District 7570

MEMBERSHIP

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MembershipBegins with

YOU

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When was the last time you sponsored a new member?

When was the last time you invited a visitor to your

Rotary meeting?

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• Hello! My name is _______ and I’m a member of the Rotary Club of _______.

• Rotary is . . . . . .

• What we do in our community is . . . .

• Around the world, Rotary has accomplished . . . .

• So that . . . (benefit to community, world, and you)

• We are committed to . . . .

Rotary “Elevator” Speech

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Checklist for Presidents

Set a club goal for membership

Appoint a membership committee

Make membership a regular agenda

item for your meetings

Use the available resources

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Club Goal for Membership

Recruitment

Retention

Engagement

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Appoint a Committee

Active, diverse committee members

Clear goals and responsibilities

Regular reports

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Committee Responsibilities:Recruitment

Identify prospective members who would make good Rotarians

Invite prospective Rotarians to visit one or more clubs

Follow up with prospective members Provide an orientation to prospective

members

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Committee Responsibilities:Retention

Assist clubs with meaningful induction ceremonies of new members

Ensure that new members understand what Rotary is and what Rotary is not

Conduct membership satisfaction surveys Conduct exit interviews when members

leave

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Committee Responsibilities:Engagement

Committees Service projects Roles/responsibilities at club meetings Provide Mentors to new members Monitor engagement

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Available Resources

Membership Committee (will be working closely with

AG’s)

www.rli33.org (“Course Materials”)

www.rotary.org

www.rotary7570.org