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AUGUST - Membership and New Club Development Month

District Membership Chair - Marilyn Raymentt —

It’s time to celebrate your Rotary club, your members, and the good you do in your community and around the world. There are many ways to join in the celebration, but here are a few activities to get you started:

Say it loud, say it proud! 

Let everyone in your social network know that you are a proud member by changing your Twitter and Facebook profile to the I’m a Proud Member graphic. Copy and save the graphic as your profile picture for August. Go on, give it a go. 

Watch RI President Mark Daniel Maloney speak about growing Rotary and share his short membership video at your next club or district meeting. 

Welcome new members to your club with Rotary Basics. The online course covers all things Rotary in an interactive, multimedia format. The course was designed for new members, but it’s also a good refresher for long-time members who want to test their Rotary knowledge.

Encourage local businesses, nonprofits, and government groups to get involved in Rotary by offering corporate memberships. Learn more about this innovative membership model in the Guide to Corporate Membership.

Did you know you can start a satellite club with as few as eight members? The Guide to Satellite Clubs explains what a satellite club is, how it can benefit your community, and steps for starting one.

Passport clubs encourage their members to visit other clubs and participate in their activities as a way to get fresh ideas. Learn more about this club model in the new Guide to Passport Clubs.

The newly updated Club Flexibility page has great ideas and tips for how your club can stay relevant to current and future members.

Finally, Rotary has a series of membership courses available in the Learning Center — from managing Online Membership Leads to Building a Diverse Club. Each course includes self-guided learning modules that let you explore real-life scenarios you might experience in your club. All membership courses are highlighted in purple.

You can find all these resources and more at rotary.org/membership.