The
purpose of the orientation period, wherein the new member wears
a Red Meeting Badge, is to continue introducing Rotary to the
new member. The new member will become familiar with club
structure, club programs, and Rotary International programs and
will begin work on the committee(s) of choice. The new member
will meet other members of the club and learn about their
involvement.
As a member of the Red Badge Club, the new member will need
to accomplish some tasks. The new member’s sponsor is assigned
as a Mentor and is to assist the new member with these tasks. A
New Rotarian Mentoring Worksheet has been designed to
guide and record completion of the following tasks:
Attend a New Member Orientation meeting. This
will be a meeting outside of a regular club meeting that
will be conducted by one of the board members. Rotary
and its programs will be covered in depth at this
meeting. Orientation meetings will be scheduled each
quarter when there are new members. The sponsor should
attend this meeting as well. All club members are
welcome to attend the orientation meeting.
Serve as Greeter (4 times). This is an
opportunity for you to meet more members of the club.
Some people aren't comfortable walking up and meeting
new people. Serving as a greeter helps. You are also
encouraged to sit at different tables each meeting and
meet the club.
Attend a Board of Directors meeting. These
meeting are conducted once each month and are the
business meetings for the club. Members will learn more
about the operation of the club and the time and effort
needed on the part of all members in order to make the
Rotary experience a success.
Make Up at another Rotary Club. Rotary is an
international organization and all clubs welcome members
from other clubs. The Rolla Breakfast club meets at 7:00
a.m. on Monday morning at Zeno's. There are also clubs
in St. Robert and Salem. Attendance at another club’s
meeting +/- 14 days from a meeting of our club that you
missed can be counted as a “Make Up” and you will
receive a meal credit on your club bill.
Invite someone as your guest to a club meeting.
This is a good way to introduce your spouse, older
children, and good friends to the Rotary experience.
Actively serve on a club committee. Many
opportunities for involvement exist. Members who get
involved tend to stay in the club. There are a wide
variety of opportunities to serve.
New Member Talk. You will need "to tell your
story" at one of the club meetings. This 20 minute
presentation will help the members of the club learn
more about you, your family, profession and interests.
More information on this is included in your New Member
Packet.
Assist with clean up following a club meeting (1
time). You’ll get to meet the dedicated crew
responsible for set up of the room prior to meetings and
tear down of the room following meetings.
Additionally, the new member will need to complete one or
more of the following tasks:
Attend a Committee Meeting
Participate in a Club Project
Propose a New Member
Attend a District Conference
Attend a District Meeting, e.g., Membership/Foundation
Seminar
Upon
completion of the above tasks, your
Red Meeting Badge will be exchanged
for a Blue Meeting Badge. However, membership responsibilities are just
beginning.
Members must get involved in order to reap the benefits of
membership. All members are encouraged to volunteer and take
part in club projects/activities. These include:
District Meetings and Workshops
Foundation
Membership
Exchange
International Meetings (Convention)
Hosting International Exchange people
Youth Exchange Students
Group Study Exchange
Friendship Exchange
Invite guests
who may become interested in membership to
meetings
The club web page at
http://www.rollarotary.org/
Weekly publication of the eRollarian
Work at any/all of the following:
C.O.R.E. Luncheon
Golf Tournament
Holiday Celebration
Work Days at Rotary Community Park
Rotarians say "yes" when asked to help. Don't wait to
be asked. Volunteer!
