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Recruitment. Membership Growth. Membership growth is... The “engine” that powers the “vehicle”. Without an engine, the vehicle won’t move!. Membership Growth. Why is Membership Growth so important? New ideas and new interests reinvigorate the club
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Recruitment Rotary International 11/03
Membership Growth • Membership growth is... • The “engine” that powers the “vehicle”. • Without an engine, the vehicle won’t move! Rotary International 11/03
Membership Growth • Why is Membership Growth so important? • New ideas and new interests reinvigorate the club • More fellowship and greater community awareness increases the “power” for service • To balance attrition • To widen our network of contacts Rotary International 11/03
Membership Growth • Take a look at your Rotary Club • Does your club membership fully represent an honest cross-section ofyour community? • Do you see the same Rotary faces at each service project? • Does your club have difficulty in filling director and officer positions each year? Rotary International 11/03
Membership Growth • Take a look at your Rotary Club • Is membership development a topic of conversation involving only a few of your members? • Does your club find itself continually adding new members and never increasing its overall membership? Rotary International 11/03
Membership Growth • Take a look at your Rotary Club • Retention rates – how long are members staying • Same projects – no new projects Rotary International 11/03
If so... Is your club is experiencing a membership problem? Rotary International 11/03
Evaluate Your Membership • Analyze your own club’s membership. • Types of membership • Classifications • Length of membership • Age • Project and committee involvement Rotary International 11/03
Recruitment Suggestions • Conduct a thorough annual revision of your classification list • Contact your District Membership Development Committee or your RI Membership Coordinator (RIMC) • Present club programs on membership development Rotary International 11/03
Recruitment Suggestions • Make a plan for membership growth • Establish a new member tracking system to avoid duplication of efforts • Make it fun! Rotary International 11/03
Recruitment Where do we Look? • People with whom you regularly do business • Yellow pages • Chamber of Commerce business lists • Professional associations Rotary International 11/03
Membership Qualifications • Personal character • Business reputation • Community involvement • General eligibility requirements Rotary International 11/03
Recruitment Inform Potential Members • Before formal club introduction & induction • Present the where, when, how, and who of your club Rotary International 11/03
Agenda History of Rotary International History of your club Four Avenues of Service Local & international club projects Membership requirements Financial requirements Foundation projects Wrap up & invitation Recruitment Rotary International 11/03
Club’s Responsibilities to New Members • Appoint a mentor • Encourage service within the club • Appoint to a club committee • Involve with club projects and other activities Rotary International 11/03
Induction • New Rotarian’s Introduction • Dignified & formal ceremony • Invite spouse and family to attend • Eagerness of new Rotarian welcomed & reciprocated • Induction ceremony serves to remind all of their commitment to Rotary Rotary International 11/03
Membership Development & Retention Help Build Rotary’s Future... Share Rotary With A Friend! Rotary International 11/03
Who is responsible for Membership Growth? Every Rotarian! Rotary International 11/03
Resources • Membership Development Resource Guide • Manual of Procedure • www.rotary.org Rotary International 11/03