The document summarizes a panel discussion from the 2013 Rotary International Convention on strengthening club membership. The panelists discussed strategies for attracting younger professionals, such as discounts for new members and leadership opportunities. Virginia Kirn shared how the Rotary Club of Seattle recruited 75 new members under 35 by offering a young professionals committee and discounts. Haresh Ramchandani discussed how club visioning can help membership development by establishing long-term goals and consensus around the club's focus. The panel provided ideas to make meetings more engaging through themed events and games to promote learning and fellowship.
Young professionals are the fastest growing professional
demographic around the world, yet they are often
underrepresented in Rotary clubs. Attracting young
professionals to the world of Rotary requires some
understanding of what they are looking for when it
comes to service organizations. This session will review
recent research and discuss strategies for attracting
young professionals to volunteer and to join service
organizations.
Building on what you learned in part 1, now you’ll
get a chance to exchange ideas for attracting young
professionals, discuss the successes and challenges your
club has encountered in reaching out to prospective
members, and learn to apply the strategies that were
discussed in part 1.
An introduction to Rotary's programs for Young Leaders. Discover opportunities to engage young leaders in your community through service, leadership development, and fun!
2016-17 Rotary Global Rewards Webinar Series: Welcome District ChairsRotary International
This will be an introduction and welcome to Rotary Global Rewards webinar for RGR District Chairs. We will be discussing marketing tools, your roles at Rotary Institutes, as well as upcoming events.
Presentation given by Onoriode Obareki (Rotaractor, Ghana) and Sharlyn Que (Rotaractor, Philippines) at the 2014 Rotaract Preconvention in Sydney, Australia.
Young professionals are the fastest growing professional
demographic around the world, yet they are often
underrepresented in Rotary clubs. Attracting young
professionals to the world of Rotary requires some
understanding of what they are looking for when it
comes to service organizations. This session will review
recent research and discuss strategies for attracting
young professionals to volunteer and to join service
organizations.
Building on what you learned in part 1, now you’ll
get a chance to exchange ideas for attracting young
professionals, discuss the successes and challenges your
club has encountered in reaching out to prospective
members, and learn to apply the strategies that were
discussed in part 1.
An introduction to Rotary's programs for Young Leaders. Discover opportunities to engage young leaders in your community through service, leadership development, and fun!
2016-17 Rotary Global Rewards Webinar Series: Welcome District ChairsRotary International
This will be an introduction and welcome to Rotary Global Rewards webinar for RGR District Chairs. We will be discussing marketing tools, your roles at Rotary Institutes, as well as upcoming events.
Presentation given by Onoriode Obareki (Rotaractor, Ghana) and Sharlyn Que (Rotaractor, Philippines) at the 2014 Rotaract Preconvention in Sydney, Australia.
View the recording: https://vimeo.com/123234534 This webinar focuses on member engagement as a path to member retention. Clubs that keep existing and new members involved in club leadership, decisions and activities are much more likely to have members that feel connected to the club and as a result, have higher retention rates.
Revitalize + Rethink Your Rotary Club: Crafting Your Member ExperienceRotary International
Join District Governor Haresh Ramchandani (District 7020) to learn ways your club can create an engaging and rewarding member experience you will want to share with others. Many clubs are already embracing new rules and flexibility for their members, now is the perfect time to revitalize and rethink your Rotary Club and breathe new life into your club's membership!
Rotary hopes to enhance long-term relationships with Rotary Peace Fellows by encouraging partnerships on peacebuilding and conflict prevention projects, including those funded by Rotary global grants. Peace fellows can gain a better sense of how to partner with Rotary clubs and districts by understanding how grant projects are initiated and funded. The purpose is for peace fellows to learn about this topic from Rotary staff and other peace fellows.
Get the most out of your experience as GETS trainers. We will discuss:
• How to get the most out of the GETS Leader’s Guide
• How Rotary’s major initiatives impact the training and role of the governors-elect
• How GETS and the International Assembly work together
• Tips for enhancing the learning experience for your participants
Part 5 of 5 in the Membership Matters! webinar series. This webinar will focus on growing and strengthening clubs by inviting new and diverse groups of professionals to club meetings, asking friends and colleagues to participate in a service project and reaching out to Rotary Program Alumni.
