By attracting new members and keeping existing members, we strengthen the clubs of tomorrow. Together you support the work of the club membership committee as they identify prospective members, introduce them to Rotary, and involve all members in meaningful ways. You also:

• Assign any prospective, referred, or relocating members who are hoping to join a club using the Manage Membership Leads page on My Rotary.
• Assist in organizing, establishing, and supporting new and different club types and models, where Rotary is currently not present, as well as in areas where Rotary is already active.
• Communicate committee progress, challenges, and opportunities with your Rotary Coordinator and District Governor on a regular basis.
• Plan and conduct the district Vibrant Club Workshop in consultation with the governor and district trainer, as well as the district public image and Rotary Foundation chairs.

See the District Membership Committee document for a list of committee responsibilities and best practices.

Go to the Learning Center to take the district membership committee courses (My Rotary login required). These courses can be taken by all members of the committee.

Learn more about membership development.

Effective public image strategies can help communities understand what Rotary does and how we’re making a difference. Your committee promotes Rotary to the public and fosters understanding, appreciation, and support for our programs. In particular, you:

• Lead by example and share stories that show your district as people of action, through social media and other media.
• Encourage clubs to communicate with external audiences to promote the impact they make in their communities.
• Get media coverage for local projects by cultivating relationships with journalists.
• Work with clubs to use the resources available on the Brand Center to create and use club logos that reflect Rotary's brand guidelines and develop materials that are distinctly Rotary.
• Promote the End Polio Now campaign, our areas of focus, grant successes, and alumni activities.
• Plan and conduct the district Vibrant Club Workshop in consultation with the governor and district trainer, as well as the district membership and Rotary Foundation chairs.

Go to the Learning Center to take the public image courses (My Rotary login required). These courses can be taken by all members of the committee.

As part of this committee, you educate clubs about the Foundation and inspire them to support its programs and fundraising activities. Your responsibilities also include authorizing the use of DDF for grants and qualifying the clubs in your district to apply for global grants. There are subcommittees for fundraising, grants, PolioPlus, Rotary peace fellowships, and stewardship. Your committee works to:

• Encourage clubs to offer at least two programs on the Foundation annually.
• Coordinate all Foundation fundraising and program participation.
• Decide how to use the District Designated Fund in consultation with the district governor and governor-elect.
• Plan and conduct the district Vibrant Club Workshop in consultation with the governor and district trainer, as well as the district public image and membership chairs.

Go to the Learning Center to take the district Foundation committee courses (My Rotary login required). These courses can be taken by all members of the committee.

Maintaining transparent financing and good stewardship makes sure that clubs remain in proper financial standing with RI and the district. Your committee supervises district funds, manages district governor expenses, and prepares annual reports on the status of the district’s finances. You also:

• Identify and mitigate possible risks to protect clubs and the district.
• Ensure that proper income and expense records are kept.

Go to the Learning Center to take the district finance committee courses (My Rotary login required). These courses can be taken by all members of the committee.

At district training events, club and district leaders prepare for their roles and connect with each other. Your committee oversees the district’s training plan and supports the district governor and governor-elect. You also:

• Help plan training events, including the logistics, program, speakers, training leaders, and evaluations.
• Consult with the governor and the district membership, public image, and Rotary Foundation committees on the district Vibrant Club workshop.
• Support club trainers.

Go to the Learning Center to take the district training committee courses (My Rotary login required). These courses can be taken by all members of the committee.

Thousands of people participate in Rotary’s scholarships and programs every year. Your committee works with clubs to develop an action plan for keeping these alumni involved in Rotary activities. You also:

• Coordinate alumni events and associations.
• Work with other committees to connect alumni with opportunities to contribute to Rotary projects and events and identify alumni who are good candidates for membership or Foundation giving.
• Encourage alumni and current program participants to report their data to RI.

Go to the Learning Center to take the district alumni committee courses (My Rotary login required). These courses can be taken by all members of the committee.

District conferences are an opportunity for clubs to exchange ideas and showcase their achievements. The district conference committee plans and promotes the conference. To encourage attendance:

• Recommend the district conference venue and make logistical arrangements.
• Publicize the conference to the media, community leaders, and beneficiaries of club service efforts.
• Provide a relevant, motivational, and informative program.

Learn more.

Your committee will examine the various facets of club and district culture to find opportunities to make them more inclusive and welcoming to all participants. Understand that the behavior and action of each participant contributes to the culture of Rotary and making lasting change will take time and effort. Together, you:

• Advise district leadership on how to assess whether their current district culture is welcoming and inclusive. Make sure they know about the DEI courses on the Learning Center.
• Recommend resources and facilitate training opportunities as requested and in cooperation with the district training committee.
• Evaluate district policies and guidelines and recommend changes to ensure they represent our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Go to the Learning Center to take basic and intermediate level diversity, equity, and inclusion courses (My Rotary login required). See the DEI commitment page to learn more.

