Membership resources

 Membership resources for Rotary clubs and districts

R otary club and district leaders, as well as club members, can use the following information and materials to develop and sustain membership. For additional resources on strengthening club membership, e-mail membershipquestions@rotary.org.

Interested in joining a Rotary club? Fill out a Prospective Member Form.

Membership growth and retention

If you’re a current club member and would like to refer someone for membership in another club or if you’re relocating or returning to Rotary after a hiatus, please complete one of the following forms:

• Membership Referral Form (PDF)
• Membership Relocation Form (PDF)

Learn how to convert an inquiry into a member:

• For club leaders
• Example Database for Tracking Membership Interest and Potential - for clubs
• For district leaders
• Example Database for Tracking Membership Interest and Potential - for districts

Make it easy for club members to access Rotary’s online membership forms by adding a web ad to your club and district websites and newsletters:

• Member referral web banner ad

Membership trends and information

Rotary offers its clubs and districts a variety of membership data and statistics that can be used for planning and development. Find monthly and annual membership figures, club and member demographics, and general survey reports and analyses.

Monthly comparisons

• Club Member Count by Country (as of 30 April 2013)
• Monthly District Comparison to Start Figures (as of 30 April 2013)

Yearly statistics and graphs

• Average Club Size by Region (sorted by name)
• Average Club Size by Region (sorted by size)
• Club Meeting Days
• Club Meeting Times
• Current Global Membership Graphs
• 50 Largest Rotary Clubs Worldwide
• 5-Year Membership History by Zone  (June 2012)
• Women in Rotary (since 2001)
• Year-End District Figures (1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012)
• Club Member Count by Country (as of 30 June 2012)

Reports and membership survey results

• Demographics and Cost of Membership Survey
• New Club Trends
• Non-Rotarian Focus Groups on Public Image, Networking, and Volunteering
• Non-Rotarian Focus Groups - Brazil Report
• Non-Rotarian Focus Groups - Sweden Report
• Public Relations and Membership Interest
• Recruitment of RI and Rotary Foundation Alumni as Prospective Rotarians (executive summary)
• Recruitment of RI and Rotary Foundation Alumni as Prospective Rotarians (full report)
• Report of Central and Eastern European Status and Potential
• Report of Current and Resigned Members: Canada, Caribbean, and USA
• Report of Resigned Member Survey: Japan
• Report of Resigned Member Survey: Korea
• Report of Resigned Member Survey: Latin America
• Retention Pilot Program Report
• RI Public Relations Survey
• RI District Membership Chairs Survey Report
• 2007-13 Meeting Frequency Pilot Program Update Report
• 2011-14 Pilot Programs Update Report

Membership development publications

Download as a free PDF, or click the publication number to order on shop.rotary.org .

• Club Assessment Tools
• How to Propose a New Member  ( 254 )
• Empower Your Rotary Club with RI Resources for Membership Development
• Membership Development Resource Guide  ( 417 )
• New Member Orientation: A How-to Guide for Clubs  ( 414 )
• Spread the Word poster
• Start with Rotary postcards ( 614 )
• Start with Rotary wallet cards ( 613 )

Additional resources

• Club Leadership Plan  ( 245 )
• The Membership Minute  (newsletter)
• Confirmation of Former Rotary Club Membership & Good Financial Standing

Regional Membership Plans

• Africa
• Australia
• Brazil
• Europe, Zones 11, 12 & 13B
• Europe, Zones 13A, 13C, 14, 18B
• Europe, Zones 15 & 16
• Europe, Zones 19 & 20B
• India
• Indonesia
• Japan
• Korea
• Latin America
• North America, Zones 21B & 27
• North America, Zones 24 & 32
• North America, Zones 25 & 26
• North America, Zones 28 & 29
• North America, Zones 30 & 31
• North America, Zones 33 & 34
• Philippines
• RIBI
• Southeast Asia
• Taiwan