Get involved
Join one of the largest Rotary clubs in the nation
Our members’ volunteerism, fundraising, and fellowship affect the quality of life in our community. We invite you to learn more about the Rotary Club of Toledo, and how you can make a difference in the lives of others.
By applying, you agree to adhere to the constitution and by-laws that govern our Club and foster the ideals of Rotary. All applications must be approved by the Club’s board of directors.
Benefits and privileges of membership
Connect
- Meet people you ought to know, from every business and profession.
- Enjoy genuine, wholesome fellowship and build lasting, helpful friendships.
- Meet Rotarians when you visit other Rotary clubs.
Grow
- Learn from the work, challenges, and successes of others.
- Pick up methods that increase efficiency.
- Earn business returns from a wider network and the confidence others place in you.
- Attend stimulating programs at weekly meetings.
Serve
- Feel the drive to be of service, and act on it.
- Serve your community, improve your vocation, and promote international friendship.
Rotary’s mission is captured in the Object of Rotary:
The Object of Rotary
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND: 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;
THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
Ready to apply?
Visit a Monday luncheon, review membership types, and complete the application — including the background check now required of every applicant — on our Join page. Members are asked to attend meetings, serve on a committee, and pay dues on time; full details are on the application.
Interested in Corporate Membership? View the outline (PDF).
