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9/25/16 Membership GROWING OUR CLUB The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the Why become ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: a member of u FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an Rotary? opportunity for service ; u SECOND : High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of (per Rotary International) all useful occupations ; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society ; u THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life ; u FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service 1

9/25/16 What is your “classification,” and what does it mean to the club? u Classification is simply your profession. u Per the Constitution of Rotary International * “Each club shall have a well-balanced membership in which no one business, profession or type of community service predominates. The club shall not elect a person to active membership from a classification if the club already has five or more members from that classification , unless the club has more than 50 members, in which case the club may elect a person to active membership in a classification so long as it will not result in the classification making up more than 10 percent of the club’s active membership . Members who are retired shall not be included in the total number of members in a classification. “ *https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/document/standard-rotary-club-constitution, updated June 3, 2016, Our current members by self- identified professions Loosely grouped classifications # of members % Medical and related professions 6 16 Construction related professions 5 13 Real estate related professions 4 11 Engineer of all kinds 3 8 Accounting 3 8 Financial services 3 8 Development 3 8 Retail 2 5 Single member professions 6 16 Unidentified 2 5 * Numbers based on 37 members on the list we had, % using standard rounding 2

9/25/16 Classifications: So what are we missing? u Lawyers u Travel and tourism professions, since that is one of our largest u Salon-related professions industries u Automotive professions u Boat captain, Transportation, travel agents u Landscape related fields u Tennis & golf pros, other u Public utilities professionals in sports and u Public servants of all kind u Food Services – chefs, Media u restaurant owners Education u u Music & the arts The Process of Finding New Members u Current members identify prospective club members. u Business contacts, friends, acquaintances, family u Members of other service organizations or clubs you belong to u Prospective members are introduced to club. u Invite prospective to an upcoming service project or meeting or designated new membership event u Alert president, board members, membership committee to ensure prospective member is welcomed u Introduce to as many club members as possible 3

9/25/16 The Process of Finding New Members (cont.) u Prospective members are cultivated. u Sponsoring members contact their guest and report interest u If guest is interested and seems like a good fit for the club, invite to another meeting or service event u * Two (2) meetings minimum are suggested u Share feedback with club officers and membership committee u If you find people who are interested in Rotary and qualified for membership but not a good fit for our club, refer them to another club. Formally Submitting Prospective Members Of course, they’ll want to join our club! Now what? u Complete and submit the Membership Proposal Form* and Prospective Member Questionnaire. u Sponsor to engage prospective member, instrumental in completing u Be sure to go over, give copy of membership requirements u Transferring or former member of another club may be proposed to active membership by former club without local sponsor NOTE: Items and bullets marked with a * are taken from the Sunset Club Bylaws. 4

9/25/16 Formally submitting members (cont.) u Name of prospective member submitted to Board in writing through club secretary.* u Board ensures that proposal meets all the classification and membership requirements of the standard Rotary club constitution u Board approves or disapproves proposal within 30 days of submission, notifies proposer, club secretary u If Board approves and prospect is committed to membership, proposal and information about prospective member published in newsletter. * Formally submitting members (cont.) u If no written objection stating reason is received by the Board from any member (other than honorary) of the club within seven (7) days of publication, proposed member is considered elected .* u If any objection filed, a vote will be taken at next board meeting. If membership is approved despite objection, member is considered elected.* u Honorary members may be proposed by the board in accordance with the standard Rotary Club constitution.* 5

9/25/16 After Election u New member assigned a “mentor” by president.* u As suggested by RI, the mentor should accompany new member to club events occasionally u Make introductions as necessary u Explain club/organizational procedures u Assist in identification of committees and opportunities to serve u Ensure new member’s comfort with role in club u Member attends informal Rotary information session(s)/orientation u Sponsor and any available board members should attend u Usually informal, welcoming u Member is inducted or “sworn in”. u Ceremony scheduled at President’s discretion* Remember these membership T . I . P. S . T : TALK about Rotary in the community I : INVITE people to meetings, service events P : PROPOSE new members to grow club S : SOLIDIFY new members in Rotary experience 6