Whose responsibility is it to get new members??
Posted by Kevin Hilgers
Note - Originally printed in 5370 District Newsletter. Editor Kevin Hilgers, also on Board of Directors Rotary International District 5370
Good question. Is it the membership chair? The executive? Is it seasoned long term Rotarians? Before I answer - a fact. In North America Rotary is on the decline. In fact our current President Wilf Wilkinson said in
Think how much more your club could accomplish with 10% more members. How about 25% more members? Now, think how much less work your club can accomplish with 20% fewer members. With 25% fewer members. If your club is even "maintaining current numbers" - I say that's not good enough. Consider your community. Now consider how much the needs of your community have grown in the past 5 or 10 or 15 years. Has your club's ability to help grown with your community? Lastly I ask you this. Think of the person who sponsored you into Rotary. Why did they sponsor you? Because they cared. They knew what a difference Rotary would make in your life, in your family's life, in your community. Think of what Rotary means to you today. The friendships, the enhanced leadership skills you have picked up. The community work you are so proud of, and yes even the improved business contacts. Rotary is all that, and more. With that in mind I hope you understand when I say the responsibility to acquire new members belongs - to you. Yes you. Every one of us. Today is a fine day to make it happen. Give the ultimate gift for Christmas and invite someone to Rotary. Make it happen. It's my responsibility, it's yours, it's every one us. Rotary has meant so much to you. It offers too much to keep to yourself. Rotary Shares. Now, share Rotary.