SESSION 4: MEMBERSHIPDistrict 3310 Assembly 2010/11 Session 4: Membership.

SESSION 4: MEMBERSHIPDistrict 3310 Assembly 2010/11

Session 4: Membership


1. Lead the club in establishing membership goals.2. Develop strategies for membership recruitment, retention and education.

Learning Objectives


Membership Development Component:

Recruitment Retention Organising new clubs Education


Responsibilities

Inherent in the purpose of Rotary is the acceptance by individuals of the responsibility for the personal application of the idea of service. This includes an obligation to share Rotary with others.


Membership Committee

Resource for helping to achieve club membership goals. Develops and implements a plan for recruiting, retaining and educating club members.


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.


To determine needs:

• Use Planning Guide of Effective Rotary Clubs (appendix 1) to assess the club and plan membership goals.• Review 5 Year membership profile of clubs – this available via the Governor.• Complete classification survey.• Visit the membership development best practices exchange at www.rotary.org for ideas.• Go to www.rotary.org for club assessment resources.


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.


Challenges

• Competiting priorities, work, family, other commitments.• Lack of diversity among members• High cost of membership.• Misconception about responsibilities• Lack of Rotary knowledge.


Retaining new members

• Conduct a new orientation programme to inform members.• Assign a mentor to each member• Involve new members in committees and projects.• Hold relevant and interesting programmes.


Resources


Worksheet 11: Strategies for Membership recruitment

Page 69, Club President’s Manual


Worksheet 12: Strategies for Membership Retention

Page 70, Club President’s Manual


1. Lead the club in establishing membership goals.2. Develop strategies for membership recruitment, retention and education.

Learning Objectives


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SESSION 4: MEMBERSHIPDistrict 3310 Assembly 2010/11 Session 4: Membership.

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