For many years, clubs have been asked to grow by increasing their retention of current members and bringing in new members. Those two goals continue to be important. However, I’d like you to also think beyond your own club. Think about what you can do to add to the number of Rotarians in all of the clubs in your area – or any area of our District (including our e-club).
When I was invited to join Rotary by Paul McAfee, he invited me to visit his club; but he didn’t stop there. He introduced me to several other clubs and encouraged me to find the club that best fit my schedule and location. Above all, he was interested in bringing me into Rotary – regardless of which club I joined. Over the years, I have taken the same approach with people that I’ve recruited into Rotary.
When talking to a prospective member, I begin with the reasons I like Rotary and how I think Rotary might be rewarding for them. Then, I describe the various locations and meeting times for clubs in the area and offer to accompany the prospect if they would like to visit a few clubs in order to find the best fit. Of course, I promote the joys of belonging to my club, but my ultimate goal is to find the club that works best for the recruit.
So, the next time you talk to friends or associates about joining Rotary, in addition to promoting your own club, let them know that there are other options if your club doesn’t work for them in terms of meeting time or location. If we all start referring members to other clubs when our own club isn’t the best fit, every club should benefit. Most of all, Rotary and the communities we serve will be the biggest beneficiaries as we increase the number of Rotarians.
The countdown is speeding up! To the Class of 2016 – 2017, are we ready? Is your club leadership team trained? Are your members asking questions about the greater world of Rotary? Read on…
It was my honour to attend the recent 2016 Council on Legislation session last week in Chicago as your District Delegate. Over the course of the week...
Did you know that Rotary District 7090 is part of Rotary Zone 24 East? Tanya F. Wolff is our Rotary Public Image Coordinator within Zone 24 East. Tanya’s goal is to assist our District Public Image Committee and Rotary clubs in achieving one of Rotary’s Strategic Plan priorities, which is “to enhance public image and awareness.”...
The March 19th class produced 7 graduates, having completed Parts 1, 2 & 3 of Rotary Leadership Institute. These sessions enlighten Rotarians with information to help clubs with strategic planning, available resources, and how to solve club problems, and much more. Visit www.rotary7090.org, Upcoming Events to click on the link for RLI to learn more and when the next session is scheduled. Congratulations to our graduates - Robert Artis, Rosemary Knechtel, Roy Kirkup, John Depaolo, David Greenfield, Ellen Schhratz (names not in order). Also pictured Kevin Crosby, DG 7090.
The Rotary Club of Jamestown hosted Congressman Tom Reed during its April 4 meeting. First elected in 2010 and re-elected in 2014, Reed represents the 11 counties that make up the 23rd District of New York. He sits on the House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees important areas including tax policy, trade, human resources, and oversight...
The Rotary Club of Greater Jamestown AM was privileged to induct two new members on Wednesday, April 20 - Dr. Timothy J. O'Brien and Richard (Rick) A. Shick...
This is my first report from China (Changzhi) which I am transmitting by email. I was hoping to post right to Facebook but Facebook is blocked here I have learned. Anyway I do not want to focus on the negative. We live in a very complicated world but what I can tell you is that from all of my experiences traveling the world and meeting people from many countries, many cultures, many religions and so on, the disputes and conflicts between governments and the powerful have little to do with the quality of the people they rule. I have so far met only amazing people here who are totally open, honest and sincere about assisting those in need...
The newly formed Rotaract Club of the Ontario College of Health and Technology have had two successful fundraisers since their inception in October. They collected Beer & Wine bottles in December and January, with the help of members of the Rotary Club of Stoney Creek, raising $600.00 for Ronald McDonald House in Hamilton...
My mom used to say I was quite the storyteller. Dad always proclaimed that I was a mystery to him. Maybe that's why, when retirement broke down my door, I decided to try my hand at writing mystery novels. To me, it’s not about becoming the next Steven King and making lots of money. It’s simply about keeping busy and telling a story that would interest people...
On April 12th the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise held its weekly meeting at the horse farm of member Dave Bradshaw and his lovely wife Brenda. Over the last two years, Dave has been constructing a fantastic indoor horse arena for Brenda where she now works and shows her gorgeous Friesian horses. While he was at it...
At the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Awards Gala on April 1, 2016, 252 people gathered to recognize, honour, and celebrate the very best in corporate excellence and community service. The Rotary Club of Waterdown and Rotarian Pat McNally were amongst those honoured.
The Rotary Club of Waterdown received the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce Service Award for their involvement in the annual golf tournament partnership with the Chamber and were cited for infusing the tournaments over the years with fun and fund-raising...
The Rotary Club of Salamanca's End Polio Now event was a huge success for this little club. We always describe ourselves as small but powerful. This could be seen as true at the latest End Polio Now event on St. Patrick’s Day in Salamanca. Our club of (embarrassingly) 8 members, 2 of which were gone for the winter, packed the private party room of the Wildwood Bar and Grill in Salamanca...
On April 12, 2016 Rotary Club of Lincoln hosted a dinner meeting for District 7090 Area 5 clubs at the Ramada Beacon Harbourside Inn and Conference Centre...
To launch Earth Week 2016, the Rotary Club of Brantford and Rotary Club of Brantford Sunrise joined forces. On Saturday April 16th, between the two clubs ‘dug in’ and contributed funds to help finalize Brantford’s newest urban forest. Exemplifying Rotary’s humanitarian objectives and ‘Service Above Self”, around one hundred volunteers from both clubs alongside family members, friends and Medix College students planted nearly one thousand trees...
Westfield/Mayville Rotary Club members had great fun celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. They hummed along, lightly pounded the table and kept their feet thumping while fellow Rotarian John “Doc” Hamels strummed his guitar...