R.E.T.S. Membership Committment
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This document discusses maintaining membership and commitment in Rotaract clubs. It provides tips for building and maintaining membership, such as setting goals, recruiting new members, publicizing activities, and planning special events. It emphasizes the importance of commitment from club members. A committed member demonstrates reliability, communicates constructively, listens actively, participates fully, shares openly, cooperates with others, exhibits flexibility, solves problems, treats others with respect, and shows dedication to the club. True commitment comes from caring about the club's success and contributing to its goals.
R.E.T.S. Membership Committment
- 1. DISTRICT ROTARACT 7030 ROTARACT EXECUTIVE TRAINING SEMINAR (RETS) 13 MAY 2005 GRENADA
- 3. Membership The success of a Rotaract club depends on the commitment and hard work of its membership When recruiting new members, seek out those with special interests and abilities who would be enthusiastic about the social and service opportunities Rotaract provides
- 4. Tips to Build and Maintain Membership Set membership goals and encourage all club members to work to meet them. Challenge each member to bring in one new Rotaractor each year. Present an award to the member who recruits the most new members. Publicize club activities in the Local Newspaper and in the community
- 5. Tips to Build and Maintain Membership Organize a special event to attract new members. Ask experienced Rotaractors to adopt new members to make them feel welcome. Assign committee responsibilities to veteran members (to let them know they are important to the club).
- 6. Tips to Build and Maintain Membership Maintain a good balance among age levels and among males and females.
- 7. COMMITTMENT The success of any volunteer organization relies on its ability to attract and retain dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers
- 8. How do we view ourselves as members of ROTARACT ? COMMITTMENT
- 9. It is our level of commitmentlevel of commitment that distinguishes and develops our sense of dedication to the Rotaract organization.
- 10. How do we relate to the term – Commitment Pledge Assurance Promise Dedication
- 11. Qualities a COMMITTED MEMBER should display
- 12. Demonstrates aptitude and reliability reliable club member who gets work done and does his fair share to work hard and meet set goals. He or she follows through on assignments. Consistency is key.
- 13. Communicates constructively Rotaract needs people who speak up and express their thoughts and ideas clearly, directly, honestly and with respect for others and for the work of the club.
- 14. Such a member does not shy away from making a point but makes it in the best way possible – in a positive, confident and respectful manner
- 15. Listens actively Good listeners are essential for Rotaract to function effectively. Rotaract needs members who can absorb, understand, and consider ideas and points of view from other people without debating and arguing every point.
- 16. Such a member can also receive criticism without reacting defensively. Rotaractors need the discipline to listen first and speak second so that meaningful dialogue results
- 17. Functions as an active participant Committed Rotaractors are active participants They should prepare for club meetings - to listen and speak up in discussions. They are fully engaged in the work of the club and do not sit passively on the sidelines.
- 18. Members who function as active participants take the initiative to help make things happen, and they volunteer for assignments The whole approach is can-do: “what contribution can I make to help the club achieve success?
- 19. Shares openly and willingly willing to share information, knowledge and experience – take the initiative to keep other club members informed A committed member is active in informal sharing. They keep other club members in the loop with information and expertise that helps to get the job done and prevents surprises/disappointments
- 20. Cooperates and pitches in to help Cooperation is the act of working with others and acting together to accomplish a job. Effective and committed members work this way by second nature. Committed members, despite differences they may have with members concerning style and perspective, figure out ways to work together to solve problems and get work done.
- 21. Exhibits flexibility a committed member rolls with the punches; they adapt to ever-changing situations a flexible member can consider different points of views and compromise when needed – negotiate a compromise Strong members are firm in their thoughts yet open to what others have to offer – flexibility at its best
- 22. Arbitrates well - works as a problem solver Committed members are willing to deal with all kinds of problems in a solution- oriented manner They’re problem solvers, not problem dwellers, problem-blamers or problem- avoiders.
- 23. They don’t simply rehash a problem the way problem dwellers do. They don’t look for other to fault, as the blamers do. And they don’t put off dealing with issues, the way avoiders do
- 24. A Committed member gets problems out in the open for discussion and then collaborates with others to find solutions and formulate action plans. Exerts the ability to negotiate and compromise to ensure steady progress and resolution
- 25. Treats others in a respectful and supportive manner Committed members treat fellow Rotaractors/PMs/Guests with courtesy and consideration Quite simply, a committed and effective member deals with other people in a professional manner
- 26. not just some of the time but consistently they show understanding and the appropriate support of other members to help get the job done
- 27. Shows commitment to the Club Committed members care about their work, the club, and the club’s projects/activities They show up every day with this care and commitment up front. They always make a good effort and they encourage other members to do the same.
- 28. Members who show commitment don’t come in any particular style or personality In fact, they may even be soft-spoken, but they aren’t passive. They care about what the club is doing and they contribute to its success – without needing a push.
- 29. In the end, their commitment is about seeing the club succeed and knowing they have contributed to this success. Our level of commitment will be measured by how we view our duty as a member of the Club and its importance in our lives
- 30. Commitment to your Rotaract Club can never be taught, but rather demonstrated by the work we do in touching the lives and hearts of others in need. As time passes, our focus may change and other matters take priority, but always we must remember and convey our loyalty to Rotaract and its ideals
- 31. Points to ponder: Loyalty – be a proud member – encourage others Dependability – always show respect for others time & effort Awareness – recognize and appreciate the importance of tasks however small they may seem Support – seek and give assistance whenever and wherever.
- 32. Are YOU a committed member?