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ROTARY ON THE MOVE Zone 8
Rotary Coordinator’s Newsletter April 2021 Volume 11 – Issue 9
‘WHY START A CLUB?’
Article by RC PDG Adrian Roach
People join Rotary, a non-political global network of problem-
solvers, to make our communities better, to have fun, and to
In this issue: connect with others nearby and around the world. Many get
involved by joining one of our tens of thousands of clubs. But you
might also want to start a Rotary or Rotaract club. Maybe there are
1 Why Start a Club? convenient. Maybe you are already a member, and you want to start another club
not any in your area yet, or the clubs that are close to you meet at times that are not
because you see that your town or another community could benefit from having
more Rotary — whether you plan to join the new club yourself. Or maybe you just
have an idea for a different kind of club. Whatever your reason for starting a club,
2 Regional Membership there is a great Course on My Rotary in the learning Centre that will show you what
to do. You also have the support of your Assistant Rotary Coordinator’s (ARC),
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Regional Membership Officer Barbra Mifsud, me, and Incoming ARC Andy
Rajapakse who will focus on New Style Rotary Clubs. Andy is the DG in D9640 and
- Nurturing Rotarians he and his team have started 4 new clubs already.
3 - Your Vocation to Grow Starting a new club is an ambitious endeavour. It requires time, planning, and
dedication. The process will go most smoothly if you gather a team of committed
Rotary people who share your passion and have diverse experiences and skill sets.
To find out what kind of club will succeed in your community, you will need to do
4 3 Ingredients to Keep a little research. Spend time exploring your area and talking with Rotarians,
Rotaractors, and prospective members to determine what kind of club people
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would want to join and what kind would benefit the community. What do
prospective members and other people in the area need? Use this information to
build a club that is relevant and interesting and can make a lasting impact.
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5 - Ask the Question After you decide on a club type and meeting format, consider different models your
club can follow. Think about what you want your new club to offer its members.
For example, it might focus on certain causes or shared interests. Or it could be
- Pursuing our composed of former Rotary program participants or the employees of a
Mentoring Moments corporation. Below are some ideas to inspire you. You can choose one of these or
6 - 2021 Virtual Rotary design your own experience. Remember to involve charter members in the
Convention decision.
Have you the desire to “Grow Rotary” you have the support. It is a wonderful feeling
7 Make your Club Thrive to start fresh a new style Rotary Club. My Club, the Rotary Club of Greenhills-
Maitland will celebrate its 10 year in 2022. Go on and give it a shot!
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- Embrace the Digital
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8 - Serve to Change Lives
- The Team
