Do You Have a Formalized, Documented Start To Finish Membership Process?
Retention begins before a member is inducted into
Rotary. That is why thinking about the process you use to identify and integrate a new member is critical. Taking the time to write it down is also worth the effort.
Why Create a Formalized Process?
Creating a formalized process accomplishes the following for your new member:
It sets and clarifies expectations before they join.
Creates the "feeling" that they are joining a prestigious organization,
Increases commitment to the club and
Facilitates integration of the member into club.
By documenting the process, it provides continuity from year to year, helps club members when bringing in members, and lastly professionalizes what we do.
Take a look at the following documents for ideas on what you might do to create your own process for your club. These documents were created by Kathleen Terry for the Manhattan Beach Rotary club.
Introduction Form for bringing a new member into the club
Manhattan Beach Rotary Orientation Handbook for New Members
Each club can use these templates to create a process that will work for their own club. If you would like help in establishing a process for your club, contact Jerry Brown at jerrybrown8123@msn.com. Also if you have ideas to share with other clubs, please let us know so we can add your ideas to the site.