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DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE
“You are Not Alone. I will Listen. Let’s Talk about It”
MISSION: Provide Healthier Minds and Communities through Awareness,
Education and Research
CHAIR: Ruthe Gleason [email protected] C: 720-319-6731
Education and Awareness Continuum
Improve knowledge of mental health and mental illness Decrease stigmatizing attitudes Increase confidence of individuals to provide help to others Increase the rate of treatment referrals Increase behavioral health resources provided for those in need
DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE
“You are Not Alone. I will Listen. Let’s Talk about It”
MISSION: Provide Healthier Minds and Communities through Awareness,
Education and Research
CHAIR: Ruthe Gleason [email protected] C: 720-319-6731
Education and Awareness Continuum
Improve knowledge of mental health and mental illness Decrease stigmatizing attitudes Increase confidence of individuals to provide help to others Increase the rate of treatment referrals Increase behavioral health resources provided for those in need
District 5450 2015-2016 Priorities
Support and Raise Awareness Regarding Mental Illness in District 5450 Clubs by
Focusing on Metal Health Programs that Provide Healthier Minds and
Communities through Awareness, Education and Research
Provide a Toolkit and Collateral for Replication to District 5450 Clubs Regarding
Mental Health Issues Aimed at Raising Awareness for Individuals and Families
Impacted by Mental Illness
Provide a Template to District 5450 Clubs on Ways to Partner with Community
Mental Health First Aid Classes which Aids in Reducing the Stigma Associated with
Mental illness
Engage Youth in our Interact Clubs and Rotaract Clubs, Working within their
Schools and with Other Community Based Youth Organizations to Increase
Awareness of Mental Health Issues and Resources Available
District 5450 2015-2016 Priorities
Support and Raise Awareness Regarding Mental Illness in District 5450 Clubs by
Focusing on Metal Health Programs that Provide Healthier Minds and
Communities through Awareness, Education and Research
Provide a Toolkit and Collateral for Replication to District 5450 Clubs Regarding
Mental Health Issues Aimed at Raising Awareness for Individuals and Families
Impacted by Mental Illness
Provide a Template to District 5450 Clubs on Ways to Partner with Community
Mental Health First Aid Classes which Aids in Reducing the Stigma Associated with
Mental illness
Engage Youth in our Interact Clubs and Rotaract Clubs, Working within their
Schools and with Other Community Based Youth Organizations to Increase
Awareness of Mental Health Issues and Resources Available
DISTRICT SERVICE RESOURCES
MISSION: To facilitate and support the clubs in the District by providing information and connections to effectively plan, finance, undertake and evaluate projects within Rotary’s six Areas of Focus
CHAIR: Mike Hitchcock [email protected] H: 303-792-2946
Six Areas of Focus:
Water & Sanitation – Peter Van Arsdale [email protected] 303-995-9333
Peace & Conflict Resolution – Gail Lehrmann [email protected] 303-840-8529 Disease Prevention & Treatment – Mike Hitchcock [email protected]
303-792-2946 Basic Education & Literacy – Karen Loeb [email protected] 303-475-5796 Economic & Community Development – Carolyn Schrader
[email protected] 303-589-7599 Maternal & Child Health – Nan Jarvis [email protected] 303-526-4968
DISTRICT SERVICE RESOURCES
MISSION: To facilitate and support the clubs in the District by providing information and connections to effectively plan, finance, undertake and evaluate projects within Rotary’s six Areas of Focus
CHAIR: Mike Hitchcock [email protected] H: 303-792-2946
Six Areas of Focus:
Water & Sanitation – Peter Van Arsdale [email protected] 303-995-9333
Peace & Conflict Resolution – Gail Lehrmann [email protected] 303-840-8529 Disease Prevention & Treatment – Mike Hitchcock [email protected]
303-792-2946 Basic Education & Literacy – Karen Loeb [email protected] 303-475-5796 Economic & Community Development – Carolyn Schrader
[email protected] 303-589-7599 Maternal & Child Health – Nan Jarvis [email protected] 303-526-4968
