Just Ask!!!

Since the beginning of the current Rotary year we have received 48 referrals of potential members from Rotary International. These leads have been distributed to the clubs according to the place of business or home indicated by the prospects. Six of these leads resulted in inductions. Many others have been invited to visit the different clubs and are in the process of becoming members.

These individuals approached us via the RI website which begs the question: Why haven’t we approached them?

It seems that even in these troubled economic times there are individuals out there interested in serving above self.

Is your club engaged in an active membership campaign?
Do you have a working membership committee asking for names of potential members?
Is every member in your club encouraged to invite friends and acquaintances to breakfast, lunch, or dinner at your club?

If any answer to the questions above is negative then you should ask yourself: Am I doing everything possible to grow my club and preserve Rotary?

Please note that these questions are directed to no one in particular but to every Rotarian. It is up to each of us to do everything in our power to help arrest the decline in membership affecting our clubs.

Do your part and ask somebody to visit your Rotary Club.