how to make the most of reconnect week (session2)
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Make the most of Reconnect Week
Rotary Alumni Relations13 September 2017
Welcome
Elaine Mead
District Alumni Chair D9910
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Overview
• What is Reconnect Week?
• Hear about successful alumni engagement from Elaine Mead
• Discuss your plans for helping your district get involved this year
What is Reconnect Week?
• 2-8 October
• Past program participants refresh their ties with Rotary
• Clubs provide service opportunities and foster membership by networking with proven leaders
• A chance to build a culture where alumni are welcome at Rotary
Reconnect Week 2016
District 1110 (England) District 2080 (Italy)
Reconnect Week 2016
District 4580 (Brazil)
District 9140 (Nigeria)
Reconnect Week 2016
• 1700 alumni and Rotarians engaged in digital Reconnect Week event page, sharing over 40 stories and photos of connection to Rotary.
• 23 countries participated either digitally or through local events.
• 12,400 people engaged with other Rotary posts about Reconnect Week
• 120 alumni shared their #RotaryStory
Alumni Engagement in D9910 – Rotary Reconnect Week 2016
• Article in August Governor’s newsletter
• Email to club Presidents/Secretaries
• Stories from club bulletins
• Rotary New Zealand Facebook page
– Postings and stories
• Rotary Down Under magazine
Alumni Card & Pin
Alumni Engagement in D9910 – through 2016-17
• District presentations of Alumni pin and card to:
– Returning Youth Exchange students
– Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)
• Club presentations of Alumni pin and card to:
– Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) attendees
– Rotary National Science & Technology Forum (RNZSciTech)
– A club Foundation evening in November with TRF Alumni as speakers
• Club visits speaking on Rotary Alumni
Alumni Engagement in D9910 – through 2016-17
• District Conference Alumni speakers
Regular activities
• Database review
• Facebook /Google/ LinkedIn
• Facebook Page postings
• Carry Rotary Alumni pins
• Always wear the Rotary badge
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Alumni events in your district
Goals for Reconnect Week 2017
• Involve more Rotarians and alumni this year
• Engage and share alumni stories and event details on the Reconnect Week Facebook event page
• Encourage club leaders to host alumni at events or invite them to participate in meetings or projects during Reconnect Week
Reconnect Week Facebook event page
Rotary International
Events
Reconnect Week
D9910 Plans
Rotary Reconnect Week 2017
• Combined Areas Alumni event
• Email to Presidents & Secretaries
• Governor’s newsletter
Through the year
• Review Rotary programs application forms to enable data upload
• Enable ordering from clubs for Alumni cards
• Continuation of regular activities
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Discuss your plans
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