1 “at risk” clubs how do we recognize them and assist them? presidential membership seminar
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“At Risk” Clubs
How do we recognize them and assist them?
Presidential Membership Seminar
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“At Risk” Clubs
As District leaders, do we have warning that a Club is about to
fold?
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“At Risk” Clubs
Can we save the Club, and help it to become an effective Rotary
Club?
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“At Risk” Clubs
Is a declining club worth saving?
Or should our energies be directed towards helping
stronger & already effective clubs?
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“At Risk” Clubs
As District leaders, do we have warning that a Club is about to
fold?
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“At Risk” Clubs
How can we be pro-active in preventing clubs from declining
to crisis point?
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“At Risk” Clubs
What are the causes of a club declining & shutting down??
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Causes of failure
Changing Demographics?Decline of commercial centres?
Too many Rotary clubs?Cost of Rotary?
Weekly meetings?Too many demands on
members?
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Causes of failure
Poor leadershipPoor planning
Poor marketingPoor communicationBadly run meetings
Disagreements & personality clashes
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Causes of failure
Not enough fun!
Too much fun, not enough service!
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“At Risk” Clubs
What are the warning signs?
Membership below 20, 15, 10High average age
High % retiredFew or no females
Recycled PresidentsBadly run meetings
Low representation at District meetings
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“At Risk” Clubs
Who is the first District person to become aware?
What should that person do?
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“At Risk” Clubs
What can the District Membership Team do to help?
Remedial Action?
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“At Risk” Clubs
Discussion Groups
How can we assist a club that is struggling to survive?
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“At Risk” Clubs
Solutions
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Remedial action
Form an Action Group
Visit the club, meet with Board & key people
Assess the prognosis
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Remedial action
Does the club recognise the problem?
Are they prepared to take action?
Would a merger be considered?
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Remedial Action
Club Health Check
Exit Interviews
Membership Satisfaction Questionaires
Develop a plan – short term & long term
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Remedial Action
Make meetings FUN!
Invite Rotarians from other clubs
Raise profile in local area
Enlist neighbour club to do a joint local project
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Remedial Action
Invite local business & community leaders to a meeting
to showcase Rotary projects
Follow up – Follow up - Follow up!
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Remedial Action
Invite a Rotarian from another club to take a leadership role
Contact alumni – invite to a meeting or youth project
Set interim- membership targets – 10,15,20 members
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Remedial Action
Be prepared for the long haul!
If Club and District together, a positive result is possible!