Our Club
The Southern Sussex Rotary club was chartered on September 29th, 1992. As we celebrate more than 25 years of making a difference, we strive each year to become more active in our community, country, and the world. Our purpose is to make all three better through our service efforts.
Our Purpose
Our first responsibility is to our community: to our children, to local needs and to promoting education, health and safety in order to provide a better future for all. We do this through humanitarian activities – from local projects to global initiatives – with the support of Rotary International, our District office and other clubs.
Our Commitment
As our Delmarvalous communities grow and change, Southern Sussex is committed to engaging dynamic speakers and passionate members, guests and visitors so that we may continue to meet our residents’ needs, support other groups of action, and find new ways to reach our neighbors.
Raise Your Hand for Southern Sussex Rotary!
Rotary memberships are by invitation. So, how do you get our attention? Raise your hand! Send us a message and let us know your interests!
Membership Options
The following are some ways you can be called a Rotarian with our club:
Active: An active member attends meetings and service projects. They may be invited to leadership positions within the club, join or lead committees and support new or ongoing events. Our meetings provide dynamic speakers, networking opportunities and participation with an organization making worldwide improvements. $&\#
Corporate: Designated employees within one business are welcome to all the benefits of one active membership and receive credit for attendance collectively. They may be invited to leadership positions within the club, join or lead committees and support new or ongoing events. $&\#
Family: All immediate members of a family (age 18 and over) are welcome to all the benefits of one active membership and receive credit for attendance collectively. They may be invited to leadership positions within the club, join or lead committees and support new or ongoing events. $&\#
Rule 13: Upon approval by the club, Rule 13 membership may be granted if active membership dues would cause hardship to the prospective member. Dues would be waived for the first year of membership. This member attends meetings and service projects throughout the year. They may be invited to leadership positions within the club, join or lead committees and support new or ongoing events. &\#
Rule 35: Upon approval by the club, Rule 35 membership may be granted for those under age 35 when active membership dues would cause hardship to the prospective member. Dues would be waived for the first year of membership and charge at half rate for the second year. This member attends meetings and service projects throughout the year. They may be invited to leadership positions within the club, join or lead committees and support new or ongoing events. &\#
Rule 85: This membership is granted if the member has reached a total of 85 by any combination of age and years of Rotary Service. Annual dues are suspended forever. They may be invited to leadership positions within the club, join or lead committees and support new or ongoing events. &\#
Associate: An associate member may attend meetings and events. They can be supportive in so many ways, from working on projects or events to sharing community needs and concerns, fundraising and financially. \
Honorary: This level of membership shall be awarded by approved motion annually by the club. \
$ Dues are $160 per year and cover International and District fees.
& Rotary International encourages a $100 donation/yr.
\ Meals at meetings are $5 each when you attend/eat.
# Minimum participation is 25 hrs/yr year in meetings/service.