Membership RI Institute, Foundation Seminar
and GETS Zones 17 and 18A
W
e Rotarians enjoy our project work, Chesford Grange Hotel, Leamington Spa, 13th–16th
whether raising funds for good causes November 2009
or using our skills to help those in
need. Arguably, we are so motivated by Foundation Seminar
these inspirational activities and apply so much focus Put 13th November in your diary to attend the
to them that we have neglected ourselves: neglected seminar: we shall have with us that very popular
the future of Rotary. That’s why we need everyone Foundation Trustee Ron Burton to talk with us about
planning an activity to plan for a membership the exciting plans for the future of the Foundation and
dividend from that activity too. We can count on the Past Trustee Bob Scott to bring us up to date with the
wholehearted support of our local communities but Polio programme, as well as Peace Scholars with us
do we show them that we welcome new members, that
to share their experiences out in the field, round table
we enjoy ourselves, that we are an interesting group of
discussions to share our experiences and finish the
people and that Rotary will be the best possible use of
day with a Foundation Dinner.
their time too?
The membership tool kit being produced
Institute
alongside the marketing campaign will help us and
On Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th morning we
the availability of this material provides us all with
have one of the popular Zones 17 and 18A Institutes.
opportunities. It also challenges us for it will only help
We are honoured this year to have with us the RI
us if we help ourselves. For any marketing to work the
President Elect Ray Klingingsmith to speak with us
“product” and sales support must meet expectations.
about Strategic Goals and Council on Legislation. Ray
Many of us joined Rotary, at least in part, to meet
will also be having a separate meeting with all DGEs
people just like ourselves whether for business or
and taking part in an open forum. Speakers on the RI
social networking. We stayed because we enjoyed
Emphases are being confirmed and news will be put
it, valued our Rotary friendships and knew that we
on the Institute website: we shall have a Youth Speaks
were making worthwhile contributions. Still, many
team as well as a Young Musician finalist. There will
people find it really difficult to “sell” Rotary when they
be contributions from Ron Burton and Bob Scott as
are asked. How about sharing some ideas amongst
well as the Peace Scholars and an opportunity for all
yourselves on how to sell your club to anyone showing
to take part in the round table discussions. Saturday
interest?
night entertainment at the Institute Dinner has been
An active, lively club whose membership truly
booked.
reflects its local community will doubtless be able
to convert interest into recruitment opportunities.
GETS
Younger men and women busy in their careers and
Starting Sunday 15th lunchtime through to
family life want to join a lively service organisation
Monday night will be the Governor Elect Training
like ours if, and only if, they can see that they will
Seminar.
fit it, be made welcome, enjoy themselves and make
good use of their scarce time. Sometimes, that will
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
need a new club to be formed alongside an existing
Full details are on the website and have also been
one. Helping that process could make a really positive
sent out in hard copy. For any further information
contribution and ensure a stronger future for Rotary
please contact Sandy Russell at RIBI or myself on
in the locality – something we all want, surely.
sandyr@ribi.org. We look forward to seeing you at
District teams, supported by RI and RIBI, are keen
the Chesford Grange for an enlightening and fun
to help with membership development in every way.
weekend.
We are all acutely aware that when John Kenny told
us that “The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands” – he
Mike Webb
meant every one of us with no exceptions. Those we
Institute Chairman
help are relying on us to meet the challenge – what
can be more satisfying than seeing Rotary grow
stronger to help even more?
Peter Davey
RIBI Membership Development and
Retention Committee Chairman
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