Size Doesn’t Matter A SMALL CLUB CONCLAVE
Randall Feldman Membership Consultant and Governor, 2016-17, District 6840 Past President, Rotary Club of New Orleans Co-founder, pubic television Small Station Association rfeldman@ramamail.net
A QUICK SURVEY QUESTION #1 – HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE IN YOUR CLUB?
A QUICK SURVEY QUESTION #2 – WHAT POSITION DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR CLUB?
SPECIAL GUEST STAR A.C. Moncrief, PDG 6110, RCO Altus Area Sunset (Arkansas) acrotary@gmail.com
SPECIAL GUEST STAR Jerry Ruzicka, Membership Chair RCO Grove (Oklahoma) aokproperties@pacific.net
SPECIAL GUEST STAR Paul Bucurel – ARRFC Zone 31, PDG 6820, RCO East Mississippi paul_bucurel@yahoo.com
Membership Principles Everything in Rotary is a values proposition. “Membership techniques are just beginning when someone joins the club.” People make their decision to join or not to join in two seconds! 80% of Rotarians have not asked anyone to be a Rotarian and the # 1 reason people give for not being in Rotary is that no one has asked them!!
So … Programs Service Projects The Most Important Thing You Can Do for Membership Attraction is: Ask Someone! The Second and Third Most Important Things You Can Do For Membership Attraction Are: Programs Service Projects
* Invite potential members Programs * Interactive * Useful * Creative Promotion Service Projects * Engagement * Invite potential members
And … The First and Second Most Important Things You Can Do For Membership Retention Are: Programs Service Projects
Programs Service Projects * Most Rotarians spend most of their time in Rotary at the regularly scheduled meeting. * Make time spent at programs worthwhile. Service Projects * Resonates with the community. * BHAG = Signature Project * Partner * Promote
SPECIAL GUEST STAR A.C. Moncrief, PDG 6110, RCO Altus Area Sunset (Arkansas) acrotary@gmail.com
SPECIAL GUEST STAR Jerry Ruzicka, Membership Chair RCO Grove (Oklahoma) aokproperties@pacific.net
SPECIAL GUEST STAR Paul Bucurel – ARRFC Zone 31, PDG 6820, RCO East Mississippi paul_bucurel@yahoo.com
RESOURCES At rotary.org or just search through your favorite search engine: Strengthening Your Membership Rotary Club Health Check The Club Flexibility webpage at https://my.rotary.org/en/club-flexibility Either the customizable club brochure in the Rotary Brand Center (sign onto My Rotary to view) or the finished brochure “Impact Begins with You” The Membership Best Practices discussion group The Atlanta convention breakout session on “Small But Mighty” slide presentation can be found at https://www.slideshare.net/Rotary_International/small-but-mighty-76880801.
MORE RESOURCES At rizones30-31.org: This webinar and past webinars under “events” New Club Techniques – Resources tab, then “Club and Membership”, then “Segment 4 – New Club Development”, then: Invitation New Rotary Club Meridian Sunset Club Meeting Agenda 10 New Club Chartering Process 12092015 New Rotary Clubs Quick Start Guide 808en These are for new club development but can be easily adapted for increasing your membership.
MORE AND MORE RESOURCES At rotary6840.org under “Club/District Data” Membership: Membership Plan Template Membership Tool Menu Clubs: Winners of membership awards People: District Membership Chairs Zone Project Leads, Rotary Coordinators and Assistant Rotary Coordinators Rotary Regional Membership Officers
Size Doesn’t Matter A SMALL CLUB CONCLAVE