East Palo Alto Bayshore Rotary Club

The East Palo Alto Bayshore Rotary Club is a service club serving East Palo Alto and Belle Haven (East Menlo Park).

What is a Rotarian?

A man or woman who looks beyond himself or herself to the community, nation and world. One who seeks the truth; one who lets fairness govern all relationships; one who endeavors to build goodwill and better friendships; one who strives to benefit all in every interpersonal relationship. In short, a Rotarian puts service above self. In fact, Rotary’s motto is “Service Above Self.”

Club Officers
What is Expected of a Member?
Membership Information

Club Officers

Dick Lubman, President
Lois Frontino, Secretary

What is Expected of a Member?

Rotary is built upon fellowship and friendship, which depend on each member’s participation in meetings and other club functions. As of February 2004, there were over 1.2 million Rotarians involved in over 31,000 clubs worldwide.

It is understood that, with busy individuals, problems of attendance sometimes arise. If a member misses a regular weekly meeting he or she is encouraged, as often as possible, to “make up” by attending a regular meeting at any of the other Rotary Clubs.

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How Does One Become a Member of the Rotary Club of East Palo Alto Bayshore?

Members are chosen to represent their respective businesses or professions, which are called classifications. The classifications assure our membership includes qualified representatives from businesses and professions throughout our area. In this way the Club strives to remain representative of the community it is committed to serving.

What is the Cost of Belonging to Rotary?

In general, six costs are associated with being a Rotarian:

1. A modest one-time initiation fee of $100.

2. Annual dues, of $100 per year, which cover our operating cost as well as our financial obligations to our Rotary district and to Rotary International. The annual dues also entitle each member to a subscription to the “Rotary,” the magazine of Rotary International.

3. Lunch and prorated facility use fees paid quarterly by the members.

4. Voluntary annual contributions to The Rotary Foundation enable a member to build credits toward becoming a “Paul Harris Fellow” … an honor that recognizes extraordinary support of the Foundation’s international work. Contributions to the Foundation are encouraged, but are not mandatory and are tax deductible.

5. Members are occasionally “fined.” This is a good-natured way of recognizing them for individual acts and accomplishments, or for giving wrong answers to trivia questions posed by the meeting’s “fine master.” The fining sessions are not designed as fundraisers, but focus on fun and entertainment. The amounts involved are modest …usually one dollar.

6. If attended, fees for meals, registration, etc. at other Rotary sponsored meetings and events.