August is Membership and New Club Development Month, which means it’s time to celebrate our Rotary club, our members, and the good this club does in our community and around the world.
 
What some may not know is that the Rotary Australia website puts a wealth of Membership Development information at our fingertips.  Try this, for a start.  If you follow the link you will have 10 publications and a lot of useful ideas.
 
What does Rotary mean to you?  Rotary members have pushed polio to the brink of eradication, delivered clean water to those in need, improved their local communities, provided scholarships to the next generation of peacemakers, and continued to do good in the world.
 
Read on for more ways to join in the celebration ...
There are many ways to join in the celebration, but here are a few activities to get you started:
 
  • Say it loud, say it proud!  Let everyone in your social network know that you are a proud member by changing your Twitter and Facebook profile to the I’m a Proud Member graphic.   Copy and save the graphic as your profile picture for August.
  • Watch and share:  Download any of the many videos on membership here and see the vital role membership plays in maintaining a strong and active club.
  • Exchange ideas:  Do you have successful membership strategies that have worked well in your community?  Share them on the Membership Best Practices Discussion Group.
  • We Are Rotary:  Using the hashtag #WeAreRotary, post photos to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Vine of your club members at work in your community or abroad to show how Rotary makes a positive impact in the world.
  • Making a difference:  Rotary clubs are known for the high-impact service projects they undertake locally and globally.  Share stories about your service projects and how they improve lives on Rotary Showcase.  Be sure to follow us on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram to see what Rotary members around the world are doing to celebrate Membership Month.