Category Archives: Support & Strengthen Clubs – Membership
‘Reach Within to Embrace Humanity’ is 2011-12 RI theme
RI President-elect Kalyan Banerjee will ask Rotarians to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity during the 2011-12 Rotary year. Banerjee unveiled the RI theme during the opening plenary session of the 2011 International Assembly, a training event for incoming district governors. … Continue reading
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Want to be happier? Be a part of an organization, like Rotary!
Editors Note: I found this story in the newspaper remarkable in similarities between friendships built in religious congregations, and friendships built in Rotary. I bet Rotarians are happier than non-Rotarians – just like the below story discusses. Church, not faith, … Continue reading
Who Outlawed Networking in Rotary?… a Presidential Perspective
A recent post on LinkedIn asked the following question: What would Rotary look like if they were to allow business advertising and networking. Would we grow in member size? Would we cease to be a service organization? Would we retain … Continue reading
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Tips for member retention
Traveling together to club projects and creating a variety show as a fundraiser were just a couple of the ideas Rotarians offered during a packed workshop on member retention at the 2010 RI Convention in Montréal, Québec, Canada. Mike McGovern, … Continue reading
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Another Reason To Join. Rotary is GOOD FOR A MARRIAGE!
I read this in the Edmonton Journal. Can you see the tie-in to Rotary? Read below about stronger marriages – and the reference to clubs like ROTARY. If you are recruiting – and that person is married – another tool … Continue reading
Building quick, CHEAP, information web sites!
For a few years I wanted a “youth exchange recruitment web site” for my city. Here in Grande Prairie, Alberta the 3 clubs work together to recruit for 3 outbound exchange students. I have always wanted a web site to … Continue reading
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PRESIDENTIAL CITATION 2010-2011
Editor’s Note: It is expected every Club President work toward a Presidential Citation. Here are details. What is Rotary? What does a Rotary club do? These questions are often asked of Rotarians by prospective members and other interested people, and … Continue reading
Rotary Coordinator and Assistants (ARC’s)
Your Rotary Coordinator is here to help. Also visit CONTACTS for specifics. WHO WE ARE: We are a network of 41 Rotarians (each with a core of Rotary Coordinator Assistants), appointed by the RI president, who serve as an RI … Continue reading
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Who’s Job is It To Get New Members Anyhow?
I recently gave this little talk at the Rotary Club of Edmonton North East. Having great fun and conversation at my table so I think I know the answer to this question – but how many here are happy to … Continue reading
Are you doing a disservice to your club?
I recognized a bit of me when I read this in “As I was Saying” . It’s a book of speeches by RI Past President Cliff Dochterman. This quote below was part of a speech called “Friendly Fire of Rotary” … Continue reading
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