When people talk about yearlings the conversation is usually about a young deer that is between one and two years old and has outgrown the fawn stage but is not yet fully grown. At the Suburban Rotary Club of Omaha, that term has a different meaning. Coined by Saul Cutler, a long-time Rotarian, a yearling is a proposed club member that must go through a program to orient them to the club. The onboarding process has proven to be highly successful.
The Yearling Committee is currently chaired by Rich Rowland. The extensive orientation program is designed to make new members feel part of the club, understand the operations principles and mission pillars of Rotary, get a sense of the history and enhance their participation in the work of the group. During the weekly meetings, attending yearlings are invited to front of the room to tell something about themselves to get better acquainted with the club.
Requirements for yearling participation include:
• Greet at a regular meeting
• Give an invocation
• Participate in two service projects
• Sign up for a committee
• Attend six yearling meetings
• Give an invocation
• Participate in two service projects
• Sign up for a committee
• Attend six yearling meetings
These requirements are intended to be completed in one-year for members to receive their official blue badge.
Yearlings meets the second Monday of the month at Legends at 11:45 a.m.
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