The Rotary Club of Mississauga An invitation for Associate Membership 11/01/2007 Weekly Meetings: We meet Tuesdays at 12:00 PM at the: Mississauga Golf & Country Club 1725 Mississauga QEW Mississauga, On L5H 2K4 Founded in 1906, The Mississauga Golf and Country Club is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf clubs in Canada. Every Rotary Lunch is a special event with fantastic food and excellent service! What is Rotary: Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are over 32,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. As signified by the motto: Service Above Self... Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.

The Rotary Club of Mississauga: Originally known as the Rotary Club of Cooksville, our club was granted its charter by Rotary International on April 23rd, 1954 Community Services: Each year we donate funds to support local Mississauga charities in projects and programs that make a real difference in the lives of Mississauga Residents. The Rotary Club of Mississauga Foundation: Our Foundation was established in 2001 as a vehicle for an upcoming major project in the Mississauga community Rotary International: Through Rotary International, our donations support the worldwide activities of Rotary in programs such as Polio Plus, a United Nations program targeting the elimination of Polio in the world. Fundraising: Funds for these projects come from three principal fundraisers each year with active member participation being critical to the success of these events:  Rotary TV Auction (November)  Rotary Lobsterfest (June)  Rotary Mississauga Ribfest: (July) Associate Membership: Our club offers both the fellowship of being part of a fun group, and the benefit of being able to give back to the community. Both of these involve the commitment of your time and your talent and we know this kind of decision is best made when you fully understand what you will be required to do, and what you will receive in return. Our Associate Membership Program has been designed with this in mind. Here's what's you'll be committing to for a one-year timeframe as an Associate Member of the Rotary Club of Mississauga:  Attend at least twelve meetings at our club over the course of the year.  Participate in one fundraising event We will send you our Bulletin so you will be up to date with all of our events. We would welcome you to attend more lunch meetings and fundraisers as your schedule permits. You will also be welcome to such fun events as our:  Golf Tournament  Summer Picnic  President's Wine and Cheese  Night at the races Associate Membership Costs:  Quarterly Associate Membership fee $50  Lunch Fees $22 (paid as used)  Fees for other events are posted as they are announced. Joining as a Full Member: At any point during the year of your Associate Membership we would welcome your application as a full member. At that point you will receive the Rotary wheel “pin” identifying you as a full member entitled to visit any Rotary Club in the world! Your decision would be required before the conclusion of the year. Application: Name: Company: Address: Telephone # Address Introduced by: Yes, I would like to be considered for Associate Membership! _X______________________________