Introduction
President Mark opened the meeting by introducing our Guest speaker, Lorna Gunning-Fratschko. Lorna is the current Membership Chair for District 6330 and will become District Governor for the 2026-2027 Rotary year. It's a long road and a lot of work to get there but knowing that Lorna is a dedicated Rotarian who embodies the Rotary motto of Service above Self, she will thrive on her journey to become DG.
Lorna Gunning-Fratschko being thanked by Rotary Club of St. Thomas member Maggie Horn
 Key Takeaways from Lorna's presentation: Membership is a top Rotary International priority. Attract members, don't recruit. Be irresistible. Set a membership goal each year. 3 new members a year will sustain the club. 5 new members a year will grow the club. Load goals in Rotary Central. Take Action - use the Vibrant Club Checklist, conduct Visioning Exercise, hold a Prospective Member Event, etc. Get our story out there - Social Media...Website....others Get help from the District Onboard new members in a more official way to get them engaged from day-1.
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