ABOUT THE ROTARY CLUB OF FILEY

 Known as The Rotary Club of Filey (“the Club”) and sometimes referred to as “Filey Rotary”, the Club received its Charter from Rotary International on 18^th December 1947. It is one of 79 clubs in the North Eastern District known as District 1040 and currently has 41 members. As a Club we believe Rotary should be fun and we enjoy ourselves at meetings and social events.

We welcome visiting Rotarians and guests of both sexes to the club 

We meet weekly as follows:

First Thursday of the month                            Dinner 7.00 for 7.30p.m.

The rest of the month, each Thursday            Lunch 12.30 for 12.45p.m.

Venue:                                                             The White Lodge Hotel. Filey.

Some events are purely social, with wives and friends, others are aimed at fund-raising, or service for local, national and international projects, but whatever the purpose, our aim is to enjoy our fellowship.

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF MEMBERS?

To promote Fellowship Rotarians must attend 50% half of which must be at their “home” club. Members of the Club, have immediate access to the meetings of some 1850 clubs in the U.K. plus 27,000 other clubs worldwide in 154 countries with a total of 1,2000,000 members.  Individual visits can be made without prior appointment; Rotary encourages its members to make such visits.  An attendance at another Club’s regular meeting contributes to an individual’s attendance record.

There is an annual subscription that contains a capitation fee paid to Rotary headquarters. Our current subscription is £105 per year payable 1^st July.

WHY DO WE WANT NEW MEMBERS?

There is always an inevitable membership loss through people moving home, place of work, or for a variety of other reasons.  Membership is open to both active and retired persons.  We are particularly keen to recruit young members who will allow the Club to continue to flourish into the future whilst at the same time being sensitive to the ever-changing needs within our community and society.

WHO ARE ABLE TO JOIN THE CLUB?

Being of sound character with a good business and professional reputation membership is open to Ladies and Gentlemen from the age of 30 years old who hold, or held prior to retirement:

·         A position of proprietor, partner, senior officer or manager of a worthy recognized business.  OR

·         A senior position in a profession and having executive capacity with discretionary authority.            AND

·         Having your place of business or residence in or near the area of the Club.

HOW DO I JOIN?

After attending our meeting/s as a guest and having decided that you can offer a positive contribution to Rotary through the Rotary Club of Filey, please express your interest to any of our members.  Your application will be treated in confidence and in accordance with the rules laid down by Rotary International by which all Rotary Clubs are governed.

For further details please telephone The Secretary on 01723 515620

© David Walter 2008/9