tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24766938017897311012024-03-05T07:03:56.240-08:00Zone 31-32 MembershipMark Kriebelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08432321906281027063noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476693801789731101.post-46462618270106399482009-05-30T16:03:00.000-07:002009-05-30T16:15:17.717-07:00District Membership Chair TrainingCalling all District Membership Chairs, and those interested in growing their District's membership!<br />A new component of the Leadership Institute in Niagara Falls is District Membership Training! <br />When?<br />Thursday, September 10, 2009<br />Where?<br />Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario<br />Who?<br />ALL District Membership Chairs (not limited to Zone 32) and those interested in the latest membership strategies (PDG's, Club Membership Chairs, Assistant Governors, etc.)<br />Click <a href="http://www.rotaryzones31-32.org/Rotary%20Institute%202009%20Registration%20Form.pdf">here</a> to access the form, and see you in Niagara Falls!Mark Kriebelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08432321906281027063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476693801789731101.post-27428074918970956972009-01-21T23:09:00.000-08:002009-01-21T23:21:36.626-08:00It's A Great Time to be a RotarianWhen prospective members ask about Rotary, what do you say? Every Rotarian should be comfortable explaining in 10 seconds or less what it means to be a Rotarian. In these difficult times, prospective members need to know that their time and money is "well spent" by joining Rotary.<br /><br />January 21 will long be remembered by Rotarians worldwide, as that was the day Bill Gates announced that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation would increase their initial $100 Million gift to help eradicate polio by an additional $255 Million - a $355 Million dollar total from the Gates Foundation. You can read about this magnificent gift <a href="http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/090121_news_gates255milliongrant2009ia.aspx">here.</a><br /><br />Credibility is something that is earned over many years. For over 100 years Rotary has been there, helping to save and change lives around the world. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Gift proves that Rotary's honesty and ability to "get the job done" is second to none. Your member prospects will certainly want to be associated with Rotary! We're known by the company we keep!Mark Kriebelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08432321906281027063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476693801789731101.post-18981996057172737302008-10-29T11:19:00.000-07:002008-10-29T11:23:00.934-07:00Poor Enconomy and Rotary - Thoughts from Judi Strubing, RRIMC, Zone 23<o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:2; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 268435456 0 0 -2147483648 0;} @font-face {font-family:"Comic Sans MS"; panose-1:3 15 7 2 3 3 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:script; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} /* List Definitions */ @list l0 {mso-list-id:30350362; mso-list-type:hybrid; mso-list-template-ids:-1235448118 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693;} @list l0:level1 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:; mso-level-tab-stop:1.0in; mso-level-number-position:left; margin-left:1.0in; text-indent:-.25in; font-family:Symbol;} @list l1 {mso-list-id:1156993228; mso-list-type:hybrid; mso-list-template-ids:1349386920 67698703 67698689 67698715 67698703 67698713 67698715 67698703 67698713 67698715;} @list l1:level1 {mso-level-start-at:5; mso-level-tab-stop:.5in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in;} @list l1:level2 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:; mso-level-tab-stop:1.0in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in; font-family:Symbol;} ol {margin-bottom:0in;} ul {margin-bottom:0in;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:85%;" >ECONOMY <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >We’re hearing reports that some areas of </span></em><st1:place><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >North America</span></em></st1:place><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" > are experiencing resignations from Rotary due to the economy. Because the reports we get from RI are often delayed, we have no way of checking to see if this is true for the districts in Zone 23. (We're also advised that another aspect of this is that we may experience a pull back in giving to TRF.)</span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >This is one of those critical times to work together. I'm asking seven things of you..........</span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >1. Please check the district records to see if the economic situation is affecting membership numbers in your district. Are there areas that are being particularly hard hit? Industries that are being affected?</span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >2. Talk with the clubs about sensitivity to those who might be feeling the pinch because of company cutbacks. Offer ways to help the clubs identify those who may potentially leave and be sure those members feel their membership has </span></em><strong><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >value</span></i></strong><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" > and a <b style="">special meaning to them - </b>i.e. engagement and involvement.<span style=""> </span>(Businesses may also begin to cut expenses and may not subsidize their employee's dues and/or sponsorship of Rotary events. This could have a huge effect on our clubs. )</span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >3. Consider the "New Generations" or “After Five” model in setting up new clubs, which can mean a less expensive approach to meals and venue.<span style=""> </span>Some clubs may also wish to consider converting to this model.<o:p></o:p></span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >4. Be creative!<span style=""> </span>Dues are not the big expense – food, fines and contributions tend to be what our members find expensive.<span style=""> </span>Consider some of the following:<o:p></o:p></span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;color:green;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >5<sup>th</sup> meeting of the month – “brown bag” at the business of one of the members – make it a Vocational Day.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;color:green;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >Meet and eat with Interact Club at school – good for connection and communication with our young future Rotarians and school lunches are cheap!