So my friends - NOTHING lasts forever.
Friday, 16 December 2011
Friday, 28 October 2011
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE JULY - SEP 2011
List of New Members Inducted in July 2011
Rotary Club of Bangsar - 2
Rotary Club of Bandar Sungai Petani - 2
Rotary Club of Greentown - 1
Rotary Club of Kerian - 1
Rotary Club of Kelana Jaya - 1
Rotary Club of Klang - 2
Rotary Club of Kuantan - 1
Rotary Club of Kuala Pilah - 3
Rotary Club of Bukit Bintang - 2
Rotary Club of Seri Changkat Jong - 1
Rotary Club of Klang Central - 8
Rotary Club of Bukit Tinggi Klang - 1
New members inducted in August 2011
Rotary Club of Ampang - 1
Rotary Club of Bahau - 1
Rotary Club of Bangsar - 1
Rotary Club of Bentong - 3
Rotary Club of Butterworth - 1
Rotary Club of Damansara - 1
Rotary Club of Melawati - 1
Rotary Club of Metro Ipoh - 1
Rotary Club of Pantai Valley - 1
Rotary Club of Petaling Jaya - 3
Rotary Club of Port Dickson - 1
Rotary Club of Senawang - 1
Rotary Club of Sentul - 3
Rotary Club of Seremban - 3
Rotary Club of Sitiawan - 1
Rotary Clubof Sungei Way - 4
Rotary Club of Teluk Intan - 1
List of new members in September 2011
Rotary Club of Bandar Utama - 1
Rotary Club of Damansara West - 1
Rotary Club of Indera Mahkota - 1
Rotary Club of Kajang - 1
Rotary Club of Pantai Valley - 1
Rotary Club of Port Dickson - 1
Rotary Club of Pudu - 3
Rotary Club of Titiwangsa - 3
There is a net gain of 40 members till September 2011.(Total gain of new members = 65, loss = 25. Net Gain = 40)
34 clubs out of 74 clubs had membership growth in the first quarter = 45.94% of the clubs have positive growth.
34 clubs out of 74 clubs had membership growth in the first quarter = 45.94% of the clubs have positive growth.
My dear Rotary friends. We have conducted 3 MAPS (Membership Action Plan Seminars) in Kuala Lumpur for the Klang Valley clubs, in Penang for the Northern clubs and in Ipoh for the Perak Clubs. Our next MAPS will be in Seremban for the Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan clubs on the 27th November.
I wish to thank the nearly 200 Rotarians who have attended the MAPS thus far in this Rotary year and encourage as many Rotarians as possible to attend the next one in Sereban to share ideas and build Rotary in D3300.
The input thus far has been invaluable to all of us. It time now for ACTION. Go out and reach out. If you LOVE Rotary - SHARE Rotary.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
PERAK MAPS #3
The Perak MAPS was just completed this Sunday (23rd October 2011) with great success in Ipoh. The hall was packed with nearly 50 Rotarians and all the Perak clubs were represented at the MAPS. Thank you RC Metro Ipoh and Organising Chairperson PP Amy Chin for doing a great job.
Once again PDG Leslie Salehuddin did an outstanding job in helping the clubs take a good hard look at what their respective membership challenges were and in developing a customised Membership Action Plan (MAP).
The first panel discussion on “What’s Breaking Up Rotary?” was moderated by PP Amy Chin and the topics covered were (1) “Negative External Influences” by PP Graham Bennett, (2) "Infighting, Conflicts and Other Cancers” by PP Varpal Sagoo and (3) "The Politics of Rotary” by PP Choolathileka Adris. The discussion that followed showed clearly that Rotarians want less conflict and more amity. Especially among top Rotary leaders.
The second panel discussion on “What’s so great about Rotary?” was moderated by PP Ho Yok Loy and the topics under discussion were (1) “My Rotary Journey” by PP Edwin Seibel, (2) "The Great Rotary Fellowship” by PP Dato’ Dr M Subramaniam and "Friends Around The World” by PP Christie Daniels. All the participants agreed that Rotary was a wonderful organisation and many great things are being done by Rotary around the world.
All in all, it was a great weekend in Ipoh. Personally, I really enjoyed meeting up with so many old friends and thanks to PP Amy and her spouse William, sampling the culinary delights of Ipoh!!
Next MAPS will be in Seremban on the 27th of November being organised by RC Senawang. Contact AG Ananda 0196200066 for more information.
Once again PDG Leslie Salehuddin did an outstanding job in helping the clubs take a good hard look at what their respective membership challenges were and in developing a customised Membership Action Plan (MAP).