District 5450 2015-2016 Priorities
HUMANITARIAN SERVICE
Encourage, Support, and Recognize
Club Member Involvement in Rotary Action Groups & Rotary Community Corps
Collaboration with other Rotary Clubs
Establishment of Project Partnerships with Corporate or Government Entities
Increased Hands-on-Project Participation
District 5450 2015-2016 Priorities
HUMANITARIAN SERVICE
Encourage, Support, and Recognize
Club Member Involvement in Rotary Action Groups & Rotary Community Corps
Collaboration with other Rotary Clubs
Establishment of Project Partnerships with Corporate or Government Entities
Increased Hands-on-Project Participation
ROTARY AWARENESS COMMITTEE
MISSION: The focus of the Rotary Awareness Committee (formerly the District 5450 Public Relations Committee) is to enhance the capacity of District 5450 clubs to share with their communities everything they are doing
CHAIR: Peggy Halderman [email protected] C: 720-299-8352
District 5450 2015-2016 Priorities and Focus
TRAINING PROGRAMS AND TOOLS Develop and deliver initial training programs and tools for Public Relations and
Social Media Club-level RA committees to learn PR and Social Media basics. This is an ongoing effort with initial PR and Social Media items completed by June 2015 and add-on items completed by 2017
ROTARY AWARENESS COMMITTEE
MISSION: The focus of the Rotary Awareness Committee (formerly the District 5450 Public Relations Committee) is to enhance the capacity of District 5450 clubs to share with their communities everything they are doing
CHAIR: Peggy Halderman [email protected] C: 720-299-8352
District 5450 2015-2016 Priorities and Focus
TRAINING PROGRAMS AND TOOLS Develop and deliver initial training programs and tools for Public Relations and
Social Media Club-level RA committees to learn PR and Social Media basics. This is an ongoing effort with initial PR and Social Media items completed by June 2015 and add-on items completed by 2017
ONLINE TOOLBOX Develop and deliver online toolbox allowing clubs to access PR and other Rotary
Awareness Templates, logos, samples and resource tools. Resources will be housed on the new web link (www.engagerotary.org) on the District 5450 ClubRunner website. An ongoing effort with initial toolbox box items completed by June 2015 and add-on items completed by 2017
MESSAGING CAMPAIGN Design and implement messaging campaign titled, “Rotary Through My Eyes.” This campaign will involve gathering, highlighting and telling stories from new and
long-time Rotarians. The campaign will ask, simply, why did you join Rotary and why do you continue
to be involved in Rotary? Initial campaign features will be completed by June 2015 and be ongoing through 2017
PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER DISTRICTS Work is underway to explore partnerships with other Rotary Awareness Chairs of
Colorado Districts 5470 and 5440
ONLINE TOOLBOX Develop and deliver online toolbox allowing clubs to access PR and other Rotary
Awareness Templates, logos, samples and resource tools. Resources will be housed on the new web link (www.engagerotary.org) on the District 5450 ClubRunner website. An ongoing effort with initial toolbox box items completed by June 2015 and add-on items completed by 2017
MESSAGING CAMPAIGN Design and implement messaging campaign titled, “Rotary Through My Eyes.” This campaign will involve gathering, highlighting and telling stories from new and
long-time Rotarians. The campaign will ask, simply, why did you join Rotary and why do you continue
to be involved in Rotary? Initial campaign features will be completed by June 2015 and be ongoing through 2017
PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER DISTRICTS Work is underway to explore partnerships with other Rotary Awareness Chairs of
Colorado Districts 5470 and 5440
DISTRICT FOUNDATION COMMITTEE
MISSION: To enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, good will, & peace through the improvement of health, support of education, and alleviation of poverty through The Rotary Foundation. Our District Foundation raises funds & supports local service projects, global grant projects, Ambassadorial Scholarships & World Peace Fellowships. We also raise funds to help eradicate Polio.
