Each One Bring One
Each One, Bring One Implementation Tips
Club Leaders, great job on empowering your members to share Rotary with others! It is inspiring to see what Rotary Clubs can do when we prioritize the member experience and give members the tools to invite others to benefit in the same way. Below, you’ll find tips for success and a sample timeline to take your Each One, Bring One campaign to the next level as we turn the calendar into a new year. Every Rotary Club is unique, so feel free to adapt, customize and dream up your own creative ideas!
Remember to reach out to District 6690 Each One, Bring One Coordinator Matt Wideman with questions.
January
- Check in with your Each One, Bring One Contact Person. Even if you didn’t designate a
primary contact in July, you can do so now by emailing Matt Wideman. Designating a
primary contact for this campaign is a great way to develop future club leaders through
engagement and autonomy. - Remind your members about the Each One, Bring One campaign by using one of the
templates and tools below or create your own resources. - Each One, Bring One… Keep Two! When you approach membership growth from a
systemic perspective that includes ALL of your members, you not only grow Rotary
through growing relationships, but you strengthen the commitment and engagement of
your current members. Take a few moments and check in with all members. Touch base
with newer members. Rotary is as strong as our relationships with one another!
February
- Complete the Sharing the Rotary Experience Activity at a club meeting. This is a great
activity to use in place of a speaker. Clubs that complete the activity, report it build
camaraderie as members share their own memories and special experiences in Rotary. - Develop a solid plan for welcoming and engaging guests
- Consider using this Guest Welcome script or adapt to your own style. Create a
culture where your current members feel very comfortable approaching guests to
introduce themselves. - Engage with your Membership Committee to develop or adapt a Welcome to
Your First Rotary Meeting handout for guests. Here is an example from Athens
Sunrise Rotary.
- Consider using this Guest Welcome script or adapt to your own style. Create a
March
- Remind your members about Each One, Bring One and internally recognize the
members who participate. Consider a 1-2 minute acknowledgement/thank you during
your monthly business meeting for members who participated last month. - Devote a club meeting to Each One, Bring One and use the “Prospective Member” tool
from Rotary International to identify prospective members in your community. - Create a handout for club members to give prospective guests so they can learn about
your club meeting times. Here is a great example from Granville Rotary.
April
- Assemble a team to attend a regional “Frankenstein” Member Orientation Building
Workshop in the Spring (dates announced soon!). This creative and engaging workshop,
hosted by the District Membership Team, brings the best and most innovative tools to the
table and every club team will leave the workshop with a ready-to-implement new
member orientation program that matches your club’s unique personality. - Implement a guest follow up plan!
- Inspire your membership committee to develop a plan to follow up with guests.
Be sure to check out the templates in our EOBO Tool Kit or develop your own!
- Inspire your membership committee to develop a plan to follow up with guests.
May
- Talk to your members about the monthly charitable incentive hosted by the district for
members who participate in Each One, Bring One. If a member of your club has won the
drawing, invite the charity to present at a club meeting. - Share information about Each One, Bring One in your club’s newsletter.
June
- Consider hosting a community “open house” to celebrate your members and the
community you serve. Clubs are encouraged to replicate “Meet Rotary” for in-person
events or virtual gatherings. It’s a high-impact event that highlights the important work of
Rotary while identifying opportunities for others to get involved. - As the Rotary year comes to a close, think about ways your club might continue to
engage with current and future members.