August is ‘Membership and New Club Development’ month. As Rotarians, we always need to think of recruiting new members into Rotary. Bringing new members into our club gives it new energy, new ideas, and new life. A club will always lose members due to career changes, relocations, family issues, financial strife, etc. Without an influx of new members, a club will wither away and die. Since 2011, District 5960 has lost 11 clubs with the formation of only a satellite club during that same period. Data from Rotary International indicates that most growth comes from the formation of new clubs.
Speaking of satellite clubs, what is a satellite club? A Rotary Satellite club is smaller, independent group within a larger, established Rotary club (the "sponsor club") that offers a more flexible and accessible way for individuals to participate in Rotary. They have their own structure, meeting format, and sometimes even dues, but are still part of the overall sponsor club. Satellite clubs are often formed to attract new members who might not be able to participate in traditional Rotary meetings due to scheduling conflicts or other constraints. The Rotary Satellite Club of Cumberland Impact was chartered on June 12. This club is an extension of the Rotary Club of Barron County Sunrise in Wisconsin.
RI encourages clubs to be innovative. Change meeting times and locations, including mixing things up each month. Create your own Satellite Club. Consider forming a Rotaract Club in your community. The more hands that we have, the more we can Expand Our Reach and Increase Our Impact. Let’s grow Rotary!
Speaking of satellite clubs, what is a satellite club? A Rotary Satellite club is smaller, independent group within a larger, established Rotary club (the "sponsor club") that offers a more flexible and accessible way for individuals to participate in Rotary. They have their own structure, meeting format, and sometimes even dues, but are still part of the overall sponsor club. Satellite clubs are often formed to attract new members who might not be able to participate in traditional Rotary meetings due to scheduling conflicts or other constraints. The Rotary Satellite Club of Cumberland Impact was chartered on June 12. This club is an extension of the Rotary Club of Barron County Sunrise in Wisconsin.
RI encourages clubs to be innovative. Change meeting times and locations, including mixing things up each month. Create your own Satellite Club. Consider forming a Rotaract Club in your community. The more hands that we have, the more we can Expand Our Reach and Increase Our Impact. Let’s grow Rotary!