last revised november 2003 recruitment. contents importance of recruitment the classification...
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Last Revised November 2003
Recruitment
Contents• Importance of Recruitment• The Classification Principle• Classification Limits• Classification List• Public Image• Approaching Prospective Members• Informing Prospective Members• Resources
The Importance of Recruitment
Every Rotary club needs new, qualified members. They bring fresh ideas, new interests, increased energy and provide for future leadership. Each qualified new member increases Rotary’s capacity for service and ensures the future of our association.
The Classification Principle
The purpose of the classification principle is to insure that each club’s membership is representative of the business and professional life of it’s community.
Classification Limits
Each club under 50 member can have up to five members from each classification.
Clubs over 50 members can elect active members in each classification as long as the classification does not contain more than 10% of the club’s active members.
Classification List
Each club’s classifications committee should conduct a classification survey every year by 31 August.
The result of this survey is a comprehensive list of filled and unfilled classifications that exist in the area from which the club can draw it’s members.
Classification List
The list of filled and unfilled classifications is distributed to all members. Club members can use this list as a tool to identify potential members.
Public Image
Maintaining a strong positive public image in your community increases your ability to attract potential members.
Tips and tools for your public relations efforts can be found on RI’s Web site
Approaching Potential Members
Ways to contact potential members include:
• Informational mailings
• Phone call or letter from membership committee member
• Phone call from designated club member
Informing Prospective Members
Provide potential members with a clear understanding of your club and Rotary International by holding an informational meeting.
Informing Prospective Members
Suggested topics for an informational meeting include: • History of RI
• History of your club
• Attendance
• Cost of membership
• Involvement in local and international projects
Resources
• Membership Development Resource Guide
• Club Committee Manual
• Manual of Procedure
• www.rotary.org