Empowering Rotary Clubs for Growth and Success
Empowerment through the Rotary Growth Opportunities (GO) program is key to achieving vibrant and thriving clubs. Martin Forster, District 1010 Rotary GO Champion, emphasizes the importance of fostering a supportive environment for club leadership development. The program focuses on clear objectives, problem-solving, and seizing growth opportunities to drive clubs forward. Rotary GO aims to create vibrant clubs in every community by promoting member engagement, meaningful service projects, and fostering strong relationships. The program encourages new ideas, communication, and strategic planning for club evolution. By understanding club profiles and demographics, Rotary can tailor solutions and initiatives to attract members and meet modern community needs. Fundamental steps involve making Rotary more appealing by changing mindsets and adapting to contemporary expectations. Establishing satellite clubs, incorporating innovative structures, and embracing diversity through associate and corporate memberships are vital components of the GO program. Embracing change and exploring new club formations will lead Rotary toward a successful and sustainable future.
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ROTARY GROWTH ROTARY GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES (GO) OPPORTUNITIES (GO) Martin Forster District 1010 Rotary GO Champion Club Leadership Seminars, 2016
OBJECTIVES GO explained Vibrant Club, The REAL problem Solution opportunities Process GO Team Way Forward
WHAT IS ROTARY GO? Club growth programme External and Internal, Radical District GO Champion 10 Membership Enthusiasts Support and mentor Clubs to GO forward!
WHAT IS ROTARY GO? ONE OBJECTIVE: AVIBRANT CLUBIN EVERY COMMUNITY!
WHAT IS A VIBRANT CLUB? Member engagement , interest Enjoyment, built friendships Meaningful service projects Not just fundraising Strong relationships
WHAT IS A VIBRANT CLUB? New ideas Club evolves Club leaders Communicates openly to all Nearby Clubs Plans ahead
EXAMPLE CLUB PROFILE SUMMARY 2016 2011 2006 1996 Total current members registered: 65 65 58 52 NOTE: IF STATS NOT AVAILABLE, THE NEAREST APPROXIMATION WOULD BE USEFUL 21-30 31-40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 41-50 3 7 9 22 51-60 16 19 21 18 61-70 27 23 18 8 71-80 14 12 9 0 80+ 3 2 1 0 Average age (approx) 65 62 60 51 Number of members in full time work 22 33 51 49
WHATS THE SOLUTION? Make Rotary more appealing Change mindset Meetings not to be the centre of a Rotary Club s universe. Get message right Meet modern community needs Just imagine the consequence of not moving forward!
WHAT IS INVOLVED IN GO? INGO ? Satellite Clubs Additional Meetings Innovative and Flexible Clubs Associate and Corporate Membership New Club Formation and E-Clubs And . Fundamental steps may be required . We might feel uncomfortable!
SATELLITE CLUBS Easy start 8 people Becomes full Club Any time, place, format Full Rotarians Informal Fundamental steps may be required . We might feel uncomfortable!
ADDITIONAL MEETINGS Easy start, no minimum number Less frequent, formal, & costly Any time, place, format Members (or Associates) of main Club More hands for main Club projects Fundamental steps may be required . We might feel uncomfortable!
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Try before you buy NO RIBI fees Get to know Become full Member Fundamental steps may be required . We might feel uncomfortable!
CORPORATE MEMBERS Company/Organisation joins Club Up to 4 designees, 1 exec Full? Rotarians Corporate Social Responsibility Try before you buy Fundamental steps may be required . We might feel uncomfortable!
E - CLUBS Meet over Internet Week long forum Virtual fellowship Full Rotarians Very informal Google E-Club of East Anglia Fundamental steps may be required . We might feel uncomfortable!
INNOVATIVE & FLEXIBLE CLUBS Changes to existing Club Visioning? Anything of above goes Better meet Community needs Radicalism Fundamental steps may be required . We might feel uncomfortable!
GO PROGRAMME TO DATE May 2015: GO Seminar Stirling Aug 2015: GO Champion appointed Sept 2015: 10 Membership Enthusiasts(ME s) appointed in 1010 Oct 2015: GO Champion training session Alcester Nov 2015: GO Champion & MEs training session in Stirling Jan 2016: ME Meetings with GO Champion: training, strategy, responsibilities
GO TRAINING Training for GO Champion & ME s: Satellite Clubs, Associate Members etc NO! Negotiation YES Influencing - YES Change Management YES Listening, collaboration, problem solving, emotional control - YES Communication and interpersonal skills - YES
EXAMPLE CLUB PROFILE SUMMARY 2016 2011 2006 1996 Total current members registered: 65 65 58 52 NOTE: IF STATS NOT AVAILABLE, THE NEAREST APPROXIMATION WOULD BE USEFUL 21-30 31-40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 41-50 3 7 9 22 51-60 16 19 21 18 61-70 27 23 18 8 71-80 14 12 9 0 80+ 3 2 1 0 Average age (approx) 65 62 60 51 Number of members in full time work 22 33 51 49
WHAT IS THE PROCESS? GO ME + Visioning Facilitator at AG s Meetings to: Explain: no change is not an option Explain: GO and Visioning Develop: AG advocates Discuss: what may be best for each Club And
WHAT IS THE PROCESS? GO (or Visioning) Intro. visit & programme Develop Club leader advocates! Way forward
WHAT IS THE PROCESS? GO Champion (and maybe team) in each Club. We will try to: Listen Help Guide Mentor Enable the Club The end goal is to gain more members by better meeting the needs of your local community
MY GO TEAM GO CHAMPION: Martin Forster (Ellon) mlforster1@gmail.com; 01358 720372 MEMBERSHIP ENTHUSIASTS: AREA 1: Alastair Risk (East Sutherland) AREA 2: Jo Farquhar (Buckie) AREA 3: Dan Millican (Alford) with help from John Fraser AREA 4: Sheena Anderson (Aberdeen St Fittick), David McGhee (Portlethen), John Fraser (Westhill)
MY GO TEAM GO CHAMPION: Martin Forster (Ellon) mlforster1@gmail.com; 01358 720372 MEMBERSHIP ENTHUSIASTS: AREA 5: Mike Kiely (Kirriemuir) with help from David McGhee AREA 6: Malcolm Horner (Claverhouse) AREA 7: Larry Henderson (Carse of Stirling) AREA 8: Lindsay Roy (Glenrothes)
FUTURE PROGRAMME FEB/MAR: Membership Strategy at Club Leadership Seminars APRIL 17 : Clubs District Assembly, Keith Best RI GO Coordinator THEREAFTER: GO Champion & ME s meet AG s and Club leaders, introduce GO to Clubs AND
PRIORITY CLUBS? Could be OK Needs culture change Inspire, influence, mentor Club Visioning? OK Leave Club to develop in its own way Monitor Encourage Able Not OK Fundamental change needed May need to consider alternatives in the area Can be OK Needs help and support Signpost to tools Consult Guide re strategy Willing
KEY POINTS HUGE drive by RI/RIBI Fundamental steps Move forward or die!! RIBI support Share progress GO Team offers to help and guide ALL 1010 Clubs!
OBJECTIVES MET? GO explained Vibrant Club, The REAL problem Solution opportunities Process GO Team Way Forward