CHAIR: Ann Tull [email protected] 303-770-0357
GRANTS: Carolyn Schrader [email protected] 303-589-7599
DISTRICT GRANTS: Diane Messamore [email protected] 303-697-2301 ABASSADORIAL SCHOLARS: Steve Baroch [email protected] 303-909-7563 VOCATIONAL TRAINING TEAMS: John Logan [email protected]
720-273-0651 FUNDRAISING: Dan Hershberger [email protected] 303-506-8332
ANNUAL GIVING: Don Lewis [email protected] 303-358-1037 PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY: Elaine Love [email protected] 303-284-0514 ENDOWMENT: TBD RECOGNITION POINTS: Tom Maier [email protected] 303-807-2983
DISTRICT FOUNDATION COMMITTEE
MISSION: To enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, good will, & peace through the
improvement of health, support of education, and alleviation of poverty through The Rotary Foundation. Our District Foundation raises funds & supports local service projects, global grant projects, Ambassadorial Scholarships & World Peace Fellowships. We also raise funds to help eradicate Polio.
CHAIR: Ann Tull [email protected] 303-770-0357
GRANTS: Carolyn Schrader [email protected] 303-589-7599
DISTRICT GRANTS: Diane Messamore [email protected] 303-697-2301 ABASSADORIAL SCHOLARS: Steve Baroch [email protected] 303-909-7563 VOCATIONAL TRAINING TEAMS: John Logan [email protected]
720-273-0651 FUNDRAISING: Dan Hershberger [email protected] 303-506-8332
ANNUAL GIVING: Don Lewis [email protected] 303-358-1037 PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY: Elaine Love [email protected] 303-284-0514 ENDOWMENT: TBD RECOGNITION POINTS: Tom Maier [email protected] 303-807-2983
POLIO: Peg Johnston [email protected] 720-217-9800 STEWARDSHIP: Tom Wolf [email protected] 303-850-9784 WORLD PEACE FELLOW: Dan Clark [email protected] 303-638-0439 TEMPLE BUELL SCHOLARSHIP: TBD
District 5450 2015-2016 Priorities
Foundation Giving
Encourage all Clubs in the District to be 100% EREY Clubs
Attain $100 per capita annual giving in 50% of our District Clubs
10% of our Membership Enrolled in Rotary Direct
Minimum 1% increase in the total number of increased Benefactors, Bequest
Society members or Paul Harris Fellows in 50% of our Clubs
POLIO: Peg Johnston [email protected] 720-217-9800 STEWARDSHIP: Tom Wolf [email protected] 303-850-9784 WORLD PEACE FELLOW: Dan Clark [email protected] 303-638-0439 TEMPLE BUELL SCHOLARSHIP: TBD
District 5450 2015-2016 Priorities
Foundation Giving
Encourage all Clubs in the District to be 100% EREY Clubs
Attain $100 per capita annual giving in 50% of our District Clubs
10% of our Membership Enrolled in Rotary Direct
Minimum 1% increase in the total number of increased Benefactors, Bequest
Society members or Paul Harris Fellows in 50% of our Clubs
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION GIVING
No portion of your Rotary dues are required to go to TRF. All contributions are voluntary.
Annual Fund Endowment Fund “Every Rotarian, Every Year” or “EREY” all members contribute to the Annual Fund each year
“Endowment Fund” is TRF’s “savings account”, formerly the “Permanent Fund”
“Annual Fund” is TRF’s “checking account”, to be spent on programs in the 3rd year
“Benefactor” recognizes a cumulative US $1,000 gift or pledge to the Endowment Fund
“Sustaining Member” or recognizes a cumulative US $100 gift each year to the Annual Fund
“Bequest Society” recognizes a cumulative US $10,000 gift or pledge to the Endowment Fund
“Paul Harris Fellow” or “PHF” recognizes a cumulative US $1,000 gift to the Annual Fund
“Major Donor” recognizes a cumulative US $10,000 gift or contribution to TRF
“Paul Harris Society” recognizes a cumulative US $1,000 gift each year to the Annual Fund
“Arch Klumph Society” recognizes a cumulative US $250,000 gift to TRF
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION GIVING
No portion of your Rotary dues are required to go to TRF. All contributions are voluntary.
