1. District 7430 Membership Webinar April 9, 2018
Member Retention
District 7430 Membership Webinar
April 9, 2018

2. Webinar Norms Please Mute your microphone/phone
Use GoToMeeting Chat to ask Questions

3. We will record this webinar for others who are interested
I will send each of you a copy of the slides we use tonight

4. District 7430 Membership Retention (July 1 2014 - June 30, 2017)
1 July 2014 (Existing) or Admitted (New)
Terminated
Readmitted
Retention Percentage
Existing Members
1768
(522) 45
73%
New Members
599
(121) 5
81%
Overall
2367
(643) 50
75%
D7430 Members on June 30, 2017 = 1774

5. Why Do People Leave Rotary? District 7430 Data (2017-18 To Date)
Reason
Number
Family Obligations 11
Relocation 17
Business Obligations 33
Deceased
Non Attendance 3
Health 4
Non Payment of Dues 14
Lack of Participation 6
Personal 43
Total
110 32

6. What Can We Do?
So far today we have covered where Rotary’s membership is today, and why increasing membership is important for the club and for the great work Rotary is doing around the globe. Now I would like to introduce our next presenter who will talk a bit more about how Rotary supports clubs and districts in their efforts to grow and strengthen their membership.

7. Guest Speaker
Gary Volpe Harleysville Rotary Membership co-Chair

8. My Initial Experience
My friend LaVerne asked me to go to a Rotary meeting I had the usual reasons not to go
The Harleysville Rotary had about 30 members
The club showed us power point presentation on ‘Shelter Box’ and then we saw how Rotary drilled water well in Nigeria “The water shot up like a geyser” —‘Fantastic’
I joined and was put on Membership Committee in 5 minutes
In the next 15 minutes I was on the board WOW that was fast
Then I was asked to be VP 15 minutes into my first board meeting--- too fast!
Harleysville Rotary club was involved with several projects and activities when I joined
I became involved with every activity I could I wanted to contribute
THAT’S WHY WE JOIN---Right?

9. THE ‘FUEL’ TO RETAIN MEMBERS:
SERVICE PROJECTS
 EDUCATION
 INVOLVEMENT

10. SERVICE PROJECTS (The Musts)
Must be well planned
Must be meaningful and worthwhile
Must involve as many members as possible
Must be on a regular basis (bi-weekly, monthly or quarterly), Can be different projects
Must be an enjoyable experience

11. Education Members who are well informed will stay involved
Attend orientation meeting to learn about the club and the Rotary basics
Assign a Mentor right away with which the new member is comfortable
Exposes additional avenues of service to the new member
Leads new members into leadership roles

12. Involvement
Attend weekly club meetings that are entertaining and informative
Participate in service projects and activities
Become an active committee member
All of the above will create club fellowship

13. Harleysville Rotary Club New Member Orientation
The members of the Harleysville Rotary Club are pleased to help you learn and explore the many facets of Rotary. __________________________________ has agreed to be your mentor, who will answer your questions about procedures and history and help you succeed in providing service to others. Completion of items listed below within your first six months of membership will expand your vision about opportunities for Rotary service.

14. Harleysville Rotary Club New Member Orientation (2)
Attend:
Rotary new member orientation meeting, “Fireside Chat”, in member’s home
Harleysville Rotary Club Board Meeting
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) one day conference
One District/ Area event
Visit
Read “The Four Way Test” of things we say and do
Go to: New Members Page….read “Rotary Basics”
Go to: Site Pages.....read “About Our Club”
Go to: Shelter Box….tap on “Aid” to view contents of Shelter Boxes and Kits
Go to: The Rotarian Magazine….read the latest issue of the magazine
Videos- Watch the following Rotary International videos
Rotary-Make a World of Difference
Shelter Box
Drop to Zero-Our Causes-Rotary Videos

15. Harleysville Rotary Club New Member Orientation (3)
Give a classification talk at club meeting
Participate in a Club Committee
Administration
Service-Fund Raising
Youth Service
International Service
Community Service
Participate in a Club Service Project
Visit another Rotary Club
Extend Rotary to: (two of these)
Invite a Guest to Rotary
Propose a New Member
Obtain Speaker for the Club Meeting
Install Club Runner App. On Your Cell Phone 
Receive a gift upon completion

16. D7430 Retention Survey Results

17. Clubs with Highest Retention (2014-17)
Existing Member Retention
New Member Retention
Club
Retention %
Doylestown
92%
Hamburg
100% (7 new members)
Easton
85%
Harleysville
100% (11 new members)
Slatington
Souderton-Telford
100% (9 new members)
Springfield Township - Flourtown
Warrington
100% (6 new members)
Willow Grove
87%
District 7430 Average
73%
81%

18. New Member Retention Tips from Clubs with Highest Retention
Each new member should have an assigned Mentor/Friend
Get new member involved in a project or committee of interest to them right away
Provide an orientation or fireside chat soon after induction

19. Existing Member Retention Tips from Clubs with Highest Retention
Strong and Friendly Fellowship
Desirable & Consistent Meeting Place
Follow up with Rotarians who have not been active recently

20. Other Retention Suggestions
Send a card to missing members “We miss you”
Make sure every one is happy with the job they have in the club
Keep it fun and celebrate accomplishments
Make sure that all members feel they are heard
Ask members “What is Missing” in the club to improve it
Encourage members to suggest service projects and fundraiser ideas
Get family members involved in projects as Friends of Rotary
Exit interviews for all members who depart

21. Rotary International Resources
Membership webpage on rotary.org with many good resources
Improving you Member Retention pdf (will be sent out to all webinar participants)

22. Questions?
Use GoToMeeting Chat to ask Questions

23. Thank You