Did you know… MRR Membership Trends and Goals

Did You Know…? Membership Trends & Goals

At a recent club meeting, we took a closer look at Rotary membership trends and how they impact Medford Rogue Rotary. While Rotary clubs in the U.S. and Canada have seen a 20% decline in the past decade, our club is working hard to reverse that trend.

• Membership Numbers: MRR started 2016–17 with 195 members. Today, we stand at 113, with a goal to reach 125 by the end of 2025–26.

• Attrition: Each year we see 10–12 members cycle out. Recruitment and retention are key to staying strong.

• Strategic Actions:

  • Promote new membership types (Business, Partner, Satellite).

  • Form a Satellite Club (goal: 8+ members).

  • Focus on targeted professional classifications, like banking.

  • Encourage members to bring guests—our new “In the Bag” Guest Program offers monthly drawings for a coffee card or bottle of wine.

Our measure of success? Membership growth to 122+ by year’s end and 75% of members bringing at least one guest. Together, we can strengthen MRR and expand our reach in the community.