Rotary e-clubs are clubs that meet online. For many members, this new way of experiencing Rotary offers the benefits of a Rotary club, with added flexibility.
Other than meeting online to conduct club business, Rotary e-clubs are essentially the same as any other Rotary club: club members carry out service projects, support The Rotary Foundation, and socialize and network with each other. The main difference? Rotary E-clubs are accessible at your convenience - 24/7.
Although each e-club is based in a specific Rotary district, its membership can be drawn from anywhere in the world. E-clubs became an official program of Rotary in July 2010. Currently there are 66 Rotary E-Clubs worldwide. Club members range from young professionals to retirees. E-clubs attract members who live in different places throughout the year, have family or work commitments, travel frequently, or have limited mobility. Also, any Rotarian can make up a missed meeting by participating in an e-club online meeting. The addition of Rotary e-clubs reflects the growth of online communities and the sheer number of Rotarians -- and potential new members -- who interact online.
Before an e-club meeting, a club representative posts content for that week’s meeting. Club members then attend the meeting online to discuss topics and plan projects. Some Rotary e-clubs even supplement their meetings with in-person meetings. E-clubs facilitate international service by initiating projects or collaborating with other Rotary clubs around the world. At the same time, an e-club may focus on a particular geographic region and undertake local community service projects where the e-club members too participate in person.
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