Stop Recruiting/Start Attracting
Click here to listen to a 30-minute recording of a presentation by Rotarian Bill Wittich, the author of Stop Recruiting/Start Attracting: A Book about Change and Membership in Rotary Clubs.
2:20: Five reasons people want to be part of Rotary
4:00: Three keys to attraction
9:30: Three things to look for in a new member
10:00: Defining people you want to attract
16:30: Where to find people to attract
23:00: Three attraction tips
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The Future of Rotary
On January 6, the Rotary Club of Troy, Mich., and District 6380 hosted a presentation by Rotary International General Secretary and CEO John Hewko, who shared his thoughts on the future of Rotary and issued six calls to action:
- Rotaracts- get them more involved, invite them to club events
- Member retention/engagement - think about adjusting meeting times, network events, more service. Reach out to members who may have "disappeared" during the current online environment.
- Innovation - New ways of doing projects, different club models
- Unleash your creativity with fundraising - Stretch the limits on your creativity in coming up with new ideas to raise funds
- Connectivity - Continue to be connected to each other, clubs, district, Fellowships
- Reach out to struggling clubs who are not meeting during the pandemic
Click link to view a recording of Hewko’s presentation (begins at the 10:30 minute mark and his calls to action at 29:00): https://youtu.be/38Oiqb5pDmI
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Memorial Award established to honour PDG David Taylor
The Rotary Club of Camrose has established a memorial scholarship in recognition of David Taylor’s 35 years of commitment and dedication to the Rotary and Camrose.
The $1,000 David Taylor Service Above Self Memorial Award will be awarded annually to a University of Alberta, Augustana Campus student based on academic standing and demonstrated leadership in school or community.
Elaine, David’s wife of 58 years, said this award “is very fitting as a job at Camrose Lutheran College (now Augustana) brought us to Camrose in 1984. Rotary provided so many experiences for both of us in the way of service to the community and beyond”.
David truly demonstrated Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” in his many contributions locally and to other communities across the region and around the globe.
David was instrumental in promoting several of Rotary’s international projects, including bringing educational opportunities to Belize and better medical care for infants in Tanzania and Jamaica.
Locally, he supported projects including the Rotary Four Seasons Park, Rotary Youth Centre, and the many fundraising initiatives of the club.
A member of the Rotary Club of Camrose since June 1984, David served as club president in 2001-2002 and as District Governor in 2007-2008. He was a Paul Harris Fellow, Paul Harris Society Charter Member and Rotary Foundation Major Donor and Benefactor.
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Win up to $10,000 while supporting Dogs with Wings (DWW)
Dogs with Wings (DWW) is a leader in the international community of assistance-dog training schools. They breed, raise, train and place service dogs, autism service dogs, companion dogs and facility dogs.
Proceeds from the Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona’s virtual 50/50 fundraiser will go to DWW to ensure the continuation of the dog training programs. The cost to DWW to breed, raise, train and place one dog is approximately $40,000 but the cost to its clients is only $1.00.
Ticket sales end March 1.