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MENTORING NEW MEMBERS

Mentoring New Members Mentors should:

Celebrate when you have a new member join your 1. Be in attendance when new Rotarian in inducted
Club!
2. Arrange an informal one-on-one get acquainted
New Rotarians are eager to learn about Rotary and meeting with new Rotarian
get in the swing of things quickly. Don’t let them
down! They are willing to invest their time, energy, 3. Make a special effort to learn of the new
and money in Rotary. It’s now time for the club to member’s family, interests, hobbies, and career.
step up to the plate and invest in the new Rotarian. People like others to take an interest in them!
They deserve our attention! One of the best ways
to do this is to have a strong mentoring program 4. Make a one-year commitment to get new
in place (in addition to a meaningful new member member “launched“ properly.
orientation meeting) to receive, shepherd, and 5. Attend the new member orientation, if possible.
nurture the new members. The end result will bring Ideally the sponsor or mentor will provide
substantial rewards and satisfaction to the new transportation.
member as well as to the Club. If we don’t do this,
new Rotarians may watch from the sidelines and 6. Personally introduce the new member to other
then quietly disappear. Rotarians.

Guidelines for Effective Mentoring 7. Make sure there is at least brief interaction with
new member at every Club meeting during
1. Carefully select the mentor. Do not assume the mentorship. This could range from something
sponsor will be the mentor. as simple as a handshake and “glad to see you“
Oftentimes sponsors do a great job in inviting to inviting them to sit at the same table.
new members but do a poor job in shepherding 8. Let new member know of service opportunities
them.
and follow through with helping them get
2. Qualities of a good mentor : hooked up with an activity/committee that is of
Active in the Club interest to them.
A nurturing personality 9. Acquaint them with Club’s rules, make-up
Enthusiasm for Rotary attendance opportunities, etc.
Someone who will take their responsibility seriously 10. Be prepared to have fun and make a new friend!

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