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New Member Ambassador Program
The purpose of this approach is to create a personalized, individual orientation. We want to find out what interests our New Members, about Rotary and service, and build from there. We are here to help each New Member find their interest, their motivation, and their connection to becoming a good Rotarian.
Denver Rotary Club wants to honor and respect each New Member. There is selectivity, distinction and responsibility as a member. Most of all, we want to help each new member find his/her place in the Rotary World, availing all aspects of service to better the world around us. There is an agreed mutual responsibility between New Member and Ambassador. The Ambassador will mentor, assist and guide, reporting progress back to the club. The New Member will engage the Rotary Basics and familiarize him/herself with the Rotary Club of Denver's New Member Orientation Sessions 1,2 & 3 on our web site under the "Member's Only" section.
Three Orientation Meetings
I. New Member Orientation
This is a social gathering (with spouse, S.O., partner) and their “New Member Class” to develop friends, camaraderie, and fellowship. At this meeting we will have a brief statement about Denver Rotary Club, it membership, and expectations of a New Member.
II. Sponsor/Ambassador Introduction Meeting (could be two meetings, depending on member engagement, questions, detail, etc)
Initial example questions to ask:
► What is your perception of Rotary? Why did you join?
► How do you see yourself being a part of a service club?
► Do you have specific areas of interest?
► What might your role look like now? Later?
(Apply and expand these to your approach and personality)
As Sponsor/Ambassador you need to help navigate this complex path. You agree to help the new member organize, schedule, and execute (if necessary) and you are expected to report and be accountable for this implementation
A. Visitation/selection of committee engagement
The sponsor/ambassador of a new member will call the Chair Person of a committee (or go with them) to be visited. It is recommended all new members (within the first 6 months) visit these three committees (and other committees, depending on personal interests):
1. World Community Service Committee
2. Program Committee
3. Foundation Support Committee
B. Understanding of Club operations
1. All financial expectations, costs, and needs
2. Website navigation, content, resources
3. Where to go for information, email blasts, weekly meetings
4. Club structure, office, leadership, points of contact
5. Leadership opportunities
C. Recognition/acceptance of club expectations
1. Attendance, engagement
2. Committee structure and service opportunities
3. Member expectations
• TRF (The Rotary Foundation)
• DRCF (Denver Rotary Club Foundation)
• Polio Plus
• Branch Rickey Award
• Peaches
• Guests
• Other high points you select
D. Individualization of the best way to understand/ingest all of the above
E. You are the first point of accountability
F. You post and report progress to Membership Chair each 2 weeks
G. You give a progress report to the Program Chair 3 months
H. You shepherd the new member through the entire orientation process so no one gets left behind, ignored, or not included
III. Club Leadership (Past President, Director, Leadership Member)
Get perspective from experienced Rotarian:
► Check on progress report
► Give personal perspective
► Create another Rotarian resource
► Give personal perspective on Foundations, projects, service
► Advise on engagement
► Continue as a continual resource
► Pass on your wisdom and the power of Rotary
► You fill in the blanks
Here is an Ambassador/New Member Checklist to help get your started.
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