How to Propose a New Member

PROPOSING NEW MEMBERS New members bring fresh perspectives and ideas to your club, expand your presence in the community, and help ensure your club is strong and vibrant. You’ve got some great potential members in your area — it’s just a matter of finding them. Here are some suggestions to get the conversation started. SHARE WHAT ROTARY SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT PROPOSE A MEANS TO YOU YOUR CLUB AND ROTARY NEW MEMBER S hare why you value your Rotary E ncourage interested prospects to Once you’ve found a great candidate, membership: learn more about Rotary clubs and follow your club’s process for • We share common interests and Rotary on your club website and proposing a new member. Rotary.org. have fun. • We make a positive impact in O ffer a club brochure that WEB RESOURCES highlights recent service projects our community through service and social events. Need a procedure for projects. proposing new members? • We’re part of a global network B ring them along to a club meeting Consult the Manual of of friends. or your club’s information session Procedure. for prospective members. E mphasize professional benefits with colleagues: Invite friends, family, co-workers, Don’t have a club brochure? • We share business connections and colleagues to a club activity Create one with a template in or project. Rotary’s Brand Center. and expand our professional networks. If a prospective member expresses Find materials and tools to • We have opportunities to interest in joining your club, make help you bring in members at develop professional skills. sure they understand expectations of www.rotary.org/membership. membership, including club fees. S hare Rotary videos and photos of meaningful initiatives with your social media network. W ear your Rotary pin to initiate conversations about your involvement with Rotary. JOIN LEADERS: www.rotary.org/myrotary 254-EN—(515)