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2/46 What is Rotary's Global Quest? Rotary's Global Quest is a major campaign to increase Rotary membership worldwide. Rotary's Global Quest

3/46 Why do we need Rotary's Global Quest? Rotary is a global organization with the potential to make a major impact upon the world in solving the problems of humanity. In order to expand our great humanitarian and educational works and strengthen our efforts to advance peace, understanding, and goodwill, Rotary must not only stem its recent membership losses but achieve significant growth as well. Rotary's Global Quest

4/46 What is the goal for Rotary's Global Quest? Our goal for is to bring in one qualified new member per month per club, with a minimum net gain of five new members per club at the end of the year. Every district is to form a minimum of three new clubs. Rotary's Global Quest

5/46 Who is responsible for Rotary's Global Quest? Every Rotarian has the responsibility and the opportunity to share the gift of Rotary membership with qualified men and women from the business and professional community. Rotary's Global Quest

6/46 When does Rotary's Global Quest begin? Although now is the time for all good Rotarians to step forward and declare the importance of Rotary, the official starting date of the quest is 1 July Rotary's Global Quest

7/46 How long will Rotary's Global Quest continue? The quest is designed to instill in every Rotarian the original vision and fundamental desire to expand our organization so it becomes the most powerful movement for good that has ever existed. To achieve such a noble goal, we must continue our quest indefinitely, renewing and strengthening our membership every year. Rotary's Global Quest

8/46 How long will Rotary's Global Quest continue? The quest is designed to instill in every Rotarian the original vision and fundamental desire to expand our organization so it becomes the most powerful movement for good that has ever existed. To achieve such a noble goal, we must continue our quest indefinitely, renewing and strengthening our membership every year. Rotary's Global Quest

9/46 Why is there an awards program for Rotary's Global Quest? The awards will recognize and honor the leaders who demonstrate the vision to make this quest a reality. These are the exceptional leaders who will build the future of Rotary in Rotary's Global Quest

10/46 AWARDS PROGRAM All Global Quest Winners Receive a beautiful globe of the world made of semi- precious stones

11/46 Receive a recognition pin Every Rotarian who brings 3 new members AWARDS PROGRAM

12/46 AWARDS PROGRAM How does this award program work? Winners will be based on figures from the semiannual reports and new member report forms received by RI by 24 May Starting figures for each district will be based on the July 2001 semiannual reports received by RI by September 2001.

13/46 50 districts will be winners. Shortly after 24 May 2002, the figures for all districts worldwide will be reviewed to determine which ones have achieved the highest percentage net gain in membership. AWARDS PROGRAM How does this award program work? P 02

14/46 At least one winning district will be recognized from each zone, provided the district has achieved the minimum average net growth of five members per club. The district with the largest net gain will be named the overall world winner. AWARDS PROGRAM How does this award program work? P 03

15/ clubs will be winners. The 100 clubs that achieve the greatest net growth will also be recognized. The top two clubs in each zone will be designated as club winners, to account for 68 of the 100 winners. AWARDS PROGRAM How does this award program work? P 04

16/46 To keep the competition more evenly matched, the clubs will be divided into two categories: clubs with fewer than 50 members and clubs with 50 or more members as of 1 July AWARDS PROGRAM How does this award program work? P 05

17/46 One club winner from each category will be named per zone. The remaining 32 club winners will be selected based on net growth – regardless of club size. AWARDS PROGRAM How does this award program work? P 06

18/46 Outstanding clubs and districts will receive a globe of the world made of semiprecious stones. At the 2002 RI Convention in Barcelona, Spain, President Rick King will invite the presidents of the most outstanding winning clubs and governors of the most outstanding winning districts to join him on stage for special recognition. AWARDS PROGRAM How does this award program work? P 07

19/46 In addition, the district governors from the top five world winning districts and the club presidents from the top ten world winning clubs will be invited, along with their spouses, to attend the RI Convention in Barcelona, Spain, at Rotarys expense, including airfare, room, meals, and registration. These world winners will receive special recognition on stage. AWARDS PROGRAM How does this award program work? P 08

20/46 Districts will identify the District Global Quest winner. Each district will be encouraged to conduct a membership competition at the district level. The name of each club that wins the District Global Quest will be published by R.I and highlighted at the RI Convention in Barcelona, Spain. AWARDS PROGRAM How does this award program work? P 09

21/46 AWARDS PROGRAM DISTINGUISHED CLUB CITATION Average one new member per month with a net club growth of five members At least three club members must attend the district membership seminar Conduct a club assembly/meeting to develop a club membership strategy Implement the Strategies for Member Education program

