Missoula Downtown Rotary is empowered to meet local needs—to organize projects, build partnerships and raise money.
Community service projects, along with the established initiatives, will be scheduled as proposed by members to achieve the goals of the club.
Who are we?
People of action, adults living and working in Missoula who value community, service and the good company of other talented and generous people.
Where are we?
The club serves Missoula. We also create opportunities for Missoulians to work together with likeminded people in partner communities around the world.
When do we meet?
Missoula Downtown Rotary Club meets at various venues in downtown Missoula. As an “after hours”, or “happy hour” club, we make Rotary membership available to people who have difficulty attending meetings before or during the workday. Most meetings will start with a 5:30 gathering and then 6:00-7:00 PM for formal meeting.
1st Tuesday: club assembly for member classification talks, club-wide planning, Rotary training
2nd Tuesday, board meeting
3rd Tuesday, club meeting with speaker
4th Tuesday, committee breakout meetings
5th Tuesday (Blue Moon), social and service event
An evening Rotary club compliments Missoula’s other three Rotary Clubs: The Rotary Club of Missoula meets Wednesdays at 11:45am, Missoula Sunrise Rotary meets Wednesdays at 7;30am, Missoula Centennial meets Tuesday at noon.
Why join?
Communities are created and maintained by caring, active, cooperative service leaders—a service leader is a person who improves the quality of their own life by contributing to the lives of others. Rotarians are service leaders.
The global community of Rotary amplifies the impact of Rotarian service leaders, locally and around the world.
Cost in money
A Missoula Downtown Rotarian can expect to pay, on average, about $20 per month, plus the cost of meals at meetings. There is a $65 initiation fee to cover costs associated with onboarding new members.
Club initiation (one-time fee): $65
Charter member registration fee: $15
Club Dues: $60 through June 30, $120/year, beginning July 1
Rotary International dues: Approximately $96/year, beginning July 1
District dues: $63/year, beginning July 1
Club meetings: Members pay for their own meals and drinks at club meetings
Dontions to projects, causes and The Rotary Foundation at member discretion
Rotary Clubs are self-sustaining 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations. Rotary membership is a deductible business expense. Frequently, a Rotarian’s employer will cover costs of participation. Otherwise, Rotarians pay our own way.
The club raises money to support its projects. Rotarians are expected to donate annually to the Rotary International Foundation, in an amount of their own choosing.
Cost in time
Time given as a Rotarian occurs in five categories:
Attendance at meetings, about 3 hours per month
Club Service as a club officer or board member, and committee work
Community Service, from 4 hours per month and up
Self-study and leadership development, highly variable
Social time with fellow Rotarians, some of whom will become close personal friends.
Let’s do it!
FAQs
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Club initiation (one-time fee): $65
Charter member registration fee: $15
Club Dues: $60 through June 30, $120/year, beginning July 1
Rotary International dues: Approximately $96/year, beginning July 1
District dues: $63/year, beginning July 1
Club meetings: Members pay for their own meals and drinks at club meetings
Dontions to projects, causes and The Rotary Foundation at member discretion
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3 hours/month for meetings, plus what you are moved to contribute to club leadership, projects, and fellowship.
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1st Tuesday – Club Assembly Member classification talks, club-wide planning, and Rotary training.
2nd Tuesday – Board Meeting
3rd Tuesday – Club Meeting with Speaker
4th Tuesday – Committee Breakout Meetings
5th Tuesday (Blue Moon) – Social & Service Event
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Yes, guests are welcome.
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Yes, the Club provides childcare during meetings.
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Typically the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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4th Tuesday are set aside for Committee Breakout Meetings and, of course, committees can meet at times, places and frequencies of their choosing, to meet their objectives.
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Our speakers are thought leaders who address issues and interests of local civic life, current events, and topics of particular use to Rotarians as service leaders of our community.
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To make Rotary accessible to professionals for whom a morning or midday meeting time is impractical or impossible.
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Our club embraces organizing principles of Agile Project Management, Modern Work, and Open Space Technology decision making. MDR is a Learning Organization.
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Our club will welcome you warmly. A Rotary Coach will guide your onboarding to the club, including a thorough orientation. Your coach will help you set your goals for involvement and assist you to choose projects and committee work to meet your interests and fit into your busy life schedule. Your questions will be answered promptly. You will receive constant encouragement.