<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;color:green;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >Picnic at a local park during the summer.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;color:green;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >Are there less expensive meeting venues?<span style=""> </span>How about Churches or other town meeting halls?<span style=""> </span>Meals can be “brown bag” or Sub sandwiches.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;color:green;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >Talk with the restaurant about simpler lunches, i.e. soup and sandwich.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;color:green;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >Re-evaluate “fining.”<span style=""> </span>Ask each member twice a year for their estimate of personal club fines for that period.<span style=""> </span>Encourage “Happy Dollars” as an alternative.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;color:green;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >Look for hands-on projects to give members alternatives to just writing checks.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;color:green;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >Consider setting up “Rotary First Harvest” as a district/club project – great for hands-on and community involvement. <o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;color:green;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >Consider joint project with </span></i><st1:place><st1:placetype><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >County</span></i></st1:placetype><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" > </span></i><st1:placename><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >Extension</span></i></st1:placename></st1:place><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" > (or whatever group in your community) to teach young families how to do things for themselves: gardening, canning, sewing, home repairs, carpentry (all the things our schools are no longer able to teach.) <o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;color:green;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >Big Foundation Gala a tradition?<span style=""> </span>Consider instead a “Subsistence” Dinner (based on a typical </span></i><st1:place><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >Third World</span></i></st1:place><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" > meal) with a minimum donation for dinner, but a great program inviting contributions to TRF.<span style=""> </span>Money goes to TRF instead of to a fancy meal and evening for the attendees.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" ><span style=""> </span>5.<span style=""> </span>Friendship and socializing is an important part of Retention.<span style=""> </span>Plan simple monthly events, i.e. “First Friday” – keep it inexpensive and be creative.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="5" type="1"><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:green;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";" >BYOB drinks and appetizers<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:green;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";" >Potluck dinners<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:green;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";" >Desserts and games<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:green;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";" >Super Bowl Chili Party at one of members’ home (or several homes if your club is larger.)<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:green;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";" >Mystery dinners<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:green;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";" >High School ball games<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:green;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";" >Costume parties<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:green;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";" >Access to a farm?<span style=""> </span>Hayrides, barn dance<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:green;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";" >Pumpkin Carving party<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:green;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";" >Christmas Tree cutting with hot cocoa and cookies afterward<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:green;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";" >Divide into 12 groups and each group draws a month for which they’re responsible in coming up with a fun and inexpensive social event.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></li></ul></ol> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >6. Keep your radar tuned to any signs of difficulty. </span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >7. </span></em><strong><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >Call on me</span></i></strong><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" > for assistance, information or ideas -- that's my job!<o:p></o:p></span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" ><span style=""> </span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" >If we approach this in a proactive way, we may cause a member to put resigning from Rotary or cutting on Foundation giving further down on that list of where they will cut corners! <o:p></o:p></span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style=";font-family:";color:green;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:85%;color:navy;" >An idea to counteract attrition from D5160:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:85%;color:navy;" >Concord CA Rotary has set up a program called "Shoulder to Shoulder" for proven (their word) Rotarians who have fallen on hard times. The term is six months, renewable one time for another six months. Dues and meal costs are waived, in turn the Rotarian has to commit to attendance and participation in club projects and activities. The thought is that the loyalty will be rewarded when the participants get back on their feet.</span><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Mark Kriebelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08432321906281027063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476693801789731101.post-16923218251646114012008-10-07T17:45:00.000-07:002008-10-07T17:51:12.419-07:00Membership from the eyes of Dr. William BP Cadwallader , PRID<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjahPeNOQEFhNvfvaXsTQR5sFTBHe0B3PEIfy1PHg9g3wTU7E89po61SkUv_3rKUspRDjnmL35A0d5g0OVWKwU1xUmJbLQ-iSFm_VfGtC9HOeeJhYmlETeIaiW5ljMN1w3TpvdgfZVhRPA/s1600-h/Bill-8805-4-722734.