To be an effective, relevant, and vibrant group within a community, a Rotary club needs to continually admit new members and retain current ones. A club's ability to serve the community is directly related to the strength and size of its membership base. A club that stays active encourages Rotarians to remain connected to the organization.
“Each Rotarian: Reach One, Keep One”
"Each Rotarian: Reach One, Keep One," the membership slogan approved by the RI Board of Directors, is a reminder that every Rotarian is responsible for inviting new members and keeping clubs active and vibrant. It also stresses that retention is an essential component of a strong club and membership base.
Finding members
New members bring important benefits to the club, including an increased capacity to serve the community, future leadership, diversity, and fresh ideas, interests, and energy.
Keeping members
Retaining qualified members is as critical to Rotary’s long-term health and success as inducting new ones. Current members who are dedicated, active, and motivated support the effective functioning of the club and are likely to attract new Rotarians.
Our Responsibility
While our Club has an active Membership Committee, all Members of our Club are responsible for “Finding” and Keeping” members – Yes, that means you!
The Rotary Club of London President’s Cup Golf Tournament September 19, 2018 at The Oaks Golf Club
On September 19th 2018, The Rotary Club of London will host its first annual Presidents Cup Golf Tournament at the prestigious The Oaks Golf Club in Delaware.
Golf Registrations: We are looking for your attendance on the golf course. Register with Heather Broadhead heather@bfg-inc.ca as soon as possible to help to make this event a success.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Sponsorships for the tournament start at $200 for closest to the pin holes and increase incrementally up to the $5000 for the tournament sponsor. Please consider sponsoring the first Annual Presidents Cup Golf Tournament. Details can be found on our Club’s website Home Page.
Sponsorships sold to date: GoodLife Fitness (Men’s and Women’s Longest Drives and Hole #1); The London Convention Center (Putting Contest); VersaBank (Reception Sponsor), IC Funding & Don Stevens.
Thank you GoodLife Fitness, LCC, VersaBank and IC Funding & Don Stevens!
All proceeds raised from this event will be put towards supporting our local Community initiatives.
If you do wish to be a sponsor contact Andrew Adamyk in person or email: andrewadamyk@hotmail.com
Local Lager - Rotary Beer Fundraiser Here’s where you can stock up on your Rotary beer for all those upcoming summer BBQ’s!!!”
Only at these Beer Stores: 1199 Oxford St. W, London 1080 Adelaide St N., London 1005 Wellington St., London 1225 Wonderland Rd. N, London 1014 Talbot St., St. Thomas
Breakfast of Champions Award Recipient This past Tuesday at the Breakfast of Champions, organized by St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation and the Middlesex branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), the two Champion of Mental Health Awards were presented by CMHA Middlesex. They recognize a group and an individual who make significant contributions to mental wellness in our community.
Mental health advocate Kristen Legault-Donkers, a psychology student at King’s University College, received the ‘individual’ award for the series of books she published on depression, anxiety, ADHD and bipolar disorder geared to children. Through a partnership with our Rotary Club the books will be distributed to 100 elementary schools in the Thames Valley District School Board. Congratulations Kristen!
The following proposal from GoodLife Fitness for an addition to their Corporate Membership has been approved by the Board of Directors for further processing:
Adam Swan, Project Coordinator, Good Life Fitness
Sponsor: Dianne Twynstra
Any objection to this proposal must be submitted in writing to the Club Secretary by 5:00 pm on Friday, August 3rd.
Next Club Board Meeting
The next meeting of the Rotary Club of London Board will be held on Friday, 17 August at 7:30 a.m.
Note:
- all members are welcome and encouraged to attend Board meetings
- to view the Club's Board Meeting Minutes go to our website, Member Login, My ClubRunner, click on View Club Documents.
Special Recognition Student: International Youth Exchange Student:.....Juan Ignacio Martinez Rivera, Santa Cruz la Sierra, Bolivia (juanimartinez2002jimr@gmail.com) Members:
Hon. Ray Lawson Rotarian of the Year:.....Heather Broadhead
Jack Burghardt Community Service Above Self Award:.....Bob Earley