What is SEMDA?
SEMDA is an intelligent integration system that connects local club management systems to the Rotary International IT infrastructure, acting as a seamless data exchange gateway.
With the launch of SEMDA 3.0 in August-September 2025, clubs will be able to update, access, and synchronize their data in real time, eliminating delays, improving data accuracy and reducing manual tasks. Its bidirectional communication ensures that any changes made in one system are instantly reflected in the other, simplifying club administration and strengthening global collaboration.
Efficient and Modern Membership Management with SEMDA 3.0
SEMDA 3.0 enables Rotary clubs and their members to benefit from a streamlined and seamless management experience within Polaris. Its innovative features ensure centralized, up-to-date, and error-free data management, significantly enhancing collaboration and communication with Rotary International. With real-time synchronization and user-friendly tools, handling memberships has never been easier or more efficient.
Below are some key benefits that SEMDA 3.0 offers to Polaris users:
Benefits for Polaris users
Keep club and member information centralized within Polaris
New and straightforward tools (wizards) for creating, updating, and ending memberships.
Effortless real-time synchronization of personal and club information with Rotary International.
No overnight batch processing, eliminating delays in operations.
The two-way communication (bidirectional) offers a range of new functionalities.
The ability for all Rotarians and Rotaractors globally to register in Polaris fosters collaboration with every club.
Data quality is greatly enhanced through immediate data validation.
No more emails from SEMDA. Users will see validation errors instantly.
The notification center in Polaris shows all data interactions with Rotary International.
Decreased support and troubleshooting requirements for the club.