Membership Minute

Posted by Bob Ruehl on Aug 19, 2022

Membership Minute: Membership and New Club Development Month

Focusing on the comfort and care of our members

August is Membership and New Club Development Month. One of RI President Jennifer Jones' initiatives is to focus on the comfort and care of our members, and Membership Month is the perfect time to make sure that your club provides a welcoming experience. Members are more likely to stay if we listen to them and understand what they want out of Rotary. Here are a few ideas for helping people feel valued and involved:

Take the Best Practices for Engaging Members course to develop strategies for engaging people at all stages of membership, or the Creating an Inclusive Club Culture course to discover ways to become more inclusive, diverse, and equitable.
Make sure your members know that they can develop their leadership skills with professional development courses.
Help your club improve its member experience, service and social events, public image, and operations by taking the Is Your Club Healthy? course.

Remember that for any Learning Center course, you’ll need a My Rotary account.
Find more membership resources on My Rotary.

UPCOMING WEBINAR – Registration open

5 Attributes of Successful and Agile Clubs, Wednesday, 24 August at 11:00 Chicago time (UTC-5): Have you ever wondered why Rotary loses approximately the same number of members as it brings in each year? Or why some clubs seem to thrive under any circumstances, even during the pandemic? Or what you could achieve with clear data and customized goals? There’s no secret formula for club success, but clubs that are vibrant and growing do have several things in common.

Due to overwhelming demand, a second session has been added on Thursday, 25 August at 18:00 Chicago time (UTC-5). The content is the same for both sessions and will be presented in English. Everyone who registers will receive access to the webinar recording.

Inclusion is vital to the comfort and care of members

The Kaleidoscope Rotaract Club in Minnesota, USA, provides a space for people with autism and their families to connect, lead, and serve their communities. Read about how members in District 5950 are helping nurture this club.

Jennifer Jones is advancing Rotary’s narrative

Learn more about Jones’ Rotary journey.