Strategy Workshop 2011 April 17, 2011 Part 4

Rotary Club of Vancouver Arbutus

VISION ELEMENTS 2016

1.   Our club has grown, we have 40 to 60 members

2.   Our membership has more diversity in age and ethnicity

3.   We have active committees with succession in place, every member is active

4.   Great fellowship - we have fun together

5.   We have a “signature” fundraiser for which we are well known

6.   We have both local and international projects

7.   Our projects create excitement and attract membership

8.   Our club is active and well known in our community

9.   We provide business networking opportunities at our meetings

10. We do more hands-on projects

11. We exploit our club’s foundation

12. We have an increased focus and knowledge about Rotary

Membership Strategy and Objectives      

Key Strategies

·      Grow the club towards at least 40 members by 2016

·      Increase diversity in our membership

·      Strong mentorship for all new members

·      Business networking opportunities

·      Always look forward – not back

Objectives

M – 1          Build out the Membership Committee to at least three or four members to increase focus on membership.

Leigh / Paul / Harreson                                             Apr. 2011

M – 2          Work to determine the segment to focus on for membership growth.

·      Arbutus Club as a closer partnership and source of members?

-       Leigh / Shail

·      Research the surrounding community for a possible sector to target

-       Paul / Member Committee

·      Consider someone from the media

Membership Committee                                             Ongoing

M – 3          Implement a formal mentorship process in the club.

         Membership Committee                                             May 2011

         M 3.1 – Don to send RCV’s mentor checklist