What is a passport club?
A Rotary club that gives its members a more flexible club experience by:
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Encouraging its members to visit other clubs and participate in their club activities
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It’s a different way of “doing Rotary”.
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Meet less frequently using online media such as Zoom or Teams.
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Focused on service projects
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Set affordable fees
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The opportunity to move freely from club to club, attending those meetings and participating in those projects of specific interest to the member
Benefits of a passport club
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Flexibility: Accommodates members’ busy schedules, allowing them more choices for fitting Rotary into their lives. Appeals to those who don’t want to / can’t attend weekly meetings
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Affordability: Costs are kept to a minimum because meetings don’t include meals.
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Broad appeal: A passport club appeals to people who wouldn’t join a more traditional club.
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More connections: Members quickly build relationships locally, across the district and beyond bringing new ideas to their club
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Stronger service projects: Connecting with members of other clubs presents opportunities for clubs to partner on service projects to create greater impact.