Sometimes members at projects are not good at chatting to others about Rotary in a way that might interest others in finding out more so here are some pointers:

 

• Be friendly, be enthusiastic

• The following are some of the elements that need to be conveyed - keep the conversation casual:

 

• Rotarians are friendly and welcoming

• Rotary offers its members the limitless ability to contribute to the community both locally and internationally

• in a way that suits their preferences and interests while respecting their lifestyle and commitments.

• Rotary members are men and women, of all ages and professions with a wide range of backgrounds

• All clubs are proud of their achievements.

• They are family focused with a belief in service through fellowship and encourage leadership from their younger members.

• Rotary meets weekly but there is no requirement to come along weekly,

• as the emphasis is on overall participation including projects and socials

 

• Obviously each of the points can be personalised to how they apply to the club - relating these to a  Rotarians own personal experience is very powerful

• Sometimes a flick through some representative projects is useful and there are two options: 1) Rotary Down Under App from Play Store and, 2) go to www.rotarystories-nzandpacific.blogspot.com (may have to download Blogger App)

• Invite the person to find out more about Rotary at non-obligation ... this is important.  As appropriate invite to a meeting, introduce to someone else who can help them further or take a contact with a promise to get back to them

• A rapid follow-up is absolutely critical ... the opportunity to impress is time-perishable and this will normally be done by the club membership committee

 

So, to put that all together it could be something like:

 

'There is no age limits for Rotary membership.  Rather it is the quality of the person that determines acceptance to Rotary.  Rotarians are men and women from a wide variety of backgrounds, ages, cultures, personal strengths, interests, skills, professions and experiences united together in a willingness to work together to build a better community for all in both local and international communities.  To find out more at no-obligation ... by speaking to a club local to you call 0800 4 ROTARY (0800 4 768279)'