Proposing a new member
Last week there was a short presentation about why and how to propose a new member.
Basically the Club needs every member to bring in good new people. Everybody knows at least one suitable person who is just waiting to be asked.
All of us are grateful to the person who sponsored us into the Club. Why no offer the benefits of Rotary to a friend, relative or colleague?
In the long term, this is possibly the most important thing you will ever do for Rotary!
Peter Ward, Secretary
Basically the Club needs every member to bring in good new people. Everybody knows at least one suitable person who is just waiting to be asked.
All of us are grateful to the person who sponsored us into the Club. Why no offer the benefits of Rotary to a friend, relative or colleague?
In the long term, this is possibly the most important thing you will ever do for Rotary!
Peter Ward, Secretary
Proposing a New Member
Importance of Proposing a New Member
1. The only way the Club can secure a future and hopefully increase its work is for existing members invite friends, colleagues, family and acquaintances to join.
2. You can offer your acquaintance the benefit that you enjoy as a member.
3. Many of us believe it is our duty to bring in at least one member to the club. Preferably this would be every year or three. This is how 95% of new members come to us.
4. Of course we look for people of diverse vocations and skills who are like minded in their drive to be of service.
5. Occasionally we get a “walk in“. In that case, a senior member is asked to take responsibility for befriending the person and proposing in due course.
2. You can offer your acquaintance the benefit that you enjoy as a member.
3. Many of us believe it is our duty to bring in at least one member to the club. Preferably this would be every year or three. This is how 95% of new members come to us.
4. Of course we look for people of diverse vocations and skills who are like minded in their drive to be of service.
5. Occasionally we get a “walk in“. In that case, a senior member is asked to take responsibility for befriending the person and proposing in due course.
How to Find a prospective Member
1. Think about all the people in your family, place of work, other organizations and others you meet all the time. Are any of them of a mind which might enjoy Rotary?
2. Ask one person if they are interested in finding out about Rotary; sometimes they will ask you!
3. Ask them to come as your guest to lunch on a Monday
4. Introduce your guest to several members as a prospective new member
2. Ask one person if they are interested in finding out about Rotary; sometimes they will ask you!
3. Ask them to come as your guest to lunch on a Monday
4. Introduce your guest to several members as a prospective new member
How to Propose a New Member
1. Download and print the New Member Proposal form on the Home page of the Club web site. This will be found under “Homepage Download Files” on the right hand side of the Home Page: The address is: http://www.rotaryclubofbramton.com - click on “Club Site”.
2. Complete page 3 of the form in BLOCK CAPS and sign it. Make it clear is this for associateship.
3. Hand it to the Secretary or scan/e-mail it.
2. Complete page 3 of the form in BLOCK CAPS and sign it. Make it clear is this for associateship.
3. Hand it to the Secretary or scan/e-mail it.
What Happens Next
1. The proposal will go to the Board for approval
2. The name will be circulated for 2 weeks to allow members to peruse and object if they want (this has not happened for at least 25 years)
3. A date will be arranged for the candidate to meet with the membership team to receive Rotary information to ensure we all agree on “the deal”. You as sponsor will also be invited to this meeting.
4. Induction takes place, the new member chooses committee(s) to work with, a mentor is chosen and introduced.
2. The name will be circulated for 2 weeks to allow members to peruse and object if they want (this has not happened for at least 25 years)
3. A date will be arranged for the candidate to meet with the membership team to receive Rotary information to ensure we all agree on “the deal”. You as sponsor will also be invited to this meeting.
4. Induction takes place, the new member chooses committee(s) to work with, a mentor is chosen and introduced.
This is the start of a new, long and productive Rotary experience