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Membership & Extension Committee
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The vision of Rotary is “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
We aren’t just a service club, we are a club of business, civic and community leaders working together for service, ethics, and peace through our fellowship.
Your District Membership Committee is willing assist all members and club leaders. Please contact us if there are tools we can help you with.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (DEI)
At Rotary, we understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.
We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, color, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.
Recognizing that individuals from certain groups have historically experienced barriers to membership, participation, and leadership, we commit to advancing equity in all aspects of Rotary, including in our community partnerships, so that each person has the necessary access to resources, opportunities, networks, and support to thrive.
We believe that all people hold visible and invisible qualities that inherently make them unique, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where each person knows they are valued and belong.
In line with our value of integrity, we are committed to being honest and transparent about where we are in our DEI journey as an organization, and to continuing to learn and do better.
DIVERSITY
Rotary welcomes people of all backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and identities.
EQUITY
Rotary strives for the fair treatment, opportunity, and advancement of all Rotary participants.
INCLUSION
Rotary is working to create experiences where all people feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES
Membership Resources
Here are just a couple resources available to assist you in achieving your membership goals:
- Zone Membership Information
- Rotary Club Health Check
- Strengthening Your Membership
- Introducing New Members to Rotary
- Membership Committee Manual
- Membership Assessment Tools
- Rotary Basics
- Connecting For Good
- Prospective Members
- Prospective Member Exercise
- How to Manage Rotary Leads
- Membership Resource List
- Be a Vibrant Club
DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIRS
 | Richard F. Lemire Riverside East District 5330 District Historian Contact |
 | Marilyn Sanderson Palm Desert District 5330 DEI Chair Contact |
 | Ricardo Loretta Palm Desert District 5330 New Club Development Chair Contact |
RECENT COMMITTEE UPDATES
Starting New Clubs: Why We Must Continue to Plant the Seeds of Rotary
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Membership: How to Attract Younger Club Members
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Membership Retention: 5 Tips For Building Bonds That Last
If you are over 40 then you might remember a 1980’s commercial for the product Krazy Glue. In the commercial a construction worker holds onto his hard hat and is suspended from a steel beam by only the power of one tiny dot of Krazy Glue. Wouldn’t it be nice if...
Growing Membership – 5 Tips to Keep Member Leads Flowing
In the cold winter months of the year every club struggles with meeting attendance. And with lower meeting attendance comes a tendency to put member attraction and growth on the back burner til the warming suns of spring. At this time of year I would encourage you...
Membership Resources
Here are just a couple resources available to assist you in achieving your membership goals: Zone Membership Information Rotary Club Health Check Strengthening Your Membership Introducing New Members to Rotary Membership Committee Manual Membership Assessment Tools...
Membership & Extension Committee
Change Lives! The vision of Rotary is "Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves." We aren't just a service club, we are a club of business, civic and community...