Session 4: Membership Discussion Leader: PP Hj Andre Suharto RC Kuching Central District 3310 Assembly 2010/11 1

Learning Objectives 1. Lead the club in establishing membership goals 2. Develop strategies for membership recruitment, retention and education District 3310 Assembly 2010/11 2

3 Effective Club District 3310 Assembly 2010/11 3 Sustain and Increase Membership Implement Successful Service Projects Support The Rotary Foundation Develop Leaders Beyond the Club Level Four Avenues of Service Club Leadership Plan Effective clubs are able to

4 CLP Organisation Structure District 3310 Assembly 2010/11 4 Club Board President - PE - VP - IPP Secretary - Treasurer - Directors Club Administration Club Membership Club Public Relations Club Service Projects Club Rotary Foundation Attendance, Club Bulletin, Fellowship Activities, Magazine, Programme Classification, Membership, Membership Education & Development, Rotary Information Public Relations, Rotary’s Public Image, ‘Humanity In Motion’ Four Avenues of Service, New Generations, Rotary Volunteers, WCS Annual Giving, Permanent Fund, Grants, Scholarships, GSE, PolioPlus, Alumni

Membership Development Component: 1. Recruitment 2. Retention 3. Organising new clubs 4. Education District 3310 Assembly 2010/11 5

Responsibilities Inherent in the purpose of Rotary is the acceptance by individuals of the responsibility for the personal application of the ideal of service. This includes an obligation to share Rotary with others. District 3310 Assembly 2010/11 6

Membership Committee  Resource for helping to achieve club membership goals.  Develops and implements a plan for recruiting, retaining and educating club members. District 3310 Assembly 2010/11 7

Working with Membership Committee Meet with Membership Committee Oversees Membership Plan Orientation for new members Education of current members Provide membership development resources from RI and the District to the Chair Conduct a discussion on this District 3310 Assembly 2010/11 8

To determine needs: Use Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs (appendix 1) to assess the club and plan membership goals. Review 5 Year membership profile of clubs – this is available via the Governor. Complete classification survey. Visit the membership development best practices exchange at for ideas.membership development Go to for club assessment resources.club assessment resources District 3310 Assembly 2010/11 9

Importance of New members  Having more members increased the capacity for service.  Bring fresh ideas, new interest and increased energy.  Reflects the professional diversity of the community.  Makes Club more attractive to the rest of the community.  New members can assume leadership role within the club. District 3310 Assembly 2010/11 10

Challenges Competiting priorities, work, family, other commitments. Lack of diversity among members High cost of membership. Misconception about responsibilities Lack of Rotary knowledge. District 3310 Assembly 2010/11 11

Retaining new members Conduct an orientation program to keep new members informed. Assign a mentor to each member. Involve new members in committees and projects. Hold relevant and interesting programs. District 3310 Assembly 2010/11 12

Learning Objectives 1. Lead the club in establishing membership goals 2. Develop strategies for membership recruitment, retention and education District 3310 Assembly 2010/11 13

End of Session 4: Membership Discussion Leader: PP Hj Andre Suharto RC Kuching Central District 3310 Assembly 2010/11 14