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District Growth Strategies

Governor’s Involvement in Growth

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Levels of Growth Strategies

•Club Strategies

•District Strategies

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Club Strategies for Growth

Membership Manual

ParticipationRecruitment Involvement &

IndoctrinationMaintenanceAttendance

Sponsor PinsPGIN.O.W. Induction Games

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District Growth Strategies

New Club Building Greatest Impact + or – 10%

Membership (recruitment) Computer strategies + or – 5%

Membership (retention) Tedious + or – 2%

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New Club Building

Lead by Example Get Them Excited Find Prospective Builders Get Builders Started Get Builders Unstuck Get Clubs Organized Recognize New & Sponsor Clubs

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Membership (recruitment)

Show Them Why Growth is Important Get Them Excited about Growth Teach Club Strategies Track Progress (Ask & Recognize)

• Market levels & types of growth• Honor, Distinguished, Awards

Award Achievement (Sponsors & New Members)

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Show Why Growth is Important

District Skit with a Message

Include in your “Vision”

Connect with Kids

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Get Them Excited about Growth

Personally get excited when you see a Sponsor Lapel Pin!

Thank-you Notes

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Track Progress

Ask & Recognize Small request = Small recognition Large request = Large recognition Repeating move from small to large

Track who, what & when task completed Lieutenant Governors & Club Presidents Growth, Dues & Administration Throughout the year

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Award Effort & Achievement

Small Award for Effort

Large Award for Achievement

Maximize visibility, pride & enthusiasm

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Membership (retention)

Teach Maintenance & Retention

Supply Resource Tools to Clubs

Track and Identify Clubs-at-Risk

Swat Team for Clubs-at-Risk

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Roles in Growth

GovernorLead by ExampleEncourage & CheerEducateTrack AchievementCommunicate

Lieutenant GovernorBuild Trust & CaringSupport ClubsPersonally involved in

NCB

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Growth

A Measure of Your Success

More Service, Visibility and Optimism

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District Growth Strategies

Governor’s Involvement in Growth

Governors Elect