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjahPeNOQEFhNvfvaXsTQR5sFTBHe0B3PEIfy1PHg9g3wTU7E89po61SkUv_3rKUspRDjnmL35A0d5g0OVWKwU1xUmJbLQ-iSFm_VfGtC9HOeeJhYmlETeIaiW5ljMN1w3TpvdgfZVhRPA/s200/Bill-8805-4-722734.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254579199976386018" border="0" /></a><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;">These are points that I feel we should consider strongly as we start our year of membership. Let me know what you think.</span></p><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h3><span style="font-size:85%;">How to increase Rotary Membership and retain the members we acquire:</span></h3><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size:85%;">We should emphasize the positive results of membership growth in India, Korea, Eastern Europe and the many new, young Rotary clubs here in North America as examples to others of what can be done to increase new, young members into Rotary.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Most often, the cause of declining membership is that Rotarians themselves, even where changing, positive demographics have had an impact on the area of their Rotary Club, do not invite young people to become an active part of their Rotary fellowship.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size:85%;">There are four levels of responsibility for membership:</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:85%;">1. Rotarians themselves must accept their responsibility for membership</span></p><ol style="margin-top: 0in;" type="a"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Rotarians are leaders in their communities and therefore well connected within their community of business and professional leaders, young and old.</span></li><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Rotarians are likable and trustworthy leaders with whom others, of all ages, enjoy spending time and sharing opinions and goals. </span></li><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Rotary Clubs must provide constant, weekly Rotary information to their members to allow their membership to have confidence and pride in the reasons they choose to be Rotarians. Information about Rotary leadership programs for youth like Interact, RYLA, Youth Exchange, Rotaract, Ambassadorial Scholars and Peace Studies should be emphasized.<br /><br />Talk about these benefits to local schools and prospective Rotarians has renewed two failing Rotary clubs in our district last year and this was the reason to start a new club in Dryden, NY. Young men and women were pleased to become Rotary members. Young students today want to help others. Helping students to help others is a true power of Rotary.<br /><br />Rotarians simply must involve themselves in communicating this power. If we do this, young people will come to our Rotary clubs.</span></li><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Rotary clubs must provide a team for the new member sponsors; a mentor for each new Rotarian and the club information chairperson to inform new Rotarians of all the details of the power of Rotary.</span></li><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></ol><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size:85%;">2. District Governors, starting as governors-elect, must take seriously their responsibilities for membership:</span></p><ol style="margin-top: 0in;" type="a"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">District Governors Elects (DGEs) must inform their club presidents that they will expect to meet with the club membership chairs to see the list of all club members and the check off list that indicates that each club member has invited someone to join their club; someone preferably less than 50 years of age. All Rotarians must be involved in<br />inviting young people to become Rotarians.</span></li><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Each DGE must expect that club presidents will have a club Rotary information chair to give a “Rotary Moment” each week for Rotary Education. Rotary International should provide such “Rotary Moments” as examples of what can be said. Senior, and new Rotarians, can state why they remain active in Rotary and what they have done in Rotary.</span></li><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Each DGE must expect the club presidents will provide each new member sponsor with a club mentor who is an experienced and dedicated Rotarian for the newly sponsored Rotarian to check on the new members and to give them support. </span></li><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><li><span style="font-size:85%;">As District Governor (DG), these requirements must be checked at each club visit. </span></li><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><li><span style="font-size:85%;">The RI President must inspire Rotarians to meet these needs. Rotary train representatives of the RI Membership Committee to check on the progress, and to hold accountable, each district by contact with the DG. Presidential Recognition must be tied to these membership goals and achievements.</span></li></ol><p><span style="font-size:85%;">3. New Members also have a responsibility for membership:</span></p><ol style="margin-top: 0in;" type="a"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Each new member must be expected to invite someone new to join the club during the first year after they join Rotary. This should double the number of new members and also reduce the average age of the club. New members can have a strong influence on the future direction of club activities.</span></li><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><li><span style="font-size:85%;">The new member’s sponsor, mentor and Rotary Education chair must be certain that the new members are adequately educated about Rotary so they can explain Rotary to their prospective new members.</span></li></ol><span style="font-size:85%;">4. Rotaractors and Foundation Alumni should start their own Rotary Clubs.</span>Mark Kriebelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08432321906281027063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476693801789731101.post-2038480535238522432008-09-20T07:58:00.000-07:002008-09-20T08:38:49.594-07:00New Member Video Available Online<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEili1ppEvJhuH903jN3j_oRwn77KJPbQFv2zrU9T5qZ6OJrdSI2qN0V-dFSVjlAvM4djI0WSl5ZUZzzqs2lQ4BaueD0cWPUfSAFB6xlEBXpV0q33LziQNPpL8tZYsWJqCoL20F9dESpePzQ/s200/Welcom+video.