1. Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service Recruiting and Retaining Membership Anthony H. Williams Membership Chair

2. Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service Why Join Rotary?  Significance  Strategy  Support  Vision

3. Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service Significance  Make an impact  Personal Attachment  Camaraderie  Purpose of the Club

4. Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service Strategy  Look for members by: –Referrals –Focus on Skills Needed –Engage in Conversation –Stress Benefits of Membership –Re-interest past members

5. Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service Support  Orientation  Mentorship  Communication  Opportunities for Involvement

6. Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service Vision  Strategic Plan for the Club  Why do you exist? (mission statement)  Where are you going? (vision statement)  How will you get there? (goals – short/long term)

7. Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service Prospects  Where to find new members  How start conversations about Rotary  Have a contest – make it fun!  Educate present members  Be visible and viable

8. Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service Retention  Listen to ideas  Get members involved  Use skills  Give recognition often  Make meetings convenient and relevant

9. Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service How Are You Engaged? Membership is the key to service. Without serving members who are active and engaged, we can not change lives.