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Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions

The Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions was adopted by the Rotary International
Council on Legislation in 1989 to provide more specific guidelines for the high ethical standards called for in the
Object of Rotary:

As a Rotarian engaged in a business or profession, I am expected to:

  • Consider my vocation to be another opportunity to serve;
  • Be faithful to the letter and to the spirit of the ethical codes of my vocation, to the laws of my country, and to the moral standards of my community;
  • Do all in my power to dignify my vocation and to promote the highest ethical standards in my chosen vocation;
  • Be fair to my employer, employees, associates, competitors, customers, the public, and all those with whom I have a business or professional relationship;
  • Recognize the honor and respect due to all occupations which are useful to society;
  • Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community;
  • Adhere to honesty in my advertising and in all representations to the public concerning my business or profession;
  • Neither seek from nor grant to a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship.

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    Rotary Membership

    Information for Prospective Rotarians

     

    Rotary is one of the world's largest service organizations, with some 32,000 clubs in more than 168 countries. Annually, The Rotary Club of Albuquerque invites a limited number of men and women to become members. These prospective members represent various businesses and professional activities in their communities. As a progressive-minded business or professional person, you will see that belonging to a Rotary club, where outstanding representatives of the different vocations in your community come together, has its benefits.

    To be invited, you must be:

    • A leading representative of your business or professional activity
    • Willing to help and participate in projects that enhance your community
    • Willing to work on projects that help people in developing countries and promote international understanding and goodwill

    Rotary clubs provide:

    • Friendships with other managerial and professional leaders in your community (Committees...)
    • Prestige of membership in a worldwide organization
    • Ongoing practical education
    • A networking of people who can help you become more successful
    • Promotion of higher ethical standards in your business or profession
    • Projects to enhance your community
    • Help for communities in countries around the world

    Becoming a Rotarian

    An important distinction between Rotary and other organizations is that membership in Rotary is by invitation. Our club's classification committee maintains a list of the types of businesses and professions in Albuquerque and seeks candidates to fill classifications not already held by an active member of the club. (Examples of classifications: High Schools; Universities; Eye Surgery; Tires - Distributing; Tires - Retailing; Dramatic Arts; Law - Civil.) In this manner, our club strives to include a significant cross section of its community's vocational life, and has the widest possible resources and expertise for its service programs and projects.

    The Membership Process

    A person being considered for membership is invited by a member/sponsor to attend one or more club meetings to learn more about Rotary. The sponsor may then submit the name of the candidate to the membership committee to begin the evaluation process. Others who are interested in membership, but don't know a Rotarian, can contact our Membership Chairperson or the Rotary office listed below.
    		   
    The Rotary Club of Albuquerque
    PO Box 3807 • Albuquerque, NM 87190 • Phone: 505-242-2651
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