Being A Rotarian

Becoming a Member

Rotary International is one of the world’s largest service organizations, with some 29,500 clubs in more than 160 countries. Annually, Rotary clubs worldwide invite a limited number of men and women to become members. These prospective members represent various businesses and professional activities in their communities. As a progressive-minded business or professional person, you will see that belonging to a Rotary club, where outstanding representatives of the different vocations in your community come together, has its benefits.

To be invited, you must be:

  • A leading representative of your business or professional activity
  • Willing to help and participate in projects that enhance your community
  • Willing to work on projects that help people in developing countries and promote international understanding and goodwill.


Rotary provides:

  • Friendships with other managerial and professional leaders in your community
  • Prestige of membership in a worldwide organization
  • Ongoing practical education
  • Promotion of higher ethical standards in your business or profession
  • A networking of people who can help you become more successful
  • Projects to enhance your community
  • Help for communities in countries around the world

Our club meets every Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. for fellowship and participation to identify and address community and global needs. We meet at Eastland Suites and Conference Center, where we enjoy a hot meal. Visiting Rotarians are always welcome; breakfast fee = $9.

Bloomington Normal Sunrise Rotary welcomes you, and encourages you to become an active and participating member of the international fellowship of Rotary.  It is only through you, as an active member, that we can begin to provide for the needs of the community and the world through the Rotary.

If you would like information about joining, please contact our Membership Chairperson.


(Note: Unlike many other Rotary clubs, our club does not sing. Some people are relieved to learn of this.)