Planning Effective District Strategies for Struggling Clubs
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Gayle Knepper Penny Offer Larry Jubie District 5010 District 5040 District 5050
Zone 24W Coordinator Team Members
Topics for Discussion
Poll Question
Poll Question
Identifying the Impact
of Struggling Clubs Larry Jubie District 5050 Assistant Rotary Coordinator
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The Impactof a Struggling Club
Identifying the Risk Factors
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Recognizable Signsof an At-Risk Club
Recognizable SignsMore Examples
Poll Question
Poll Question
Defining Struggling
Clubs Penny Offer District 5040 Assistant Rotary Coordinator
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Assessing the Level of Risk Identify club functioning
quantifiably Assessment/Review continuity is
important in an effective plan Assess all clubs each year and at-
risk clubs semi-annually Takes time for club to move from
healthy to struggling and return to healthy
Assessing the Level of Risk Rotary tools
Rotary Club Central (Memo of Club Visit) Vibrant Club Assessment Worksheet Rotary Club Self Assessment
Rotary criteria to measure club functioning
Effective Rotary Clubs (RI MOP) Minimum Standards (RI COP)
Effective Rotary Clubs Sustain or increase membership base Implement successful service projects that address the
needs of local community and in other countries Support The Rotary Foundation through financial
contributions and program participation Develop leaders capable of serving Rotary beyond the club
level
Minimum Standards for Clubs Meet regularly
Implement service projects that address community needs Accept the visit of AG, DG or any officer of RI Pay RI membership and district dues without outside
assistance Ensure members subscribe to a Rotary magazine
Minimum Standards for ClubsMaintain appropriate liability
insuranceAct consistently with RI Constitution, Bylaws and Code of PolicyProvide timely & accurate membership listsResolve disputes in amicable mannerMaintain cooperative relations with districtNot initiating litigation with RI
Creating Your Plan
Framework
Gayle Knepper District 5010 Rotary Coordinator
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Categorizing ClubsRotary Club Central
Other Considerations
Prioritization & Decisions
Forming the TeamWho is responsible?
Forming the TeamExamples
Poll Question
Poll Question
Identifying the Action
Steps Larry Jubie District 5050 Assistant Rotary Coordinator
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Possible Action Steps
When might it be time…
for the club to close?
Real Life Stories Penny Offer
District 5040 Assistant Rotary Coordinator
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The Rotary Club of Morinville Story
Rotary Club of Morinville Story
Rotary Club of Morinville Story
Blueprint for Creating a Vibrant Morinville Club
A Six-Step ProcessStep One: Commitment of LeadershipMembership chair & committee with 3 members
Step Two: Begin with the End in MindVibrant Club – enough members to provide service above selfMembership Committee – first item at each board meeting
Blueprint for Creating a Vibrant Morinville Club
A Six-Step ProcessStep Three: Create the PlanCommittee meetings in July/August to develop planCondense feedback into a three-year plan
Step Four: Ambiance and FriendlinessReview location, room, décor, name badgesReview first Impression, greeting, etc.Review programs, monthly social activities
Blueprint for Creating a Vibrant Morinville ClubA Six-Step Process
Step Five: Best Practices for Membership DevelopmentReview plan with club in OctoberEvening Fireside for classification developmentAnnual joint meeting with Chamber of Commerce
Step Six: Engage all Members
Steps to Creating an Effective Strategy
Assess clubs Segment clubs by category Develop strategy for development by segment Form a team Launch action steps Follow up, evaluate, adapt
Comments? Questions?
Resources Gayle Knepper District 5010 Rotary Coordinator
Rotary Zone 24 Westwww.GreatIdeastoShare.com
Resources Rotary Coordinator in your Zone Rotary Club Central Rotary Club Self Assessment www.GreatIdeasToShare.com Vibrant Club Assessment (AG or
club) RI Club Assessment Tools RI Membership Development
Guide (membership assessments)
Zone Webinars & Support
Topics include: Strategies for Struggling Clubs (club directed) Zone Webinar – July 2013 “Using One Rotary to Increase Your Club’s Effectiveness” Customized topics for district and club leadership teams
Zone 24W Coordinator Team
Zone 24/32 Rotary Coordinators
Paul Beaulieu Alan HurstZone 24E Zone 32
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