AG Mary introduced Jim Perri, member of the Dearborn Fairlane Club and Membership Chair for the District, who spoke to members about increasing membership in our club and across the district. Incidentally, Jim’s wife, Vicky, will be president of his club on July 1.
Don’t forget family members and friends when it comes to recruiting members, Jim said. "We take friendships for granted so usually don’t make the ask to join Rotary"! The same is true with spouses. “Corporate memberships” are being promoted across the district whereby the principal of the organization becomes the official club member and have, say, assistant managers or other staff who become “designees”. Companies are allowed up to 3 designees.
A “Satellite” club, on the other hand, should also be considered especially here in Adrian, Jim said. With a satellite club who would meet possibly in the evening, we could offer participation at breakfast, lunch and/or dinner depending upon the member’s availability. The club could track whose coming to one or the other of these meetings with a follow up phone call to see which meeting they will be attending that week. All of these meetings could be held at the same location and all could be scheduled on the same day, Jim said. When we call, Jim suggested, we shouldn’t invite anyone to a “meeting”. Rather, invite them to an “event” because people hate to attend meetings!
A Satellite club would help us test the waters. Jim said he thought it could be sponsored by both our club and the Adrian Morning Club. “We’re looking for people who have a heart for service and want to make a difference in their community and even the world”. Local members who have a passion for it participate in international programs.
There is a new Membership Form currently and one of the questions on it asks is “Why did you join Rotary?” This is great information to have, Jim said. "Engagement is the key to retention". What do individual members want to see accomplished? Once we know, he said, we plug them in. Jim commended us for the New Prospect Brochure we developed.
In closing, the new rules, Jim said, decided on by the Council on Legislation recently have dramatically reduced attendance requirements, Jim said. The focus now is on member participation in programs.
Rotarian of the Year – Please be thinking of a deserving member who you would like to nominate for this honor. Winner will be announced at the Annual Changeover Dinner on June 29th. Forms will be out shortly.
DATES TO REMEMBER
June 16 - Siena Heights Summer Spectacular – This event is scheduled for June 16th. Golf outing, dinner and auction. The cost is $65 per person. Social hour starts at 5pm. Please visit sienaheights.edu/spectacular for more info and to register by June 1. Proceeds go to fund student scholarships. Please contact Robin Hinman for more information.
June 16 - Siena Heights Golf Ball Drop – Yet another fundraising event is scheduled for June 16th. Only 200 balls will be sold for $20@ and the grand prize is $1,000 for the person whose ball is closest to the flagged hole. Balls are being sold in advance at the Advancement Office, Sacred Heart Hall room 101. The ball drop will be from 5pm-5:30pm in Trinity Gardens.
June 16 – Goodwill Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting – Nathan invited all members to this event at their newest facility at 1400 US 223 in Adrian. Please RSVP ASAP to Kristine at kdewey@goodwillsemi.org or call 263-2135.
June 17 – Devil's Lake Festival of the Arts – Chair Brent updated members as a sign-up sheet was again passed around with specific shift times. Any and all help that day, he said, would be appreciated especially at the end of the program for tear down and clean up duties. The event starts promptly at 10am that morning and runs until 6pm.
June 29 – Annual Change Over Dinner – Coney Island hot dogs and pulled pork will be on the menu along with salads and an array of appetizers and desserts, Rhonda said. The meal will be free for any member who pre-pays for their regular meeting meals with their dues and $10 for their guests and members who do not pre-pay. The gig starts at 5pm. Hope to have an awesome turnout.
July 29 – Toledo Mudhens Game – Adrian Morning Rotarian Jeane Pfister invited our club to attend this game with them. A dinner at the Spaghetti Warehouse is planned before the game. Please contact Jean f you would like to go at 517-918-2019 or e-mail her at jap0928@live.com.
September 16 & 17 - Bike Tour – Chip announced that he is still working on sponsorships and has a commitment from members Mark & Mary Murray and Max Sielsky. A meeting of the committee is scheduled for July 20th at Chip's house and again at the Changeover Dinner on the 28th and another on August 17th at Chip's house.
Upcoming Club Program Presentations
June 15 – Kathye Herrera - MADD
June 22 – Fluency Friends Update - Kathy Sielsky
June 29 - CHANGEOVER DINNER (NO NOON MEETING THAT DAY)
GUESTS: Visiting Morning Rotarians Dave Maxwell; Kathryn Suechuck, guest of Nate Smith.
Frank’s and A.J.’s tickets were drawn but neither won the still small jackpot! However, Steve May donated a mug and a T-shirt and the winners were Chip and A.J.!
G Mary introduced Jim Perri, member of the Dearborn Fairlane Club and Membership Chair for the District, who spoke to members about increasing membership in our club and across the district. Incidentally, Jim’s wife, Vicky, will be president of his club on July 1.
Rotarian of the Year – Please be thinking of a deserving member who you would like to nominate for this honor. Winner will be announced at the Annual Changeover Dinner on June 29th. Forms will be out shortly.
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ike Tour – Chip announced that he is still working on sponsorships and has a commitment from members Mark & Mary Murray and Max Sielsky. A meeting of the committee is scheduled for July 20th at Chip's house and again at the Changeover Dinner on the 28th and another on August 17th at Chip's house.
