Four Avenues of Service - Club Service

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Admissions	This committee is responsible for processing new member applications.  Committee members are given applications to review and investigate.  Committee meets as a group at least once a month to discuss findings and recommend acceptance of applications.  Committee’s recommendations are then presented to the Board for final approval.
Family of Rotary	This committee is responsible for contacting members or members’ families when a life-changing event has occurred.  The committee also contacts members who do not attend meetings regularly.  Committee members send Rotary cards on behalf of the club to members who have suffered a loss, illness or good news in their lives.  Committee members will also send notes/emails to members who have missed a significant number of meetings.
New Member Introductions	This committee is responsible for introducing new members to the club.  Committee members will review new members’ bio and contact them as needed to gather information for a short introduction at a club meeting.  Introductions should be short and as entertaining as possible.
New Member Orientation	This committee is responsible for instructing new members on the responsibilities and privileges of membership.  Committee members use a PowerPoint presentation and discussion to cover the history of Rotary and the club, core values, club activities, committees, goals, etc.
New Member Recruitment g g g g	This committee is responsible for building club membership by encouraging members to recruit applicants.  The committee is also responsible for contacting and bringing potential members to a luncheon if they have no Rotary contact.   Committee members will address the club periodically to promote recruitment.  Committee members will contact persons who call Rotary asking about membership and arrange to meet them at a meeting.  Committee members will introduce likely candidates to potential sponsors.
Program Committee	This committee is responsible for obtaining speakers for weekly meetings.  Committee members recruit speakers, introduce speaker at weekly meeting, obtain speaker’s bio, picture and make A/V arrangements.
Media Relations g g	This committee is responsible for promoting Rotary and its activities in the local media.  Committee members will send press releases to advertise speakers and events.  Committee members will also try to get press coverage for service projects and fundraisers.
Rotary University g g g g g g g g	All new members are automatically members of this committee. The committee meets monthly which provides opportunities to meet other Rotarians, learn more about the club, learn about the opportunities to join other committees or volunteer for activities, and to report on their own progress in becoming an accepted and active member of the club.  Tenured Rotarians are needed on the committee to help new members in this process.  New members have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s degree that demonstrates their perfect attendance, their progress making new Rotarian acquaintances, and their participation in Rotary activities and events.  Higher degrees of Master's and Doctorate’s follow if the new Rotarian has increased amounts of perfect attendance, expanded acquaintances, and increased numbers of participation in activities and events.
RCSA Foundation g g	This Committee is responsible for promiting giving to the Rotary Club of San Antonio Foundation and educating the membership about the Club's Foundation.
Social	This committee is responsible for arranging opportunities for fellowship for the club.  Committee members plan monthly socials at restaurants, museums, sporting events, etc.  These socials provide an opportunity to connect with fellow Rotarians away from the weekly meeting.
Meeting Service

				Luncheon Ticket	This committee is responsible for selling and collecting money for luncheon tickets each week at the door.
				Sergeant-at-Arms g g	This committee is responsible for assisting members and visitors during the meeting.  Committee members will help welcome visitors, check scanner periodically, close doors after the start of the meeting, assist with A/V if needed, help members find seating, maintain order and assist in ballroom if needed.
				Visitor Registration g g	This committee is responsible for greeting and registering visitors to the club.  Committee members greet guests of Rotarians and visiting Rotarians and ask them to sign in and answer any questions they may have.  Sign in sheets are delivered to the club president no later than 11:55.