Welcome
Club Creation Team Zoom
Here is a recording of our 6/1/25 Club Creation Zoom presented by Patrick Longano of the Rotary Club Creation Team, with a welcome from Rotary International Director Chris Etienne and introduction by Zone 32 Membership Coordinator Cindie Kish. It covers how to get started creating Companion Clubs to help expand your reach and increase your club membership.
After watching the video, to up a schedule for your Step 1 meeting, scan the QR code with your phone or click the link below.
Or click here to contact Patrick at Club Creation
Companion Club Background Information
Companion Clubs allow clubs to expand their reach by providing a more flexible and accessible way for people to participate in Rotary. Here are some examples of how Companion Clubs can be used by our existing clubs. FYI, a club can have multiple Companion clubs.
Age & Demographics:
Companion clubs can be structured to reach different age groups and demographics
Working Young Professionals and Retired Mentors:
Using a Companion Club, a single club can serve both the needs of working young professionals and retired members. All while serving the community under the Rotary banner.
Corporate & Business Opportunities:
Companion Clubs can be formed to meet onsite and serve the needs of local corporations and businesses.
Meeting times and locations:
Companion clubs can meet at times and locations that better suit the needs of their members, such as after-work meetings or weekend gatherings.
Focus and initiatives:
Companion clubs can tailor their focus to specific interests or demographics, such as young professionals or those with particular skills or passions.
Young Families:
A Companion Club can be formed that meets the needs of young families, scheduled around school, kids at meetings and supporting family oriented service projects.
Dues and membership types:
Dues structures can be adjusted to make Rotary more accessible, potentially offering lower costs or alternative membership models. A club that wants to maintain their dinner meetings can have a Companion club that does not incur that expense and time commitment, but still contributes to service projects and other activities.