IGNITE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is our District doing the IGNITE program?
The IGNITE program is intended to reverse the ten year downward trend in Rotary’s U. S. membership growth in the United States. While District 5440 is one of the few districts with net increases in membership, the IGNITE program will have real benefit for all of our clubs, but especially those are struggling to attract or maintain members.
What is the IGNITE program?
This program is a comprehensive membership recruitment, retention and extension presentation compiling helpful materials in all areas. It is especially effective because it places valuable membership materials at the fingertips of clubs for review, choice, and use. It’s an impressive accumulation of materials to help all clubs improve their membership programs.
How is the IGNITE program being implemented in District 5440?
Governor Mike has established a club recognition award for all clubs who achieve Premiere Club status in the 2012-2013 IGNITE program. That means your club establishes your membership count as of July 1, 2012 (the beginning of this Rotary year) and checks off the various activities your club has completed on the IGNITE Club Score Sheet. (The number of points required to achieve Premiere Club status depends on your membership size as of July 1, 2012. For instance, if your club had 30 members you will need to log 300 points on your IGNITE Scorecard by April 30, 2013 to achieve the IGNITE governor’s Premiere Club Recognition Award.)
When does all this take place?
Activities: Between 7/1/12 and 4/30/13
Application: Score sheets are to be sent to Kellie Tovar by May 1st.
Award: Recognition awards will be presented by Governor Mike at District Conference in Steamboat Springs May 30-June 1, 2013.
Where can I get more information?
IGNITE Score Sheets can be downloaded from the District 5440 website under Service/Membership: IGNITE Premier Club Spreadsheet Citation Tracker
IGNITE Materials can be found at the same location. Start with Ignite Premier Club Criteria.
Additional questions can be answered by contacting District Membership Chair: Pat Butts at 22Pat@silverstar.com or call Pat at 208-241-0391 or one of the following District Members Committee members: Phyllis Abt at Phyllis.abt@frontrange.edu or call 970-682-8906; Doug Mannering at dougdmann@msn.com or call 970-669-6466