AWARDS

Zone 33 Public Image Citation 2018-19 (pdf)
2018-19 Public Image Citation overview and application form for Zone 33. Clubs that complete FOUR of the required activities and at least TWO additional activities by July 15, 2019 qualify for a Citation. Return completed form to your Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator

Zone 34 2018-19 Club Video Contest (link)
Create a maximum 2 minutes video about the implementation of the Rotary theme in your club, showing how your members worked to ‘Be the Inspiration”. Deadline is May 18, 2019

Zone 34 Public Image Citation for Rotary & Rotaract Clubs 2018-19 (pdf)
2018-19 Public Image Citation overview and application form. Clubs that complete the FOUR required activities and at least TWO additional activities by March 31, 2019, qualify for a Citation. Any club completing ALL the Activities will receive a special Platinum Citation

INFORMATIONAL

“Who Do You Know?” Club Assembly Membership Exercise (pdf)
Thought-starter worksheet to help club members think of potential Rotarians from among their business associates, suppliers, customers, friends, neighbors and family members. Includes a "How to Use" section. NOTE: This is not a "homework" exercise. Members won't take it home and bring it back. To be done during a Club Assembly.

10 Intentional Membership Strategies (pdf)
Top 10 Intentional Membership Strategies PROVEN to grow Rotary Clubs. Ideas on how to identify prospective members, attract members, onboard members and retain members.

5 Things I Wish All Rotarians Knew and Believed about Membership (pdf)
White paper on the realities of Rotary membership. Specifically of interest to Presidents-Elect and Membership Chairs.

6 Failed Membership Strategies Rotary Clubs Love (pdf)
A list of 6 strategies that sound good, and clubs like them, but are minimally effective at attracting new members. A good list for a President or Membership chair to AVOID when creating club membership plans.

Adding New Members in DACdb and My Rotary (pdf)
Bulletproof, can't fail method of adding new members in DACdb and My Rotary, keeping both in sync.

Adding a Satellite Club in DACdb (pdf)
DACdb handles Satellite Clubs very well if set up correctly. Consider using DACdb as the way to set up Satellites rather than the Satellite Club Form from RI.

Club President Personal Ask (pdf)
A script for club presidents to use in personally asking their members to bring a prospect to a Membership Event. For use in person or by phone.

Corporate Membership Examples (link)
A library of sample policy statements and Bylaws changes clubs have used to implement Corporate memberships

District Event Grants (pdf)
White paper on District Event Grants -- taking money off of the table for clubs that plan and execute Rotary Membership Events.

Don’t Squander Your Leads (pdf)
How to use DACdb as a prospect management and drip marketing tool -- to keep track of potential members and keep in touch with them while they're making a decision about joining Rotaryl.

Expectations of a District Communication Officer (DCO) Worksheet (doc)
Editable MSWord document for use in outlining role and responsibilities of a District Communication Officer (DCO)

New Member Scavenger Hunt (pptx)
Great, fun exercise for New Member Orientation -- a good way to help new members get familiar with Rotary. Many clubs use this as part of their Red Badge programs. Editable PowerPoint file -- add your own items to the hunt.

Prospective Rotarian Phone Invitation Script (pdf)
Many Rotarians are hesitant to invite a friend, neighbor, business associate or family member to have a look at Rotary because they don't have the "elevator pitch" down. Here's an easy-to-deliver phone invitation script for a member to invite a prospect to the #1 highest ROI membership development strategy -- a Rotary Information Hour or "Discover Rotary" presentation. Try it in your club.

Recipe for a Successful Membership Event (pdf)
Step-by-step process for planning and executing a membership event -- the #1 ROI strategy for attracting members to Rotary

Resolving DACdb Member Compare Discrepancies (pdf)
White paper on using DACdb's Member Compare feature to resolve discrepancies between DACdb membership records and RI membership records

Rotary Branded Products with TRF Contribution (link)
Zone 33's Public Image Team has announced a new program where items purchased to show the Rotary logo to home communities and around the world will result in donations to The Rotary Foundation. There are thousands of items, including pens, shirts, caps, bags, technology products and more.

Rotary Foundation Grants Toolbox (link)
Multi-folder, deep toolbox for information and training on Grants from The Rotary Foundation. How-to, informational overviews and presentations.

