Welcome New Rotarians An overview of all things Rotary to get you on the Rotary Way!

1. Welcome New Rotarians An overview of all things Rotary to get you on the Rotary Way! Tamara Coleman-Lawrie May 2018

2. Today’s Webinar Agenda • Rotary International • Membership – what’s in it for you? • Rotary Structure • Your Role as a New Member • Mentorship • Achievements to aim for at 1 and 3 month milestones and beyond • New Member Checklist • Rotary’s Avenues of Service & Other Initiatives • Resources to help you!

3. Rotary International (RI) Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

4. Rotary International (RI) • 110 years • See challenges, find solutions, take action • Solve local & global issues • Business professionals & community leaders • Connect, Inspire, Transform • 6 Areas of Focus • The Rotary Foundation (TRF)

5. Your Membership Benefits

6. Rotary Structure • Rotarians Join Rotary Clubs • Rotary Clubs are Members of Districts • Districts are Members of Zones • Directors of Zones Serve on RI Board of Directors

7. includes 68 Rotary Clubs, including 2 E-Clubs • includes 16 Areas; each Area consists of several Rotary • clubs and is assigned to an Assistant Governor • is known as the “Best of Friends” District • District 7090 Council made up of local • Club leaders Your Rotary District (7090) Part of Zone 24 District Governor Reg & Loretta Madison 2017 - 2018

8. Rotary District 7090 Organizational Flow • District Governor (DG) • District Governor Elect • (DGE) • District Governor Nominee • (DGN) • Immediate Past District • Governor (IPDG) • Vice Governor • Assistant/Area Governors • (AG) • Executive Secretary • Treasurer • District Trainer • Various District Committees • Training Opportunities

9. Your Rotary Club

10. Through the Rotary community, you can exchange ideas and build lifelong friendships with people who share your passion for service. Rotary is proud to welcome you to our global community of more than 1.2 million men and women dedicated to building a better world. Your Role as aNew Member You make Rotary stronger. By adding your skills, experience, and enthusiasm to your club, you can advance communities at home and on a global scale and eradicate polio, train more skilled peacemakers, and provide lasting solutions for communities fighting disease, hunger, illiteracy, and poverty.

11. Be Sure to Have a Mentor!If you don’t have one, get one!

12. Your Mentor: • guides you to build strong, long term relationships with your Rotary Club, the District and Rotary International, by helping you understand the philosophy, policies and procedures of Rotary at various levels • may be the person who sponsored you or a different member of the club (typically before your induction) • will maintain regular contact with you, for six months to one year, or as long as necessary, to probe interests, answer questions, and anticipate upcoming events and activities so that you are prepared to carry out your role as an effective and engaged member Best Practices for Mentors

13. Your First Month: • Review your Rotarian Welcome Kit & information inside! • Learn About Your Role as a New Member • About Rotary - learn about Rotary International's Priorities, Structure, Leadership, Partners, History, Financials, and be able to access the Official Directory • Create Your Rotary International Login Account and Profile • Create Your Club Login Account and Profile • Rotary Basics • Rotary Acronyms and Terminology • Review the Get To Know Your Club and other handouts in your Kit

14. Your First 90 Days: • Connect For Good - learn about the ways that you, through Rotary, will connect for the greater good • Getting To Know Your District 7090 • The Rotary Foundation - learn about the unique features of the Rotary Foundation, our causes, programs, how to get more involved and how your support of Rotary is working across the globe • Sign Up To Receive Newsletters • Join A Committee at Your Club • Join an International Rotary Action Group or Special Interest (Fellowship) Group • Work Towards Completing Your New Member Checklist

15. “I watch a lot of astronaut movies....Mostly Star Wars. And even Han and Chewie use a checklist.” ~ Jon Stewart New Member ChecklistIt isn’t just for new members!

16. What is included in your New Member Checklist: • Membership Induction • Attend the Orientation Program • Getting To Know Your Club • Getting To Know Your District • Club Committees Handout • ClubRunner & RI Login and Profile • Your Role As A New Member RI • New Member Section on RI • Serve as a Meeting Greeter • Join a Club Committee • Classification Presentation New Member Checklist Document • Attend a Club Social Activity • Attend a Club Fundraiser • Attend a Club Board Meeting • Attend Another Club Meeting • Complete a Check-In with President • Complete a 3 Month Check-In with your Mentor • Complete a 6 Month Check-In with your Mentor • Maintain Rotary Membership for 6 Months • Be Current on Rotary Dues

17. Rotary’s Avenues of ServiceWhat area of volunteerism are you interested in?

18. Getting Deeper Into the World of Rotary • District Committees & Leadership Roles • Youth Leadership Programming: • Rotaract • EarlyAct • Interact • RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) • SLAPSHOT (Student Leadership Award Program for Students High On Training) • Youth Exchange

19. Getting Deeper Into the World of Rotary • Rotary Grants: Global & District • Rotary Peace Centers: The Rotary Peace Centers program, a dynamic and ambitious project of The Rotary Foundation, identifies highly qualified professionals and trains them to become agents of peace. • Exchange Ideas: Discussion GroupsEvents • Take Action: Rotarian Action Groups

20. Other Rotary International Initiatives

21. Rotary Resources