ELEVEN Top Tips To Become A Great Mentor
1. Know the difference: SPONSOR Vs MENTOR Short term – identify new member, introduce to club and get them to induction. Mentor Long term settling into club Comprehensive Knowledge Trusted advice Without Sponsors we would have no Rotary clubs. Without effective Mentors, we can lose our new members
2. Relate to member and communicate regularly Be readily available to answer any questions as they arise.
3. Ensure member feels comfortable & valued like a real asset to club comfortable with their committees & roles – talk to them about this
4. Sit with them and Introduce to others Personally introduce them to all members over time (sit at different spots each week) Invite to all social events
5. Ensure OTHER family members FEEL WELCOME Invite to all social & special events Invite to working bees
6. Help MEMBER with their address to the club 15 to 20 Mins About their life and work Negotiate with Program Director (Alison)
7. Assist them WITH TECHNICAL STUFF Working with children check Getting bulletin Getting onto Club Web site & Facebook Ensure bulletin editor has bio & photo
8. Invite them to another Rotary club as a make-up (explain) or Group 7 combined club meeting.
9. Invite them to attend District events & CLUB BOARD Conference District Training Assembly – New Members Course Group 7 meetings Sit in on Club Board (explain procedures)
10. monitor the new member’s attendance and engagement discuss progress /concerns with the Welfare and Engagement coordinator (currently PP John Caulfield) or the chair of the membership committee (currently PP Garry Higgins).
11. provide additional reading or viewing materials to help expand the new member's knowledge of the club and Rotary International See Club Secretary OR Mentoring & Development Coordinator for info.(Currently PDG Geoff)
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