As we voted Charlie Ellington in as an Honorary Member of North Pole Rotary Club today, I thought I would provide the following information from the Manual of Procedure on Honorary Membership. I think we all agree Charlie has definitely distinguished himself accordingly with our club! Michelle, I've completed a form for Charlie and will send your way. Michelle will also order Charlie a badge. Here's to our first Honorary Member, and very deservedly so!
Section 6 — Honorary Membership.
(a) Eligibility for Honorary Membership. Persons who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals and those persons considered friends of Rotary for their permanent support of Rotary’s cause may be elected to honorary membership in this club. The term of such membership shall be as determined by the board. Persons may hold honorary membership in more than one club.
(b) Rights and Privileges. Honorary members shall be exempt from the payment of admission fees and dues, shall have no vote, and shall not be eligible to hold any office in this club. Such members shall not hold classifications, but shall be entitled to attend all meetings and enjoy all the other privileges of this club. No honorary member of this club is entitled to any rights and privileges in any other club, except for the right to visit other clubs without being the guest of a Rotarian.