22/46 Attend a district membership seminar Personally sponsor three new members AWARDS PROGRAM DISTINGUISHED CLUB PRESIDENT CITATION

23/46 Great Ideas for Clubs

24/46 This strategy will help clubs find young leaders to become members. Each club in the district will honor three future leaders in two age groups: (Group 1) 20 to 29 years and (Group 2) 30 to 35 years. Future Leaders of the Rotary World Great Ideas for Clubs

25/46 These six future leaders will become honorary members and will be asked to recommend (after study) the most pressing needs in their community. The club will then develop projects to address the identified community needs. After six months, the honorary members will be asked to join Rotary as active members. Future Leaders of the Rotary World Great Ideas for Clubs

26/46 There are many advantages to this strategy. The honorary member and club are fulfilling a needed community service. Cost to the honorary members is minimal, and friendships are likely to develop among the younger Rotarians. Future Leaders of the Rotary World Great Ideas for Clubs

27/46 There is no doubt every Rotarian has associations with quality men and women in their business, profession, or community. This strategy asks every member to invite an outstanding leader in their business, profession, or community to become a Rotarian. Business/Professional/Community Outreach Great Ideas for Clubs

28/46 Every club in the district will produce a brochure highlighting their community and international accomplishments. The brochure will be distributed widely throughout the community. Publicity - Ads and Accomplishments Great Ideas for Clubs

29/46 The club will then place an advertisement in the local newspaper to inform the community about the club's accomplishments and Rotary ideals of service and to identify members of the club with pictures. The ad will invite the community to learn more about what Rotary does. Publicity - Ads and Accomplishments Great Ideas for Clubs

30/46 There are over 7,800 clubs in the Rotary world with fewer than 25 members. This strategy would ensure that every club in the district has 25 members or more. Minimum Club Size - 25 Great Ideas for Clubs

31/46 This strategy emphasizes true leadership. The following leaders will be expected to bring in one new member in the first month of the Rotary year: District level: governor; assistant governors; membership development committee chairperson; membership development committee members. Club level: president; membership development chairperson; membership committee members. Leadership by Example Great Ideas for Clubs

32/46 Too often Rotary clubs do not capitalize on the opportunity to bring people into their clubs who have already experienced Rotary through RI or Rotary Foundation programs. Through this strategy every Rotary club will induct a minimum of two new members who had been previously associated with Rotary through a Rotary Foundation or RI program. Rotary Foundation Alumni/Rotaractors Great Ideas for Clubs

33/46 Induct several new members into the club simultaneously. Simultaneous Inductees Great Ideas for Clubs

34/46 Encourage the membership development committee to keep track of former club members. If possible, invite the former members to rejoin your club or encourage them to join another club. Former Members Great Ideas for Clubs

35/46 A successful project attracts new members. Involve club members in worthwhile community projects Community Projects Great Ideas for Clubs

36/46 Encourage every new member to bring in another new member within six months. A district in Arkansas, USA, experienced 17 percent growth using this plan. Six-Month Plan Great Ideas for Clubs

37/46 Promote the selection of "Additional Active" members. Additional Active Great Ideas for Clubs

38/46 Develop a list of potential members and distribute invitations to those on the list. Host a meal and information evening for those who accept the invitation. Rotary Guest Day Great Ideas for Clubs

39/46 Conduct a survey to help members consider contacts they know who might be potential member. Survey Great Ideas for Clubs

40/46 The Rotary Club of Trenton, Ontario, Canada, reads a list of unfilled classifications at each meeting. This regular reminder helps club members consider potential members during their daily interaction with a wide variety of people. The Rotary Club of Trenton gained 20 new members through this strategy. Classifications Great Ideas for Clubs

41/46 Hold a club forum on membership development to discuss ways to seek out potential members. Club Forum Great Ideas for Clubs

42/46 Increase the scope of current efforts and focus on attracting underrepresented demographics – for example, members of a different age, gender, or ethnicity. Increase Efforts Great Ideas for Clubs

43/46 Encourage club members to keep a 24-hour diary of everyone with whom they interact. Select potential members from that list. Diary Great Ideas for Clubs

44/46 Reorganize very small clubs as if they were new clubs through invitation meetings. Rechartering Great Ideas for Clubs

45/46 Encourage all members to bring guests to club functions. Designate one meeting a month as "Bring a Guest" meeting. Bring a Friend Day Great Ideas for Clubs

46/46 46 Mabuhay Kayong Lahat!