Several years ago, RI introduced satellite clubs. Rogers Rotary was the first to experiment with this format. Now there are many variations on flexible scheduling across District 5950. Would one of these options encourage membership engagement and growth in your club?Eagan Rotary’s new Satellite Group addresses young professionals’ busy schedules. It will meet for a social hour at various locations on the third Thursday of the month and, quarterly, attend the Wednesday noon Eagan Rotary meeting.
City of Lakes Rotary holds Rotary after Dark, offering additional meeting time opportunities with no separate committees or officers.
St. Louis Park Noon meets the first three Mondays each month at their set location, then at a local restaurant the 4th Monday, and does not meet if there’s a 5th Monday.
Brooklyn Park’s outside club service date replaces that week’s morning meeting. They also reserve the final week of the month for an evening restaurant gathering.
South Metro Minneapolis Evening’s alternate schedule was featured last month in The Rotarian Magazine.
St. Louis Park Noon meets the first three Mondays each month at their set location, then at a local restaurant the 4th Monday, and does not meet if there’s a 5th Monday.
Brooklyn Park’s outside club service date replaces that week’s morning meeting. They also reserve the final week of the month for an evening restaurant gathering.
South Metro Minneapolis Evening’s alternate schedule was featured last month in The Rotarian Magazine.
OR…On the fourth Thursday of any month, District 5950 "Brewtarians" (pictured) can be found gathering at a different brewery in the district. These Rotarians met in August at the East Lake Brewery in Midtown Global market. If you’d like to be on the email distribution list, contact Jim Hancock at Jim.Hancock@wellsfargo.com.
Each club’s goal: Attract new members by offering choice and flexibility. Your club’s “how” can vary to fit members’ adaptability and local growth opportunities.