Rotarians are business and professional leaders who take an active role in their communities while greatly enriching their personal and professional lives. A Rotary club contains a diverse group of professional leaders from the community that the club serves.

Membership in a Rotary club offers a number of benefits, including-

Effecting change within the community.

Developing leadership skills.

Gaining an understanding of — and having an impact on — international humanitarian issues.

Developing relationships with community and business leaders.

Through Rotary's service programs, a Rotary club can have a significant effect on the quality of life in its community. Programs of The Rotary Foundation offer opportunities to form international partnerships that help people in need worldwide. More than 1.2 million Rotarians make significant contributions to the quality of life at home and around the globe.

People join Rotary for many reasons. Being with an organization with other managers or professionals with interest in personal and community growth is one of the reasons. Others join for friendship, or to learn more about leadership or management skills.

Community Service is, however, Rotary's underlying purpose. Service above self – is what Rotary is all about.

There are many needs in the community - and in the world - that are not paid attention to by governments or other organizations. Rotary uses the skills and resources of its members to identify community service needs, to design projects to meet those needs and to provide professional commitment to complete the projects.

However much a person may help the society in his own style and way, there are limits – to the extent he or she can contribute as an individual. On the other hand, the power of giving can multiply several times over when he is part of a large group of generous people.

Many people realize that growth happens through attention on multiple aspects of their lives predominantly the need to be well net-worked in society and focus on limited aspects of their lives will stunt their growth of their overall personality. Rotary provides the platform for people to strive and achieve the potential they are born with. Here are some of the factors that go to make a successful and growing person.

Rotary provides opportunities for people to gain in manifold ways, as given below.

Friendship - Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs – the need for friends and fellowship. It is one of the two reasons why Rotary began in 1905.

Business Development - The second original reason for Rotary's beginning was the understanding that everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of who-is-who in the local business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help one another, and collectively help others.

Personal Growth and Development - Membership in Rotary continues one's growth and education in human relations and personal development.

Leadership Development - Rotary provides ample opportunities for the development of leadership potential in every member. Serving in Rotary positions is like an education in Leadership – learning how to motivate, influence and lead leaders.

Citizenship in the Community - Membership in a Rotary club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of some of the most active citizens of the community.

Continuing Education - Each week at Rotary there is a program designed to keep one informed as to what is going on in the community, nation, and world. Eminent speakers from varied walks of life speak to Rotarians on different topics, thus enlarging their horizons.

Fun - Rotary is fun. A lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. And the service is fun.

Public Speaking Skills - Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication; and opportunity.

Citizenship in the World - Every Rotarian wears a pin that says- "Rotary International." Once a Rotarian, the doors of all Rotary clubs the world over are thrown open to him or her to attend their rotary meetings. What is more, they will be treated as royal guests. There are over 32,000 clubs in 168 nations and geographical regions. Rotarians have friends in both one's own community and in the world community.

Assistance When Traveling - Many Rotarians take advantage of clubs world wide. A Rotarian who needs a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice, etc., while traveling, just need to connect to these resources through Rotary.

Entertainment - Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities which provide diversion in one's business life. Rotary has conferences, conventions, assemblies, and institutes which provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education and service.

The Development of Social Skills - Every week and at various events Rotary develops one's personality, social and people skills.

Family Programs - Family participation meetings are part and parcel of Rotary and this takes care of greater bonding within ones family. Such get-togethers are designed to assist family members in growth and the development of ethical values.

Focus on Youth - Rotary provides one of the world's largest youth exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians and a host of activities. Interact Clubs meant for the development of school going children and Rotaract Club for college going students help in the development of future leaders and citizens.

Vocational Skills - Every Rotarian is expected to take a part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on committees and to teach youth about one's job or vocation.

The Development of Ethics - Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test which governs one's ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships.

Cultural Awareness - Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, color and ethnic identity is represent in Rotary. It is a cross section of the world's most prominent citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of other cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere.

Prestige - Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks are executives, managers, and professionals- People who make decisions and influence policy.

Nice People - Rotarians above all are nice people; the nicest people on the face of the earth. They are important people who adhere to the policy - that - while it is nice to be important, it is more important to be nice.

It is an open society - of men and women who simply believe in helping others.

The Opportunity to Serve - Though this aspect is given at the end, Rotary is a service club. Its business is mankind; its product is service. Rotarians provide community service - to both the local and international communities. This is the best reason perhaps for becoming a Rotarian- The chance to do something for somebody else, and to sense the self-fulfillment which comes in the process.