Announcements:
John Thompson noted that the Fellowship Committee is looking to organize a Kitchener Rangers Fellowship Event against (perhaps) our near rival Guelph Storm. By show of hands John asked for input on what game day would be most preferable (Friday, Sunday or Tuesday). Stay tuned for further information from John.
President Karen remined everyone of the District Conference on Oct. 3. Karen will be attending and would love for other Club Members to join.
50/50:
The 50/50 prize pot is sitting at $301.00 - and spoiler alert it continues to grow as Gerald, Mac and Dave were all unsuccessful in finding the black marble.
Guest Speaker:
Strategic Plan Presentation:
Gerald Menezes presented to the club on the fourth strategic pillar being Membership.
AUGUST Membership month in Rotary
Rotary Club of Kitchener Westmount
Celebrating 45 years of Service
• 2030 will mark 125 years of Rotary.
• Rotary International’s goal for membership by 2030 is 1.25 million members, worldwide.
• Equates to 2% growth per year, the bulk of which, is expected in Asia, Latin America and Africa.
• Our Club goal is an annual Net growth of +1. We currently sit at 42 Active members so, we are looking to reach minimum, 45, by 2030.
SWOT exercise = 2026 Strategic Plan
Four Pillars
1. ALIGN OUR CLUB MORE CLOSELY WITH ROTARY INTERNATIONAL’S SEVEN AREAS OF FOCUS- July 8 – President, Karen
2. DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A CLEAR AND FOCUSED FUNDRAISING STRATEGY July 15 – Brandon
3. BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS-JULY 22??
4. IMPLEMENT A CLEAR MEMBERSHIP STRATERGY TO ATTRACT NEW MEMBERS AND ENGAGE EXISTING MEMBERS-JULY 29-AUG 26-GERALD
2026 Strategic Plan
Pillar # 4 – Membership-Actions directed at three areas
1. ATTRACTION
2. ENGAGEMENT
weekly meeting ATTENDANCE + PARTICIPATION in service, fundraising and social activities
3. EXPECTATIONS
Weekly meeting attendance and participation in fundraising activities
ATTRACTION
Three main reasons why people join Rotary:
1. Desire to SERVE their local and world community.
2. Desire to expand beyond their VOCATIONAL network.
3. Desire to expand their socail network.
Initiatives
• District initiatives through RI website and RD website to attract prospects and handle their interests.
• Club initiatives through ClubRunner, Facebook and LinkedIn such as the recent YouTube video.
• Attraction is every member’s responsibility: Each one, Bring one!
Classifications
• We have a membership that is diversified by age, gender and classification.
• But we have several Classification gaps, including;
➢Business owners of applied trades
➢Health Care professionals
Educators-School, colleges and universities
Process
✓Invite your Prospect to a weekly meeting.
✓Introduce your Prospects to Karin Voisin and/or Gerald Menezes.
Together, we will take it from there.
✓Following the introductory meeting, your Prospect gets two free lunch “feeling out” meetings.
Each one, Bring one.