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEili1ppEvJhuH903jN3j_oRwn77KJPbQFv2zrU9T5qZ6OJrdSI2qN0V-dFSVjlAvM4djI0WSl5ZUZzzqs2lQ4BaueD0cWPUfSAFB6xlEBXpV0q33LziQNPpL8tZYsWJqCoL20F9dESpePzQ/s200/Welcom+video.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />As Rotarians interested in membership development, we know the importance of <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">asking</span> </span>qualified individuals to join our ranks. We also know that, once we have a new member, we must do all we can to<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> keep them. </span></span>Rotary has developed a short video to help you in orienting your new members. <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.rotary.org/en/Members/NewMembers/GettingInvolved/Pages/ridefault.aspx">Click here</a> </span>to view this video online. This less than 4 minute video will orient new members regarding the "4 avenues of service", and encourage them to get involved!Mark Kriebelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08432321906281027063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476693801789731101.post-48703685788417588222008-09-11T13:56:00.000-07:002008-09-11T14:07:22.905-07:00Your voice, your solution for recruiting younger members<p>Welcome to Rotary International's problem-solving forum. Each month, Rotarians are asked for their ideas and strategies to address challenges they deal with every day. </p> <p>Provide your input to help create a Rotary knowledge base of best practices and new ideas that will help Rotarians around the world improve their clubs and their service to the community. </p> <p>Click<a href="http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/080905_news_yourvoice09.aspx"> <span style="font-style: italic;">here </span></a>to access the forum. Please use the comments section to share your solution to the problem described below. Return to this page before the end of the month to read solutions from your fellow Rotarians.</p>Mark Kriebelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08432321906281027063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476693801789731101.post-4444718182309335822008-09-07T16:47:00.000-07:002008-09-07T17:23:45.827-07:00Leadership and Zone Institute 2008RID Michael <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Colasurdo</span>, Sr. convened the annual Zones 31-32 Leadership and Zone Institute this past week, and it was a great success! Leadership chair <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Knut</span> Johnsen, GETS chair Dan Spencer, and Zone chair Bernadette Jennings and their team went "above and beyond" in providing a Rotary "mountaintop experience" for all who attended.<br /><br />The 2009-10 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">DGE's</span> from Zones 31 and 32 met September 2-4 in Philadelphia to complete their mandated training on a variety of Rotary subjects prior to their attendance at the 2009 International Assembly in San Diego. 30 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">DGE's</span> experienced "GETS" training sessions similar to those that will take place at the IA, ably led by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">PDG's</span> Pam <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Akins</span> and Don Lee, with Membership Presentations by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">RRIMC's</span> Mark <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Kriebel</span> and Dan Spencer, and Foundation Sessions with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">RRFC's</span> Jack Best and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Hogie</span> Hansen.<br /><br />The Zone 31-32 Institute followed, attended by many Rotary senior leaders, including RIP D. K. Lee, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">RIVP</span> Monty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Audenart</span>, and RI Foundation Chair-Elect PRIP Glen <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Estess</span>. All stressed the importance of MEMBERSHIP GROWTH to help "Make Dreams Real" this year and to secure <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Rotary's</span> future. Membership breakouts were well attended, and many ideas were shared to further our Club and District membership goals.<br /><br />Congratulations to our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">DGE's</span> and our enthusiastic 2010-11 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">DGN's</span>, who also received training for their first step on the road to becoming Governor. Membership growth and development will be in good hands with our incoming crop of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">DG's</span>.Mark Kriebelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08432321906281027063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476693801789731101.post-28215420922673405202008-08-29T19:40:00.000-07:002008-08-29T19:42:43.889-07:00Dave Benson (Zone 31) and Joe Dino (Zone 32) Newsletters 2006-2008<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Many of you have written to ask for a collection of the monthly Rotary <span style="font-style: italic;">Membership Action</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Line</span>, published from July 2006 through June 2008, or to have them archived where you can access them. To access the archived newsletters, go to: <a target="_blank" href="http://vermontvacationrental.net/pdf/members.htm"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1220063929_0">http://vermontvacationrental.net/pdf/members.htm</span></a>.<br /></span></span>Mark Kriebelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08432321906281027063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476693801789731101.post-23985943188083099012008-08-29T19:18:00.001-07:002008-09-01T10:22:57.248-07:00District 7370 - "The Little District That Could" by Karen Teichman, PDG<meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMark%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="Street"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PostalCode"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="address"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="date"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="country-region"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; 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mso-level-text:; mso-level-tab-stop:1.0in; mso-level-number-position:left; margin-left:1.0in; text-indent:-.25in; font-family:Symbol;} ol {margin-bottom:0in;} ul {margin-bottom:0in;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Like most service and civic organizations in the </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="font-family:Arial;">United States</span></st1:place></st1:country-region></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >, Rotary clubs in District 7370 in rural central </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:state><st1:place><span style="font-family:Arial;">Pennsylvania</span></st1:place></st1:state></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > have experienced an increasing reduction in membership over the past ten years.