How to Make Your Club Worth The Investment (for Club Presidents-elect)

2015 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

HOW TO MAKE YOUR CLUB

WORTH THE INVESTMENT FOR CLUB PRESIDENTS-ELECT

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MODERATOR

BRADFORD R. HOWARD

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR-ELECT

ZONES 25-26

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OLAYINKA BABALOLA

REGIONAL ROTARY FOUNDATION

COORDINATOR

DISTRICT 9140

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• Most body copy

• Will go on

• White pages

• For readability

BE A VIBRANT LEADER

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1. Enthusiasm

2. Fun

3. Decisiveness

4. Clarity

5. Strong sense of service

6. Patience

7. Humility

ATTRIBUTES OF A VIBRANT LEADER

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"Vibrant, thriving, healthy Rotary clubs all have one thing in common, they refuse to settle for the status quo. They are led by people that think well, lead well, and are creative innovators.”

BE A VIBRANT LEADER

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RACHEL GREENHOE

PAST CLUB PRESIDENT (2012-13)

ROTARY DISTRICT 6450, ILLINOIS, USA

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PUT YOUR MEMBERS FIRST

Communication is key!

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Everyone will contribute in their own way

PUT YOUR MEMBERS FIRST

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Give your members the tools to succeed

PUT YOUR MEMBERS FIRST

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BRADY RAMSAY, CPA

CLUB PRESIDENT-ELECT

DISTRICT 5960, MINNESOTA USA

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• Challenging and meaningful

• Flexible

• Family friendly

• Fun projects, social events

• Networking

ATTRACT YOUNGER MEMBERS

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KATHRYN FAHY

DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2014-15

DISTRICT 5970, IOWA USA

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INVOLVE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

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INVOLVE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

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INVOLVE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

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JENNIFER JONES

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR-ELECT

ZONE 29

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THERE IS NO EASY ANSWER

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THERE IS NO EASY ANSWER

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WHO ARE WE? WHAT DO WE LOOK LIKE?

• Rotarians are responsible leaders

– Define by mindset

• Connecting always will be a driving force behind Rotary

• Rotary creates community impact on a global scale

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SURVEY RESULTS

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Why did you initially join Rotary?

To positively impact my community

Friendship and fellowship

Professional networking/

business development opportunities

To have a positive impact globally

Potential for personal/

professional recognition

Development and

training opportunities

10%

0%

30%

20%

THE PRIMARY REASONS PEOPLE JOIN ROTARY…

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Why do you stay with Rotary?

To positively impact my community

Friendship and fellowship

Professional networking/

business development opportunities

To have a positive impact globally

Potential for personal/

professional recognition

Development and

training opportunities

10%

0%

30%

20%

…ARE THE SAME REASONS THEY STAY ROTARIANS

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Rotary joins leaders from

all continents, cultures and occupations

to exchange ideas and take action

for communities around the world.

THE SALES PITCH: OUR ESSENCE STATEMENT

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ESSENCE STATEMENT

Rotary joins leaders from

all continents, cultures and occupations

to exchange ideas and take action

around the world.

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PAST PRESIDENT NICK KRAYACICH – ROTARY CLUB OF LASALLE CENTENNIAL

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MAKE YOUR CLUB WORTH THE INVESTMENT