The issue of membership is now something of a perennial talking point in Rotary Clubs nationally and internationally.
That is of course not peculiar to Rotary whose membership has held up well relative to other organisations. For examples Jaycees which in 1976 had 400 clubs in the USA and 350,000 members last reported membership at 12,000.
If for Pakuranga Rotary Club members, a declining membership is seen as a concern then there are a number of possible responses one of which might include merging with another club.
Alternatively we might decide that forming active working partnerships with other local clubs would be a solution or instead, have a whole club focus on attracting new members.
Members will have views on this and
should be prepared and willing to discuss and share their thoughts with others and with the Board.
This Bulletin contains three pieces that relate to membership and others are encouraged to also contribute their thoughts to future Bulletins.
Subject to editorial standards and to ensuring any contributions sit well with the Four Way Test the Bulletin is a vehicle for sharing.
That is of course not peculiar to Rotary whose membership has held up well relative to other organisations. For examples Jaycees which in 1976 had 400 clubs in the USA and 350,000 members last reported membership at 12,000.
If for Pakuranga Rotary Club members, a declining membership is seen as a concern then there are a number of possible responses one of which might include merging with another club.
Alternatively we might decide that forming active working partnerships with other local clubs would be a solution or instead, have a whole club focus on attracting new members.
Members will have views on this and
should be prepared and willing to discuss and share their thoughts with others and with the Board.
This Bulletin contains three pieces that relate to membership and others are encouraged to also contribute their thoughts to future Bulletins.
Subject to editorial standards and to ensuring any contributions sit well with the Four Way Test the Bulletin is a vehicle for sharing.