WHERE ARE THE ROTARY RESOURCES
We are all busy and do not often have time to dig through the internet. Many Rotarians at the PETS2 expressed some frustration at where to find information and find it quickly. Here is a list you might find helpful. If you keep this on your computer, you only have to “CTRL plus CLICK”to follow the links or copy and paste them on your internet access program.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Rotary International
Send Rotary E-Card
Rotarian Video Magazine
Rotary International You Tube
Rotary E-Clubs -
Club Locator –
RI Bylaws -
RI Publications Catalog -
Humanity In Motion PSA’s
CLUB ASSESSMENT RESOURCES
The Retention Modelis a tool that clubs and districts can use to identify their retention strengths and weaknesses.
The Termination Profiledisplays the amount of time members remain in a club before terminating their membership. Knowing these trends can help a club tailor their retention strategies.
Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubsis a tool to help clubs assess their current state and establish goals for the coming year. It is based on the Club Leadership Plan.
MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES
Membership Development Resource Guide(417-EN) - outlines basic procedures for building club membership through retention and recruitment. Offers ideas and resources for effective club membership development strategies.
New Member Orientation: A How-to Guide for Clubs(414-EN) Guidelines for conducting effective orientation for new members.
How to Propose a New Member(254-EN) – intended for club secretaries and membership chairpersons includes the basic procedure for election of a new member, along with an easy to fill out Membership Proposal Form.
Club Leadership Plan
The Membership Minute– subscribe to the periodic newsletters that provides membership development ideas, resources, and tools
Membership Data Form(PDF) – Use this form to report new or terminating members to Rotary International.
Membership Development Best Practices - website where clubs and districts share they successful membership ideas.
Keys to Recruiting and Retaining Members - shows you the proven formula for finding and keeping club members.
Recruitmentgives you advice on how to analyze and increase your club’s membership.
Recruitment Basicshelps you find out how to select the best members and learn about classifications.
The Membership Process
Orientation template
Prospective member orientation template
Membership Development: Six Retention Ideas
ROTARY CLUB COMMITTEE RESOURCES
The Club President’s Manual(PDF) provides information about roles and responsibilities, club administration, the constitution and bylaws, and much more.
The Club President’s Monthly Checklist(PDF) helps you plan and monitor club activities and deadlines on a monthly basis.
Club President Roles and Responsibilities presentation (PowerPoint)
The Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs(Word) is based on the Club Leadership Plan and helps clubs assess their current state and establish goals for the coming year.
Club Administration Committee Manual
Club administration committee discussion questions
Club Membership Committee Manual
Club membership committee discussion questions
Club Public Relations Committee Manual
Club public relations committee discussion questions
Club Service Projects Committee Manual
Club service projects committee discussion questions
Club Rotary Foundation Committee Manual
Club Rotary Foundation committee discussion questions
Rotary Foundation weekly thoughts
Club Secretary’s Manual
Club secretary discussion questions
Club Treasurer’s Manual
Club Leadership Plan - explains how to implement the Club Leadership Plan
Club Leadership Plan executive summary - RI Board policy for the Club Leadership Plan
Club Leadership Plan implementation worksheet - A resource to help your club transition to the Club Leadership Plan
Club Trainers - develop leadership skills and increase awareness about Rotary at the Club level.
OTHER RELATED WEBSITES
Rotary Global History Fellowship
Rotary International Zone 22 -