Welcoming a New Member
Two clubs induct a new Rotarian.
Club A
Introduces the new member.
Assigns a mentor.
Invites them to join a service project.
Asks them to share a few words.
Club B
Conducts the induction.
No introductions.
No mentor.
New member leaves without speaking.
Which club better demonstrates DEI?
Club Meeting Participation
Club A
Every member gets two minutes to share ideas.
Club B
Only senior members dominate every discussion.
Which club is practicing Inclusion?
Venue Selection
Your club is choosing a venue.
Club A
Selects an accessible venue so every member and guest can attend comfortably.
Club B
Chooses a cheaper venue with only stairs because "no member currently needs a ramp."
Which decision reflects Equity?
Choosing the Service Project
Club A
Plans a project after consulting different sections of the community.
Club B
Plans the project without asking beneficiaries what they actually need.
Which club demonstrates DEI?
Committee Formation
Club A
Committee includes experienced members, young professionals, women and newer Rotarians.
Club B
Committee consists only of past office-bearers because "they know everything."
Which club is embracing Diversity?
Festival Celebration
Club A
Celebrates different festivals represented by members and families.
Club B
Recognizes only one tradition every year.
Which club is strengthening Diversity?
Leadership Opportunity
A new Rotarian volunteers to chair a project.
Club A
Provides guidance and appoints an experienced mentor.
Club B
Says, "Come back after five years."
Which decision reflects Equity and Inclusion?
Membership Growth
Club A
Invites educators, entrepreneurs, artists, doctors, engineers, social workers and young professionals.
Club B
Invites only business owners because "they can donate more."
Which club reflects Rotary Diversity?
Club Communication
Club A
Uses large fonts, clear visuals, microphones and accessible communication.
Club B
Makes no adjustments despite members having hearing or vision difficulties.
Which club demonstrates Equity?
The President's Decision
Before making an important club decision...
Club A
Invites ideas from members across different ages, professions and experience levels.
Club B
The President and two senior members decide everything privately.
Which club best represents Rotary's DEI philosophy?
