<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">RI Membership</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:membership.minute@msgfocus.rotary.org" target="_blank">membership.minute@msgfocus.rotary.org</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, Aug 4, 2026 at 7:44 AM<br>Subject: Membership Minute: Celebrate Membership and New Club Development Month<br>To: <<a href="mailto:jghopper@gmail.com" target="_blank">jghopper@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br><div><u></u>
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<td style="font-size:14px;color:#00437a" width="150">August 2026</td>
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<td align="left" style="color:#333333;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:22px;padding:0 14px 14px;letter-spacing:0px" valign="top"><span style="color:#ffffff">Each August, Rotary celebrates Membership and New Club Development Month. This is a wonderful opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our dedicated members. This month, we honor the significant difference that members have made and will continue to make as we move forward. Together, let’s work to grow Rotary and <em>Create Lasting Impact!</em><br>
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Watch RI President Olayinka H. Babalola and 2027-28 RI President Larry A. Lunsford share a message about </span><a href="https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1sMpMptwVNrPCbxFRtvZtmBsm1tx9i" style="color:rgb(255,165,0)" target="_blank">Rotary’s 2030 membership goal</a><span style="color:#ffffff">. We will grow with a sustained focus on attracting new members, engaging our current members, and starting new clubs.<br>
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Engage with individual members at every stage of their membership. Use the </span><a href="https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1sMpMpXbvRkx0yhiiYjFywAtMPMkWb" style="color:rgb(255,165,0)" target="_blank">member interest survey</a><span style="color:#ffffff"> to understand what new and prospective members value, and distribute the </span><a href="https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1sMpMqqQ5VdeoV0UKt7lDGzvdE58J4" style="color:rgb(255,165,0)" target="_blank">member satisfaction survey</a><span style="color:#ffffff"> annually to gather feedback on how your members feel. By regularly asking for feedback and responding to it, you demonstrate openness to change and empower members to be involved in creating their ideal club experience.<br>
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For members old and new, </span><a href="https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1sMpMqUuFZ5VNhKxbXV1IQywEsnWvX" style="color:rgb(255,165,0)" target="_blank"><span>Designing Your Rotary Experience</span></a><span style="color:#ffffff"> is a guide that offers recommendations on how to connect and collaborate, engage in meaningful service, develop leadership skills, and broaden your perspectives.<br>
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Throughout August, look for membership-related news and resources on the </span><a href="https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1sMpMro9g2YDbEu9DsIHO0xy5gGKiQ" style="color:rgb(255,165,0)" target="_blank">Discover Rotary page on Facebook</a><span style="color:#ffffff">. Share our vibrant </span><a href="https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1sMpMrRNQ6RkA1dM4XwnTawzw4Zy5J" style="color:rgb(255,165,0)" target="_blank">Rotary</a><span style="color:#ffffff">, </span><a href="https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1sMpMslsqaK1YnXowsk3YkvAWTilSC" style="color:rgb(255,165,0)" target="_blank">Rotaract</a><span style="color:#ffffff">, and </span><a href="https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1sMpMyyXYZd859wshUJT3qiTzreN89" style="color:rgb(255,165,0)" target="_blank">Interact</a><span style="color:#ffffff"> “I’m a Proud Member” graphics, and encourage members to showcase these images on their social media platforms. <br>
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Remember that our brand is more than just a logo. It shapes how people perceive us. Learn how to effectively apply our </span><a href="https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1sMpMz2Cz35Ptwg4Jpxz8AhV0fxAV2" style="color:rgb(255,165,0)" target="_blank">brand messaging to promote Rotary</a><span style="color:#ffffff">. <br>
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Explore more </span><a href="https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1sMpMzwh96YwRSZHaUlfdKgWr3QoHV" style="color:rgb(255,165,0)" target="_blank">membership resources</a><span style="color:#ffffff"> on My Rotary.</span></td>
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<strong>Nominate members for advancing women in Rotary </strong></span>
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<td style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#333333;line-height:20px;padding-right:10px" valign="top">The <a href="https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1sMpMzZVJaRegfJjCp8ViUfXRS9cuO" style="color:rgb(51,102,204)" target="_blank">Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award</a> honors one Rotary or Rotaract club member each year, regardless of gender or length of membership, for actively working to advance women in Rotary. The award was established by a group of Rotarians in 2017 and is named for the first female Rotary club president, who went on to lead change for women and girls around the world through Rotary. Any member can <a href="https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1sMpMAtAjeJVECsW3TWBo4eZiGs0hH" style="color:rgb(51,102,204)" target="_blank">nominate another member</a> in good standing for this award during August. Write to <a href="mailto:riawards@rotary.org" style="color:rgb(51,102,204)" target="_blank">riawards@rotary.org</a> with questions. <br>
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Read this<span> </span><a href="https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1sMpMAXeTiCD2ZcyvoKhtee0JuKO4A" style="color:rgb(51,102,204)" target="_blank">inspiring blog post by Mayan Raslan</a>, the recipient of the 2025-26 Sylvia Whitlock Award!</td>
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<span><strong>Celebrate people of action and more with Rotary’s service awards </strong></span>
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<span><strong>Visit the new Rotary.org </strong></span>
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<td style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#333333;line-height:20px;padding-right:10px" valign="top">We’ve refreshed Rotary.org to make it easier for members, participants, and the public to find what they need while exploring what Rotary has to offer. The updated site features a more modern look and feel, improved search, and simpler navigation. These improvements are supported by the membership dues increase approved by the 2025 Council on Legislation. Explore the new Rotary.org today!</td>
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