Rotarian Miriam Moorman spoke to us on the 7th of December. Mriam has been a member of Rotary for 6-7 years and joined our club earlier this Fall after starting out at the Pflugerville club and being a member of the Austin North Metro Passport club. She has also been on the District 5870 events committee and served two years on District 5870 membership committee. While on District membership committee, she worked with different models of Rotary clubs and was tasked with bringing some of them on-line in our district. Miriam described the various types and models of Rotary clubs. There are four types – Rotary Clubs, Satellite Clubs, Rotaract Clubs and Interact Clubs. Rotary clubs are the main type of club. Satellite clubs are generally transitional clubs to Rotary clubs but are sometimes permanent. They are sponsored by a “traditional” club and focus on the partnership with a more established club that provides support, making it easier to get new people involved in Rotary – perhaps at new location or time. Only 8 members are needed to start a satellite club. The goal is usually to become a traditional Rotary club. Rotaract clubs are generally college students or young professionals are members and focus on developing leadership and professional skills and connections through service. Interact clubs are in high schools and sponsored by a Rotary club. There are several club models – traditional, passport, corporate, cause-based, alumni-based, interest-based, and international. Miriam described each model. Passport clubs are more flexible with different meeting formats and more affordable dues but are not necessarily an e-club. They are designed to attract non-traditional Rotarians and may partner with other local clubs on projects and social activities. Passport clubs are required to meet at least twice a month, but service projects can count. Corporate clubs – all or most members work for same company. Alumni clubs usually consist of former Interactors or Rotaractors. International clubs are united by a common language or country of origin; may have members across the world. Meeting formats can distinguish clubs as well – in-person, online exclusively (geographically diverse), and hybrid (both online and in person). E-clubs are not a club format, but clubs that meet solely on-line can use “e-club” in their name. Clubs are now measured by participation and impact not attendance. All models and formats are treated as equal Rotary clubs. Thanks Miriam for this information presentation!