District 7570 Membership

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How Important Is Membership?

MEMBERSHIP

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Membership Numbers

Encourage Presidents to keep track of where their club stands each month in terms of net membership

Goal is for each club to have a net gain

Every club is different

Every club President is different

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Numbers Tell A Story

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If you could change one part of Rotary over the past 30 years, what would it be?

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This is what I would change

12%Approximate percentage of Rotarians who have ever

sponsored someone into Rotary

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Let this be your year to bring someone into Rotary.

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Why is this slide here?

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Two Distinct Channels

Don’t Reinvent the Wheel Type in Rotary

Membership in a search engine

Share success stories (and failures) with Rotarians from other clubs

Be Creative!

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New Club Extension

Has your club ever sponsored another club?

Look for locations and times that are open in your area

What professions cannot attend any clubs in your area?

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New Club Extension

DG Representative

Charter President

Sponsoring club members must be supportive

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Recruitment

Share your story – why are you in Rotary?

Explain what Rotary does as a service organization – join while you can be a part of eradicating polio from the world

Don’t forget to talk about networking – networking is not a bad word!

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Recruitment

Use social media

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Recruitment

Talk about friendship and fellowship

What is the value of a good friendship?

PRICELESS!

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Recruitment

Tell a prospect how important their uniqueness is to your club

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Recruitment – Be Intentional

Invite someone when you know the program will be good for them

Choose a good time of year for your recruit

Know your Rotary basics

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Recruitment – Be Intentional

Have materials ready to hand out

Find people in under-represented classifications

Be persistent

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It is okay to sponsor someone into a club other than your own.

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Potential Members

Friends and family members Business acquaintances Professional colleagues Younger community leaders who are already

connected to Rotary through Rotaract, RYLA, peace fellowships, Youth Exchange, and other programs

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Retention/Development

What is this?

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Retention/Development

Goal of 90-95% retention each year Why do people leave – exit interview –

was something not up to par: the food, the lighting, the temperature or…

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Retention/Development

The parking…

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Retention/Development

Call new members by name and be friendly

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Retention/Development

Recognize members for their achievements (in the community and in the club)

Keep members involved in club projects and activities

Encourage members to take on club leadership roles

Communication – weekly emails, monthly newsletters, phone call, mail a card

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Retention/Development

Remember when?

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Membership

Your ability to effectively convey your passion for Rotary is essential to membership.