Where do your Rotary dues go? Many of us are curious, so let’s learn how paying your dues helps make it possible for clubs, districts, and Rotary International to create lasting change in our communities and the world.

1. 1
What do your
dues pay for?
Updated May 2017

2. In the Beginning…
 In 1905, the first Rotary Club meeting took place in Chicago
 In 1910, the National Association of Rotary Clubs was formed
 A Constitution is adopted – dues are required - $1

3. Major Sources of RI Revenue
2017
Budget Total:
$98 million
Services &
Other Revenue
$26 million
Investment
Returns
$3 million Membership Dues
$69 million

4. RI Total Expenses
2017
Budget Total:
$97 million
 $69 million
Membership
Dues
 $6 million Net
Investment
Return &
Other Sources
Operating
Expenses
$75 million:
Services & Other
Expenses
$22 million

5. Dues: Why Are They Important
 Provide members with resources and
tools
 Improve your local Rotary experience
 Dues keep Rotary operating
 Dues are an investment in our future

6. Your Dues: 2016-17 pay for...
Enhance
Image
$11.87
Rotarian
Support
$30.42
Admin &
Compliance
$13.71
Annual
Dues:
$56

7. More Funds = More Resources
$4 - Rotary will be able to deliver:
 You have seen:
 A faster – intuitive Rotary.org
 A faster – easier Rotary Club Central
 Simplified completion and tracking of Global Grants
 More to come:
 New membership alternatives and development support
 Improved on-line donation capabilities and access to manage
your contributions
 An updated financial platform

8. Your Dues: 2017-18 and Beyond
Numbers based on FY2018 Budget
Annual
Dues:
$60
Rotarian
Support
$32.58
(+$2.17)
Admin &
Compliance
$14.43
(+$0.72)
Enhance
Image
$12.99
(+$1.11)

9. Rotarian Support $32.58

10. Enhance Image $12.99

11. Administration & Compliance
$14.43

12. In Conclusion…
 Dues increase goes towards programs to:
 Improve your experience with Rotary
 Provides you with the resources to:
Grow your club
Give back to your community
Make a positive impact on the world

13. Questions?
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