Seeking new members

The Rotary Club of Skipton Craven is offering some alternative ways for members of the Craven community to get involved with Rotary and thus ensure the future of the Club’s fundraising and community activities.

The Club is well known for the organisation and management of the Great Skipton Santa Fun Run and of the Santa Sleigh, and members can often be seen at the local supermarkets collecting for local charities and international disaster relief.

Over the last 15 years the Club has raised over £500,000 through these highly successful activities. 

Club President, Colin Hargreaves says: 

“It is evident from all the positive comments we receive when we are out and about at the Santa Fun Run or with our collecting buckets around the streets of Skipton or in the supermarkets, that the residents  of Skipton hold Rotary in high regard.

But, these events don't just happen; they require people with the right skills to organise them, plus a whole variety of ‘helpers’.

Our partnership with Skipton Step into Action is working well and I am grateful to their Volunteers for the support that they have given us with our various projects.  I am also grateful to our fellow Rotarians at Skipton Rotary for their support, and to a small number of friends who are willing to turn out and help us.

But that is not enough. So, this is why we are offering some alternative ways for members of the Craven community to get involved with Rotary and thus ensure the future of the Club’s community activities. “ 

The Club is trying to attract a younger, more inclusive and diverse membership, by offering alternatives to the formality of normal regular weekly meetings - although this option of Full Membership is also available

Members of the Community (anyone over the age of 18) are being encouraged to form a ‘Satellite Club’ to give them the chance to make a positive difference in a relaxed environment.  Meetings can be held at a chosen location when and as members wish; they can choose their own projects, but will also provide support to the Rotary Club of Skipton Craven for their activities.  

‘Friends of Rotary’ is for those who cannot make the commitment to being a member of Rotary but are willing to volunteer to assist the two Skipton Rotary Clubs with their various fundraising events and local community projects throughout the year.  Friends of Rotary are not Rotarians.  They will not be required to pay dues nor attend Club meetings, but they will be fully insured when acting on behalf of Rotary.

Colin Hargreaves concludes:

As the President of a Rotary Club that prides itself on being part of the Skipton Community, I am calling on the good people of Skipton, especially the younger generation, to help us out.”

Further information about Membership opportunities with The Rotary Club of Skipton Craven can be found at: www.skiptoncravenrotary.co.uk/membership

Or email:  info@skiptoncravenrotary.co.uk