Membership Ideas

Posted by Angela Carter

WHAT MAKES US INNOVATIVE

  1. Be intrinsically motivated to be a part of the evolution of Rotary.  Be open to hearing new ideas, take a leap of faith and try something different, be brave and toss your ideas out, and then take some action to move those ideas forward.
  2. In everything we think, say and do…ask WHY?  Get curious about everything in your club.  Approach it from a new member perspective and a younger member’s needs.  Question everything you do as it relates to your goals and the vitality of your club.
  3. Don’t wait for inspiration to come.  Go experience things together as a club, start a conversation around an idea and tap into your Rotary member knowledge bank.  Make some withdrawals, invest wisely and watch that investment grow.
  4. Get creative with the way in which you experience Rotary.  Think and speak of meetings as gatherings, as connections and interactions.  If you didn’t “meet” every week what else would (or could) you be doing?  Every interaction is an invitation for potential new members.
6.  Challenge your beliefs of Rotary but preserve the foundation.  Our pillars of service haven’t changed but the structure we built around them is ready for a renovation.  What might your club look like if it was refurbished, uplifted, brightened up, modernized, or overhauled into something more meaningful today?. Strike up an innovation committee and start an Idea Share platform.  Great ideas come at different times and in a variety of conversations.  With an innovation team, ideas can be kept track of, explored, and refined.  Everyone in the club should have a way of contributing.
7.  Add innovation as a standing item on your agenda.  Creativity takes time.  One brainstorming session is not enough.  When seeds of creativity are planted, they will cultivate in our minds before they transform into something amazing.  Keep the conversation going every time you gather.
8.  What other ideas do you have to be innovative?  Let’s start that conversation!