Membership Criteria

In applying for membership in San Diego Rotary, please be aware of the following:

Current fees/dues schedule

  • Annual dues are $535, billed quarterly and prorated the first year of membership. Senior status (65 yrs of age PLUS 20 years as Rotarian) and Young Professional annual dues are
    $330.
  • The initiation fee is $750 for regular members, $350 donation for Young Professionals, to be paid before introduction as a new member
  • Members make an annual contribution (suggested minimum of $350) that they allocate between Rotary International and the Rotary Club of San Diego Foundation.
  • Meetings are held 48 times per year.
  • Meeting meals are billed quarterly in advance at the current rate. You are charged the current cost of the meeting meal each week even if you do not attend. The current cost is $38 each lunch, and $10 for attending but not eating lunch. (for YoPros see below).
  • Membership is by invitation and subject to the recommendation of the Membership Committee and the approval by the San Diego Rotary Club Board of Directors.

San Diego Rotary “YoPros” Young Professionals Program

  • Eligible for individuals who are 39 years old or younger and meet the membership criteria as outlined in the San Diego Rotary bylaws.
  • Individuals can remain in the program for no more than 10 years or until they reach the age of 40, whichever comes first.
  • YoPros must go through the standard membership approval process. A successful candidate must meet all of the YoPro membership Bylaw requirements.
  • Request annual minimum $350 donation to Rotary International and the San Diego Rotary Club Foundation (same as regular members).
  • Be active in no less than two San Diego Rotary committees or projects.
  • Individuals in this category are encouraged to attend at least half of the Thursday programs.

YoPros Costs include

  • Initiation fee is a $350 donation – suggested $250 to the Club Foundation and $100 to Rotary International – to be paid prior to introduction as a new member
  •  Annual dues of $330, billed quarterly
  • Only pay for lunch meetings attended ($38 each), with a minimum 3 meetings per quarter lunch charge (applies to in-person meetings)