Rotary Foundation Toolbox (link)
Multi-folder, deep library of resources for promoting The Rotary Foundation and training Districts and Clubs.

Rotary International Membership Resources Page (link)
A deep library of resources, manuals and materials published by Rotary International to help your club attract and retain members. May require My Rotary login.

Using DACdb District Compare (pdf)
How to use the District Compare feature in DACdb to identify clubs with mismatches between member rosters in DACdb and Rotary International

Weekly District Membership Trends – Zone 33 (link)
Weekly membership Net Gain/Loss data on all Districts in Zone 33. Actual YTD progress compared to the "Success Track" (the pace needed to end the year with net membership gain, plus comparisons to 3 prior years' progress at the same point in the year. DACdb membership totals compared to RI membership totals are also displayed.

Zone 33 Membership Growth Index Reports (pdf)
The Membership Growth Index (MGI) is a remarkably predictive indicator of future membership growth or decline for each club in the District. The District leadership team can therefore focus its attention and communication on its most-challenged clubs, and also identify where to look for best practices and membership know-how in successful clubs.

Zone 33 Membership Summit Library (link)
Link to all files, presentations, handouts, etc. used in Zone 33 Membership Summits. Browse for a folder for your own District or another. All files are downloadable for use in another Zone, District or Club.

Zone 33 Membership Summits (pdf)
Overview of Membership Summits offered by the Zone 33 Rotary Coordinator Team. Contact Chris Jones for further info: chris.jones.rotary@gmail.com

Zone 33 Rotary Foundation Files & Resources (link)
Multi-folder Dropbox of Rotary Foundation materials used and distributed in Zone 33 TRF seminars and training sessions. Includes Training presentations, PowerPoints, Foundation facts, and polio updates may be viewed and downloaded with NO login required. Browse and click on the specific folders to view the available files. Files may be viewed and/or downloaded. Please e-mail questions or suggestions to ARRFC Bernie Riedel at Bernie@RiedelComputers.com

Zone 33 Rotary Foundation Newsletter (link)
A folder of current and archive copies of the Zone 33 Rotary Foundation Newsletter. View or download the issue of your choice.

Zone 34 Membership Growth Index Reports (pdf)
The Membership Growth Index (MGI) is a remarkably predictive indicator of future membership growth or decline for each club in the District. The District leadership team can therefore focus its attention and communication on its most-challenged clubs, and also identify where to look for best practices and membership know-how in successful clubs.

Zone 34 Public Image Team Website (link)
A library of club and district stories, presentations and videos from Zone 34 clubs

Zone Directory 2018-19 (pdf)
Password protected file. Contact Phil or Karen Morris for password. Hint: first word in Rotary's motto -- lower case

PRESENTATIONS

Discover Rotary Slide Set Template (pptx)
Slide set for a Rotary Membership Event. First page is a "ReadMe" set of instructions for how to customize for your club.

TEMPLATES

Committee Chair Expectations Worksheet (doc)
Worksheet outline for defining a Committee Chair's role and responsibilities. The first step in holding volunteers accountable is making sure they're totally clear on what they're signing up to do. Editable MSWord file.

Public Image Plan Template (link)
A template for building your club's public image plan

VIDEOS

Demystifying DACdb Membership Data – Video (link)
"How-To" tutorial on using DACdb tools, including District Compare (L-6 and up), Member Compare and Club Officer Compare to reconcile DACdb records with Rotary International's

Regional Coordinator All Call – Aug. 10, 2018 (link)
Zones 33-34 Regional Coordinator All Call with Director David Stovall - Aug. 10, 2018

Regional Coordinator All Call – Nov. 7, 2018 (link)
Zones 33-34 Regional Coordinator All Call with Director David Stovall - Nov. 7, 2018

Revitalizing Rotary Clubs Webinar (link)
Webinar hosted by Zone 34 Rotary Coordinator George Robertson-Burnett. Ideas to make Rotary clubs more attractive to both new and existing members.

What is Rotary? – Funny Rotary Video – Fargo-Moorhead Rotary Clubs (link)
Humorous video about what Rotary really is. Based in the Fargo-Moorhead area (North Dakota/Minnesota border region), where there are 5 Rotary Clubs. Video was supported by Rotary District 5580. Production by D&N Cinematics of Bismarck, ND.