Your Voice, Your Solution for replacing retiring members

At 9:07AM on 8 August 2011, PP Narciso Maravilla wrote: I cannot find a topic that delves exhaustively on the obligations and privileges of Seior Active Members

At 10:14AM on 22 October 2010, peace wrote: Plan it well in adavnce by recruiting younger ones and encouraging rotaractors to join. keep them in the que

At 9:37AM on 26 August 2010, Al H. Fedoriak wrote: Most important is that all of us have a membership responsibility. Every incoming member should sponsor a new QUALIFIED member within the first two years of being a member. We should also accept the responsibility of finding a replacement when we leave. We should niether discourage or encourage anyone into joining Rotary of Rotaract age. We lose to may young members who are still fresh into a career or parental responsibilities due tio interference with family or professional responsibilities. Use Rotaract to develop Rotarians and let them make the transition natural.

At 10:31AM on 24 August 2010, Jane Patton wrote: Rotary membership could be increased with more assertive public relations messages about the good services Rotarians provide. Internal newsletters and websites tout Rotary successes to other Rotarians. We should submit press releases to local media and toot our horn! Then when asked to join, people will have a higher recognition of the value of membership. I also like the suggestion of recruiting retirees. Their wealth of knowledge and available energy are great assets.

At 9:40AM on 24 August 2010, Okey wrote: I appreciate the 5th avenue of service-New Generation. Thanks to the Council On Legislation. Just like a President knows who succeeds him in Rotary, so shall the aging & retiring members of our Clubs know those who feel the gaps. Let's fetch them young and strong.

At 10:54AM on 23 August 2010, Francine Haché wrote: I agree with Kay M. Horiuchi! Involving family members is a great way to attract new members and to fill the gap created by senior members leaving. For me, it's a family affair. My father-in-law is a past District Governor, my sister-in-law is a past President and now my husband is the President of our newly founded club which meets in the evening.

At 10:43AM on 23 August 2010, Kari Anne wrote: I am Vice President of the Rotaract Club of Portland in Oregon, District 5100. Rotaract clubs are a great way to introduce younger members of your community to Rotary. Even as a Rotaractor I find Rotary a little intimidating, but after being introduced to so many Rotarians and attending several meetings I feel more equipped when I age out of Rotaract at 31 to join a Rotary Club locally. To get started find out if there are Rotaract clubs in your district and if there is not I recommend starting one. They are a great way to get younger members to join your club.

At 10:40AM on 23 August 2010, Dwight Grotewold wrote: 'DON'T OVERLOOK THE GRAY HAIRS' I wrote an article with this as the theme several years ago. Our club averages about 73 years of age and we have grown from 15 members to 100! How did we do this? By looking at the retirees and recognizing that they have so much to offer. Talent, skills, experience, time, abilities, and on and on. If you would like a copy of the article let me know your e-mail address and I will send it on. You would be amazed at the contributions the gray hairs make in our club. We are known as the "Education Club" in our District as we concentrate on the school systems with the Dictionary Project, tutorial program, a CHOICES program for decision making, RYLA, Interact, Teacher of the Month, several scholarship programs. Look at recruiting the new younger retirees, you will be glad that you did!!

At 10:53AM on 17 August 2010, Gerard Rikken wrote: I would prevail on the 5 leaving members for each of them to bring in one new member before they leave and provide those who succeed with a big certificate of recognition.

At 11:36AM on 10 August 2010, PDG Yogananda,R I Dist 3190 wrote: Ideally , this should have been anticipated.Each of them can be requested to sponsor a member,Their classifications should be filled ,if possible.

At 1:27PM on 9 August 2010, Kay M. Horiuchi wrote: I became a Rotary member because I grew up watching my father attend Rotary. He made-up meetings in foreign countries as well as across the country. The holiday parties and functions I attended really opened opportunities for me as a child. As soon as I was able to contribute as a member I joined my local club. I think involving family members is a great idea. It may not show an immediate return in memberships but I definitely got me to join.

At 1:25PM on 9 August 2010, Joy Kirt Sidhu wrote: Retirement for an 'active' Rotarian is a rare mishap since a Rotarian never .retires'. In fact the member should be encouraged to have either someone from his family or circle of eligible friends join in his/her place.

At 1:20PM on 9 August 2010, Patricia Peck wrote: Consider that retirees have experience, wisdom of age, less pressure of business or personal responsibilities, & a sincere desire to be of help. Get creative in asking for help in appropriate areas, ie. pair as a mentor to new members. Help them understand their worth to the larger group, use their knowledge of the history of the club.

At 1:16PM on 9 August 2010, Allan Wilson wrote: This is a matter that needs to be addressed every year, not just when it happens. Seeking and attracting new members is a responsiblity we all must share. There are potential mebers out there just waiting to be asked to join.

At 4:39PM on 5 August 2010, Vickie Christensen wrote: I really liked the advisor role and making their children Rotarians. We are trying to mentor younger members on such things as grant writing and maneuvering a system they are very familiar with.

At 9:54AM on 3 August 2010, Shrinivas Malu wrote: If few of our members are retiring or getting transferred to other city: 1.They may be given the membership of club sponsored Pro-bus Club. 2. If find eligible , you may offer them Honorary membership of the same club. 3. Keep them associated with the club, by making their eligible family members as new member of the club. So that they can participate or attend the club meetings as a member of the family of the Rotarian. 4. They can be guided to join the club at place , where they are getting transferred. 5. They may be appointed as advisers to the club in the area of their interest or capability or expertise. These are the few ways , how they will remain connected with the club for years to- gather in different capacity.