The first panel discussion on “What’s Breaking Up Rotary?” was moderated by PP Amy Chin and the topics covered were (1) “Negative External Influences” by PP Graham Bennett, (2) "Infighting, Conflicts and Other Cancers” by PP Varpal Sagoo and (3) "The Politics of Rotary” by PP Choolathileka Adris. The discussion that followed showed clearly that Rotarians want less conflict and more amity. Especially among top Rotary leaders.
The second panel discussion on “What’s so great about Rotary?” was moderated by PP Ho Yok Loy and the topics under discussion were (1) “My Rotary Journey” by PP Edwin Seibel, (2) "The Great Rotary Fellowship” by PP Dato’ Dr M Subramaniam and "Friends Around The World” by PP Christie Daniels. All the participants agreed that Rotary was a wonderful organisation and many great things are being done by Rotary around the world.
All in all, it was a great weekend in Ipoh. Personally, I really enjoyed meeting up with so many old friends and thanks to PP Amy and her spouse William, sampling the culinary delights of Ipoh!!
Next MAPS will be in Seremban on the 27th of November being organised by RC Senawang. Contact AG Ananda 0196200066 for more information.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
LATEST UPDATES - 51 NEW MEMBERS INDUCTED IN JULY & AUGUST 2011
CONGRATULATIONS ROTARY DISTRICT 3300!!!
A total of 51 new members have been inducted in the month of July and August 2011.
Clubs that inducted members in August are:
26 clubs out of 74 have membership increase between one to eight members ie @ 35.13 %
A total of 30 members have resigned in July & August 2011. A net increase of 21 members in two months. RETENTION of members has to be addressed more.
PP Surendra Kaur
District Secretary - Attendance
D3300 MDRC - Member
A total of 51 new members have been inducted in the month of July and August 2011.
Clubs that inducted members in August are:
Rotary Club of Ampang - 1
Rotary Club of Bahau - 1
Rotary Club of Bangsar - 1
Rotary Club of Bentong - 3
Rotary Club of Butterworth - 1
Rotary Club of Damansara - 1
Rotary Club of Melawati - 1
Rotary Club of Metro Ipoh - 1
Rotary Club of Pantai Valley - 1
Rotary Club of Petaling Jaya - 3
Rotary Club of Port Dickson - 1
Rotary Club of Senawang - 1
Rotary Club of Sentul - 3
Rotary Club of Seremban - 3
Rotary Club of Sitiawan - 1
Rotary Club of Sungei Way - 4
Rotary Club of Teluk Intan - 1
26 clubs out of 74 have membership increase between one to eight members ie @ 35.13 %
A total of 30 members have resigned in July & August 2011. A net increase of 21 members in two months. RETENTION of members has to be addressed more.
PP Surendra Kaur
District Secretary - Attendance
D3300 MDRC - Member
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS - THE 3 "I"S
It is important that we induct new members with the required formality and dignity. May I share the following suggestions with you. I call them the 3 "I"s - INFORM, INDUCT and INVOLVE.
Inform then Induct (Don't Induct then Inform)
I have seen many new members inducted into Rotary clubs without any real effort being made to inform them about what Rotary is all about. In some cases, they are misinformed - this is a recipe for failure in the future. Educating prospective members about Rotary membership contributes to the long-term retention of new members. Your club’s prospective member information program should provide a broad overview of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, with a focus on the benefits and responsibilities of membership in Rotary, including an overview of your club’s primary projects and activities.
Induct them with dignity
A simple yet dignified Induction will show the member that we take his membership in Rotary seriously and that he is undertaking this obligation voluntarily. As PDG Paul Lee always says whilst you join Rotary voluntarily - once you are a member you must take your obligations seriously. If the member is married, make sure you invite the spouse to the ceremony and recognise the spouse as well.
A simple induction charge:Fellow Rotarians, it is my privilege and pleasure today to welcome into membership in our club Mr/Ms__________________, whose name was proposed by Rtn________ . The proposal has been reviewed in accordance with our club constitution and bylaws. I now ask (sponsor) to come up here with (proposed new member). __________, we now proceed to admit you into membership in the Rotary Club of __________ and to the friendship of Rotary throughout the world with more than 1.2 million Rotarians, serving in more than 34,000 communities around the world.
It has already been explained to you that the ideal of Rotary is service. Our principal motto is Service Above Self and the object of this club and all Rotary clubs is to encourage and foster this ideal as a basis of worthy enterprise in every endeavour. You are to share in this effort because we believe that your possess the qualities of head and heart that make you worthy of this noble pursuit.
