Tutorial: My Rotary.

The intention of this tutorial is to show you how to create an account on the Rotary International website www.rotary.org, access the website and identify the different sections and resources available online to Rotarians. Please remember that you need to use the same email reported to Rotary International as your primary email address in your membership application to create the account (if you don´t remember it, please ask your Club Secretary).

The first step is to open a browser The first step is to open a browser. For this tutorial we are going to use Google Chrome, but any browser should work fine. After the browser opens, please type on the upper bar the following: www.rotary.org You now are at the home page of Rotary International. The last part of the address (URL), in this case “en”, indicates you are in the English version of the website (“es” is for the Spanish version). en

Now you need to click on “My Rotary” The page will change and you will see the following:

If this it is your first time in Rotary If this it is your first time in Rotary.org, you need to click on “REGISTER FOR AN ACCOUNT”. Otherwise, you need to click on “SIGN IN TO MY ROTARY” and skip to slide 8 of this tutorial.

NEW ACCOUNT: If you selected “REGISTER FOR AN ACCOUNT”, you will see an Account Registration Form. You need to input the information requested. After you have completed the form click on “CONTINUE”.

If the information is correct, you will see the following message on the screen. Please check your email account and complete the process. After you are done you need to enter Rotary.org again and login in “SIGN IN TO MY ROTARY”.

If you already have an account you need to click on “SIGN IN TO MY ROTARY”.

A smaller screen will show up on top of the main screen A smaller screen will show up on top of the main screen. You need to type your registered email and password. Then click on “SIGN IN”.

Now your are in “MY ROTARY”. Top part of the screen Your email Tabs

Now your are in “MY ROTARY”. Central part of the screen

Same information presented at the top of the screen (tabs) Now your are in “MY ROTARY”. Bottom part of the screen Same information presented at the top of the screen (tabs)

You can access more information in each menu, such as “Exchange Ideas”, “Take Action”, “Learning & Reference”, “Manage”, “The Rotary Foundation”, “News & Media” and “Member Center”. Move the mouse on top of the name and you will open a new menu with several options, such as the example below for “Exchange Ideas”. Each option is a hyperlink that will take you to that subject. Exchange Ideas

Move the mouse on top of the name and you will open a new menu with several options, such as the example below for “Take Action”. Each option is a hyperlink that will take you to that subject. Take Action 14

If you click on the tab, instead of moving on top, you will see the same options in a more detailed format such as the example below for “Learning & Reference”. In this menu you find all the documents you need to learn about Rotary and your position!! 15

In “Manage” you will find the information and tools to administrate the Club. This menu is mainly oriented to Club Officers. Depending in your status in the Club (Regular Member, Committee Member, Officer) you can access more or less options. 16

In “The Rotary Foundation - TRF” you will find the information on the Foundation, the Club Reports and how to contribute to TRF.

In “The Rotary Foundation - TRF” you will find the information on the Foundation, the Club Reports and how to contribute to TRF.

In “News & Media” you will find information on the Office of the President of Rotary International, News, Newsletters, Social Media, Calendar of Events, Magazines, Rotary Images & Videos.

In “Member Center” you will find, among other useful information to members, the online tools, such as Rotary Club Central, Brand Center, Rotary Showcase and Rotary Ideas.

In “Member Center” you will find: Rotary Club Central with reports on the Club and its goals; Learning Center with a list of courses and subject available online to members!!

Most of the pages have at the bottom a question asking for your opinion. If you answer “NO”, you can tell RI how to improve the page.

Other Functions: Profile. Delegation. Account Settings. Sign Out. Found at the TOP of all My Rotary pages

To review, modify or update your (Rotary) profile you need to go to the top of the page and click over “Profile”. Profile

To delegate temporary permission to conduct online Rotary business on your behalf to another member you need to activate that option here (generaly for officers). You need to go to the top of the page and click over “Delegation”. Delegation

To change your Password, your Sign-In Email, your Email Preferences, Language and Location, Security Question, Subscriptions and Contact Information. You need to go to the top of the page and click over “Account Settings”. Account Settings

To sign out (logoff) you need to go to the top of the page and click over “Sign Out”.

Now you should have the basic information to start browsing the Rotary International website. You will find a lot of interesting documents and several fascinating projects and initiatives taking up by Rotarians around the World. Almost anything you need to be or become a better Rotarian is available on this site. Enjoy your search. Eclub of Global Services – District 5240 – USA a.k.a. Global Eagles http://rotaryglobaleagles.org/

January, 16, 2017