Transform! How to Lead Clubs and Districts to Be IrresistibleRotary International
Ready to lead your Rotary team in new directions, but not sure how or where to start? Gain a deeper understanding of how to help your club or district transform itself for the future. Using practical tools, you will begin to develop strategies that inspire people to achieve Rotary’s dynamic new priorities.
In this opeining DRR Training session you will be introduced to role of a DRR, compliance and administrative requierments, and learn information about getting elected. Followed by a Q & A with our panel of DRRs. Facilitators: Jessie Dunbar-Bickmore, Karthik V. Kittu, Kelly Ku, and Lara Freitas
A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of people who share our commitment to changing the world through service projects. More than 8,500 corps are working in over 90 countries, in urban and rural areas, and in both developed and developing regions. Discover how you can organize an RCC and make an extraordinary impact in your community.
Rotaract has the power to take action, promote Rotary,
and create innovative service and membership models.
Hear about the different Rotaract models worldwide and
understand how you can help build a strong Rotaract
ecosystem in your district.
In 'The Organizer' workshop, you'll learn how to create targeted events for college students and young professionals, organize district wide service projects, and organize a district conference. Facilitators: Francesco Danero and Ligaya Nicole Corpus
The slideshow used to assist in the preparation of Rotary District 6990 incoming club presidents to attend the statewide Florida Rotary Presidents Elect Training Seminar.
Preparing your Club for the Future: Club Assessment & Club Visioning Rotary International
The strength and stability of a club are not always easy
to measure, but understanding your club’s current
condition can be invaluable in keeping your club healthy,
viable, and relevant. Gain understanding of the value
of assessing the strengths and challenges your club is
facing, learn how to create a shared vision for the future,
and hear about the resources RI has available to help you.
View the recording: https://vimeo.com/123234534 This webinar focuses on member engagement as a path to member retention. Clubs that keep existing and new members involved in club leadership, decisions and activities are much more likely to have members that feel connected to the club and as a result, have higher retention rates.
Revitalize + Rethink Your Rotary Club: Crafting Your Member ExperienceRotary International
Join District Governor Haresh Ramchandani (District 7020) to learn ways your club can create an engaging and rewarding member experience you will want to share with others. Many clubs are already embracing new rules and flexibility for their members, now is the perfect time to revitalize and rethink your Rotary Club and breathe new life into your club's membership!
Rotary hopes to enhance long-term relationships with Rotary Peace Fellows by encouraging partnerships on peacebuilding and conflict prevention projects, including those funded by Rotary global grants. Peace fellows can gain a better sense of how to partner with Rotary clubs and districts by understanding how grant projects are initiated and funded. The purpose is for peace fellows to learn about this topic from Rotary staff and other peace fellows.
Get the most out of your experience as GETS trainers. We will discuss:
• How to get the most out of the GETS Leader’s Guide
• How Rotary’s major initiatives impact the training and role of the governors-elect
• How GETS and the International Assembly work together
• Tips for enhancing the learning experience for your participants
Part 5 of 5 in the Membership Matters! webinar series. This webinar will focus on growing and strengthening clubs by inviting new and diverse groups of professionals to club meetings, asking friends and colleagues to participate in a service project and reaching out to Rotary Program Alumni.
Transform! How to Lead Clubs and Districts to Be IrresistibleRotary International
Ready to lead your Rotary team in new directions, but not sure how or where to start? Gain a deeper understanding of how to help your club or district transform itself for the future. Using practical tools, you will begin to develop strategies that inspire people to achieve Rotary’s dynamic new priorities.
In this opeining DRR Training session you will be introduced to role of a DRR, compliance and administrative requierments, and learn information about getting elected. Followed by a Q & A with our panel of DRRs. Facilitators: Jessie Dunbar-Bickmore, Karthik V. Kittu, Kelly Ku, and Lara Freitas
A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of people who share our commitment to changing the world through service projects. More than 8,500 corps are working in over 90 countries, in urban and rural areas, and in both developed and developing regions. Discover how you can organize an RCC and make an extraordinary impact in your community.
Rotaract has the power to take action, promote Rotary,
and create innovative service and membership models.
Hear about the different Rotaract models worldwide and
understand how you can help build a strong Rotaract
ecosystem in your district.
