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Chairman

THE FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE

(Subcommittee of the Club Service Committee)

The fellowship committee is com-
posed of a chairman (a member of the
club service committee) and such other
members as the needs of the local club
may require. In a small club it may
consist of but one member, whereas
in a large club it may have several
members.

The fellowship committee promotes
acquaintance and friendship by such
activities as the following:

1. Visiting Rotarians and Guests

Greeting and welcoming the visiting
Rotarian immediately upon arrival. His
name, classification and club should be
reported to the president in ample time
for the introduction of the visitor. If the
visitor is accompanied by members of
his family, arrange for their comfort
during the luncheon hour. Seat the
visiting Rotarian beside the club mem-
ber holding a like classification—and
the guest beside a congenial host. Ascer-
tain what services or courtesies can be
extended during their stay in the com-
munity, such as helping them to get
in touch with persons or to find places
they wish to visit.

2. Seating Arrangements

Taking charge of the seating ar-
rangements so that the same members
will not sit together in small groups
meeting after meeting.

3. Shy Members

Noting those members who, because
of reticence or unassuming tendencies,
need particularly to be drawn into the
fellowship of the club.

4. Worried Members

The war has added to the worries
and cares of many members. Some are
in military or naval service and worry
about their families. Some have sons
in service, whose welfare is a matter of
concern. Some have serious business
problems resulting from quotas, prior-
ities, etc. The fellowship committee can
be exceedingly helpful to such members
by expressing tactful interest and gen-
uine friendship. The situation in each
club should determine how this help can
best be rendered.

5. Ill or Bereaved Members

Unless the club has a committee espe-
cially charged with giving attention
to members who are ill or who have
suffered some bereavement, this work
falls to the fellowship committee. The
committee makes the appropriate calls,
sends flowers and performs any per-
sonal service that appears to be needed.

6. New Members

It is most important that the new
member be drawn into the fellowship
of the club. Many clubs have found it
helpful to add the new members to the
fellowship committee for a short period
immediately after they are elected to
membership. Some clubs assign new
members for a short time to greet mem-
bers and distribute name badges at the
meetings. This helps the new member
to associate names and faces of those he
does not already know.

7. Special Programs

Providing special programs to pro-
mote fellowship and extend acquaint-
ance among the members of the club.

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