Membership increases during 2008-09 Rotary year

As of 30 June, the end of the 2008-09 RI year, there were 1,234,527 members in 33,790 Rotary clubs. That's an increase of 3,044 members and 520 clubs from the previous year. "Businesses in tough economies plan how to grow, and most businesses then do grow. Rotary clubs also have to plan for their futures and take action on those plans," said Mike McGovern, chair of RI's Membership Development and Retention Committee. "New clubs are forming in communities with existing clubs by offering alternative times and the opportunity to bring fresh perspectives to Rotary," McGovern added. Click here to read the full story. Go to http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/090821_news_membershipincreases0809.aspx for a listing of districts recognized for their growth.