In 'The Organizer' workshop, you'll learn how to create targeted events for college students and young professionals, organize district wide service projects, and organize a district conference. Facilitators: Francesco Danero and Ligaya Nicole Corpus
The slideshow used to assist in the preparation of Rotary District 6990 incoming club presidents to attend the statewide Florida Rotary Presidents Elect Training Seminar.
Preparing your Club for the Future: Club Assessment & Club Visioning Rotary International
The strength and stability of a club are not always easy
to measure, but understanding your club’s current
condition can be invaluable in keeping your club healthy,
viable, and relevant. Gain understanding of the value
of assessing the strengths and challenges your club is
facing, learn how to create a shared vision for the future,
and hear about the resources RI has available to help you.
In ‘The Promoter’ workshop, you’ll learn interactively about high-level membership development plans, forming Rotaract clubs, and district/club promotion. As the final DRR training session, you’ll leave motivated to take on your new leadership role. Facilitators: Joey Vaesen and Shah MD Takvir
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Do you wish your members were more active and engaged
in your Rotary club? Have your meetings become stale and
routine? Get some tips for making your meetings feel fun and
refreshed. Come with an open mind and leave with a new bag
of tricks to better engage your club’s members.
District Rotaract Representative Training_Rotaract Preconvention 2014Rotary International
Presentation given by Brett Sahm (Rotaractor, Australia) and Florian Wackermann (Rotaractor, Germany) at the 2014 Rotaract Preconvention in Sydney, Australia.
Be a part of a conversation and provide your insight into
Rotary’s future — in 2020 and beyond. What’s working now,
and what can we do better in the future? In small groups
accompanied by facilitated discussion, we’ll explore recent
Board and Trustee decisions and talk about what Rotary
International can do to improve your experience in coming
years.
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Moderator: Julia Phelps, RI Director-elect
Rotary Club of Malden, Massachusetts, USA
IC13 - Strengthen Your Membership: Opportunities for the Growth and Future of Your Club
1. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Strengthen Your Membership: Opportunities
for the Growth and Future of Your Club
Moderator: Patrick Chisanga
Panelist: Virginia Kirn
Panelist: Haresh Ramchandani
2. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Strengthen Your Membership:
Opportunities for the Growth and Future of Your Club
Vice Chair of the Membership Development and Retention Committee
Patrick Chisanga
11. 2013 RI CONVENTION
GET READY FOR SOME NEW IDEAS!
Virginia Kirn will share
some strategies for
attracting and
engaging young
professionals
Haresh Ramchandani
will discuss
opportunities for the
growth and future of
your club
15. 2013 RI CONVENTION
The Rotary Club of Seattle
We recruited 75 new members under the age of 35 to our club.
16. 2013 RI CONVENTION
The Rotary Club of Seattle
• We are the 4th oldest club in
the world, founded in 1909
• We are the largest club in
the world with 600
members
17. 2013 RI CONVENTION
The Rotary Club of Seattle
• We are a formal
downtown club that
meets for lunch
• Historically we have
sought only Executives
for membership
19. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Culture Shift
• New Attitude – Capture the hearts of up and coming leaders and
make them Rotarians for life!
20. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Make Membership Attractive
• Generous discount on the dues
• On-site day care
• Happy Hour meeting times
• Hands on service in lieu of lunch
DISCOUNT
Happy Hour
Hands on
Service
Day care
21. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Make Membership Attractive
• Young Rotary Leaders
Committee
• Leadership Opportunities
• Facilitate access to their
interests
• Invest yourself in their
success
22. 2013 RI CONVENTION
How the Young Rotary Leaders Program works
1. Creates a welcoming
environment W E L C O M E
23. 2013 RI CONVENTION
How the Young Rotary Leaders Program works
Monthly meetings
for Young Rotary
Leaders
• 2
4 Fellowships
every year • 3
4 Community
Service Activities
every year
• 4
24. 2013 RI CONVENTION
How the Young Rotary Leaders Program works
Vet out prospective
Young Rotary Leaders • 5
Welcome new Young
Rotary Leaders • 6
25. 2013 RI CONVENTION
How the Young Rotary Leaders Program works
1 Young Rotary Leader
on each committee • 7
100% participation
towards TRF and our
Seattle Rotary Service
Foundation
• 8
26. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Find out more
• The Rotarian Magazine September 2012
www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/TheRotarian/Pages/Seattle1209.aspx
• Recruiting video focused on younger members – watch for the
cameo appearance of Bill Gates Senior at the end!
