E-002 · Theme 2 · Onboarding & First 90 Days
First 90 Days Coffee Series
Use First 90 Days Coffee Series to give new members a clear first 90 days, early relationships and a useful way to contribute.
Developed further: this summary now draws on an initiative-specific internal editorial draft and attributed references. Human review has not started and will open only at the Full-Corpus Review Build.
What could this idea change?
A consistent welcome helps people build relationships sooner and understand how they can take part.
It may suit: New and prospective members, and the club members helping them settle in.
A simple way to start
- Set three distinct gatherings: 'People and belonging', 'How we serve' and 'Your voice and next step', each with one intended follow-up outcome. Who could lead it: Series coordinator
- Invite recent members to the whole series, ask about format and access needs, and make it clear they may attend any session or none. Who could lead it: Onboarding coordinator
- Run the first conversation around names, interests, club language that needs explaining and two people each participant would value meeting. Who could lead it: Coffee host
- Run the second conversation using two short project stories, then let each participant nominate an impact area they want to explore without assigning them a job. Who could lead it: Coffee host and service lead
- Run the third conversation about what has felt welcoming, what remains unclear and the next club experience each person would choose. Who could lead it: Coffee host and membership lead
What should we look for?
- After 90 days, review First 90 Days Coffee Series. Look for agreed early steps being completed, at least one useful club connection and every promised follow-up being delivered.
- Invited members receiving clear format choices, cost information and an explicit opt-out.
- Requested introductions and project contacts completed within five days.
- Participants who identify at least one peer connection and one member-chosen next step by the third gathering.
- Participant feedback on whether the series felt welcoming, useful and free from attendance pressure.
Before we say yes
- Does it fit a real local need?
- Can people take part safely and fairly?
- Are the facts, permissions and Rotary branding right?
- Who will lead it, and when will we review it?