheon and encourage them to work along side you in our service activities.

GUESTS AND VISITORS:

Introduce a guest as a “guest”. It is not appropriate to identify a guest as a “prospective member”. Guests are welcomed by applause.

When visiting Rotarians are introduced, they are welcomed with a collective “Hi, (first name).

PROGRAMS:

Guest speakers should be invited to present topics of interest to our entire membership. Presentations that promote commercial products or services are inappropriate.

Programs presented by campaigning politicians within 60 days of the election are discouraged.

MEMBER-TO-MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS:

It is appropriate to use a variety of communications to inform club members about club activities. Promoting one’s business to club members is discouraged. It is appropriate only to include club members who have requested such information. Member contact information should not be shared with non-Rotarians without the member’s permission.