RETAIN ROTARIANS TO GAIN ROTARIANS - 2015

In 2009 and 12, Retention Central posted a set of guidelines Rotary clubs could use to help return to a steady membership growth position.  The guidelines are also applicable to Rotary International (RI), as posted in the 2014 Rotatorial available at this link.  For the convenience of anyone who may be interested in reading the material, here are the links to the guidelines, which should be read in the listed order:

Retain to Gain - Introduction 

Retain to Gain - Establish Priorities

Retain to Gain - Create a Guiding Coalition

Retain to Gain - Establish a Vision

Retain to Gain - Create a Strategic Plan

Retain to Gain - Communicate

Retain to Gain - Obstacles

Retain to Gain - Do not Declare Victory too Soon

The fundamentals discussed in this series are applicable to any organization regardless of its type or size.  The examples could be updated, but the fundamental principles are timeless.  RI and some member clubs have made major progress in prioritizing membership since the publishing of these guidelines.  In November, based on these guidelines, Retention Central will rate RI's progress.