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Due to major industries permanently closing their doors and still more jobs lost due to downsizing, business mergers and consolidations, many of our members were relocating to other cities and states.<span style=""> </span>Sadly, we also began to lose increasing numbers of our long-time, dedicated Rotarians through death.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >District 7370 was identified by the RI Board of Directors as not meeting the new minimum membership number requirement as set by the Council On Legislation of 1,000 minimum members. We had been encouraged to increase our membership for a decade but suddenly the District was in serious trouble.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The first “official” notice letter came in April 2005.<span style=""> </span>The Secretariat sent an official notice requesting two things: First, our Plan of Action outlining how we would improve our membership numbers, and Second, our plan of consolidation for clubs to join surrounding districts should we fail to reach the 1,000 member mark.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >From 2005 through 2007, our district and clubs focused on membership. We held membership seminars, talked about how to recruit new members and how retain our current members and emphasized membership growth in our newsletters. Yet it seemed that no matter how hard we worked-- more members were leaving than we brought in! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >As the 2007-08 Rotary year began, a direct and to the point letter was received from the Re-Districting Committee.<span style=""> </span>While we had all felt the “threat” of losing our District family before, this time we knew Re-Districting was an imminent possibility.<span style=""> </span>This letter asked our Governor not what our membership growth plan was, but what our preferences were in the merging of clubs to surrounding Districts.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Arial;">We Take Action To Save Our District!<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Meeting with our Governor, the PDGs surveyed the membership reports.<span style=""> </span>While membership had been one of our highest priorities, and we had worked hard, now we needed a whole lot more… and we needed positive results within six months! We decided not to submit a letter of merger and instead dug in our heels and decided to make a difference.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >We had tried membership recruitment and retention but this time we added the third part of the membership calculation – <b style="">EXTENSION</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >A map of our geographic region was laid out.<span style=""> </span>US Census figures were researched.<span style=""> </span>The evaluation of possible sites for new club extension became our priority.<span style=""> </span>Seven locations were identified as good extension possibilities with four selected as the best choices to get the project rolling.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Visits were made to the targeted locales.<span style=""> </span>A meeting location had to be identified.<span style=""> </span>“Seed” members needed to be identified.<span style=""> </span>Day of the week and time of the meeting had to be set.<span style=""> </span>Concerns had been heard that dinner meetings took too much time away from the family and breakfast meetings were impossible to attend and get to work on time.<span style=""> </span>The expense of meals was also a concern, so we knew we must address meeting times as well as reducing the cost of becoming a member.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Working on the first locale, it was quickly identified that an “after hours” club would be the best idea.<span style=""> </span>Members could stop on their way home from work, participate in a meeting with a light dinner, snacks or appetizers and be home to spend time with the family.<span style=""> </span>This idea was a hit!<span style=""> </span>The Lewisburg Sunset Rotary Club began meeting in October and by December 14<sup>th</sup> had added enough members to submit paperwork for chartering with 35 new members!<span style=""> </span>(Note:<span style=""> </span>This club was added in a town of 15,000 people with two active clubs in existence: breakfast and dinner.<span style=""> </span>This proves the point: <span style=""> </span>potential Rotarians are available, and are just waiting for the right time slot!)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Arial;">We Can and Do Grow Our Membership! </span></b></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The most interesting thing happened along the way… other clubs began to change their outlook.<span style=""> </span>It almost felt like the dark storm cloud of re-districting had been replaced with a very positive karma.<span style=""> </span>All of the clubs began to bring in new members.<span style=""> </span>Assistant Governors jumped into action and promoted membership both in the new provisional clubs and in existing clubs.<span style=""> </span>Weekly and sometimes daily membership count updates were emailed to all clubs. Clubs competed to see who could bring in the most new Rotarians. The clubs began to hold membership recruitment activities like they had not done in years, emphasizing fun activities along with Rotary club information.<span style=""> </span>Some of these included:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Wine tastings<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Football tailgate parties<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Open Houses<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:place><span style="font-family:Arial;">Holiday</span></st1:place></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > Parties<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Arial;">District 7370 Turns the Tide<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The tide was changing in our little District.