District 7475 PETS Membership March 23, 2019 Jeannie Tsukamoto Membership Chair

Expected Outcome Be inspired and motivated to take actions towards growing Rotary !!! 3/23/2019 JT

Future of Rotary Which of the following best describes your club? Thriving Surviving Almost ceasing to exist 3/23/2019 JT

Future of Rotary Thriving Surviving Ceasing to exist Presidents are shaping the future of Rotary What direction are you leading Rotary towards? Thriving Surviving Ceasing to exist 3/23/2019 JT

Important Role of Membership Strengthen Clubs Increase Foundation Support Improve Public Image 3/23/2019 JT

Making a bigger difference Why Grow Rotary? More Rotarians means… More ideas, talent, skills, energy, resources Raising more funds locally Increased TRF contributions Making a bigger difference locally & globally! 3/23/2019 JT

Who is responsible? Growing Rotary is every Rotarian’s responsibility Presidents are to lead this important effort District provides training, resources and support to clubs. 3/23/2019 JT

2019-20 District Membership Plan (1 of 2) Inspire and empower clubs to grow membership by providing training, resources and support improving communications using technology better managing RI and district leads Grow membership through networking and service 3/23/2019 JT

2019-20 District Membership Plan (2 of 2) Expand innovative and diversity initiatives: Interact and Rotaract Younger professionals Women Corporate Family New clubs Encourage club collaborations. 3/23/2019 JT

How to Get Started? Conduct club health check Set membership goal Make growing membership your top strategic priority Build membership committee Attend District Training Assembly. 3/23/2019 JT

Tips for Success Believe Be a champion and lead by example Define your own success, embrace the challenge and have fun Commit to investing time and effort Leverage your position to effect positive membership changes Set priorities and clearly communicate agenda at the beginning of the year Get buy-in from club leadership Understand your roadblocks and gain support to remove them Build a motivated, supportive, action- and results-oriented team Get to know and connect with all your prospects and make them feel welcome and a sense of belonging Meticulously follow through Maintain your focus Monitor and re-evaluate Celebrate successes. 3/23/2019 JT

District Membership Resources District website: njrotary.org District Membership Committee Assistant Governors District Training Assembly Membership and Public Image Seminars Rotary Club Central. 3/23/2019 JT