Rotarian Membership

Enjoy wonderful fellowship while making a real difference in our community and the world.

Belonging to a Rotary club provides members with an opportunity to give back to their communities and to connect with like-minded leaders and friends. With 1.2 million members in 34,000 clubs worldwide, Rotary International global community's impact has never been greater — and it continues to grow.Together, we empower youth, improve health, promote peace, and advance our communities in all corners of the globe.

People join Rotary for many reasons, including community involvement, personal development, professional networking, and camaraderie. But perhaps the most important benefit is the satisfaction you gain from making a real difference in your community and in the world.

Based in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, our members enjoy wonderful fellowship as we stage memorable fund-raising events to support The Rotary Foundation, Polio Plus and a wealth of other causes, such as:

  • The homeless on the Gold Coast
  • Homes for the aged
  • Holidays for wounded Aussies soldiers
  • The Botanic Gardens
  • Local youth development programs
  • Tertiary scholarships for disadvantaged youth
  • Sick kids
  • 3rd world education
  • Disaster relief, and
  • The promotion & recognition of vocational excellence

The benefits of Rotary Club of Gold Coast Membership include:

  • Wider community engagement and recognition
  • Socially responsible community projects
  • Flexible participation – choose your preferred service project/s
  • Personal development
  • Networking – attendance at Rotary meetings, social events and project team meetings
  • Opportunity to visit other Rotary clubs worldwide when travelling and develop international networks of business leaders throughout Australasia and in partner countries

The Rotary Club of Gold Coast has an impressive history of getting things done and improving lives through dedicated community service. We have a wide range of projects and programmes in progress. Working with our community partners, we make great things happen.

Signature Events and projects are part of our DNA - 'Bulls on the Beach' Rodeo, ROMAC Trivia Challenge, Black Tie Charity Balls, 'Bush to Beach' with McDonalds, Wounded Service Personnel holidays and commencing in 2017 - the Gold Coast Ramble!

Membership Expectations, Rights and Privileges

The Rotary Club of Gold Coast meets for a dinner meeting twice per month with a guest speaker. Regular attendance is expected, as is a commitment to participate in at least one service project or event each year. Opportunities abound to take leadership roles as the club leadership team changes each year.

Members are encouraged to invite guests to Rotary Club of Gold Coast meetings, events and functions. Family members are particularly welcomed. Membersare welcomed as visiting Rotarians at any Rotary club in the world.

All members will have access to leadership training, mentoring and development. The annual Rotary District and Rotary International World Conferences provide opportunities to network with Rotarians from other clubs and listen to inspiring speakers.

Recognition of your Rotary Membership;

  • Certificate of membership and the Four Way Test
  • Membership badge and Rotary International Wheel Lapel Pin

Annual Membership from July 2016: $190+GST (includes a copy of the monthly Rotary Down Under Magazine, Club Bulletins and the Gold Coast Rotary Yearbook)

Those that give, grow. Engage with us and make a difference.

To find out how, contact:

Membership Director:Joe hone: 0408 883 733

Gold Coast Rotary

Surfers Paradise, Queensland

Meeting 1st 3rd Thursdays 5.45pm for 6.15pm

Southport Golf Club - Slatyer Avenue, Southport

Check our Website for speaker program and other events

PO Box 7, Surfers Paradise, Q 4217