<span style=""> </span>By the end of December, half way into the Rotary year, our District had shown positive membership growth, we had shown Rotary International that we were still “viable.” Suddenly our statistics began leading the Zone 31/32 region, later leading the </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="font-family:Arial;">United States</span></st1:place></st1:country-region></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > and </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="font-family:Arial;">Canada</span></st1:place></st1:country-region></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > and on December 31<sup>st</sup>, our little district was leading </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:place><span style="font-family:Arial;">North America</span></st1:place></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >! But we had only just begun – we were up 8.59% and three more clubs were underway!<b style=""> </b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Mifflinburg began meeting in late fall of 2007.<span style=""> </span>They worked together, often bringing telephone books and brainstorming about other business owners and professionals to bring into their club.<span style=""> </span>With dedication and true commitment, they submitted charter paperwork on </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:date year="2008" day="27" month="6"><span style="font-family:Arial;">June 27,<sup> </sup>2008</span></st1:date></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >, with 22 new Rotarians… all actively involved in wonderfully inventive community projects.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Forty-five minutes north of the Mifflinburg and Lewisburg Sunset clubs, yet another club was underway.<span style=""> </span>This region, known for Little League World Series, has a population of well over 40,000, but had only one lunchtime club and one breakfast club.<span style=""> </span>When two professionals had to leave the breakfast club due to business time constraints, they were the first to admit that an after hours club would work for them and many of their friends.<span style=""> </span>That’s how the </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:place><st1:placetype><span style="font-family:Arial;">River</span></st1:placetype><span style="font-family:Arial;"> </span><st1:placetype><span style="font-family:Arial;">Valley</span></st1:placetype></st1:place></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > (Loyalsock) club started.<span style=""> </span>They grew to a club of about 15 and were happy with their weekly meetings and fundraising events, but when told that the Mifflinburg Club was reaching charter numbers, they quickly added members and submitted their own charter paperwork to Rotary International.<span style=""> </span>Both clubs were chartered the same day on June 27<sup>th</sup> – both clubs with 22 members!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Currently, our fourth provisional club is working very hard to find members.<span style=""> </span>As extension chair, the job became more than one person could handle.<span style=""> </span>A co-chair was named and an Extension Committee is being formed.<span style=""> </span>It is imperative that positive-minded, can-do attitude committee members be assigned to the clubs to help them grow and become their own entity.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >As the clubs were adding new members, we sent out bold and colorful e-mail communications to keep our Rotarians informed and up to date on our the progress… brightly colored letters announced the clubs who were adding members.<span style=""> </span>As we neared the end of 2007, and again as we neared the end of the Rotary year on June 30<sup>th</sup> we kept everyone informed of our growth progress.<span style=""> </span>Three new clubs were chartered AND positive enthusiasm grew in all of our clubs!<span style=""> </span>35 (Lewisburg Sunset) <span style=""> </span><b style="">+</b> 22 (Mifflinburg) <b style="">+</b> 22 (River Valley-Loyalsock) PLUS renewed enthusiasm and excitement generated amongst all clubs <b style="">= </b><span style=""> </span>District 7370 success. <span style=""> </span>Everyone took ownership in their club and our district and with renewed enthusiasm, everyone has worked together to achieve this fantastic goal.<span style=""> </span>And – watch out, we’re not done yet!<span style=""> </span>We have identified ten more towns that need Rotary Clubs!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Arial;">International Membership Challenge<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >In February, two 7370 PDG’s joined an NID in </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="font-family:Arial;">India</span></st1:place></st1:country-region></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >.<span style=""> </span>The District Governor in 3010 welcomed the NID volunteers and one evening bragged to the RI Director assigned to the NID that he planned to lead the world in membership growth!<span style=""> </span>The RI Director quickly spotted the 7370 PDGs and told him that he’d have to deal with us – the little Rotary District in </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:place><span style="font-family:Arial;">Central Pennsylvania</span></st1:place></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > who was doing things no one thought possible!<span style=""> </span>An International Membership Challenge was underway!<span style=""> </span>Returning home, this international membership challenge was relayed to the clubs… help us win!<span style=""> </span>A Paul Harris Recognition is at stake!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Arial;">How Can Your District and Your Clubs Grow?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >First, you need to develop a plan.<span style=""> </span>And then you need to ask people to join.<span style=""> </span>You need to build enthusiasm and become a cheerleader for the clubs.<span style=""> </span>If you are hum-drum, not exciting, talk about membership in a business as normal attitude… things will likely never change.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>It is imperative that dedicated and positive-minded Rotarians who can put their time into the project, must be identified.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The obstacles that Rotarians personally experience but do not talk about deal mostly with their lack of understanding and their fear of being rejected.<span style=""> </span>If they don’t ask and recruit new members a wrench is thrown into any membership growth plans!