ROTARY DISTRICT 5170

2014-15

Prepare your club Membership Chair Membership Plan Lead by example Involve everyone …

Membership is everyone's responsibility !

MAKE SURE TO ATTEND THIS!!TBA in July 2014- SEMINAR FOR YOU AND MEMBERSHIP

CHAIR—EXPERTS FROM WEST COAST

COMPREHENSIVE MEMBERSHIP PLAN THAT IS FUN & PROVEN EFFECTIVE

BUSINESS PLANNING TO MAKE CLUB HEALTHY

INTERACTIVE AND PRACTICAL

SATURDAY MORNING, IN-DEPTH MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

MEMBERSHIPHow important is membership to Rotarians?

CLUBPRESIDENTS

GOVERNORS RANK&FILEROTARIANS

“EXTREMELY IMPORTANT”

92%

SPONSORED NEW MEMBER

89%

10%

“EXTREMELY IMPORTANT”

It’s not my job.I’m uncomfortableI want to work on projects.No focus, no plan, not urgent.It doesn’t seem important to me.I’m not “trained” or equipped to ask.

Replace lost membersMore handsNew ideasGreater need

Why do people join Rotary?

To give back … Networking Social Personal Development Recognition Fun

What is the average age of your members?The average age is 58

40 and above

Under 40

Under 30

Diversity

How to AttractNew Members

Share what Rotary means to you!

Give them a reason to join

Invite them to be your guest …

at a meeting or project.

Be a good host

Invite them again … and again ….and again

Pre-Induction OrientationBefore they join your club

Overview of Rotary’s history & goals

Club’s current focus and goals

Commitment –time and attendance

Dues, recognitions and fines

Support of RI Foundation

Written outline or brochures

Induction … Do it Right Have a plan

Involve others

Be prepared

Use a good induction speech

Members stand, welcome and applaud

Members introduce themselves

They will remember this day

for the rest of their lives!

Keys to retaining Rotarians

Appoint members to committees

Involve them in projects

Share leadership opportunities

Make Rotary fun and informative

Make Rotary Personal

Characteristics of a Club with good retention

Vibrant and active membership

Good location, food and atmosphere

Fun & fellowship at meetings and events

Interest shown in all members

Meaningful service projects

Thorough orientation & ongoing education

Membership Development Resources

RI Website – www.rotary.orgDistrict web—rotarydistrict5170.orgRI Membership staffDistrict Membership ChairDistrict Governor & AGsRotarian magazineDistrict trainingGovernor’s monthly newsletter

MAKE SURE TO ATTEND THIS!!TBA in July 2014- SEMINAR FOR YOU AND MEMBERSHIP

CHAIR—EXPERTS FROM WEST COAST

COMPREHENSIVE MEMBERSHIP PLAN THAT IS FUN & PROVEN EFFECTIVE

BUSINESS PLANNING TO MAKE CLUB HEALTHY

INTERACTIVE AND PRACTICAL

SATURDAY MORNING, IN-DEPTH MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

LONG RANGE JOINT EFFORTS

DISTRICT 5170’S FIVE-YEAR PLAN

2012-2017

WEST COAST PLAN