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| Increasing Membership The Rotary International Board of Directors has reaffirmed the need to strenghten our membership by setting a goal of 1.5 million members by the year 2005, Rotary's centennial. But to reach that ambitous goal, all of Rotary must join togethor in fulfilling ROTARY'S GLOBAL QUEST. To Strengthen the Rotary membership, I ask: Every Rotarian to: Proudly display your membership in Rotary by wearing your lapel pin Discuss the many benefits of Rotary Membership with business and professional associates Invite an outstanding leader in your business, profession, or community to become a Rotarian Every Rotary Club to: Induct at least one new member every month with an annual net membership gain of at least five members for every club Develop and implement a membership development strategy that is appropriate for your community Offer a comprehensive orientation program to all new members Share information on members who relocate with clubs in their new communities Every Rotary District to: Conduct a membership development and retention seminar Organize new clubs in communities in your district that do not have Rotary clubs and ensure that at least three new clubs are chartered in 2001-2002 Make full use of the expertise and resources offered by th RI Membership Coordinators Organize a district wide membership committee composed of at least one member for every four clubs make sure each club has a membership campaign in place and inducts at least one new member per month with a net increase of five |
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| Improving Education and Training The more Rotarians know about Rotary, the more likely they are to participate in their club's activities and remain active and involved members. To ensure better education and training, I ask; Every Rotarian to: Participate in District Conference Mentor a new member Visit the RI website, www.rotary.org, to learn more about Rotary International and it's Foundation Every Rotary Club to: Ensure that all incoming club leaders attend the district assembly and the district conference Encourage members to register for the ditrict conference Encourage members to attend a Rotary Foundation Seminar Every Rotary District to: Hold an outstanding PETS to ensure that all incoming club presidents receive the training and motivation they need to be successful Hold an outstanding district assembly so that all incoming club leaders fully understand how their responsablities contribute to the success of their clubs Provide training to assistant governors and district committees so they can provide effective support to the clubs in their district Hold sessions for new club members at the district conference Encourage a large district attendance at the convention in Barcelona Encourage each club to have a Rotary information program during the club meetings at least every other month |
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