What Attracts & Engages Younger Members - by A Younger Member

Speaker Brian Boyette and
Newport Rotary President Pam Wall 

Brian Boyette, President of the Morehead City Rotary Club, was the guest speaker on September 9, 2013. His talk centered on his personal story and what attracted and engaged him at his current club, which is an older, smaller club, similar to the Newport Rotary Club.

Brian shared these points:

• He wouldn't have joined if someone wouldn't have asked. 
• Every Rotarian needs to ask qualified members to join their club. Like what was discussed at the D7730 Membership Seminar, it's a culture of asking, not just a "membership drive"
• A "no" can sometimes turn into a "yes" if the prospects situation changes. 
• Friendships are a key component of his club experience. 
• Quality and community-connected programs keep him in Rotary.
• We need to ease new members into Rotary and not overwhelm them with jargon and duties. 
• Make-ups are a real benefit of Rotary membership.       

Brian is celebrating his 10th year as a Materials Engineer at the Naval Air Depot at Cherry Point. He is a native of Kenly, NC and was a recipient of a Rotary Scholarship in High School, and received his degree at NCSU in 2003. Brian, we thank you for your insights!