About this Club

The District 5840 Rotary Passport Club members are individuals who want to make a difference in their community in a way that fits their time, talent, and finances – as well as their family, work, and life commitments.

 

In this spirit, the District 5840 Passport Club holds only a few in-person meetings each year. Instead of the traditional weekly Rotary meetings, members are encouraged to engage in humanitarian service - however that works best for them. This could be through work, or any other civic or non-profit organizations a person is passionate about.

 

The founding values of the District 5840 Passport Club are inclusivity, affordability, and flexibility. Meetings, which can be held anywhere throughout the district’s geographic area, are typically social gatherings hosted by one of the members. These socials are better known within the club as a “layover”, where members gather, socialize, and partake in some degree of service. 

 

District 5840 Passport Club members are recognized Rotary International members, with the same privileges and rights as any Rotarian in any part of the world. Members of the Passport Club are encouraged to visit with, and participate in, other clubs’ meetings, fundraisers, and volunteer projects. The District 5840 Passport Club prides itself in having a corps of dedicated volunteers ready to serve our communities whenever necessary. 

 

Membership in our club provides you with a virtual passport to visit and work with any other Rotary Club in District 5840 – and around the world – to take part in activities, programs and projects that interest you. Participation is tracked by a standardized point system, which tracks your service through a number of different eligible activities.

 

This Club is designed for former Rotary members – those who found that a traditional club doesn't fit their work/personal schedule – and for those individuals who a heart for service and would like to take their volunteerism to the next level.