Most clubs want to attract the younger generation, but to do so the club needs to be present where the young generation meets. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and You tube is part of the young generationn's daily life. Rotary International has wisely seen to it that you will find Rotary in all these sites. The local club however has to be there on its own merits.
In some districts a Facebook group has been created for the incoming presidents, so they have their own forum to communicate and discuss with each other after PETS. Many clubs have their own Facebook group where the members keep in contact with each other and the president has instant access to all club members.
So when you have young people joining the club, please make them part of upgrading the club to the new generation of Rotarians.
2010-02-19
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Christina,
ReplyDeleteI fully agree with you. I was personally very doubful about social media. But, I have changed my mind. Now, I think that Rotary has literally opened doors for young generations by being present in all those social media sites.
We are using Facebook in approaching member candidates for a new club to be established later this year. We had our first preliminary meeting on April 27, 2010. More than 20 people have expressed their interest already. All were not present at the first meeting, but the response was very promising. We are going to use Facebook as the main communication tool also when the club has been officially chartered.
Best regards,
Juhani Rouhesmaa, PDG
District 1390