Information for New or Prospective Members

Welcome to Rotary Club of Saratoga! 

Rotary is proud to welcome you to our global community of more than 1.2 million men and women dedicated to building a better world.

Members of the Rotary club of Saratoga and significant others meet through social events on a regular basis and are also involved  in charitable. civic and local or global communities. We support non profit organizations such as West Valley Community Service, Family Giving Tree, Rise Against Hunger, Operation Care and Comfort, One Warm Coat, Grateful Garment, also local schools, and international project through global grants. You make Rotary stronger by adding your skills, experience, and enthusiasm to our club.  

Questions : Contact a Saratoga Rotary Executive Committee

More information about Rotary and Rotary Club of Saratoga

How do I start?

Our process :

  • Attend one of our weekly meeting (on Friday at 12:30pm at Joan Pisani Community Center) or a club event.
  • Get to know the club and members and decide if you want to join us
  • Fill out an Application Form
  • Submit and Contact our Membership Chairs
What it costs:
  • Annual dues: $440 (discounted for family, couple, and dual memberships)
  • Weekly meetings:  $20 (lunch) optional
  • Most members spend $450–$1,000+/year total, including optional fundraisers and socials

What we expect

Passion, engagement, and fun — at your own pace. Weekly attendance is encouraged, but what matters most is getting involved in committee work, service projects, and fundraisers.

Red Badge to Blue Badge Process

Application is submitted to the club, once approved, you become what we call a Red Badger i.e. New Member. The red badge is intended to highlight you as a new member and encourage our club members to introduce themselves and welcome you to the club. As a new member, you have all the rights and privileges of any Rotarian.  However, we recognize that you will need to learn and understand the many facets of being a Rotarian.  The “Red Badge” program is designed to accomplish this goal.  Every effort will be made for you to complete these requirements checklist (link for the checklist) in the shortest time possible so that you will become a “Blue Badge” member.

Your Sponsors and Membership Chairs can help you in your Red Badge to Blue Badge journey.

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