A healthy club is one that is growing and changing. Having members with diverse perspectives and backgrounds will fuel innovation and give your club a broader understanding of your community’s needs.Pay attention to how your members are feeling about the club. Research shows that one of the most common reasons members leave is that club leaders are not open to new ideas. Involving members and giving them a voice in their club’s future will strengthen both
the club and members’ commitment to Rotary. This is part of a larger document that can be downloaded. Click to access.
the club and members’ commitment to Rotary. This is part of a larger document that can be downloaded. Click to access.
- Our club has had a net increase in members in the past year.
- Our club has had a net increase in female members in the past year.
- Our club has had a net increase in members under age 40.
- Our club seeks to recruit members from professions in the community that are under-represented in the club.
- Our club keeps in touch with Rotary alumni (former Rotaractors, Youth Exchange students, peace fellows,
- and participants of other Rotary programs).
- Our club actively recruits Rotary alumni.
- Our club actively recruits recently retired professionals.
- Our club retains at least 90 percent of its members each year.
- At least 75 percent of our club members are involved in a hands-on service project, a leadership role, or other assigned roles.
- Our club has a process for soliciting feedback from members.
- A designated person checks and follows up on membership leads assigned to the club.
- Guests are asked to introduce themselves and are invited back.
- Member benefits are explained and promoted to new and continuing members.
- New members are provided with an orientation and opportunities to get involved.
- Newer and seasoned members are paired for mentoring relationships.
- We ask members to speak at meetings about their vocations or other topics of interest