Sponsorship and Mentoring

New Member

Sponsorship & Mentoring

Guideline

What is Rotary???

          Rotary is the world's first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, was formed on 23, February 1905 by Paul P. Harris, an attorney who wished to capture in a professional club the same friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth. The Rotary name derived from the early practice of rotating meetings among members' offices.

          Rotary's popularity spread, and within a decade, clubs were chartered from San Francisco to New York to Winnipeg , Canada . By 1921, Rotary clubs had been formed on six continents. The organization adopted the Rotary International name a year later.

          As Rotary grew, its mission expanded beyond serving club members' professional and social interests. Rotarians began pooling their resources and contributing their talents to help serve communities in need.

          By 1925, Rotary had grown to 200 clubs with more than 20,000 members. The organization's distinguished reputation attracted presidents, prime ministers, and a host of other luminaries to its ranks; among them author Thomas Mann, diplomat Carlos P. Romulo, humanitarian Albert Schweitzer, and composer Jean Sibelius.

          Today, 1.2 million Rotarians belong to over 32,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.  

          The Canon City Rotary Club began April 29, 1929 and has included many of our community's greatest leaders and business men and women.

For more information go to

www.rotary.org

Prospective Member Outline

Ask prospective members what they already know about Rotary and what they hope to learn by being a member.

Explain the following:

1.    History and organization of Rotary International

2.    Mission of Rotary

3.    Benefits of Rotary club membership

4.    Responsibilities of membership

·        Attendance requirements and options for meeting make-ups

·        Financial obligations

5.    Local club projects (past and present)

6.    Rotary International programs and opportunities for involvement

7.    Local club and district structure and current officers

8.    The Rotary Foundation

·        Humanitarian and educational programs

·        Financial support

9.    Give them a copy of Canon City Rotary Club calendar

10 .  Give them a copy of "Expenses and Expectations" (attached )

Mentors Responsibilities-

Once Prospect is a member you must become a member with these responsibilities.

·        Sit with them the first few meetings and rotate tables.

·        Monitor the new member's comfort level and involvement in the club through periodic personal meetings.

·        Accompany the new member to club meetings on occasion.

·        Introduce the new member to every club member.

·        Explain the various club committees and suggest a committee assignment that is compatible with the new member's interests, if possible.

·        Inform the new member about special meetings and Rotary social events held throughout the year. Attend as many of these events as possible, and act as an informal host to the new member and the member's family, introducing them to other club members and making them feel at home.

·        Ensure that the new member understands all club rules, including the attendance requirements and options.

·        Monitor the new member's attendance. Suggest make-up alternatives, when necessary, and accompany new members to meeting make-ups, if possible.

·        Be readily available to answer questions and provide advice or guidance if asked.