1. ROTARY DISTRICT 5170

2. 2014-15

3. Prepare your club Membership Chair Membership Plan Lead by example Involve everyone … Membership is everyone's responsibility !

4. MAKE SURE TO ATTEND THIS!! TBA in July 2014- SEMINAR FOR YOU AND MEMBERSHIP CHAIR—EXPERTS FROM WEST COAST COMPREHENSIVE MEMBERSHIP PLAN THAT IS FUN & PROVEN EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PLANNING TO MAKE CLUB HEALTHY INTERACTIVE AND PRACTICAL SATURDAY MORNING, IN-DEPTH MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

5. MEMBERSHIP How important is membership to Rotarians? CLUB PRESIDENTS GOVERNORSRANK&FILE ROTARIANS “EXTREMELY IMPORTANT” 92% SPONSORED NEW MEMBER 89% 10% “EXTREMELY IMPORTANT”

6. It’s not my job. I’m uncomfortable I want to work on projects. No focus, no plan, not urgent. It doesn’t seem important to me. I’m not “trained” or equipped to ask.

7. Replace lost members More hands New ideas Greater need

8. Why do people join Rotary? To give back … Networking Social Personal Development Recognition Fun

9. What is the average age of your members?  The average age is 58

10. Diversity

11. How to Attract New Members Share what Rotary means to you! Give them a reason to join Invite them to be your guest … at a meeting or project. Be a good host Invite them again … and again ….and again

12. Pre-Induction Orientation Before they join your club Overview of Rotary’s history & goals Club’s current focus and goals Commitment –time and attendance Dues, recognitions and fines Support of RI Foundation Written outline or brochures

13. Induction … Do it Right Have a plan Involve others Be prepared Use a good induction speech Members stand, welcome and applaud Members introduce themselves They will remember this day for the rest of their lives!

14. Keys to retaining Rotarians Appoint members to committees Involve them in projects Share leadership opportunities Make Rotary fun and informative Make Rotary Personal

15. Characteristics of a Club with good retention Vibrant and active membership Good location, food and atmosphere Fun & fellowship at meetings and events Interest shown in all members Meaningful service projects Thorough orientation & ongoing education

16. Membership Development Resources RI Website – www.rotary.org District web—rotarydistrict5170.org RI Membership staff District Membership Chair District Governor & AGs Rotarian magazine District training Governor’s monthly newsletter

17. MAKE SURE TO ATTEND THIS!! TBA in July 2014- SEMINAR FOR YOU AND MEMBERSHIP CHAIR—EXPERTS FROM WEST COAST COMPREHENSIVE MEMBERSHIP PLAN THAT IS FUN & PROVEN EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PLANNING TO MAKE CLUB HEALTHY INTERACTIVE AND PRACTICAL SATURDAY MORNING, IN-DEPTH MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

18. LONG RANGE JOINT EFFORTS DISTRICT 5170’S FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2012-2017 WEST COAST PLAN