Involve the new Rotarian
Inform then Induct (Don't Induct then Inform)
I have seen many new members inducted into Rotary clubs without any real effort being made to inform them about what Rotary is all about. In some cases, they are misinformed - this is a recipe for failure in the future. Educating prospective members about Rotary membership contributes to the long-term retention of new members. Your club’s prospective member information program should provide a broad overview of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, with a focus on the benefits and responsibilities of membership in Rotary, including an overview of your club’s primary projects and activities.
Conduct group informational sessions for prospective members quarterly (or periodically). Organize them as special events separate from regular club meetings, either on weekday evenings or weekends, and schedule them well in advance so that club members are able to promote them to prospective members. Club members who invite prospective members to attend these events should also attend. Plan for the educational portion of the event to last approximately two hours, and encourage prospective members to bring their spouses. Host a lunch, dinner, or reception to accompany the event if your budget allows. Get senior members of your club to share their knowledge of Rotary and the club culture openly. If you need backup, contact your club MDR mentor or me directly. We are ready to assist you.
Ask attendees to complete an evaluation at the end of the event to obtain feedback on the educational program you’ve presented. Feedback is the key to knowing what you are doing right and also what you are doing wrong.
The session should focus on the following - you may require more than one session:
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. Club projects (past and present)
6. RI programs and opportunities for involvement
7. Club and district structure and current officers
8. The Rotary Foundation
• Humanitarian and educational programs
• Financial supportInduct them with dignity
A simple yet dignified Induction will show the member that we take his membership in Rotary seriously and that he is undertaking this obligation voluntarily. As PDG Paul Lee always says whilst you join Rotary voluntarily - once you are a member you must take your obligations seriously. If the member is married, make sure you invite the spouse to the ceremony and recognise the spouse as well.
A simple induction charge:Fellow Rotarians, it is my privilege and pleasure today to welcome into membership in our club Mr/Ms__________________, whose name was proposed by Rtn________ . The proposal has been reviewed in accordance with our club constitution and bylaws. I now ask (sponsor) to come up here with (proposed new member). __________, we now proceed to admit you into membership in the Rotary Club of __________ and to the friendship of Rotary throughout the world with more than 1.2 million Rotarians, serving in more than 34,000 communities around the world.
It has already been explained to you that the ideal of Rotary is service. Our principal motto is Service Above Self and the object of this club and all Rotary clubs is to encourage and foster this ideal as a basis of worthy enterprise in every endeavour. You are to share in this effort because we believe that your possess the qualities of head and heart that make you worthy of this noble pursuit.
You have been approved for membership in this club because we believe you to be a worthy representative of your vocation, interested in the ideals of Rotary, and willing to do your share in translating these ideals into action. You have agreed to accept the obligations of membership in this club and to obey this club’s constitution and bylaws. You will be loaned the classification _______________.
Now I have the pleasure of asking your proposer to pin on the Rotary emblem, which we hope you will wear with pride. May I now invite the President to give you our Induction kit with some basic Rotary information.
Welcome to the Rotary Club of ____________. Fellow Rotarians, I am happy to present to you Rotarian _____________ , our newest member.
Involve the new Rotarian
The best way to keep members is to involve them in the club activities and make them feel that they are making a real and meaning contribution to the club.
Every new member should have a senior Rotarian as a Mentor. They mentor should:
- 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 requirement 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.
Get the family involved
Participating in Rotary activities often conflicts with family time, therefore, family members should be informed about Rotary and understand the responsibilities and benefits of membership.
Sunday, 25 September 2011
INPUT FROM AG BASKARAN
It took me sometime to write this mail and I was reluctant initially but I thought I should share with you some of my thoughts on Membership development and Retention.
The biggest problem we face at club level in the issue of membership is a lack of a solid Public image of Rotary,our clubs and our projects. We are not convincing enough and my suggestions are mainly to improve our image. If we have a good and prominent profile,it is only a matter of time before we start seeing people queuing to join Rotary.
How do we improve our Public Image?
I am firm believer that people will be attracted to us if we start thinking big in terms of our projects that would create a powerful impact on the Public and as well as making sure that the benefits are long term and meaningful. Today,we have a situation where we have 72 clubs doing 72 different projects which though meaningful in their own right, gives an impression to the newcomers or potential members that what we are doing is no big deal to them and we are too individualistic. We need to make a big leap in our planning to make sure that every one who joins us feel that Rotary is the best.
How do we do it?
First and foremost,we need to implement a "DISTRICT PROJECT" . This could be done together with District 3310 .
We need to identify a meaningful and long term project (3-5 years) in consultation and co operation with the Government of the day and the project should bring about significant socio-economic changes to the beneficiaries. This project should be decided by the District with all the clubs informed at least a year before the implementation so that all the clubs would be fully prepared to commit themselves. Undertaking a project of this nature nation-wide will generate enormous publicity and goodwill to Rotary. For this to succeed,the District must have the desire and will and mark my words,we will see the difference.