<span style=""> </span>When we implemented our membership growth plan we often heard:<span style=""> </span>“How do I do that?<span style=""> </span>What if they say no? <span style=""> </span>I’ve been in Rotary for years and I’ve not sponsored anyone because I still don’t know enough about Rotary.<span style=""> </span>I don’t know how to ask.”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Start with the basics – teach your members <b style="">how</b> to ask.<span style=""> </span>At a recent club meeting where I had been invited to discuss membership issues, I encouraged the club members to say “Are you a member of a service club?” when I learned they were not asking because they did not know how, or felt uncomfortable with how to ask.<span style=""> </span>“Are you a member of a service club?” <span style=""> </span>It’s that easy!<span style=""> </span>You will either get a “yes” or a “no”… go from there.<span style=""> </span>Once you break the ice, you can talk about specifics.<span style=""> </span>Use “Be My Guest” cards and invite them to come see first-hand what Rotary is all about.<span style=""> </span>“Be My Guest” cards are so easy to print using your home computer.<span style=""> </span>Keep a supply in your wallet and use them!<span style=""> </span>One Club President installed on July 1<sup>st</sup> was the recipient of one of my “Be My Guest” cards – it certainly paid off! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Lead by example.<span style=""> </span>When was the last time you personally sought out and sponsored a new Rotarian?<span style=""> </span>You are surrounded by potential Rotarians.<span style=""> </span>All you need to do is <b style="">Ask. </b><span style=""> </span>For example:<span style=""> </span>While we were organizing the Mifflinburg Rotary Club, on my way out of my dentists’ office, I mentioned to the Nurse/Practice Manager:<span style=""> </span>“We’re starting a new Rotary Club in town, would you be interested in attending an information night?”<span style=""> </span>Vivienne literally jumped up and shouted:<span style=""> </span>“YES!<span style=""> </span>My sister is a Rotarian in </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:state><st1:place><span style="font-family:Arial;">California</span></st1:place></st1:state></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > and she loves her club!<span style=""> </span>She is always telling me of the fun things they do… yes!<span style=""> </span>Count me in!” <span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>So don’t be afraid to ask… there are many potential Rotary members just waiting in the wings.<span style=""> </span>Good luck!<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Karen Teichman, PDG<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Membership Extension Chair, District 7370<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:street><st1:address><span style="font-family:Arial;">56 Beth Ellen Drive</span></st1:address></st1:street></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:place><st1:city><span style="font-family:Arial;">Lewisburg</span></st1:city><span style="font-family:Arial;">, </span><st1:state><span style="font-family:Arial;">PA</span></st1:state><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style=""> </span></span><st1:postalcode><span style="font-family:Arial;">17837</span></st1:postalcode></st1:place></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >(570) 523-7810<span style=""> </span>home<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >(570) 524-1120<span style=""> </span>office<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><a href="mailto:pdgkaren@dejazzd.com">pdgkaren@dejazzd.com</a></span></p> Mark Kriebelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08432321906281027063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476693801789731101.post-77740847184574764622008-08-13T16:35:00.001-07:002008-08-13T16:36:42.959-07:00PDG Jim Yarmus' Membership Strategies<span style="font-weight: bold;">Making Dreams Real for Membership<br />Visions and Processes by<br />PDG Dr. Jim Yarmus 845-300-6666 drjamesjyarmus@yarmusconsulting.com </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The Steps that worked</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Share your passion for what Rotary does</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Build trust in you as a Rotarian for Life</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Explain why YOU became a Rotarian</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Tell details of your earlier years in Rotary</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Loose any shyness about showing emotion</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.The heart comes first, the wallets will follow</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Share Your Visions and Plans, then make </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">them real for potential new members </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Help members find their ideal committee </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Creating new clubs: Extensions</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">.Find those who care as much as you care</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">.Learn and teach how to form new clubs</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">.Appoint Special Representatives</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">.Finding a Sponsoring Club is best</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">.Always communicate with RI staff</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">.Learn from www.rotary.org</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">.Find preferred committee for members</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Enjoy the Adventure-Have Fun</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Your team and RI are today and the future</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Clubs represent their own communities</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Members should work on what they do best</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.The local community is first, then the world</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Use the Classification Survey as a tool to find </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">new members and to learn about yourself</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Explain your ideas, seek feedback, listen</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.When you are asked for help, give it freely</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Modern Speed of Communication</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Each