Annual Fund Endowment Fund “Every Rotarian, Every Year” or “EREY” all members contribute to the Annual Fund each year
“Endowment Fund” is TRF’s “savings account”, formerly the “Permanent Fund”
“Annual Fund” is TRF’s “checking account”, to be spent on programs in the 3rd year
“Benefactor” recognizes a cumulative US $1,000 gift or pledge to the Endowment Fund
“Sustaining Member” or recognizes a cumulative US $100 gift each year to the Annual Fund
“Bequest Society” recognizes a cumulative US $10,000 gift or pledge to the Endowment Fund
“Paul Harris Fellow” or “PHF” recognizes a cumulative US $1,000 gift to the Annual Fund
“Major Donor” recognizes a cumulative US $10,000 gift or contribution to TRF
“Paul Harris Society” recognizes a cumulative US $1,000 gift each year to the Annual Fund
“Arch Klumph Society” recognizes a cumulative US $250,000 gift to TRF
GRANTS PROCESS Clubs must be Qualified to submit District or Global Grant applications. Minimum of $50 per capita Annual Giving to TRF. Refer to “Grants Handout” for more information.
DISTRICT GRANTS Submission Window: May 8 – May 22, 2015 Project must be hands-on by District 5450 Rotarians Restricted Funding for multiple repeat projects
GLOBAL GRANTS Proposal submitted to District before application made Minimum project size: $35,000 In one of Six Areas of Focus
TRAINING DATES District Training Assembly, May 30, 2015 Foundation Seminar & Club Qualification, October 3, 2015 Club Qualification, January 16, 2016
GRANTS PROCESS Clubs must be Qualified to submit District or Global Grant applications. Minimum of $50 per capita Annual Giving to TRF. Refer to “Grants Handout” for more information.
DISTRICT GRANTS Submission Window: May 8 – May 22, 2015 Project must be hands-on by District 5450 Rotarians Restricted Funding for multiple repeat projects
GLOBAL GRANTS Proposal submitted to District before application made Minimum project size: $35,000 In one of Six Areas of Focus
TRAINING DATES District Training Assembly, May 30, 2015 Foundation Seminar & Club Qualification, October 3, 2015 Club Qualification, January 16, 2016
YOUTH SERVICES
MISSION: Young Services and our District’s New Generations programs recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults involved in leadership development activities, community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding.
CHAIR: Heather McCallin [email protected] C: 720-220-0260
ROTARACT: John Mozeliak [email protected] 303-570-2462 INTERACT: Paulette (PJ) Dyon [email protected] 630-707-0649 RYLA & Young RYLA: Curt Harris [email protected] 303-589-4723 ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE: Kimberly Armitage [email protected] 303-690-6734 Outbound: Jerry Rohlfs [email protected] 303-908-8988 Inbound: Rick Wilkinson [email protected] 303-514-2557
YOUTH SERVICES
MISSION: Young Services and our District’s New Generations programs recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults involved in leadership development activities, community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding.
CHAIR: Heather McCallin [email protected] C: 720-220-0260
ROTARACT: John Mozeliak [email protected] 303-570-2462 INTERACT: Paulette (PJ) Dyon [email protected] 630-707-0649 RYLA & Young RYLA: Curt Harris [email protected] 303-589-4723 ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE: Kimberly Armitage [email protected] 303-690-6734 Outbound: Jerry Rohlfs [email protected] 303-908-8988 Inbound: Rick Wilkinson [email protected] 303-514-2557
ROTARACT Assists Clubs which provide opportunities for young adults to enhance
their leadership skills and their professional development while doing community
service, both local and international
INTERACT Oversees the development and continuation of Rotary Club sponsored
high school clubs for young people dedicated to service and international
understanding
RYLA Produces and conducts, weeklong camp both for (high and middle schools)
for outstanding students designed to develop qualities of leadership and good
citizenship
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE Coordinates and administers the placement of
foreign high school-aged students in hosting Rotary Clubs throughout the District,
as well as selection and placement of outgoing students in foreign countries
ROTARACT Assists Clubs which provide opportunities for young adults to enhance
their leadership skills and their professional development while doing community
service, both local and international
INTERACT Oversees the development and continuation of Rotary Club sponsored
high school clubs for young people dedicated to service and international
understanding
