“Working with Your Club and District Leaders” Session 2: “Working with Your Club and District Leaders” Group B Facilitator: PP Patrick Panai Resource Person: DG Edward Sung Burongoh

Learning Objectives Identify skills needed by Rotarians to serve as effective club leaders. Prepare club leaders for the coming year. Understand the role of the district in supporting the club.

Leading Your Club Promote fellowship. Lead problem-solving initiatives. Build on past successes. Be accessible to members, and promote communication. Embody the principles and values of Rotary and encourage others to do the same. Ensure that every club member is active.

Club Leadership Team President Directors Club secretary Club treasurer Sergeant-at-arms Committee chairs and/or members Vice president Immediate past president President-elect

Club Committees The Club Leadership Plan recommends appointing five committees to carry out your club’s annual goals: Membership Club public relations Club administration Service projects The Rotary Foundation

Effective Committees Appoint committee chairs who have experience. Appoint committee members based on abilities. Appoint members to three-year terms. Add subcommittees as necessary. Define their purpose and help set goals. Encourage committees to keep records. Encourage committees to communicate. Participate in committee meetings, as appropriate. Solicit feedback.

Purpose of the District “The activities and organization of a Rotary district shall exist solely to help the individual Rotary club advance the Object of Rotary.” Manual of Procedure

Your District Provides guidance Connects clubs that have similar interests Serves as an information resource Provides an opportunity to serve on district-level committees Conveys Rotary information to clubs Coordinates Rotary Foundation programs

District Leadership Team District governor Assistant governors District committees District trainer District secretary Past district governors