A Form of Induction For a New Member Fellow Rotarians, it is my privilege and pleasure tonight to welcome into membership of our Club (full name….) whose application has been approved in accordance with the constitution and by-laws of the club. Would the Sergeant please bring (given name…and partner given name….) and his/her sponsor forward. (Sponsor is then asked to introduce the new member to the President and give a brief introductory resume of their life to the club). (Given name/surname….) You have been invited to join Rotary Club of ……….. because we believe that you possess those qualities required in a Rotarian. We know that you are well aware of, and have accepted the obligations and responsibilities which membership of rotary requires. In our Club you will be entrusted with the classification of ………….. This will remain in your care so long as you are prepared to honour the Rotary ideals of service above self, and to represent faithfully the ideas of rotary to your business and professional colleagues, and to the Community at large. We know that you will find inspiration in service, and enjoyment in the fellowship of this Club and of the world-wide Rotary movement. I now ask the Sergeant to present to you the badge which all Rotarians are proud to wear (pause) and your dinner plaque which will be worn at all regular meeting of this Club (pause) and some Rotary literature, which I commend to your study. You have been appointed to the ………Committee, chaired by …….. and we look forward with confidence to your participation in and contribution to our Clubs programmes, projects and activities. Much is expected from you in help and inspiration to enable us to serve society better. Rotarian ……….* will be your mentor, and will assist you to learn more about Rotary objectives and procedures. Rotarians! Would you all please stand (or Sergeant may signal as he turns new members to face Club).
Rotarians! I present to you Rotarian (given name/surname….) who will be known to us as (Rotary name)…... and partner……(name). Let us all join in welcoming them both to the Rotary Club of …….……and to the world-wide fellowship to Rotary International. Would the audience now please be seated. I now invite our newest member to respond.
*not necessarily the sponsor, but should be an experienced Rotarian.
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