Rotarians, we continue with a slight decrease in District Membership for the year. However and with that said, we remain strong at 2,255 members, -9 members since the start of this Rotary year on July 1, 2024. Clubs, keep up your great work!
Membership Olympics is officially here and we are ready for February and our second Olympic game! Here is the second month’s game that you can get started with right away: Rotary Learning Center Basic Learning Plan: Membership Chair completes the ‘Club Membership Committee Basic Learning Plan’ in the Rotary Learning Center. When the Membership Chair has completed the activity, email proof of completion with Club Information to Marc Augsburger at maugs13@gmail.com
Are you looking for a way to add dimension to your meetings and attract new members? Consider doing what Rotary Trustee Chun-Wook Hyun from Seoul-Hansoo, Korea started five years ago in his local club! The following is taken from the online article “3-Magical Steps to Grow Membership” published February 13, 2024 in Rotary 360, The official blog of Rotary international.
‘The secret to potential club’s growth can happen when pursuing three “magical” steps, which any club can follow:
- Magic No.1
Focus on raising up leaders within your club who could serve as district governors. This will provide strong leadership within your club. - Magic No.2
Create a three- or five-year strategic plan. Continuity is the key. - Magic No.3
Create satellite clubs that will appeal to different interests within your community. Look for potential members who are business owners, CEOs, or people who share a profession or interest like singing. Starting a satellite club is easier than chartering an independent club from scratch, as they thrive on and grow with the support of the sponsor club. Someday, they may leave and become their own club, but that, too, is good.
Innovation is critical for the growth and sustainability of our clubs. We treat our club as a platform for members to grow and find happiness together. We emphasize not only increasing membership but also the personal growth and happiness of each member. We offer 18 sub groupings for members to satisfy their interest in various hobbies. Our members are the owners of our club. We firmly believe clubs exist for their members.
Let’s create magic by being innovative in our approach to every club activity, especially membership. Innovation is the hope and magic of Rotary.’