RYLA Produces and conducts, weeklong camp both for (high and middle schools)
for outstanding students designed to develop qualities of leadership and good
citizenship
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE Coordinates and administers the placement of
foreign high school-aged students in hosting Rotary Clubs throughout the District,
as well as selection and placement of outgoing students in foreign countries
DISTRICT & CLUB ADMINISTRATION
District Governor 2015-2016: Kevin O’Connell [email protected] 303-999-6648 District Operations Manager: To assist the District Governor in planning and District and club activities Beverly Mendel [email protected] 303-477-0654
Learning & Leadership Development: Plans and carries out all district activities under the direction of the District Governor and Governor-elect regarding seminars, workshops and conferences as requested Mike Brady [email protected] 303-330-3004
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI): A training program dedicated to improving the Rotary knowledge and leadership skills of the future leaders of Rotary Clubs and District Karen Briggs [email protected] 303-919-0819 Mike Brady [email protected] 303-330-3004
DISTRICT & CLUB ADMINISTRATION
District Governor 2015-2016: Kevin O’Connell [email protected] 303-999-6648 District Operations Manager: To assist the District Governor in planning and District and club activities Beverly Mendel [email protected] 303-477-0654
Learning & Leadership Development: Plans and carries out all district activities under the direction of the District Governor and Governor-elect regarding seminars, workshops and conferences as requested Mike Brady [email protected] 303-330-3004
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI): A training program dedicated to improving the Rotary knowledge and leadership skills of the future leaders of Rotary Clubs and District Karen Briggs [email protected] 303-919-0819 Mike Brady [email protected] 303-330-3004
PETS Lead Trainer: Plan and carries out the annual PETS activities under the direction of the five district leadership team Karen Briggs [email protected] 303-919-0819
Abuse and Harassment: To educate, support and ensure that District 5450 adheres to Rotary International’s zone tolerance policy for abuse or harassment in any Rotary Program or Project Maureen Barker, A&H Protection Officer [email protected] 303-229-4172 Chad Stamm, A&H Program Administrator [email protected] 303-982-3473
District Ombudsman: Assists the District Governor to medicate conflicts within a club and act as an advisor on harassment and abuse issues PDG Jim Halderman [email protected] 303-564-3315
Rotary International Support: To provide personalized service, training and guidance on Rotary resources, policies and procedures and Foundation matters
Contact Center: [email protected] 866-976-8279
James Damato, Supervisor [email protected] 847-866-3405 Julie Aubry, Coordinator [email protected] 847-866-3429
PETS Lead Trainer: Plan and carries out the annual PETS activities under the direction of the five district leadership team Karen Briggs [email protected] 303-919-0819
Abuse and Harassment: To educate, support and ensure that District 5450 adheres to Rotary International’s zone tolerance policy for abuse or harassment in any Rotary Program or Project Maureen Barker, A&H Protection Officer [email protected] 303-229-4172 Chad Stamm, A&H Program Administrator [email protected] 303-982-3473
District Ombudsman: Assists the District Governor to medicate conflicts within a club and act as an advisor on harassment and abuse issues PDG Jim Halderman [email protected] 303-564-3315
Rotary International Support: To provide personalized service, training and guidance on Rotary resources, policies and procedures and Foundation matters
Contact Center: [email protected] 866-976-8279
James Damato, Supervisor [email protected] 847-866-3405 Julie Aubry, Coordinator [email protected] 847-866-3429
ROTARY CLUB CENTRAL (RCC)
Goals must be input no later than April 1, 2015
2015-2016 Club Officers must be reported to Rotary International to access RCC
(see “Reporting Club Officers” handout)
You must have a login and be registered with www.rotary.org to access RCC
Foundation Goals, including EREY, Sustaining Members, and Polio Plus are
entered under “Foundation Giving” in RCC (see “Foundation Goals Worksheet
Guide” handout)
Membership Goals, including Existing Members Retained, New Members
Retained, and New Members to Induct, are entered under “Goals and Progress:
Membership” in RCC (see “Membership Goals Worksheet Guide” handout)
Entering your Club’s Goals in Rotary Club Central is mandatory for 2015-2016.
