ROTARY MEMBERSHIP Recruitment, Retention… Is There More? 2013 District 7570 PETS

WHY ARE WE CONCERNED ABOUT MEMBERSHIP? 2013 District 7570 DTTS

RI Goals  Promote membership diversity  Improve member recruitment and retention 2013 District 7570 DTTS

But if that’s our only motivation... WE WILL FAIL MISERABLY! 2013 District 7570 DTTS

If We Believe In Rotary Peace and conflict prevention/ resolution Disease prevention and treatment Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Economic and community development 2013 District 7570 DTTS Then Our Success Depends on Engaging Rotary and Changing Lives

Membership Begins with... YOU! 2013 District 7570 DTTS

When was the last time you sponsored a new member? When was the last time you invited a visitor to your Rotary meeting? 2013 District 7570 DTTS

Rotary “Elevator” Speech Hello! My name is _______ and I’m a member of the Rotary Club of _______. Rotary is What we do in our community is.... Around the world, Rotary has accomplished.... So that... (benefit to community, world, and you) We are committed to District 7570 DTTS

Checklist for Presidents Set a club goal for membership Appoint a membership committee Make membership a regular agenda item for your meetings Use the available resources 2013 District 7570 DTTS

Club Goal for Membership Recruitment Retention Engagement 2013 District 7570 DTTS

Appoint a Committee Active, diverse committee members Clear goals and responsibilities Regular reports 2013 District 7570 DTTS

Committee Responsibilities: Recruitment Identify prospective members who would make good Rotarians Invite prospective Rotarians to visit one or more clubs Follow up with prospective members Provide an orientation to prospective members 2013 District 7570 DTTS

Committee Responsibilities: Retention Assist clubs with meaningful induction ceremonies of new members Ensure that new members understand what Rotary is and what Rotary is not Conduct membership satisfaction surveys Conduct exit interviews when members leave 2013 District 7570 DTTS

Committee Responsibilities: Engagement Committees Service projects Roles/responsibilities at club meetings Provide Mentors to new members Monitor engagement 2013 District 7570 DTTS

Committee Responsibilities Communicate 2013 District 7570 DTTS

Available Resources Membership Committee (will be working closely with AG’s) (“Course Materials”) District 7570 DTTS

2013 District 7570 PETS