How to join RCPI

We welcome applications for membership from individuals who share the values and goals of Rotary International. Rotary International's objective is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
 
  1. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service
  2. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
  3. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;
  4. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
 
This objective is set against the "Rotary Four-Way Test", used to see if a planned action is compatible with the Rotarian spirit. The Four-Way Test considers the following questions in respect to thinking, saying or doing:
 
  • Is it the truth?
  • Is it fair to all concerned?
  • Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
  • Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
 
The membership application process is as follows:
 
  1. You request to attend a club meeting - please contact the Sergeant-at-Arms or the President (president@rcpi.club)
  2. Indicate to Membership Committee chair that you are interested in joining (membership@rcpi.club)
  3. A member of our club will be allocated as your sponsor. The role of the sponsor is to guide you through not only the application process but also to ensure that you are welcome to the club, meet members and participate in activities.
  4. A co sponsor will be allocated to assist you and the sponsor
  5. You will be asked to complete an application form which you will need to submit together with your CV or LinkedIn profile
  6. You will meet the membership committee for an informal interview
  7. The membership committee will make a preliminary decision to progress your application
  8. You will be asked to make a 10-minute presentation to the club members where you introduce yourself and explain what you have done in terms of charitable work and what contribution you commit to make to the club.
  9. The presentation will be video-recorded and circulated by a private link to all Club members who are asked to comment.
  10. The membership committee will make a final decision based on the input from:
  • Your sponsor
  • Your co-sponsor
  • Your application form and CV / LinkedIn Profile
  • Your contribution to and participation in club activities during the application process
  • Your Interview
  • Your Presentation
  • Members feedback
If successful, you will be informed by the Membership Committee Chair and arrangements will be made to welcome you as a full member at a future club meeting. This involves a short ceremony where you will be welcomed by the president, given your certificate of membership and presented with your Rotary International lapel pin.
 
Please note that there is an annual membership subscription. In the year 2022-2023 this is set at CZK 7,500.