Are You a Perennial?

Why Join Rotary?

To make a difference in your community.There are so many projects and activities for you to get involved in as part of Rotary. Our impact starts with you. Rotary needs more members.

What will I gain?

Social networking – Rotary is a great way to expand your social circles, meet new people and make lasting friendships, all the while having fun and making a difference. For example we havewent on a Battlefield Tour of Normandy in May 2022. Click here for details.

Develop your skills – You can share your personal and vocational skills, take up leadership roles, as well as learning from fellow members on activities such as project planning, communications and service delivery.

Enhance your understanding – Events such as the annual Rotary Showcase and the District, National and International Conventions offer opportunities to be inspired by excellent guest speakers and develop your global understanding of Rotary and issues it tries to address. 

Business opportunities – Rotary was founded as a business networking group, and this still plays a part in Rotary today. Making connections with other members or through other members can enhance your professional life.

Work with leading organisations – Rotary’s reputation has allowed us to establish relationships with leading national and international charities, putting us at the forefront of change.

Be part of a global community – With 1.2 million members in 35,000 clubs in over 200 countries, Rotary is a global network of neighbours, friends and problem solvers making a difference in our communities. You will be made welcome as a fellow Rotarian at any club you choose to visit.

Why The Forest of Blean Rotary Club?

There are a number of clubs in the area of Canterbury each with their own unique character. We meet regularly on Monday evenings at a time when most people can attend, even if they are in fulltime employment, and we have a full and interesting speakers programme. We are very active in both the areas of community service and fundraising and feel that we really do make a difference in supporting local charities. We pride ourselves in having the most active social programme of all clubs in the Canterbury area, as well as organising fundraising activities. We have members from Canterbury, Faversham, Whitstable, Hampton, Wingham, Elham and other local villages.

What does the programme look like?

Please click here to view our future programme.

What’s it likely to cost?

The membership fee is currently £110pa which includes the RIBI fee and is payable at the start of the Rotary year on 1st July. If you join part way through the year the membership fee is pro-rata plus a £15 registration fee with RIBI. Members meet their own costs for dining and social activities. A 2-course dinner at Canterbury Golf Club is £16.50 and this is the same for partners and guests when invited. Most members operate a standing order of £60 per month, but we stress you only pay for what you attend. Our aim is to raise money for charity by our fundraising activities and not by members’ direct contributions.

What are your members like and what do they think of their Rotary experience?

Click here to read the profiles of some of our members and their views on the club.

How do I take things forward?

Ever-blooming, relevant people of all ages who live in the present time, know what’s happening in the world, stay current with technology, and have friends of all ages. They get involved, stay curious, mentor others, are passionate, compassionate, creative, confident, collaborative, global-minded, risk takers who continue to push against their growing edge. They comprise an inclusive enduring mindset, not a divisive demographic.

Gail Pell editor of The What.