Secondly,we need to think of a "STATE PROJECT" whereby all the clubs from a single state undertake a common project at the state level. The project should follow the pattern of the District project which should be meaningful and long term and working hand in hand with the Government of the day and other departments.
Carrying out District and State projects will bring all our clubs together bonded with a sense of purpose in the pursuit of a common cause. This will generate a lot Positive publicity for Rotary,district as well as our clubs and this in turn will appeal to new members.
Clubs should carry on with their projects with every club having at least 1 Flagship project which again should be long term and bring significant changes to our local communities.
Besides projects,it is time that our District come up with a book about ourselves,about the projects we do as well as our goals and and long term strategies.This could be another significant tool in our membership development drive.
These suggestions involve planning and requires co operation at all levels. I believe we should work on new strategies if it is feasible as we Rotarians have nothing but concern for our organization.
The biggest problem we face at club level in the issue of membership is a lack of a solid Public image of Rotary,our clubs and our projects. We are not convincing enough and my suggestions are mainly to improve our image. If we have a good and prominent profile,it is only a matter of time before we start seeing people queuing to join Rotary.
How do we improve our Public Image?
I am firm believer that people will be attracted to us if we start thinking big in terms of our projects that would create a powerful impact on the Public and as well as making sure that the benefits are long term and meaningful. Today,we have a situation where we have 72 clubs doing 72 different projects which though meaningful in their own right, gives an impression to the newcomers or potential members that what we are doing is no big deal to them and we are too individualistic. We need to make a big leap in our planning to make sure that every one who joins us feel that Rotary is the best.
How do we do it?
First and foremost,we need to implement a "DISTRICT PROJECT" . This could be done together with District 3310 .
We need to identify a meaningful and long term project (3-5 years) in consultation and co operation with the Government of the day and the project should bring about significant socio-economic changes to the beneficiaries. This project should be decided by the District with all the clubs informed at least a year before the implementation so that all the clubs would be fully prepared to commit themselves. Undertaking a project of this nature nation-wide will generate enormous publicity and goodwill to Rotary. For this to succeed,the District must have the desire and will and mark my words,we will see the difference.
Secondly,we need to think of a "STATE PROJECT" whereby all the clubs from a single state undertake a common project at the state level. The project should follow the pattern of the District project which should be meaningful and long term and working hand in hand with the Government of the day and other departments.
Carrying out District and State projects will bring all our clubs together bonded with a sense of purpose in the pursuit of a common cause. This will generate a lot Positive publicity for Rotary,district as well as our clubs and this in turn will appeal to new members.
Clubs should carry on with their projects with every club having at least 1 Flagship project which again should be long term and bring significant changes to our local communities.
Besides projects,it is time that our District come up with a book about ourselves,about the projects we do as well as our goals and and long term strategies.This could be another significant tool in our membership development drive.
These suggestions involve planning and requires co operation at all levels. I believe we should work on new strategies if it is feasible as we Rotarians have nothing but concern for our organization.
Friday, 23 September 2011
BALI ROTARY INSTITUTE 2011
As you may be well aware, the Bali Rotary Institute is just around the corner (2th Dec - 4th Dec 2011).
We wish to take this opportunity to thank you all for your overwhelming support. The registration has been most encouraging with approx 90 Rtns and spouses have registered todate. We are confident that our delegation will exceed a hundred-strong especially a few more members of the HOC of the Selangor Institute 2012 having yet to register.
We are planning a ground promotional gambit and cultural dance item to “welcome” Rtns from abroad to our Institute next year.
The organiser have informed us that they are closing the hotel booking of the Grand Hyatt, Nusa Dua on 26th Sept 2011.If you wish to book for a room in this hotel, please do so immediately. This is special rate for the Institute as it is almost half the normal rack rate.
Rtns who has yet to provide us the flight bookings details, please do so no later than 15th October 2011 as the organiser need the information for local transfer arrangments.
Apart from that, if you wish to book the hotel room for your family members (other than spouses & children), kindly find details as follows:-
1.Grand Ocean : USD 165 nett/r/n
2.Club Garden : USD 200 nett/r/n
3.Club Deluxe Garden : 215 nett/r/n
All prices incl breakfast for 2 pax.
Furthermore, for those who are planning to stay back after the Institute for sightseeing, the organiser would be pleased to extend the rates 4 nights prior and after the Institute.
Those who need assistance in registering, please do not be hesitate to contact me.
Warmest regards
Leslie Salehuddin
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