District 5240 Membership

District 5240 Membership An effective club is able to… Sustain and increase its membership base. Implement successful projects that address the needs of its community and communities in other countries. Support The Rotary Foundation through both program participation and financial contributions. Develop leaders from within the Club, and leaders capable of serving Rotary beyond the club level.

Slide District XXXX Membership Seminar District 5240 Membership Form a committee of 4 or more members: –Membership Chair –Club recruiter –Club Member Development-Retention (Mentor) –Record Keeper –Cheerleader-Inspiration- Passionate for Rotary Things to do BEFORE your Membership Club Assembly (Program) 2

Slide District XXXX Membership Seminar District 5240 Membership What are the demographics of your community? –Age –Ethnicity –Occupations Does your club look like your community? Where are your next targets for membership? Why would people want to join YOUR club? How do you make a difference in your community/communities around the world? Your Club & Your Community Demographics 3

Slide District XXXX Membership Seminar District 5240 Membership How many members in your club? How many have you added/lost during the past year? During the past 5 years? Why have members joined your club? Why have members left your club? What are the demographics of your club’s membership –Age –Gender –Ethnicity –Interests –Time in Rotary Club Assessment 4

Slide District XXXX Membership Seminar District 5240 Membership Goals for Stability or Membership Growth of your Club 5 Where do we want to be at the end of the year Start with 60-10% = 54 Planned attrition +13% = 62 Required for goal Goal: 3% Growth

Slide District XXXX Membership Seminar District 5240 Membership We are here to discuss Membership Why, Who, & How 6

Slide District XXXX Membership Seminar District 5240 Membership To Make A Difference Takes 7

Slide District XXXX Membership Seminar District 5240 Membership Future Leaders Business/Professional Community Outreach Re-Charter Leadership by Example (DG Frank’s choice) Rotary Alumni, Rotaractors, New Generations Your Own Idea Your Club President and Board Need a Plan to increase Membership! **Important** 8

Slide District XXXX Membership Seminar District 5240 Membership Identify a Need Inform & Inspire Invite: Simply Ask Orient & Prepare Induct with Dignity Educate & Mentor Involve and Engage Good Recruitment results in Retention

Slide District XXXX Membership Seminar District 5240 Membership Not every member is going to invite a prospect but members can –Be hosts at the meeting –Be mentors to new members –Follow up with special guests –Be a welcoming greeter –Keep records Make sure that each member knows their role and responsibilities Every Member Has a Role 10

Slide District XXXX Membership Seminar District 5240 Membership The Ignite Pin is given to a club member who has made a personal commitment to the club to bring in a new member during the year. It is a one-on-one personal interaction between the member and the club president on behalf of the club The commitment is subject to the Four Way Test Earning an Ignite Pin 11

Slide District XXXX Membership Seminar District 5240 Membership Have interesting and relevant club programs. Find your new member’s passions and get them involved in those areas Understand what is going on in the life of your member’s and how it affects their Rotary life. Focus on participation – not attendance Hold regular meetings with new members to continue their Rotary education and answer their questions. Create opportunities for members to interact outside of club meetings –Hand on projects –Socials Encourage members to take advantage of events and training outside normal club meetings Summary: Retaining Members includes… 12

Slide District XXXX Membership Seminar District 5240 Membership Introduce your Club’s Membership Committee. Explain to the Club about the Membership Trends (or Decline). Brief explanation of the Ignite Program. Affirm and explain your President & Board Approved Plan to Sustain or Increase Membership. Establish your Club Retention Goal & Assign a Retention Team to meet them. Every Member has a Role (see Slide 10). Brief explanation of the Premiere Club Program. Presentation of Ignite Pins to those who make a Personal Commitment to bring in one new member during the year. Assure the Club that their progress is important to the District and that their progress will be reported regularly. Monitor and complete the Premier Club worksheet Report often to your club about progress against goal What should be discussed at your Membership Club Assembly! 13