Supporting the Membership Chair?

The Role of the Membership Chair 

Congratulations on your new role as Membership Chair! Your work is vital to your club's success, strengthening its vitality, fostering growth, and enhancing its connections and impact in the community. By focusing on membership, you build enthusiasm and expand your club's reach and influence, amplifying Rotary’s impact locally and beyond.

Building a Membership Committee within your Club  

Building your membership committee is an important first step.  Serving on your Rotary Club's Membership Committee is a rewarding role, and building your committee with diversified skills will aid in your success.  It may feel difficult to recruit your team, especially if your club is small, but be patient and thoughtful as you grow your committee.  A team of 3-5 is sufficient to accomplish many goals.  Don't go it alone, shared support and camaraderie are essential in making this membership endeavor meaningful and fun. 

Useful skills and focus areas for your Committee​​​​​​

  • Actively listen to members' needs and feedback. 
  • Confidently present updates and recruit new members.
  • Network to identify potential members.
  • Set and track membership goals.
  • Promote diversity within your club, reflective of the community
  • Understand your club's attrition pattern
  • Foster a welcoming, inclusive culture.
  • Solve retention challenges creatively.
  • Rotary has excellent learning tools.  (see the Shared Learning Page)
  • Promote your club via social media and outreach.
  • Plan membership drives and events.
  • Create welcoming onboarding processes.
  • Build relationships and make members feel valued. 
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Reach out to Your District Membership Committee for Support