Nearly 350 Rotary presidents-elect, secretaries-elect and other Rotarians from the three Rotary districts in Missouri met for training March 28-29 at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City.
As the Rotary year nears the finish line, I would be remiss if I didn’t look back…and look forward. I did just use the “I” word, let’s use the “we” word from this point forward. We are one big team, with one common cause…Service Above Self!
Happy New Year to everyone in our District…from Centralia to Mammoth Spring/Thayer, and from Warrensburg to Salem…and all clubs in between. Every time I mention those boundaries, I’m reminded of the significant responsibility our District shoulders. Rotary clubs are typically the go-to organization in our communities when it comes to helping our neighbors in need. Now, take that position and add it to the boundaries I just mentioned. This makes us the service clubs that communities far and wide look to for assistance and support. That is an amazing responsibility…one we should never take likely.
January is Rotary Awareness Month – a time to learn more about our organization, and a time to focus on our public image. Raising awareness of Rotary is an important part of what we do as clubs and members. The more Rotary is known for its good work, the more good work Rotary will be
MEMBERSHIP MOMENT Thought for the day: When was the last time you invited a guest to your club? Does your club do a membership survey? Do you ask your members what they enjoy and offer them a chance to suggest speakers and service projects? If so, please email your club survey to [email protected]. Sign up today
Below you can download a number of files, PowerPoint presentations compiled for your use on the subject of membership. click on the required file to download. 001This is Rotary_EN08.pdf Size: 6.3 MB 019 RI Catalog EN10.pdf Size: 4.8 MB 226B_Club Membership Committee Manual_EN09.pdf Size: 1.9 MB 242 District Membership Seminar PowerPoint Slides EN09.ppt Size: 1.3 MB 245 Club Leadership Plan_EN07.pdf Size: 1.9 MB 250 Leadership
As we start a new Rotary year here are some thoughts: Who will you give the gift of membership to this year? Who will you invite to Rotary this year? How about a friend, co-worker or neighbor? I challenge each member to sign up a new Rotarian this year. If you would like to sign
