ROTARY CLUB OF NACOGDOCHES NEW MEMBDER PROPOSAL FORM

Rotary club of Nacogdoches #2041
www.nacogdochesrotary.org
DISTRICT 5910
Part A. SPONSOR INFORNIATION
Last updated 08/2021

HOW TO PROPOSE AND SPONSOR A NEW MEMBER
Proposing new members is essential to achieving Rotary's goals of providing community and international service. As a Rotarne of your primary responsibilities is to help identify and propose new members.

Sponsor Responsibilities:

1.	Prequalify the Candidate: A proposed new member must be an adult of good character and of good business and profession­ al reputation; they must hold or have held an executive position with discretionary authority in a worthy and recognized business or profession.
2.	Obtain a Membership Proposal Packet: Packets are available at the Member Service Table only.
3.	Invite the Candidate to Rotary:  A sponsor should invite a proposed new member to at least one Rotary Luncheon.
4.	Counsel  the Candidate: Guide the proposed new member through the application process and educate and clearly explain to the candidate the mission of Rotary and the Avenues of Service: Club Service. Vocational Service, Community Service, International Service, and New Generations Service.

Explain Rotary fees: Membership Fees and meals are assessed as a flat monthly charge. 
Meals: $69.33/ Month 
Local membership dues: $8.00/ Month
Local Projects: $10.58/ Month
Rotary International & District 5910 dues: $9.36/Month (Includes monthly RI Magazine.) 
Rotary International Foundation Donation: $8.67/ Month

5. Return  Membership Proposal:  Please return completed New Member  Proposal to the Membership Services Table. Make a special effort to secure the proposed member's Rotary Interna­ tional Membership ID number if he/she is a former Rotarian.
Please Note: this proposal does not guarantee membership. The proposal and approval process can take 4 to 6 weeks, dependent on season (i.e, holiday's, etc.) and dates of the Membership Committee and the Board of
Directors meetings. Once approved, the Membership will contact the Candidate with a welcome letter or phone call and an invitation to attend Rotary Orientation.
6. Red Badge Program: Each new member receives a Red Badge indicates they are new to the club. New members are expected to participate in the Rotary Orientation Session, which educates new members about Rotary and becoming an active member of our Club. On average, it takes approximately four months for a new member to assimilate into the Club, at which time they will receive their Blue Badge. During this time, the new member will maintain communication the Red Badge Chair as they navigate their first months of membership.
7. The Membership and Development Committee shall serve as the first committee assignment for new Rotarians.  As new Rotarians determine the preference for service, they will select a committee. If the choice is for a committee, then attendance at Membership Committee meetings is no longer required.

ROTARY CLUB OF NACOGDOCHES #2041
Part B. MEMBERSHIP PROPOSAL
To be completed " by the Sponsor " and submitted to the Membership Table

Date:  	 	_

I hereby propose:   	
Title: (Mr., Ms., Dr., Rev., etc.)

First Name 	Last Name

Date of Birth 	Nickname 	Spouse's Name

Business Name 	Address 	City 	State 	Zip

Describe his/her job, and include his/her job title.  This is for Rotary Classification purposes.

Home Address (not business) 	City 	State 	Zip

Home Telephone 	Business Telephone 	Cell Phone

Business E-Mail Address  o 	Home E-Mail Address o
Check your preference
Is he/she a former Rotarian?   l J  Yes	l J  No

If yes, Rotary Club Name: _ 	 	 	 	_ District No. _ 	Membership ID  	_ Month and year Inducted _/_	Month and Year Terminated Membership_/_
Positions held, if any:  	_

Previous or current other Service/Civic/Social Organizations: 	

Questions to be answered by Sponsor before signing this proposal:

1. How and how long have you known the Proposed Member?	rJ  Business	:.J Social	Years  	_

2. Have you had business relationships with the Proposed Member?	o Yes 	o No

3. Other Members of Rotary Club of Nacogdoches #2041 who know the Proposed Member, and can serve as a reference: Please till out completely.
A)___________________________	Phone:________________E-Mail  	_
B)  		Phone:  		E-Mail  		_ C)  	 	Phone:  	 	 E-Mail _ 	__

Rotarian ; Sponso r

Print Your  Name 	Your Signature 	Daytime Phone

DATE Received:  _ /_ /_ MDC: Yes_ No_ Date_ /_/_ Classification: 	_

BOD:  Yes_ No_ Date_ /_/_ Published Date:   _/_/_
Date Inducted: _ /_ /_