rotary district 5170. 2014-15 prepare your club membership chair membership plan lead by example...
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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
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