Posted by Steve Solbrack (St. Louis Park Noon), Rotary 5950 District Membership Chair
DG Bob Halagan’s goal is 50.3% female membership in District 5950. How will you increase the percentage female membership in your club? What are your goals? How will you measure, track, and report those goals? How will you recognize and thank membership champions? How many prospective members will attend a club meeting, service project, or fellowship event this year?
 
One idea is the “I Asked” board. Print the “I Asked” template on 11”x17” heavy  paper. Every time a club member brings a female prospective member to a club meeting put a gold sticker in the box to the right of the name, and for a male prospective member put a blue sticker to the right of the name. Display the board regularly at your club meeting. Recognize and thank club members who are sharing their Rotary stories with others and inviting them to come to a meeting or event.
 
My club’s contest awarded two points for a female prospective member and one point for a male prospective member. The winner ordered any meal desired off the restaurant menu at a weekly meeting.