What is your club’s ACTION PLAN?
Here is Rotary’s Action Plan. How does it align with your club?
| INCREASE IMPACT Achieving impact and measuring results and outcomes of our work is critical in order for clubs to continue to attract members, partners, and donors. |
- DEVELOP A STRATEGY for educating members about the importance of service projects.
- CONDUCT A COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT to identify top concerns in your area. RI has great Community Assessment Tools.
- FOCUS YOUR EFFORTS – Review your club’s activities, focus on activities that make an impact.
- ENCOURAGE YOUR CLUB TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES
| EXPAND YOUR REACH Collaborating with new and different groups will help increase your club’s openness and appeal, create a more diverse membership base, and expand your capacity for service. |
- SET A GOAL to collaborate with new groups through service projects or social events, introducing more people to Rotary.
- USE ROTARY’S MEMBERSHIP TOOLS to assess your club. Membership Assessment Tools
- CONSIDER FORMING NEW CLUBS. Take advantage of flexible club models.
- TELL YOUR STORY. Use Brand Center to show your club’s impact.
| ENHANCE PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT By understanding the needs of others, you’re able to improve the experience for members and others that participate in club activities. |
- FOCUS NOT ONLY ON GAINING NEW MEMBERS BUT ALSO ON DELIVERING VALUE – survey members to find out what is important. Hold a brainstorming session.
- ENCOURAGE MEMBER INVOLVEMENT - Resources for engaging current members
- UTILIZE THE LEARNING CENTER CURRICULUM – there are great leadership development courses for members and participants.
| INCREASE OUR ABILITY TO ADAPT - Looking at your internal processes is essential for creating a strong foundation for innovation, sustainability, and growth. |
- HOLD BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS with club members to gather ideas for activities and service projects. Contact other organizations or clubs to partner.
- TRY NEW IDEAS; EXPAND SUCCESSFUL CLUB INITIATIVES – focus on club successes.
- REVIEW YOUR CLUB ROLES, PROCESSES AND TASKS – look for ways to become more efficient – whether its by reducing, combining, or eliminating responsibilities or using different technology. Rotary Club Health Check
Carmen Hansen – District Membership Chair
