Posted by Diana Edwards, Rotary International Regional Membership Officer

Have you registered for the 2021 Rotary Virtual Convention yet? Taking place 12-16 June, the convention will be filled with general and breakout sessions that can help you polish your leadership skills and get inspired with new ideas for projects, fundraising, strengthening membership, and more. A full list is available on the Rotary Convention Website, but here are a few membership-related sessions you may be interested in attending virtually or sharing with clubs in our district. Please register today.......

  • 12 June (Saturday) at 12 noon CT/1: 00 ET Rotary Alumni: A Hidden Gem for Membership and Service – Explore ways to engage alumni in Rotary activities and discuss ideas to help Rotarians attract alumni to new or existing clubs. Presented in English with simultaneous interpretation in German.

  • 12 June (Saturday) at 6pm CT/7pm ET Innovative Ideas to Start a New Rotary Club - This session will discuss breaking up the steps of starting a new Rotary Club into manageable parts. Hear from members of the Rotary Club of Metropolitano de Santiago as they share how they created a new club focused on bringing together young professionals. Participants will learn how to navigate the process of starting a new club and the Rotary resources available to all members. Presented in English with simultaneous interpretation in German and Spanish.

  • 14 June (Monday) at 8am CT/9am ET Grow Rotary Through Engagement – Learn why members join and leave Rotary and Rotaract, ways to ensure Rotarians and Rotaractors find long-term value in their membership, and tangible activities to improve the Rotary experience. Presented in English with simultaneous interpretation in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.

  • 16 June (Wednesday) at 11am CT/12 noon ET Mission Inclusion: Accelerating DEI in Rotary - Join a small group ideation breakout with Rotary DEI leaders to learn what Rotarians say are important DEI issues, and accelerate DEI in your club, district, and zone. Celebrate progress, get connected with likeminded Rotarians and continue our journey to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that opens opportunity for all. Presented in English with simultaneous interpretation in Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.