MINUTES OF ZOOM MEETING: Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Editor: Allan Finnigan
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Happy 92 nd birthday to Terry Giles on May 2
On the Zoom Call Tonight:
Pres. Sue McKinnon, Allan Finnigan, David Andrews, David Penney, Lennis Trotter, Jan Coupland, Kris Sachdeva, Bill Creamer, Heather Drakes, Robbie Larocque, Hilda Finnigan, Ana Rejab, Ted Morrison and Leon Efraim
Guests:
None tonight
PRESIDENT SUE’S OPENING REMARKS:
The Separation of Linda and Bill Gates.
HAPPY THOUGHTS OF THE WEEK:
None tonight
ANNOUNCMENTS:
Hilda announces that Snap had 3 articles about :
1. Manure sales
2. Picture with Cullen Carrie shovelling manure
3. Moscow joint meeting Oshawa Rotary club
Manure sales Al Finnigan announced that we are down to 190 bags left and sales are steady.
May 5-Fighting Extinction presented by the Whitby Rotary Club
May5-Board Meeting at 7:00 pm
May 12- 8-9 pm. Foundation Gala, virtual, cost is $110.00 US
May 12 7 00PM Whitby Rotary is also presenting Crime against Children presented by RCMP and Toronto Police
May 29 is make up date for the Great Lakes Clean up project Mark says it is a go. Tee shirts will be supplied
June 12-16 International Convention
Our district conference is June 25 and 26; cost $10.00
MANY MORE EVENTS INCLUDING ZOOM MEETING – please read the Bulletin!
Secure web site: A run through was done by David Penny and Dave Andrews, with comments by Hilda and Bill.
There are bank charges for using the stripe, Anna is going to check and get the charges from the bank of Commerce for Bill.
Speakers Needed David Andrews reminded us that there are several openings for Guest Speakers in June
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER ROTARY EVENTS PLEASE READ THE SECTION AT THE END OF THIS BULLETIN
SPEAKER:
President Sue ran through the second half of the 50 membership suggestions with the members for discussion.
Several suggestions were discussed and will be implemented
Here they are:
50 ways to increase Membership – Second Half:
27. Consider flexibility with your dues structure especially if recruiting younger members. Some clubs offer a discount
28. Conduct high-profile meetings. Invite the media to cover well known speakers
29. Send club members to the district membership seminar and district assembly.
30. Update your club’s classification survey – who’s missing in your club? status quo
32. Ask the district membership development committee for help ask Oshawa and Whitby Sunrise
33. Participate in non-Rotary community events – be a presence in the community
Promoted at Chamber of Commerce - FRIENDS of Rotary list (Sue)
34. Communicate with the press about your local / international projects (PolioPlus).
35. If a prospect is unable to attend your meetings, introduce them to another club
36. Proudly wear your Rotary pin at all times
37. Send your club bulletin to your guests and prospects who will volunteer to do this
38. Do a monthly prospect roundup - ask every member to submit names to the membership chair
39. Ask every club member to display the Rotary decal on their car CRS marketing; Robbie – certificates taking place of plaques
40. Make sure your meeting venue meets your needs – food, accessibility, transit,cost, atmosphere
41. Review your strategic plan monthly - membership is a year round priority
42. Include “Why I am a Rotarian” in your club newsletter & website start next year
44. Keep in touch with members who have resigned – invite them to participate as associates – same as friend of Rotary; spouses
45. Ask Rotarians to advertise Rotary in their business or profession we do well
46. Use M & M candy “Membership Matters” or “Get Your Ask In Gear” buttons to remind members of the priority of membership development. Look forward to this?
47. Establish a “Retention Plan” for the club – is every members engaged in activities?
Needs work Rhonda Gorham membership process
48. Conduct a Membership satisfaction survey www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/club_assessment_tools_en.pdf
Consider a survey
49. Subscribe to the Rotary Membership Minute on the RI web site Rotary membership minutes review at each meeting (Heather)
50. RI has lots of membership materials we know - http://www.rotary.org/en/members/pages/ridefault.aspx
Next week- speaker to inform us about how they are helping St. Vincent. Island in the Caribbean, which erupted on April 19 and displaced approximately 20,000 residents
COVID UPDATE
Dr Kris will provide an update next week
MEETING ADJOURNED: at 8:00 pm
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
May 11, 2021 7 pm – Haldene Alleyne – Whitby-Sunrise Rotary Club –and Maureen Bird, Rotary Club of Toronto - St
Vincent Project to assist victims of the volcano eruption
May 18, 2021 7 pm – Paul Harris Awards Night
May 25, 2021 7 pm – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Presentation – from Heather Drakes , Chair,
District 7070 DEI Committee