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Wow. When we started down the path of thinking about surveying all the Rotarians in District 7910 we were told to expect a 2% response rate. We were told that we would strike gold if our response rate was up towards 5%. Guess what? Approximately 17% of us took the survey! That is an overwhelming response, and it shows that we Rotarians are passionate about what we do. What is more, many, many of us took the time to write extensive comments and helpful suggestions. THANK YOU ALL!It would be unfair for me to provide my view of the survey at this stage without a complete analysis, but to avoid leaving you in suspense, I want to share 2 highlights from the survey. It is no surprise that clubs want more help with attracting and engaging membership. Clearly that is a need that we all share, and we are all trying to find ways to make how we conduct our business relevant in today’s society. The other clear message is that you want more opportunities to work on larger service projects with other Rotary clubs. Service is what makes Rotary unique, and doing hands on service is definitely a way to attract new members and engage existing ones.
So, what are the next steps? We are going to analyze the results and comments, and use those results to develop a strategic plan so all 51 clubs in the District can get the tools and resources they need to carry forth the objects of Rotary in their communities and around the world.
The first strategic planning session will be at the end of this month with the District leadership. Our goal is not only to develop a plan but to produce a report with the plan that explains the survey results and how it ties in to the strategic plan for the District.
While it is too late to answer this survey, if you have any suggestions as to how we can help the clubs better, please let me know. Of course, if you want to get involved in helping other clubs improve, we could always use more hands, especially as we build out our teams over the next several years.