2008 Presidential Membership Conferences

Rotary’s Challenge Ron Beaubien Past Rotary International Director 2007 – 09 Chair, Membership Development & Retention Committee

2008 Presidential Membership Conferences Rotary in 1997

2008 Presidential Membership Conferences Rotary in 2007

Australia, NZ & Pacific Is.

2008 Presidential Membership Conferences Revitalize Rotary’s Growth Embark on a vision Make it the responsibility of every Rotarian to sponsor a new member every year

2008 Presidential Membership Conferences Conclusions Conduct regular club assessments / club assemblies Governor, special representative, and sponsor club must be committed to new club viability and growth We must develop realistic, sustainable growth strategies

2008 Presidential Membership Conferences President’s emphasis: New members! New Member Sponsor pin for any Rotarian who sponsors a new member to their club, or another club.

2008 Presidential Membership Conferences Worldwide Progress 1 July 20071,194,513 members 3.5% Goal 30 June 20081,236,321 members 30 June Actual1,226,142 members (2.65%)

2008 Rotary International Convention International Institute D.K.’s Challenge A MINIMUM 10% net increase in membership per club A MINIMUM of 2 new clubs per district

2008 Presidential Membership Conferences Every Rotarian, Every Year For The Rotary Foundation For Membership! Growing our membership is the responsibility of each of us! We all need to be “MAJOR DONORS” for membership!