Rotary International staff write thank you cards to some of Rotary’s new members – an annual tradition.” data-large-file=”https://blog.rotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/thank-you-card-signing.jpg?w=600″ />By Lee Ann Searight, Membership Resources Specialist
In August, we celebrate our members during Membership Month and recognize their contributions while engaging with prospective members. Here are 10 ideas we hope will inspire an exciting August for you and your club:
- Print “What is Rotary?” business cards for each member of your club and have a contest to see who can hand out the most in six months.
- Share the “Proud Member” graphics (Available for members of Rotary and Rotaract clubs!), then choose a day in August to post it on your social media channels. Remember to include information about how people can connect with your club, attend a meeting, or take part in a service project.
- Review and update your club information on My Rotary and consider using the optional “Notes” field to include relevant information about accessibility, costs, dress code, or club culture so prospective members can find you easily and know what to expect!
- Set aside a meeting in August to host a Thank-a-thon. Write short notes to new members, donors, businesses in your community, alumni, and anyone who has partnered with your club in the last year. It’s a great way to appreciate these supporters and strengthen bonds.
- Choose one meeting for your club members to make a list of people they’d like to invite to an upcoming service activity, meeting, or special event where prospective members can meet current members to learn about your club and how to get involved.
- Remind members about all the ways they can make connections, participate in meaningful service, become a leader, expand their perspective, and design their own Rotary experience beyond the club. Consider sharing the “Designing Your Rotary Experience” resource.
- Recognize Rotary and Rotaract club members for Rotary awards. Learn the different nomination deadlines and requirements for each award, such as the Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award, which honors one member annually who is actively working to advance women in Rotary.
- Feature members on your club’s social media channels throughout August. Select an engaging photo along with a story about why they joined, why they stay, and how they find meaning within the club and beyond. Learn more tips on how to best use your social media channels on the Brand Center.
- Make meetings memorable! Watch a speech from the Rotary International Convention. Or start a meeting with a short “Personal Perspective” from a current member.
- Consider how to reinvigorate your club experience in a way that prioritizes the needs of clubs members, increasing engagement and overall satisfaction.
How do you celebrate during membership month? Leave your comments here or share your ideas on the Discover Rotary Facebook page.
1 comment
Patti Eisler
It has been a honor to meet and work with Carol (virtually).