INCREASING COLLECTIVE IMPACT: ENGAGING OTHERS IN THE SOROPTIMIST MISSION MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR NICOLE SIMMONS Soroptimist International of the Americas July 16-17, 2012

42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Governors Round Table Increasing Membership Membership

Collective Impact: Role of Recruitment and Retention 42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Governors Round Table Membership

Governor’s Round Table42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Collective Impact: Role of Recruitment and Retention  Stronger leaders  Civility amongst members  Attractive to prospects  Welcoming new & seasoned members  Moves us forward  Healthy club atmosphere Governors Round Table

42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Governors Round Table Increasing Diversity Membership

Governor’s Round Table42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas age race gender intelligence ethnicity sexual orientation mental health physical health behavior Diversity Governors Round Table

Governor’s Round Table42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Inclusion feeling respected belonging supportive energy valued for who you are commitment from others makes people feel essential Governors Round Table

Governor’s Round Table 42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Ignoring Diversity & Inclusion  Missed opportunities  Soroptimist could “die out”  Loss of revenue Governors Round Table

Governor’s Round Table42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Challenges & Disconnects 1.In your region, what informal routines or customs exist that could make members uncomfortable? How can these be changed? 2.What formal practices exist in your region that could discourage diversity among members? How might these be changed? 3.Is there resistance to change in your region? How can that resistance be addressed? What Can We Do to Overcome them? Governors Round Table

42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Governors Round Table SIA Membership Resources Available Membership

42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Governors Round Table

42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Governors Round Table

42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Governors Round Table

42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Governors Round Table

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Governor’s Round Table42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Top Picks for Hot Topics!  Healthy club atmosphere  Attracting prospects  Follow-up with prospective members  Orientation/ Mentoring  Civility  More open to change and being a modern club  Leadership  Financial obligations Governors Round Table

42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Governors Round Table Collective Impact: Governors Role – Membership Region Chairs Membership

Governor’s Round Table42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Membership History ClubsMembers ,46846, ,49645, ,36636,295 As reported in annual SI Supplement: Federation Report – Statistical Information Governors Round Table

Governor’s Round Table42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas RMC Responsibilities  Promote membership objectives  Assist clubs with member recruitment/retention efforts  Support and assist new clubs  Serve as a liaison between the federation and clubs Governors Round Table

Governor’s Round Table42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas RMC Duties  “Membership” represented during Region Conference  Facilitate transfer of Introduction Forms  Review membership reports  Counsel and assist clubs in low membership  Regularly visit the SIA website Governors Round Table

42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Governors Round Table All Eyes Are On You!

Champion Membership Growth & Development! 42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Governors Round Table  Develop clubs leaders  Encourage hospitality  Attractive to prospects  Welcoming  Change/Modern  Healthy clubs Membership