By: PP Megs Lunn
Stay involved with Rotary
Rotary offers a network of people who share similar values. Find Rotarians who are relocated and invite them to Rotary. I just spoke to one inactive Rotarian and he said he was relocated for family reasons. And so I said, why not join a local Rotary club nearby. He said there is no invitation yet. Looking for opportunity to invite members? There are many actually. In my six (6) years of being a Rotarian, I can count at least six (7) folks I have referred to Rotary and eventually became a Rotarian. Three (3) locals (in town) and four (4) foreigners abroad. I am working on my cousin who is now in Cebu, and recently referred him to AG Ann and Pres. Joy of RC Ormoc. I just found him on Facebook (wink). Staying involved even seating down is just great. You can actually let your fingers walk. What is the technology for?!!!
Connect to other alumni and Rotarians
Former members of Rotaract can be invited to your club. Correct me if am wrong, they are free of membership dues for one to two years while they are hunting for jobs right after graduation.
A former and retired Rotarians might want to join again. Now that he is retired, he might not be tired yet. How about it? How about a former GSE member/s? They are also a walking soon to be Rotarian. It also helps build Rotary Foundation. There is also the Rotary Alumni. Resources can be find at www.rotary.org.
Find service opportunities
Help connect your fellow Rotarians to volunteer opportunities. Now adays, the most “in” thing is to care for our environment. Fun Run for a Good Cause (Milo, TB, Global Warming), Fun Walk to Zero Smoking Campaign, for fun or for a good cause, so long as there is an opportunity to, be visible in the community as our public image calls it. Also, by sending letters of invitation to meetings and posting your community service experience by blogging, thru e-groups and to our interactive website, to name a few. Link with some other religious and civic organizations for some community event, too, is another idea – an inspiration of partnership and connections.
Share your Rotary experience
We are the best advocates of a walking Rotarian. By passing on your experience to others, you can inspire future ambassadors of goodwill and promote Rotary’s ideals. You can help recruit program participants, participate in inbound and outbound orientation sessions, or act as an adviser to Rotary clubs or districts. Speak at a Rotary club meeting, or mentor current Foundation program participants, Interactors, or Rotaractors. (www.rotary.org)
Give to The Rotary Foundation
Rotary’s values first attracted you to its programs. The goal to further international understanding through effective educational and humanitarian programs around the world continues today. Your gift ensures that these programs will last well into the future. (www.rotary.org)
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