Membership Committee

Committees

The MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE develops and implements an action plan for membership development that actively attracts, retains, and engages members. Some of the responsibilities of the Club Membership Committee include: 

  • Recruits prospective members,

  • Educates club members on requirements, obligations and privileges of Rotary membership to effectively identify qualified candidates

  • Promotes a membership drive,

  • Coordinates with Public Relations for materials needed to recruit,

  • Considers applications for membership, brings names to the Board for approval, and encourages each new member to recruit a new member within the first 6 months of membership.

This committee also:

  • Organizes and conducts new member orientation several times a year,

  • Monitors “red badge” to “blue badge” requirements including committee commitments, etc.,

  • Personally contacts members (of any longevity) who miss meetings to determine if there is a problem and encourage attendance;

  • Establishes a member recognition program highlighting significant actions, achievements, anniversaries, etc; and,

  • Conducts exit interviews with all members who resign to determine the reasons for leaving.