Club Message - What is a Satellite Club?

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In 2011 Rotary International launched the Satellite Club Pilot Project in response feedback that younger Rotarians required flexibility in their Rotary club membership.

The pilot’s purpose is to research alternatives and options to club operations and the overall impact on membership trends, effectiveness, and success within the four elements of an effective club.

RI believes that allowing clubs to conduct multiple meetings during the week, each taking place at a different location, or on a different day or time, will have a positive impact on a club’s ability to appeal to different professional segments, attract and retain a qualified and diverse professional base, improve the overall effectiveness and success of its operations, and provide additional leadership opportunities for club members.

RI has 123 pilot project Satellite Clubs throughout the world.  The Fort William Satellite Club is the only one in District 5580 and is one of 6 in Canada.

For more information on this and other RI pilot projects, consult the RI website.