1. ELEVEN Top Tips To Become A Great Mentor

2. 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

3. 2. Relate to member and communicate regularly
Be readily available to answer any questions as they arise.

4. 3. Ensure member feels comfortable & valued
like a real asset to club
comfortable with their committees & roles – talk to them about this

5. 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

6. 5. Ensure OTHER family members FEEL WELCOME
Invite to all social & special events
Invite to working bees

7. 6. Help MEMBER with their address to the club
15 to 20 Mins About their life and work
Negotiate with Program Director (Alison)

8. 7. Assist them WITH TECHNICAL STUFF
Working with children check
Getting bulletin
Getting onto Club Web site & Facebook
Ensure bulletin editor has bio & photo

9. 8. Invite them to another Rotary club
as a make-up (explain)
or Group 7 combined club meeting.

10. 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)

11. 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).

12. 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)

13. THANK YOU