What's In The Magic Box of Rotary? with President Tim Litfin
Our Program on June 18th was a presentation by Club President Tim Litfin where he discussed the present and future characteristics of the Rotary Club of Excelsior.
Tim started his presentation with a box full of slips of paper to define what Rotary Clubs and Rotarians represent. As the slips were read, the “ideal” Rotary club was presented. Tim went on to say that our club has most of the characteristics of a great club, including hospitality and dedication to our projects. He then cited three areas where our club can improve: (1) We need new members, and it needs to be a club-wide effort; (2) We need an event or project to identify our club, and (3) We need our member to be active in the club. He spoke of average age statistics, and, while we’re similar to other clubs in the region, we need to improve our demographics to survive.
His last points were to remind the members of what a club president needs from the membership. There has to be communication (both ways) between members and the president, attendance has to be consistent, and each member has to be willing to give time and support to the club.
Members present were asked to fill-out the set of commitment goals for the Rotary Year of 2013-14 that are listed below:
My Personal Goals for Rotary in ‘13-14
(circle all that apply)
STRIVE –I will attend at least two MHS meetings
Membership - to bring in two potential members as guests
Conversation – discuss Rotary with non-Rotarians at least twice per week
Attendance – I will attend at least 80% of all Tuesday meetings
Membership – I will recruit one new member, as in Molly’s year
we will gain 10 new members
Events – I will attend/volunteer for at least four events
Program – I will recommend at least one presenter to Marnie and Tim
Other - ________________________________________________
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