1. “Aurora Rotary STANDS FOR”
Bringing Together Others to Achieve the Rotary Goals
Feeder Source from Other Service Organizations
Partners in Service
Community Service Organization Lead in the Community
Action with Compassion
“Go To” Club for Community Problem Solving
2. Membership Goal (by 2019)
100
88
136
150
120
3. Club Attributes
More YOUNG professionals
Broad cross-section of the community
Revenue supports our activities
Three tiers of membership (<40/mid/senior)
Alternate dues structure based on Time/Talent/Treasure
4. Club Service
Mentor/Retention program beyond “red badge”
Social activities with significant others 2-3 times a year
Strong membership committee
Recognize 40<40 community leaders with 5 at a time invited to lunch and an annual fundraising dinner
Targeted mentorship for personal and professional support
Scholarships provided for memberships (non profits/small businesses)
5. Vocational Service
Business Ethical Award quarterly
Weekly vocational talks
All Aurora high schools have an Interact Club
Ethical case study competition at high schools
Community leader 4 Way Test recognition
6. Community Service
Partnering with other community nonprofits for volunteer service
Visibility of our club when we are doing community service
High school scholarships and mentoring programs for at risk students
Continue literacy program (Kindles at schools)
Partnering with other Rotary clubs
Peaceful schools
7. International Service
Continue to sponsor an exchange student
Partner with the International Community in Aurora
More club participation in international events (RI international convention etc.)
Start a new Sister Club (international level)
Help to solve the “red tape” at RI for grants
8. Youth Services
Officers of Interact Clubs come to speak at lunch meetings
Coordinate with other clubs’ youth programs
Interact in all APS high schools with mentoring programs
12 kids to RYLA
9. Fundraisers
Continue State of the City Luncheon ($45,000)
Sponsor Microbrew in Aurora ($15,000-20,000)
First Responders Luncheon ($10,000-40,000)
State of Education in Aurora
Athletic Events
Sponsor at Arapahoe County Fair Beer tent
Golf Tournament
10. Rotary Foundation
Participation in Annual Giving levels with recognition
Fund the “Rotary Park”
100% of members are sustaining members
Raised the “corpus” of the club’s foundation by $50,000
60% of members are Paul Harris Fellows
20% of members are major donors
11. Public Relations
Apparel and Banners (display the Rotary name)
Social Media person on the Board (add Board member)
Greater presence on Social Media
Meetings to educate members on Club PR initiates and programs
Car Stickers/Window Stickers for Businesses
“Rotary Meets Here” sign at the DoubleTree
12. POSITIONING STATEMENT
Develop an all encompassing statement that reflects both commitment and camaraderie of the Aurora Rotary Members
Draft concept statements
Rejoicing in Service to Others
Committed to Service
Friendship and Service
In 2016, Aurora Rotary took steps that altered our destiny to enhance our legacy for future generations. We will be a high profile leader, viewed as a positive resource for the community and youth, recruiting and retaining diverse and vibrant members, actively involved in transforming lives thru fellowship and projects.
We embody “Service above self”.
We are the Rotary Club of Aurora!
