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Join the Rotary Club of the Upper Keys
Get involved. make an impact. build lifelong connections
The Rotary Club of the Upper Keys is a dynamic group of community-minded individuals committed to making a difference—locally and globally. As part of Rotary International, a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and leaders, our members share a passion for service, connection, and growth.
Why Join Us?
When you become a member of the Upper Keys Rotary Club, you join a legacy of service, leadership, and community engagement. We roll up our sleeves to support local students, host events that give back, and partner on projects that improve lives right here in the Florida Keys.
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1. Attend 3 meetings as a guest.
This helps you get to know our club, our mission, and our members. -
2. Connect with a current member.
Rotary membership is by invitation, so speak with a current member who can propose your application. -
3. Submit your membership application.
Once you’ve attended your guest meetings, you can fill out the online membership application.
After submitting your application, our Membership Committee will guide you through the next steps. New members are welcomed with open arms and encouraged to participate in projects, events, and committees that match their passions.
We look forward to meeting you and making a difference—together.
Should you Join our club
Who should be an Upper Keys Rotary Member
Our founding documents direct us to “…thoroughly investigate the character, business, social, and community standing… of all persons proposed for membership.”
Integrity
Our club documents, new and old, precisely name “Integrity” as a defining characteristic for members of the Upper Keys Rotary Club.
Therefore: Applicants accepted for membership should not have a factor that speaks against that person’s integrity. Examples might be, but are not limited to:
- Convictions or adjudications of guilt for misdemeanors or equivalent professional complaints involving physical violence or misuse of funds.
- Convictions or adjudications of guilt for any level of felony or the equivalent professional complaint.
Leadership and Willingness to Serve
Leadership and willingness to serve are factors named in our Club Constitution:
Therefore: Applicants accepted for membership should have shown accomplishment and express willingness to participate in Community Service and Club Service.
Reputation and community standing
The reputation of our club and foundation is based on the reputations of our members. Our club documents, new and old, define reputation and community standing as important characteristics for our members.
Therefore: Applicants accepted for membership should have a reputation for responsibility and fair dealing within the community. Examples of negative factors might be, but are not limited to:
- Slow or no payment of bills for work or supplies
- Poor treatment of employees
- Poor sportsmanship
- Poor behavior on the job or in public
The 4-way Test
All the Club’s documents cite the Rotary 4-WayTest as being important for Rotarian life.
Therefore: Applicatnts accepted for membership should meet the test “Will their membership be beneficial to all concerned?”
- Answer the question: “Would you want this person to be the president of our club?”
Community Engagement
The factors above are based on our founding documents. They have a solid foundation.
Our Club believes a level of engagement with the community is important and suggests:
- A prospective Rotarian should have a demonstrated commitment to the community.
After submitting your application, our Membership Committee will guide you through the next steps. New members are welcomed with open arms and encouraged to participate in projects, events, and committees that match their passions.
We look forward to meeting you and making a difference—together.
Get Involved
For more information about our club, meetings, or how you can get involved, please contact us.