1. Rotary District 7470 1 Service Above Self P.E.T.S. Membership March 21, 2015 It’s Now or Never

2. Rotary District 7470 Ron Burton on Membership 2

3. Rotary District 7470 Ron Burton on Membership 3

4. Rotary District 7470 Where is Rotary Growing/Decreasing Around the Globe 1.207 million 30 June 2014

5. Rotary District 7470 Rotary Fact Detailed Breakdown of Age Demographics

6. Rotary District 7470 Rotary Fact 70% of Rotarians worldwide are over the age of 50! Handout

7. Rotary District 7470 Rotary by the Numbers 7 Rotarians (1,200,000) Clubs (34,000) Districts (531) Zones (34) RI

8. Rotary District 7470 8 Question Why did you join Rotary? ? Question Why did you join Rotary? ?

9. Rotary District 7470 9 What is the most Valuable asset of you club ? What is the most Valuable asset of you club ?

10. Rotary District 7470 Membership Development Two Critical Components Membership Retention Attracting New members

11. Rotary District 7470 Prerequisites for Mbrshp Develop. 11 Club needs to be viable and vibrant Engaged members – Everyone Involved Effective Club Administration Engaged in the community - projects Strategic plan - goals Club assemblies Public image – Public Relations Good meetings with speakers Technology Fellowship and socialization

12. Rotary District 7470 Prerequisites for Mbrshp Develop. 12 Club needs to be viable and vibrant Succession planning Solicit member input Include family members Ongoing training and development Rotary Leadership Institute T= Training Assembly Seminars Rotary Speakers Others

13. Rotary District 7470 Retention 13 Your club’s most valued asset is its members Members are the life blood of a Rotary Club Nurture existing members

14. Rotary District 7470 Retention Basics Strive to be a Vibrant club Starts before bringing in new member Make Rotary fun Learn what gets members excited New member orientation –Club Orientation –District Orientation –Rotary International Mentor Program or Buddy System Regular club assemblies

15. Rotary District 7470 Retention Basics Assigned to a meaningful job within the club that is of interest to them Participate in club community events Fellowship and participation Follow up when there is a problem Visit another club What else??

16. Rotary District 7470 “Membership is Everyone’s Job”

17. Rotary District 7470 What Can We Do?

18. Rotary District 7470 Decide where you club want to be What does your club want to be like in three to five years? Create a plan and check progress often?

19. Rotary District 7470 Recruitment New Members 19 Critical to the future of your club Needs be a top priority Whose is responsible – broad involvement Goals and strategies Have a formal plan Discussed weekly Have support materials

20. Rotary District 7470 Ideas for Recruiting Members Meet and Greet Identify prospects (List) Joint meeting with other clubs Community recognition event Speaker prospects Bring a friend Top priority for the club – discussed at every meeting Good public relations – Recruitment materials Ask and Ask Again List of 100 ideas

21. Rotary District 7470 Seven Basic Steps 1.Identify 2.Inform 3.Invite 4.Orient 5.Induct 6.Educate 7.Involve

22. Rotary District 7470 Identify qualified community members Establish a specific procedure to identify individuals, professionals, and leaders with a commitment to service. Classification analysis Work with other organizations – Chambers of Commerce – Cultural Organizations – Professional and Business organizations – Other Boards

23. Rotary District 7470 Inform Prospective Members Develop and “Club Profile” Add it to: – This is Rotary (001- EN) – Rotary basics (595-EN) Present to all visitors Gather contact Information (Follow-up letter from Club President) and a call of appreciation. Continually inform general public via PR Send prospect newsletters and web site

24. Rotary District 7470 Invite Prospective Member Educate club members on the procedures (How to Propose a New Member 254-EN) Board approval for prospective member Make an invitation visit by the proposer and another member Invite to service projects, fundraisers and special events Track Sponsors and give credit Track the percentage of those that join.

25. Rotary District 7470 Orient Potential Members Establish a formal pre-induction orientation program – Community service projects – Activities beyond the club (District – RI) – Check list for new members – Formal orientation program – District Orientation Webinar – Explain responsibilities and involvement – Who else do they know – Feed back process

26. Rotary District 7470 Educate Rotarians Establish a formal education program with a checklist of things that educate the new Rotarian Establish a Mentoring Program (not the sponsor) Establish a Rotary education plan for current members along with new members –Rotary Leadership Institute –District Training Assembly –Visit Other Clubs

27. Rotary District 7470 Involve Rotarians Club activities – Club Committees, fundraisers, board meetings, social activities Club meetings – Business and personal development – Business forum open to business community Members can talk about their business – Vocation service fostered by Paul Harris District Activities

28. Rotary District 7470 10 Year Trend 85% Word of Mouth 45% Word of Mouth 20% Internet 60% Internet Has your club embraced Technology

29. Rotary District 7470 Club Administration and Technology Databases –Rotary International –District/Club – Club Runner or other Data Integration (Cedar Grove, Chatham, Dover, Fairfield, Florham Park, Hampton, Lake Hopatcong, Livingston) Keep member data up to date Website – active and up to date –Club and District (need log on help) Webinars –ClubRunner webinar April 23, 2015 –New Member Orientation May 7, 2015

30. Rotary District 7470 Questions? Membership.Questions@rotary.org

31. Rotary District 7470 31 Thank you for your participation www.greatideastoshare.com Barry Kroll barrykroll@aol.combarrykroll@aol.com or 973-476-2772 District Membership Chair

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