VISIT A MEETING The Portsmouth Rotary Club invites you to attend a regular dinner meeting, held each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Roger Williams Conference Center, at 144 Anthony Road, Portsmouth. The meetings always conclude by 8:00 p.m.

HOW CAN I BECOME A MEMBER?
Membership is proposed by a Rotarian who is acquainted with the prospective member. Once the prospective member’s application has been received, it is reviewed by the Club. Rotary looks for members willing to serve the community and world.

IS ATTENDANCE IMPORTANT? Regular attendance at club meetings and events is encouraged. Active participation by all members make completion of Club projects easy for everyone.

HOW DOES MY SPOUSE FIT IN? Spouses of Rotary members are encouraged to participate in club events. They are welcome at weekly meetings and at all social events and projects. They share in the rewards of service to others.

WHAT IS THE COST? The cost of Rotary membership includes a one-time initiation fee and dues. Members pay about $150 a year plus meals.

WHAT IS ROTARY? Rotary, the world’s first service club organization, was founded by Paul Harris in 1905 in Chicago, Illinois. This Chicago club grew into a world wide movement which now has about 1,200,000 members and more than 29,000 international clubs in 162 countries.

Members of Rotary Clubs are business and professional men and women. They join in community, vocational, and international service projects. The motto is, “Service Above Self”. The Rotary emblem, a gear wheel represents civilization and movement The Rotary International Website has additional information for prospective members.