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District Committee & Resource Chairs Training. 2017-2018 Rotary International President. Ian Riseley Rotary Club of Sandringham Victoria, Australia. 2017-2018 Rotary International Theme. “Rotary: Making A Difference”. Strategic Priorities of Rotary International.
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2017-2018 Rotary International President Ian Riseley Rotary Club of Sandringham Victoria, Australia
2017-2018 Rotary International Theme “Rotary: Making A Difference”
Strategic Priorities of Rotary International Our service is guided by the three strategic priorities set for all of Rotary: • To support and strengthen our clubs • To focus and increase our humanitarian service • To enhance Rotary’s public image and awareness
Service Projects A Strong, Healthy, Vibrant Club • Keeps its members engaged: • Various service projects • Satisfies their reason for being in Rotary • Attracts potential members "Members ENGAGED and having FUN being Rotarians"
SERVICE PROJECT LITMUS TESTS Rotary service projects should: • Be worthy of the name “Rotary” • Do substantial good • Justify the time and efforts of members who are asked to participate • Provide personal satisfaction to those members • Display the ROTARY brand during the project and at completion
MEMBERSHIP Strong, Healthy, Vibrant Clubs • Attract – Engage – Retain • Intentional Strategies • Bring a Friend to Rotary – August • Membership is a full-time effort • Use district resources for help • District Membership Chair • Grow Rotary Action Team (GRAT) • Membership Grant Event Grant
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION A Strong, Healthy, Vibrant Club Supports The Rotary Foundation
DISTRICT GOALS MEMBERSHIPRI FOUNDATION
Project Suggestions Clubs pick your own • AEDs • Plant a tree • Vocational • Honduras water/medical • Literacy • Haiti literacy • Haiti agriculture/education • Africa water • Multi-club or other organizations • Local community
2017-2018 District Expectations When "Members are ENGAGED and having FUN being Rotarians” Our Clubs will be Stronger
Committees • District committees and resource chairs exist for two reasons: • First, to advocate the area of interest among clubs that may either not understand it or see how it fits into their club's service mission. • Secondly, to help those interested or already active in an area to create successful projects or improve upon projects already in existence.
Expectations of District Committee Chairs • Be a Coach – Advise clubs on how to plan and execute successfully • Be a Club Communicator: • Periodic phone call or meeting to follow up • Promote submission of District Newsletter articles • Be seen - Attend major district events, including All Club Conference and other training and fellowship events as necessary • Participate periodically in Monthly AG/DG Conference calls – First Tuesday of month, 5-6pm • Familiarize yourself with RC Central & DACdb
Help Clubs Achieve Success • Get to know your counterpart in the clubs • Help clubs assess their strengths and weaknesses, and provide guidance to those that are facing challenges • Work with your district trainer to develop a training plan for clubs with specific needs. Your DG and AGs can refer you to clubs that need your committee’s support. • Since you can’t visit every club, consider a webinar or conference call with clubs
Discussion Questions Role and responsibilities • What are your responsibilities to clubs? To the district? • With whom will you need to work at the club level? At the district level? • How does your committee contribute to the district’s goals and strategic plan? • What is your plan for supporting weak clubs? • What can your district do to support clubs? What role can your district committee play in this support? • What are the qualities of a successful club? • What are the most valuable resources you can recommend to clubs?
Discussion Questions Communication within the district • How often should members of the district team communicate with one another? • What information do clubs need from the district team? • What are the most effective ways to communicate this information?