Youtube.com/seattle4rotary
33. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Interdependence of the 3 RI Priorities
Enhance
Public Image
and Awareness
Focus and
Increase
Humanitarian
Service
Support and
Strengthen
Clubs
35. 2013 RI CONVENTION
It is a living management tool that:
• Defines a shared commitment
• Provides long-term direction
• Creates a framework to establish goals and objectives
• Optimizes use of resources (M&M)
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What is club visioning?
37. 2013 RI CONVENTION
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Why is a plan needed?
Tradition of
annual cycles
has not been
effective
Establishes a
multi-year
coordinated
plan
Need for
greater
Continuity, Con
sistency, and
Consensus
Ability of ALL
club members to
voice the focus
of the club
38. 2013 RI CONVENTION
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Effective clubs are able to…
Sustain and
Increase
Membership
Implement
Successful
Service
Projects
Support
The Rotary
Foundation
Develop
Leaders
Beyond the
Club Level
39. 2013 RI CONVENTION
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5 Planning Questions
Who are we?
Where are
we?
Where do we
want to be?
How will we
get there?
How will we
know when
we’ve arrived?
41. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Club Visioning Topics
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Club Visioning
Topics
What do we
stand for in
the
community
Club size
and
attributes
All Avenues
of Service
Foundation
Success
Public Image
RI Strategic
Plan
42. 2013 RI CONVENTION
The Benefits of Club Visioning
1. Plan-Long range (strategic)
2. Annual goals (Actions and plans)
3. Continuity in projects/decision making
4. Consensus for decision making
5. Club members know “what we stand for”
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43. 2013 RI CONVENTION
The Benefits of Club Visioning
6. Larger/stronger field of club leaders
7. Succession planning for club leadership
8. Involve all members in club activities
9. Membership Development
– Vision is what we recruit and retain to
10. Relevance to the community
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49. 2013 RI CONVENTION
DID YOU KNOW?
Meetings
I didn’t know
that!
I want to
learn
more.
I have so
many
questions.
50. 2013 RI CONVENTION
I am going to ask you 2 questions, for each question I will give 3 options.
Please applaud for the option you think is the answer!
We are going to have some FUN with a ‘Did you know?’
meeting right now!
For almost the entire first century, Rotary experienced sustained membership growth virtually every year. During our first decade, annual membership more than doubled, and in our second decade, we grew, on average, by 20%. During the third through fifth decades, Rotary’s growth slowed, but still averaged 5%, adding 10 to 15 thousand Rotarians each year, except for small losses two years during the Great Depression, and two years during World War II.During the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s, as our concept and organization spread globally, our average membership increase ranged from 1.5 to 4%, growing by 12 to 40 thousand Rotarians each year. For almost a century, Rotary knew only membership growth.
And then, almost suddenly, in 1997, Rotary’s regular, sustained growth all but stopped. Since then, we have experienced eight years where our membership numbers declined from one year to the next, the most we ever experienced in our history. Except for one year, our membership growth has been measured in tenths of a percent, when it occurred at all.
For sixteen years, since 1997, we have been stuck on 1.2 million members.
While membership in certain parts of the Rotary world increased, other parts have stopped growing and are losing members. The growth in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central and Southeast Asia, Korea and India have been offset by the losses in North America, Great Britain and Ireland, Japan and Australia/New Zealand.
In 1997, worldwide, the average club size was 42 members; currently it is 35.
Clearly, one size does not fit all parts of the world. What increases membership in Korea, cannot address the challenges in North America. The successes in India would be hard to repeat in Great Britain and Ireland. The traditions of Japan are not the traditions of Sub-Saharan Africa.
What is clear however is that globally, Rotary is faced with a membership Challenge. We need to strengthen and to grow our membership, beyond the 1.2 million members, that has virtually been static for the last 16 years.
To lead our discussion today, I have two experienced Rotarians from two different parts of the world…
Virginia Kirn from the United States will look at strategies for Attracting and Engaging younger members, while Haresh Ramchandani from Jamaica will discuss opportunities for the Growth and Future of your Club.