Your committee promotes New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE) as an opportunity for the development of vocation and/or professional development and service for people ages 18-30. You also:

• Coordinate districtwide activities related to NGSE.
• Promote program participation through regular contact with assistant governors and clubs.
• Promote NGSE by encouraging members, program participants, and alumni to get involved.
• Cultivate relationships with other participating districts to encourage exchange opportunities.
• Prepare and submit a budget to the governor and the district finance committee for approval to ensure that no personal financial profit is being made from NGSE activities.

Learn more about New Generations Service Exchanges.

Your committee nominates the most qualified Rotarian to serve as district governor. Together you:

• Conduct a fair and open selection process.
• Find and nominate the most qualified person.
• Interview all candidates for governor, who can be suggested by clubs or by the committee.

At our annual convention, we gather with fellow Rotarians from around the world to share our stories, ideas, and experiences. To encourage Rotarians in your district to be part of the convention:

• Attend club and district meetings to promote the event.
• Provide convention materials and information.
• Contact potential registrants.

Learn about the upcoming RI Convention and sign up for the newsletter.

Through Rotary Friendship Exchanges, Rotary members learn about another culture by taking turns hosting and visiting one another. Your committee encourages members to participate in exchanges. Specifically, you:

• Identify exchange partners and work with them to plan exchanges.
• Promote the program to clubs in your district.
• Help clubs recruit non-Rotary participants who share Rotary's values to join an exchange.
• Publicize stories about exchanges.

Your committee works with clubs to develop local service projects that address your community's needs. You encourage clubs to follow the lifecycle of a project and use Rotary's online tools for planning, implementing and evaluating. You also encourage clubs to visit Rotary Showcase to find project partners and browse for ideas. Rotary Community Corps is a subcomittee.

• Assist clubs with community service by connecting them to best practices and resources, local organizations, district committees, and other Rotary groups focused on service and helping them sponsor Rotary Community Corps to formalize their relationships with key community stakeholders.
• Promote vocational service by encouraging club members to use their talents and professional skills to plan and carry out service projects.
• Motivate clubs to provide community service and highlight successful projects.

International service committees work with clubs and districts to identify resources to develop international projects and design global grants of higher quality and greater scale by leveraging local Rotarian, Rotaractor, and Rotary alumni expertise, establishing connections between clubs in your district and a host or international partner, and creating a network of local experts to help with planning projects and grants. In addition you:

• Create a District Resource Network, comprised of your region’s experts experienced in project planning, the areas of focus, and Rotary grants; connect members to experts for assistance with projects and grants.
• Collaborate with district Rotary Foundation Chairs, district Grants Subcommittee Chairs, Community Service Chairs, Vocational Service Chairs, Rotaract Representatives, Rotary Action Groups, The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers, and other experts, including peace fellows and alumni, interested in assisting with projects and global grants.
• Publicize club international service initiatives.

Go to the Learning Center to take the district international service committee courses (My Rotary login required). These courses can be taken by all members of the committee.

Interact provides opportunities for youth ages 12-18 a chance to connect with other young people in their community or school while developing their leadership skills. Your committee promotes Interact by:

• Encouraging clubs to sponsor an Interact club.
• Keeping program participants connected with Rotary and help them transition from one program or activity to another.
• Protecting youth from physical, sexual, and psychological abuse by following the guidelines in the Interact Handbook.

Go to the Learning Center to take the district Interact committee courses (My Rotary login required). These courses can be taken by all members of the committee.

Rotaract brings together young leaders ages 18+ to take action in their communities and develop leadership skills while having fun. Your committee promotes Rotaract by:

• Promoting opportunities for Rotaract members to partner with Rotary clubs on service projects.
• Advising and supporting Rotaract clubs in implementing their projects.
• Coordinating public relations activities for Rotaract at the district level.

Go to the Learning Center to take the district Rotaract committee courses (My Rotary login required). These courses can be taken by all members of the committee.

Through Rotary Youth Leadership Award events, clubs develop young leaders while inspiring them to connect, exchange ideas, and take action in their schools and communities. Your committee promotes RLYA by:

• Assisting with the organization of RYLA events in your district.
• Connecting young leaders, including Interactors, Rotaractors, and Youth Exchange students, to RYLA and Rotary's global community.
• Keeping RYLA alumni engaged with Rotary.
• Protecting youth participants from physical, sexual, and psychological abuse by making sure exchanges operate in accordance with Rotary requirements and local laws.

Go to the Learning Center to take the district RYLA committee courses (My Rotary login required). These courses can be taken by all members of the committee.

Through Rotary Youth Exchange, Rotary empowers young people to develop leadership skills while promoting global understanding and peace. Your committee promotes youth exchanges by:

• Coordinating inbound and outbound youth exchange activities in your district.
• Communicating regularly with Rotary, your district governor, and clubs sponsoring exchange students.
• Protecting youth participants from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse by making sure exchanges operate in accordance with Rotary requirements and local laws.

Learn more in the Youth Exchange Handbook and the Rotary Youth Protection Guide.

Go to the Learning Center to take the Protecting Youth Program Participants course (My Rotary login required). This course should be taken by all members of the committee.