The Rotary Club of Irlam received it’s Charter from Rotary International in 1969 and at that time had 28 founder members.  Since that time the Club membership has been as high as the mid 30s and currently the membership stands at 27.  The Club is also involved with the larger area of Rotary District 1280 which covers all of Greater Manchester, parts of South Lancashire and North Cheshire and the Isle of Man, comprising some 50 clubs.

We enjoy our Rotary and do our utmost to create an atmosphere of fun and fellowship at all our meetings and events.  Our regular weekly meetings are held on Thursdays at 6.30pm in the very comfortable surroundings of the Rhinewood Hotel, where we enjoy a meal together and often listen to an invited speaker.  Other events take place at regular intervals throughout the Rotary year. They are a mixture of social events, activities aimed at fund raising or using our manpower and talents to help the local community.  Whatever the event, we aim to enjoy ourselves and in many activities we are joined by our partners.

What is the secret of our success?    Back to Top

This is difficult to analyse but is probably a variety of factors.  Our meetings are held in a very relaxed atmosphere, never rushed, and giving everyone the opportunity to speak with other members.  The diversity of our membership brings with it a wide variety of characters and like minded people.  This Club in particular has raised and donated many thousands of pounds to local and international Rotary charities, however we never take ourselves too seriously and at our meetings friendly banter and participation is encouraged.  This seems to be the pattern for our success, it works, and continues to work.

Why do we want new members?   Back to Top

Every organisation often requires new blood and whilst the Rotary Club of Irlam has an increasing membership, inevitably membership is lost because people move jobs, fall off the planet, or experience extreme pressures of business etc.

Who are able to join Rotary?   Back to Top

We would particularly welcome new young members who are keen to use their time and talents for the benefit of the local and international communities.  There is no age requirement for membership of Rotary but young blood brings with it enthusiasm, new ideas and perhaps a more modern approach to some of our activities.

Membership of Rotary is by invitation only and potential members should be aware of the following criteria:

·       of good character and ethical business, professional, and employment reputation

·       to hold a position of importance and responsibility within a recognised business or profession

·       to have a place of business/employment or your residence in or near to the town of Irlam

What is Rotary?   Back to Top

Rotary is the largest service organisation in the world.  It is an association of people in business or professions who:

·       provide humanitarian service to the community at local, national and international level

·       encourage high ethical standards in all business, professional and employment vocations

·       work for peace, goodwill and fellowship throughout the whole world.

Rotary gives its members the opportunity to put something back into the community, in recognition for what the community has done for those members along their path of success and achievement in their chosen occupations.

What is expected of members?   Back to Top

As a Rotarian you would be expected to make every effort to attend at least 60% of all Club meetings.  You would also be expected to take an active part in at least one of the Club’s action committees.  Service to the community requires Rotarians to devote time, energy and professional skills to particular projects.  This can involve fund raising to provide charities with financial support but this is not the primary function of the Club.  The emphasis is on personal service, hence the Rotary motto “Service Above Self”.

How do I join?   Back to Top

If after attending a number of our meetings as a guest of a member you believe that you are able to offer a positive contribution to Rotary and to this Club in particular, you may wish to express your interest to your host.  Any membership proposal is treated in strict confidence.  Once a membership proposal form has been completed the entire membership of the Club is balloted upon your suitability for acceptance into the Club.  If a proposal is not accepted the reasons for this will not be disclosed to anyone, including the applicant.  Rest assured however that this will be no cause for embarrassment, we will merely be complying with the strict rules by which all Rotary Clubs are governed.

What Rotary is not!   Back to Top

ROTARY IS NOT a secret society.  There are no secret devices or sectarian, religious, political or racial divides in Rotary.

ROTARY IS NOT a diners club.

ROTARY IS NOT somewhere to go if it’s a bad night on the TV.

More information.   Back to Top

To paraphrase Lord Kitchener “Your Rotary needs you”.  If you are interested in Rotary and you think you have something to offer, “PLEASE ASK”.

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