{"id":501,"date":"2025-08-22T14:01:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T14:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/?p=501"},"modified":"2025-08-22T14:36:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T14:36:53","slug":"district-membership-seminar-the-dms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/?p=501","title":{"rendered":"District Membership Seminar (the \u201cDMS\u201d)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover coblocks-animate\" style=\"border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;min-height:171px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1278\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-155 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crop-0-0-2560-1278-0-background-scaled-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crop-0-0-2560-1278-0-background-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crop-0-0-2560-1278-0-background-scaled-1-1200x599.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crop-0-0-2560-1278-0-background-scaled-1-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crop-0-0-2560-1278-0-background-scaled-1-1536x767.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crop-0-0-2560-1278-0-background-scaled-1-2048x1022.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-custom-00408-f-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:600\" class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-base-2-color\">District Membership Seminar (the \u201cDMS\u201d)<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);\">Prepared by District Membership Seminar Chair, PP Sam Yuen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1380\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image001-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image001-10.jpg 1380w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image001-10-1200x616.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image001-10-768x394.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1380px) 100vw, 1380px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 9 August 2025, over 100 Rotarians united for good in the DMS to enrich best practices on membership growth through a well-designed seminar with inspirations and practical take-aways.&nbsp; Early in the morning, speeches from DG Cassy CHENG, ARMC Andy LI and PDG Eric CHAK equipped participants with informative data, findings and knowledge on Rotary from Club level all the way to Rotary International level.&nbsp; Some of the highlights included that: 1) DG Cassy encouraged synergies with Innovations, Continuities and Partnerships for strengthening Rotary Clubs as \u201cthe best qualified team of volunteers on earth;\u201d (2) ARMC Andy LI roused Rotarians to grow their Rotary Clubs through unique characteristics to be a champion; and (3) PDG Eric CHAK updated membership data from Rotary International District 3450 and introduced various methodologies for membership growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped coblocks-animate wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1378\" height=\"2067\" data-id=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image002-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image002-6.jpg 1378w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image002-6-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image002-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image002-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image002-6-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1378px) 100vw, 1378px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1380\" height=\"2067\" data-id=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image003-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image003-5.jpg 1380w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image003-5-801x1200.jpg 801w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image003-5-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image003-5-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image003-5-1367x2048.jpg 1367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1380px) 100vw, 1380px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the emphases established, the remainder of the DMS was filled with panel discussions and breakout sessions for cultivation on net membership growth for Rotary Clubs.&nbsp; Numerous Rotarians, from accomplished Rotary Clubs, shared wisdom and perspicacity on topics which included: (1) Rebuilding Stronger: Revitalizing Struggling Clubs; (2) Rotary Action Plan \u2013 Review &amp; Update being a Vibrant Club; (3) Explore Three Membership Pathways: Passport, Caused-Based &amp; Corporate; (4) Charting New Courses: Satellite Club as Growth Engines; and (5) Founders\u2019 Perspective: District 3450 Charter Presidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped coblocks-animate wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1380\" height=\"920\" data-id=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image004-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image004-3.jpg 1380w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image004-3-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image004-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1380px) 100vw, 1380px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1378\" height=\"919\" data-id=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image005-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image005-2.jpg 1378w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image005-2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image005-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1378px) 100vw, 1378px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1379\" height=\"919\" data-id=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image006-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image006-2.jpg 1379w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image006-2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image006-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1379px) 100vw, 1379px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1379\" height=\"919\" data-id=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image007-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image007-2.jpg 1379w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image007-2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image007-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1379px) 100vw, 1379px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1379\" height=\"919\" data-id=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image008-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image008-1.jpg 1379w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image008-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image008-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1379px) 100vw, 1379px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1379\" height=\"919\" data-id=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image009-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image009-1.jpg 1379w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image009-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image009-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1379px) 100vw, 1379px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a fruitful day of growth for Rotary\u2019s membership, attendees were challenged with a Kahoot Game followed by closing remarks from DG Cassy CHENG and PDG Eric CHAK.&nbsp; Grateful to enthusiastic Rotarians for sustainable membership growth, as well as engagement to explore adaptation for reach and impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1379\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image010-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image010-1.jpg 1379w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image010-1-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image010-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1379px) 100vw, 1379px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prepared by District Membership Seminar Chair, PP Sam Y [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":511,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sep-2025"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=501"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":514,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501\/revisions\/514"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/511"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=501"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2526.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}