ROTARY CLUB CENTRAL (RCC)
Goals must be input no later than April 1, 2015
2015-2016 Club Officers must be reported to Rotary International to access RCC
(see “Reporting Club Officers” handout)
You must have a login and be registered with www.rotary.org to access RCC
Foundation Goals, including EREY, Sustaining Members, and Polio Plus are
entered under “Foundation Giving” in RCC (see “Foundation Goals Worksheet
Guide” handout)
Membership Goals, including Existing Members Retained, New Members
Retained, and New Members to Induct, are entered under “Goals and Progress:
Membership” in RCC (see “Membership Goals Worksheet Guide” handout)
Entering your Club’s Goals in Rotary Club Central is mandatory for 2015-2016.
RETURN ON ROTARY (ROR)
2014-15 ROR Worksheets must be submitted by August 1, 2015
2015-2016 ROR Worksheets should be maintained on an ongoing basis & submitted to the District semi-annually (August 1st and February 1st)
Clubs should diligently track their humanitarian efforts in terms of volunteer hours
and monetary (non-matching grant) donations
Return on Rotary (ROR) – Why should clubs care?
o Aids in Membership Recruitment and Engagement and increases Rotary Awareness in the communities where we live, work and serve
o Increases Rotarian funding and participation in projects o Attracts sponsors for Club and District Events
Consider appointing a Club Officer or Club Member to the task of maintaining ROR worksheets for your Club on an ongoing basis (see “Return on Rotary Worksheet/Guide” handout)
RETURN ON ROTARY (ROR)
2014-15 ROR Worksheets must be submitted by August 1, 2015
2015-2016 ROR Worksheets should be maintained on an ongoing basis & submitted to the District semi-annually (August 1st and February 1st)
Clubs should diligently track their humanitarian efforts in terms of volunteer hours
and monetary (non-matching grant) donations
Return on Rotary (ROR) – Why should clubs care?
o Aids in Membership Recruitment and Engagement and increases Rotary Awareness in the communities where we live, work and serve
o Increases Rotarian funding and participation in projects o Attracts sponsors for Club and District Events
Consider appointing a Club Officer or Club Member to the task of maintaining ROR worksheets for your Club on an ongoing basis (see “Return on Rotary Worksheet/Guide” handout)
DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP TEAM
MISSION: To provide outreach and support for clubs; provide counsel on membership engagement and attraction; provide ideas to increase member diversity and always have consistent and valuable communications.
CHAIR: Debi Bush [email protected] C: 303-520-7445
TRAINING: Membership Seminar Saturday, May 30, 2015 after District Assembly @ Front Range Community College
Six Stages of the Membership Continuum:
Attraction Vetting New Member Induction and Orientation Engagement Leadership Development Departure
DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP TEAM
MISSION: To provide outreach and support for clubs; provide counsel on membership engagement and attraction; provide ideas to increase member diversity and always have consistent and valuable communications.
CHAIR: Debi Bush [email protected] C: 303-520-7445
TRAINING: Membership Seminar Saturday, May 30, 2015 after District Assembly @ Front Range Community College
Six Stages of the Membership Continuum:
Attraction Vetting New Member Induction and Orientation Engagement Leadership Development Departure
District 5450 2015-2016 Priorities
Your club will verify that all membership and club leadership data, reported through My Rotary or your data integration service provider, is accurate by checking the Members in a Club report in ROTARY CLUB CENTRAL
PRIORITIES:
Achieve minimum Net Gains in Membership in all clubs, + 1 for clubs up to
49 members, + 2 for clubs with 50 or more members
Achieve minimum Net Gains in Female Membership in all Clubs, + 1 for clubs
up to 49 members, + 2 for clubs with 50 or more members
Improve Membership Retention Rate
Increase Number of Member Sponsors
District 5450 2015-2016 Priorities
Your club will verify that all membership and club leadership data, reported through My Rotary or your data integration service provider, is accurate by checking the Members in a Club report in ROTARY CLUB CENTRAL
PRIORITIES:
Achieve minimum Net Gains in Membership in all clubs, + 1 for clubs up to
49 members, + 2 for clubs with 50 or more members
Achieve minimum Net Gains in Female Membership in all Clubs, + 1 for clubs
up to 49 members, + 2 for clubs with 50 or more members
Improve Membership Retention Rate
Increase Number of Member Sponsors