The meeting was the installation of Mark as president of the Rotary Club of Marana, with District Governor Emma Carrillo presiding. Emma recognized outgoing president Cindy Dooling, installed Mark and the club’s officers and directors, and delivered a message focused on creating lasting impact, membership growth, Rotary Foundation support, and service projects. She highlighted the club’s strengths in education, literacy, and food security, shared a poem about the club’s work, and discussed strategies for onboarding, engagement, and retention of members. Members shared what impressed them about the club, including its sense of community, involvement, and impact, and long-time members explained what kept them in Rotary, such as friendship, philanthropy, and a sense of family. Bob reported that the club led District 5500 in donations to TRV and per-member giving. The group discussed ideas for increasing and retaining membership, the value of visiting other clubs, and the importance of mentors and follow-up with new and prospective members. The meeting closed with the 4-Way Test and recognition of Cindy’s service as a poll worker.
Next steps
Aleta Weiner, District 5500 Asst Governor
- Support the Rotary Club of Marana in growing its membership, including providing training and resources.
- Compile a list of speakers from the region to share with other clubs, as part of the district-wide speakers bureau initiative.
Mark Gologowski
- Identify and confirm who will serve as the Membership Chair for the Rotary Club of Marana.
- Organize for the Rotary Club of Marana to attend the Dove Mountain Club meeting on August 6th as a group.
- Designate a central person to coordinate all speakers for the club's meetings this year.
- Reach out to potential new members who have visited the club, connecting them with an individual for follow-up (e.g., coffee meeting).
- Encourage new members (e.g., Greg) to attend the District Conference on September 18th and 19th.
- Consider organizing a social event or gathering for potential new members to showcase the club's accomplishments.
- Implement a mentorship or sponsorship program for new members, ensuring regular check-ins and engagement.
- Identify the tech person and the person in charge of speakers within the club for coordination purposes.
Summary
Meeting Setup and Content Planning
Mark and John arrived early to the meeting location and helped set up, offering coffee and refreshments to attendees.
New District Governor Introduction Meeting
Mark introduced Emma Carrillo, the new district governor, highlighting her extensive background in education and previous leadership roles in the Tucson Kino Rotary Club. Emma's career spanned four decades as an educator, including serving as a retired elementary school principal and mentoring future administrators. She has been actively involved in various district committees and community service projects focused on literacy.
The meeting closed with the 4-Way Test and recognition of Cindy’s service as a poll worker.