Just as routine doctor’s visits help us identify health risks before they become serious, a club health check can diagnose problem areas and prescribe remedies.

Submitted by Barbara Mifsud, Regional Membership Officer, RI staff

When the new calendar year rolls around in January, many of us head to our local doctor’s surgery to get a yearly health check-up. Even though we may not have any known health issues or complaints, regular health checks can help identify an underlying condition before it becomes serious.

The same can be said for when starting a new Rotary year. It’s a good idea to get into the habit of doing a routine Rotary or Rotaract club health check – or at least scheduling one in on your club’s calendar.

Club Health Check is intended to help you, as club leaders assess your club. In using it, you’re taking a step to maintain your club’s health and preserve its value for members and the community.

It’s the first step in becoming a healthier, more vibrant club, even if you think your club is in good shape already.

Club Health Check is quick and easy to use. You’re asked to mark the box next to a set of statements that you consider to be true, based on the past 12 months. The statements are grouped in five sections/areas:

• Your club experience
• Service and social events
• Members
• Image
• Business and operations

After that, you’ll discuss the results with your fellow club officers. If you left more than five boxes in any section blank, then this is an area that needs to be addressed.

The great thing about Club Health Check is that it gives a range of suggested remedies to fix any problem areas that you identify.

When you visit your doctor, you may get advice about maintaining your good health or possibly a prescription or two. If you don’t follow the advice or take the prescriptions, you aren’t making the most of your visit to the doctor. Similarly, to make the most of your club health check, use the suggested resources to treat your problem areas.

Paul Harris said, “May our happiness increase with our usefulness.” As our communities and their needs change over time, clubs have to adapt to continue to be useful. Your efforts to make changes will recharge your members and keep your club fit and relevant.

Club Health Check is available on My Rotary in rotary.org/membership or click here:

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