President Nancy Riker opened the virtual meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Lisa Cohen provided an update on the Rotarians For Equity For Black People event.
Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Schott announced birthdays and anniversaries for the week.
Catherine Pociask talked about August Membership Month. She also announced a membership meeting on August 10 and a prospective membership meeting on August 24.
Kelsey Koberg provided a member moment.
Mary Goldsmith provided a fellowship update.
Nancy Riker introduced our speaker, Jennie Coppit, District 7620 Membership Chair.
Ms. Coppit provided an update on the district club membership, as well as gave suggestions and tips on how to increase membership. As a military wife and teacher, she learned the importance of communication, particularly nonverbal communication, and how to communicate with individuals at different levels. These same lessons play out in increasing membership of Rotary clubs.
Ms. Coppit spoke of the importance of empowerment and club engagement when seeking new Rotary members. Since not all clubs have the membership and resources of our club, partnering and empowering them to join together in projects is an important step in building momentum for Rotary.
Ms. Coppit also mentioned that only 9% of new-member leads are followed up on, leading to a low conversion rate of potential Rotarians joining clubs. She stressed the importance of following up on these leads and engaging with potential Rotarians.
She also commended our club for highlighting members and encouraged hybrid models of Rotary for those who many not be able to join an in-person meeting every week (when they resume).
Finally, Ms. Coppit stressed the importance of diversity and inclusion in clubs, stressing that a range of age, gender, race, and other demographics is a benefit, not a liability.
We then connected during a small fellowship breakout session.
President Riker adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.