club must have an information person</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Allow members to opt out of Emails</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Provide a website that all can use/enjoy</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Website Features: Spotlight on a member, </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Glad and Sad Tidings, Club news, and Photos</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Find a responsive Webmaster (Spidy)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Retain a sense of humor, help your DG </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Engage each member on their favorite work</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Provisional Clubs with Deadlines</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Governors create the Provisional Clubs</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Get Charter date deadlines from those clubs</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.RI makes them chartered when they are 20</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Use form 808en in www.rotary.org</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Try hard to do it everything right, seek help</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Ask everyone to get members into the club</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Then listen, watch, adapt and act as needed</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Facilitate information to join committees </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Some obvious YES answers</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Can a new club be formed in your same area?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Should you reach out to “unusual” trades?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Should you try again to form a club where </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">previous attempts did not succeed?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Should you keep a record of your efforts?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Are programs and fun really important?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Should you ALWAYS seek new members?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Should new members become active?</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Keep Rotary Terms Simple</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Assist others to understand the Rotary ways</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Avoid sounding like alphabet soup</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Take questions, never look down on anyone</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Make yourself accessible by cell, fax, Email</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Do not fear “not knowing”, never wing it</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Provide recognition with praise, print, gifts</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Seek fellowship with new and old members</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Help members to join a committee soon</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Information and Resources</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.On line resources are vast, so use them</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Your website and your briefcase are fine </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">repositories of your valuable knowledge</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Your enthusiasm and caring are role models</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Save your “Rotarian” magazines for others</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Invite speakers to became Rotarians</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Volunteer your time, not just your wallet</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.All Rotarians are leaders. How do you lead?</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">A little planning goes a long way</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Form a committee of “door to door” volunteers </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">to find members who live or work near their club</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Obtain demographic data, use interviews</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Find and use 862enin www.rotary.org</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Guess as needed to determine culture, age, </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">diversity & occupation while seeking members</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Ask barbers, beauticians, store keepers, etc.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.All areas have people who were never asked</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Publicize events, assist other clubs to succeed</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.You should partner with other clubs in </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">membership development efforts and events</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Additional Suggestions</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Leave you business card with questions</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Share your success stories with others so the </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">may learn, avoid mistakes, reach goals faster</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.We are a community helping others</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Rotary will be at its best with you in charge</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Share Rotary with those who will join us in </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">making the world a better place to live </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Help the new member find out how to do that</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Ways to Reach Me</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.PDG Dr. James J. Yarmus (Jim)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Cell Phone: 845-300-6666</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.drjamesjyarmus@yarmusconsulting.com</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Fax: 845-230-6616</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.Rotary Club of Spring Valley, NY, 10977</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.District 7210-Hudson Valley, NY</span>Mark Kriebelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08432321906281027063noreply@blogger.com2