This document summarizes a breakout session on forming new Rotary clubs. The session outlines a 7-step process: 1) Find a champion, 2) Explore club types, 3) Recruit members, 4) Plan projects and events, 5) Choose leaders, 6) Charter and celebrate, 7) Nurture the new club. Forming new clubs has benefits like growing and diversifying Rotary membership and increasing partnerships. New club types discussed include Rotaract, satellite, cause-based, corporate, alumni-based, interest-based, international and passport clubs.

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2. “FORMING A CLUB, IT IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 . . .”
A 2022 HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION BREAKOUT SESSION
Wednesday,June 8, 2022
PDG Tom Gump
District 5950
Moderator

3. PANELISTS’
SELF INTRODUCTIONS
Panelist:
Lloyd W. Campbell, Jr.
District Governor Elect,
District 5950
Panelist:
Virginia McKenzie,
Founder & President of
Pacific Northwest
Ending Sex Trafficking,
District 5030
Panelist:
Phoenix MacLaren
Rotary International
Rotaract Committee
Co-Chair,
District 5050

4. Grows Rotary quicker
Retains members longer
Attracts younger and more diverse members
Makes Rotary more visible
Increases partnerships opportunities
BENEFITS
FORMING NEW CLUBS

5. Grow Rotary Quicker
The Rotary Club of Network for Empowering Women

6. Retain Members Longer
The Rotary Club of Minnesota Veterans

7. Increase Diversity
Kaleidoscope Rotaract Club

8. ● During my DG D5950 added 80 additional new female
members, increasing the percentage of female members from
30% to 32.25% - mostly from three new clubs:
1. The Twin Cities Eco Club had 52% female members;
2. The Rotary Club to End Human Trafficking had 61%
female members; and
3. The Rotary Club of Network for Empowering Women had
69% female members.
BENEFITS FOR ROTARY
DIVERSITY

9. Expanded Visibility
The Rotary Club to End Human Trafficking

10. Increased Partnership Opportunities
The Rotaract eClub for the Environment

11. Panel Discussion

12. Step 1: Find your New Club Champion
■ Why do you need a New Club Champion?
■ How do you find one?
■ Give us an example of how a Champion helped?

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Step 2: Explore Your Options
■ Who decides what the new club is going to be like?
■ How do new clubs differ from our traditional clubs?
■ What are the most popular new club types?

14. Step 3: Find Your Members
■ How do you find your new members?
■ Who can help us find new members?
■ Can you partner with other groups to help find
members?

15. Step 4: Plan Projects & Get-Togethers
■ People of Action want to do things. What are the
best ways to engage new members?
■ How are service projects different in an eClub?

16. Step 5: Choose Your Club’s Leaders
■ What leaders are required to start a club?

17. Step 6: Charter & Celebrate

18. Step 7: Nurture Your New Club

19. Questions?

20. Rate this session in the Rotary Events app,
available in your Apple or Android app store.

21. THANK YOU!
PDG Tom Gump
Innovative Club Advocate
tagump@gmail.com
+1 (612) 770-8389

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NOT TO BE SHOWN
UNLESS TIME ALLOWS
OR SPECIFIC QUESTION
ASKED

24. ROTARY CLUB TYPES
DESIGNED WITH INTENTION
ROTARACT
CLUB
ROTARY
CLUB
SATELITE
CLUB
Generally for
individuals under 30.
Generally for
individuals over 30.
Not a fully
chartered club.
rotary.org/flexibility

25. ROTARY CLUB MODELS
DESIGNED WITH INTENTION
PASSPORT CORPORATE
CAUSE-
BASED
rotary.org/flexibility
ALUMNI-
BASED
INTEREST-
BASED
INTERNATIONAL
TRADITIONAL

26. Passport
Members attend another clubs’ meetings
projects and fundraisers.
DIFFERENCE
STRENGTHS Flexibility, variety, affordability and building
connections across the district.
FOR Frequent travelers and those who enjoy a variety
of club experiences.

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Corporate
Most members work for the same employer.
DIFFERENCE
CONSIDERATIONS The company’s in-person meeting rules. The
Club name cannot include the company’s name.
FOR Employees of an organization who want to give
back to their community.

28. Cause-Based
Focus on a particular cause.
DIFFERENCE
ACTIVITIES Projects and speakers are related to the cause.
FOR People who want to connect with others while
focusing on a particular issue.
FUELED By members passions and community’s needs.

29. Alumni-Based
Former Rotary Global Friendship Exchange
Participants, Peace Fellows, Rotaractors, Rotex
and Rotary Program Participants, INCLUDING:
-Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
-Rotary Youth Exchange
-Rotary Scholars
-Rotary Community Corps
FOR

30. Interest-Based
Focus on a particular interest or hobby.
DIFFERENCE
ACTIVITIES Projects aligned with interest.
FOR Rotarians wanting to enjoy Rotary in a specific
way.
FUELED By members’ interests.
EXAMPLE District 5970 Satellite eClub; Paths to Pollinators.

31. International
Expats and those who want international
experiences. And/or those who speak a common
language.
FOR
MEMBERS From all over the world, and meet online.
FOCUS International service, activities and connection.
OPPORTUNITY Learn about other cultures.

32. 5 Keys To Success
A passionate champion.
Camaraderie and friendship.
Shared desire to serve.
Started by friends.
Nurtured by a club or district.

33. 1. New unique populations: e.g. for Veterans
2. To address human trafficking
3. To address and end homelessness
4. For people with disabilities, or disability rights activists
5. For people passionate about sustainability and the environment
6. Focused on supporting literacy
7. Focused on providing clean water
STARTING A NEW CLUB
JUST A FEW OF THE MANY IDEAS

34. People can
serve others
ANYWHERE!