Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service

Recruiting and

Retaining Membership

Anthony H. Williams

Membership Chair

Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service

Why Join Rotary?

SignificanceStrategySupportVision

Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service

Significance

Make an impactPersonal AttachmentCamaraderiePurpose of the Club

Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service

Strategy

Look for members by:–Referrals–Focus on Skills Needed–Engage in Conversation–Stress Benefits of Membership–Re-interest past members

Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service

Support

OrientationMentorship CommunicationOpportunities for Involvement

Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service

Vision

Strategic Plan for the ClubWhy do you exist? (mission

statement)Where are you going? (vision

statement)How will you get there? (goals –

short/long term)

Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service

Prospects

Where to find new membersHow start conversations about

RotaryHave a contest – make it fun!Educate present membersBe visible and viable

Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service

Retention

Listen to ideasGet members involvedUse skillsGive recognition oftenMake meetings convenient and

relevant

Rotary eLearning Center- Community Service

How Are You Engaged? Membership is the key to service. Without serving members who are active and engaged, we can not change lives.