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Effective District Strategies for Struggling Clubs
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Today’s FacilitatorsZone 24W Coordinator Team Members
Gayle Knepper Dave StambaughDistrict 5010 District 5060
Jackie Hobal Al BergsmaDistrict 5370 District 5360
Topics for Discussion
Poll Question
Identifying the Impact
of Struggling Clubs Al Bergsma District 5360 Assistant Rotary Coordinator
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The Impactof Struggling Clubs
Identifying the Risk Factors
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Signs of At-Risk Clubs
Signs of At-Risk Clubs
More Examples
Poll Question
How do we start?
Defining Struggling
Clubs
Dave Stambaugh District 5060 Assistant Rotary Coordinator
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Step 1: Assessing the Risk Quantify club functioning Continuity in review/ assessment Annual review of all clubs; semi-
annual review of at-risk clubs Track trends: club moves from
healthy to struggling over time
Step 1: Assessing the Risk
Ready-to-Use Tools
Rotary Club Central Vibrant Club Assessment Club Self Assessment
Rotary Club CentralGovernor & AG View
Vibrant Club Assessment
Club Self Assessment
Effective Rotary Clubs Indicators - MOP
Measures club functioning Effective Club
Criteria Minimum
Standards
Effective Club Criteria Sustain/Increase
membership Implement successful
service projects Support TRF (financially &
program participation Leaders beyond the club
level
Minimum Standards Meet regularly * Conduct effective service projects * Accept visits of district/RI leaders Pay RI & district dues without assistance * Members receive a Rotary magazine
* frequently observed in struggling clubs
Minimum Standards
Maintain liability insuranceAct consistently with RI policiesProvide accurate membership listsResolve disputes amicably *No litigation with RICooperative district relationship *
* frequently observed in struggling clubs
Creating the Plan
Gayle Knepper District 5010 Rotary Coordinator
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Step 2: Categorizing ClubsRotary Club Central
Rotary Club CentralCategorizing Clubs
Other Considerations
Step 3: Prioritization & Decisions
Step 4: Forming the TeamWho is responsible?
Team size: 4 to 7 Based on district & geography District team or regional teams DG participates (perhaps adjunct member) Consider “turnaround
specialist”
Step 4: Forming the TeamTeam Composition Examples
Poll Question
Identifying the Action
Steps Al Bergsma District 5360 Assistant Rotary Coordinator
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Possible Action Steps
“Required” for Results
Step 6: Follow Up, Evaluate & Adapt
When might it be time…
for the club to close?
A Real Life Story
Dave Stambaugh District 5060 Assistant Rotary Coordinator
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Blueprint: The Morinville Club Story
Rotary Club of Morinville Story
Rotary Club of Morinville Story
Blueprint:Creating a Vibrant Morinville Club
A. Commitment of LeadershipMembership chair & committee with 3 members
B. Begin with the End in MindVibrant club – enough members to provide service above selfMembership – discussed at each club meeting
Blueprint: Creating a Vibrant Morinville Club
C. Create the PlanCommittee meetings to develop planCondense feedback into a 3-year plan
D. Ambiance & FriendlinessLocation, room, décor, name badgesFirst impressions, greetings & morePrograms, monthly social activities
Blueprint: Creating a Vibrant Morinville Club
E. Use Best Practices for DevelopmentReview plan periodicallyFiresides for classification developmentAnnual meeting with Chamber of Commerce
F. Engage all Members
Summary: Six Steps to an Effective District
Strategy1. Assess clubs
2. Segment by vibrancy category
3. Plan: Prioritize, make resource
decisions, develop strategy
4. Form the team
5. Take action
6. Follow up, evaluate, adapt
Resources Jackie Hobal District 5370 Asst Rotary Coordinator
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Resourcesrotary.org
Rotary Club Central Club Assessment Tools Be A Vibrant Club (booklet) Membership Development Resource Guide (assessments)
Resources
Vibrant Club Assessment Club Self Assessment
ResourcesIn person
Community ExpertiseProfessional who works to turn around
struggling organizations/ businesses Your Rotary Coordinator
Zone 24W Coordinator Team
Gayle Knepper Jackie [email protected] [email protected] Overall Coordinator Asst Coordinator D2225, D5040 Liaison D5060, D5360 Liaison
Dave Stambaugh Al [email protected] [email protected] Coordinator Asst CoordinatorD5010, D5050 Liaison D5370, D5550 Liaison
[email protected] best practices, ideas and samples for sharing
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Rotary CoordinatorsZone 24E/32
Lynda Ryder Karien ZieglerZone 24E Zone [email protected] [email protected]
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ResourcesWorkshops
Zone Pre-Institutewww.zoneinstitute.netToronto – October 15Public image, membership & engagement, training, The Rotary Foundation, youth programs, future leaders and more
Webinars RI & Zone
www.Rotary.orgSearch “webinars”Topics from membership and service to leadership and Club
Central.
Zone 24 WestOne Rotary: Building Highly-Effective ClubsNovember 12 - 4:00 pm PST/7:00 pm EST
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