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 St. Louis Park Rotary Club

Your Club Experience

Members Who have a positive Rotary experience are more likely to stay
1.I look forward to attending club meetings.
2.Our club meeting programs are relevant, interesting, and varied.

3.We have a greeter who welcome members to meetings.
4.Our meeting are organized and run professionally
5.Members sit at different tables each week to meet and talk to different people.
6.Some of the members of my club are my close friends
7.Members other then club leaders participate in Rotary events at the district or international level.
8.Most members contribute to The Rotary Foundation
9.Most members are aware of Rotary’s progress toward polio eradication and feel proud to be a part of it.
10.We raise funds in a way that allows members to contribute what they wish.
11.We recognize members of the club or community at least monthly.
12.I have made international connections through Rotary.
13.Our club holds regular get-togethers (aside from club meetings) for socializing and networking.
14.Our club encourages members to bring partners, spouses, and family members to club meeting and events.
15.Our club offers members leadership opportunities and professional development.
16.Our club sponsors a Rotaract or interact club
17.Our club sponsors or hosts a Youth Exchange student or sponsors a RYLA participant.
18.We consult community leaders and community members to determine needs before choosing a project.
19.We visit Rotary Ideas, an online project idea starter, before choosing a new project.
20.Our club has a service project in progress.
21.All members can give input on service and social activities.
22.Our club service projects are aligned with Rotary’s areas of focus and Avenues of Service.
23.Our club has applied for or used Rotary grant funds for a service project.
24.Our club has had a net increase in members in the past year.
25.Our club has had a net increase in female members in the past year.
26.Our club has had a net increase in members under the age of 40.
27.Our club seeks to recruit members from professions in the community that are under represented in the club.
28.Our club keep in touch with Rotary alumni (former Rotary members, Youth Exchange students, peacefellows, and participants of other Rotary programs.)
29.Our club actively recruits recently retired professionals.
30.Our club actively recruit Rotary alumni.
31.Our club retains at least 90 percent of its members each year.
32.At least 75 percent of our club members are involved in a hands-on service project, a leadership role, or other assigned roles.
33.Our club has a process for soliciting feedback from members.
34.A designated person checks and follows up on membership leads assigned to the club.
35.Guest are asked to introduce themselves and are invited back.
36.Member benefits are explained and promoted to new and continuing members.
37.New members are provided with an orientation and opportunities to get involved.
38.Newer and seasoned members are paired for mentoring relationships.
39.We ask members to speak at meeting about their vocations or other topics of interest.
40.We have an online presence, including a public-facing, visually appealing club website, Facebook page, or other social media page that explains what the club does, who its members are,and the benefits of membership.
41.Our club has members dedicated to public image and outreach.
42.Our club appeared in the local media multiple times last year.
43.We promote our club and Rotary through various media in the community.
44.Our club invites members of the media to cover our service work.
45.Our club materials follow Rotary’s updated branding guildelines.
46.We use branded materials and templates from Rotary’s Brand Center.
47.We use marketing materials provided by Rotary international, such as public service announcements, videos, image, and logos.
48.We display Rotary signs and banners at our meeting place.
49.Our club presence is known in our community.
50.We have customized brochure that we give to cummunity members and prospects.
51.We use Rotary Showcase to promote our finished projects.
52.We have a strategic plan for our club that we update regularly.
53.We have Annual goals and enter them in Rotary Club Central.
54.Our club has committees that support the activities and regularly report to the club board on progress toward goals.
55.Our club board changes what isn’t working well and updates club by-laws accordingly.
56.We have a process for ensuring continuity that includes preparing members for leadership positions, documenting procedures, and involving current, past, and future leaders in decisions.
57.Our club president attends PETS, and club leaders attended the district training assembly.
58.Members attend district events and seminars on Rotary topics that Interest them.
59.New members are officially inducted and are presented with the appropriate materials.
60.At least half our club’s members have a My Rotary account.
61.Club officers conduct Rotary business using My Rotary or Integrated club software.
62.Our club set and approves a budget for the upcoming Rotary year, designates a treasurer, and keeps separate bank accounts for administration and fundraising project funds.
63.Our club sets and achieves fundraising goals using a variety of fundraising activities.
64.We ask our members to complete a member satisfaction survey each year.
65.We offer ongoing learning opportunities for our members.