Frequently Asked Questions

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What Would You Like to Know About Providence Rotary?

Q. Isn't Rotary a men only organization?

A. Not any more. In fact, women have been members of the Rotary Club of Providence for over 20 years and now account for nearly half the membership.

Q. Do members have to attend meetings every week?

A. No. Members are expected to participate in at least three Rotary activities each month. These can include meetings, makeups at meetings of other clubs anywhere in the world, participation in service projects, even committee meetings. Our club recognizes that people are busy with work, family and other commitments, so we make it easy for people who are interested in Rotary to maintain their membership in good standing.

Q. What does it cost to be a Rotarian?

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Q. What causes does Rotary support?

A. Here in the Providence area, our club supports numerous organizations devoted to helping disadvantaged children through annual grants from our charitable foundations. We're also involved in numerous hands-on community service activities. On the world stage, Rotary International is one of the leaders in the decades-long effort to eradicate polio, as well as efforts to improve literacy and provide clean water and sanitation in developing countries.

Q. What are the qualifications to be a Rotarian?

A. Rotarians are first and foremost good citizens of their communities. They may be business people, professionals, leaders of non-profit organizations or retirees. Members of the Providence Rotary Club range in age from the early 30s to the early 90s.

Q. How does one become a Rotarian?

A. All the information is here.

Q. Is the Providence Rotary Club seeking new members?

A. Always.

Q. Do you have a question we didn't answer?

A. Contact us and ask!