Meet Patrick Galvin - who shares his idea for how to build member engagement
My inability to grow my Rotary Club's membership inspired my TEDx Talk on why service organizations and non-profits like Rotary need to pitch the physical and mental benefits of service for members and volunteers rather than relying on altruistic appeals that have lost their resonance. Agree?
—People like you who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
At club meetings in communities across the globe, our people of action come together to strengthen their connections to friends and neighbors and their commitment to improving lives.
Who can join?
We’re looking for people who want to give back to their communities.
Rotary clubs also welcome Rotaractors, Rotary Peace Fellows, and other members of the family of Rotary who qualify for membership.
How can I become a member?
Clubs accept new members by invitation. To help us find the right club for you, we’ll ask you a few questions about yourself and your interests. Then we’ll share your answers with Rotary leaders in your community who will match you with a club.
Becoming a Rotary member connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back. Through regular meetings and events, you’ll:
Discuss your community’s needs and develop creative ways to meet them
Connect with other leaders who are changing the world
Expand your leadership and professional skills
Catch up with good friends and meet new ones
Other benefits of membership include:
The Rotary International Convention is our biggest event of the year. Rotary members from more than 130 countries meet at the convention each year to celebrate our successes and make plans for the future.
Rotary Fellowships give members the chance to join a group of people who share similar interests, hobbies, or vocations. Some groups use their fellowship to make a positive difference.
Rotarian Action Groups unite Rotary members, family members, program participants and alumni who share their expertise in particular fields by collaborating with clubs and districts on projects.
What’s expected of me?
As a club member, you will be asked to:
Pay club dues
Attend meetings and events
Use your professional skills and talents to make a difference
Rotaract and Interact clubs
If you’re between the ages of 12 and 18, you may be interested in joining an Interact club, a service club for youth. If you’re a young professional, at least 18 years old, you may be interested in joining a Rotaract club. Like Rotary clubs, Rotaract and Interact clubs give their members the chance to make friends, develop leadership skills, and create positive change. Learn more about Rotaract and Interact clubs.
Thank you Donna Lee for a terrific update on Shelter Box last week! It was enlightening to hear about their new "packaging" that provides for more kits to get out during a disaster! Make a donation with Donna Lee and she will match it! Give her a call.
September 16th Meeting Location is at Max & Benny's
Beginning September 16th, we’ll begin having our Tuesday lunch meetings at Max & Benny’s in Northbrook - at the Brookside Plaza, 461 Waukegan Road (near HobbyTown -Rotarian Jean-Pierre Deheeger's shop!)
Come meet us at Max & Benny’s! Let's thank owner Ben Schlan (yes the "Benny" in Max & Benny's!!) for being a supporter of the Rotary Club of Northbrook.
This long time, locally owned business provides us with a good size event room, several possible menus, and a convenient Northbrook location.
It's Rubber Ducky Time - get your ducks in the competition!!!!
NOTE: All members are required to buy $100 worth of tickets or sell $100 in tickets.
VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS & DAY OF:
Sign-Up Genius which describes the volunteer opportunities you may want to participate in for the Northbrook Rotary Rubber Ducky Race.
SELECT venues, dates and times in August, and September for selling Rubber Ducky Tickets.
As you know 100% of what we raise goes back to the community and international projects.
The shifts for selling tickets are only 1.5 hours, so hopefully every physically able Rotarian will volunteer for at least one shift.
There are two sign-up slots for each shift, so that if you wish, you can team up with someone else (Rotarian or non-Rotarian.) Teaming up makes the shifts more enjoyable. BUT you will need to bring your own folding table and two chairs.
RACE DAY SET UP HELP NEEDED TOO:
tent and booth,
ducky counts,
photography,
river walking to collect ducks and
various other jobs on the day of the race
These venues are an excellent opportunity to promote Rotary membership to those ticket purchasers that show interest in what we do. Signs for the tables will also be provided.
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