Recent Rotary research confirms that the club experience is what matters most to our members. Everyone plays a part in making sure that members have a fulfilling, enjoyable experience. When members feel welcomed and included, are given opportunities for personal growth and leadership development, are able to make meaningful connections, and are contributing to service, they are more engaged and more likely to remain active in their club.
Looking after members by showing them comfort and care should be the priority for all club leaders. Knowing the needs of your members and making changes in your club to address those needs creates a more positive environment for all. Rotary offers resources that can help:
Member Interest Survey — Getting to know new and prospective members early on is helpful for everyone. Use this survey to learn about their preferences so you can meet their expectations.
Member Satisfaction Survey — A satisfied member is an engaged member. And engaged members make clubs vibrant. Distribute this survey regularly to all members in your club, and respond to their feedback to empower them to shape the club experience.
Exit Survey — Understanding why members leave gives your club the opportunity to address any issues that are causing members to resign.
Being open to change can be challenging, especially for clubs that have well-established ways of doing things. But when members feel heard and understood, they are more likely to feel valued and cared for and to be active in their clubs.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is 8 March, a time to honor the achievements of women around the world and raise awareness of the work that’s still needed to achieve equity.
Join Rotary in celebrating International Women’s Day 2023! Our virtual, multi-day observance seeks to raise awareness about the barriers that women around the world face as professional and local leaders and to build a supportive community to take collective action for change. The events, presented in English, are open to Rotary members and nonmembers of all genders.
Use #IWD2023 to find other events or post information about your own!
Nominations due 31 March: The Rotary Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity
Many people outside Rotary do good in our communities, and honoring them for it can build a broader culture of service. The Rotary Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity recognizes nonmembers, including the partners of members, who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service through Rotary. District governors can nominate candidates 1- 31 March. Tell your governor about someone who has made life better for others. The people selected for the award will receive an engraved crystal and lapel pin. Write to riawards@rotary.org if you have any questions.
Rotary’s 2022 annual report is now available
Learn what we accomplished this year, discover how clubs are making a difference, hear from donors about why they contribute to The Rotary Foundation, review important financial information, and more in the latest annual report.
A Rotary club meeting in the metaverse
The Rotary Club of Metaverso D2203, Spain, is one of the first clubs organized in the metaverse, which aims to be a place for people to meet and interact in immersive virtual environments. Although members sometimes gather in person, most meetings are held in virtual spaces, with the participants represented by avatars. Find out more about this exciting new venture.
Membership Minute is a bimonthly newsletter that provides the latest membership trends, strategies, best practices, and resources to help strengthen membership in your clubs. The newsletter is sent to Rotary coordinators, district governors, district membership chairs, Rotary club membership chairs, Rotary club presidents, Rotary club presidents-elect, Rotaract club presidents and subscribers. Please forward this to anyone who may be interested.
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