Lunch Presentation to RC Singapore 12 September 2012, Tanglin Club RTM as the way to empower Rotarians for Rotary Service via sharing and informing. By PP Alex Eow, District Chair, Rotary Information Rtn Clarence Yong, Web Technologist of RTM

Content of presentation Background of RTM Structure of RTM Live Demo Call for action

Rotary This Month (RTM) e-Bulletin of D3310 on Rotary Knowledge and Information

Intent & Purpose to e-blast Rotary Knowledge to all 1,900 D3310 Rotarians to be communication and PR media for D3310 to present Rotary Knowledge in a fun and participative way to include GML (Governor Monthly Letter) subsequently as single monthly communication medium to D3310 Rotarians

Frequency and Timing Monthly Publication of 12 issues for RY (July 12 to June 13) Every 1 st day of the month Deadline for submission is one week before the end of the month

Aim to be e-bulletin of D3310 Rotarians, by D3310 Rotarians and for D3310 Rotarians Publication is based on submission and relevancy to the structure of the bulletin Section editors will ensure minimum standard is observed and maintained and also copy-edit for readability and consistency Web technologist Clarence Yong will do the final layout for professional presentation to D3310 Rotarians

Structure of RTM About Rotary & Rotarians Rotary Moments (PP Terry Ng) Rotary Conversations (Rtn Nidhi) From the Governor’s Desk (DG Kong Hwee’s Message)

Structure of RTM About Rotary Events Rotary Happenings (PP Alex Eow) Rotary Diary (PE Bobby Lim) Rotary News (PDG Fong Hoe Beng)

About Rotary Knowledge Structure of RTM Rotary Ethics (PP Michael Yee) Rotary Theme (PP Raymon Huang) Rotary Bits and Bites (RBB) (PP Sel McVean)

Structure of RTM About lighter side of Rotary Rotary Feedback (Rtn Clarence Yong) Rotary Humour (PP Erich Schneider) Rotary Quiz and Riddle (PP Goh Kim Seng)

LIVE Demo by Rtn Clarence Yong Visit

Call for Action All Rotarians in D3310

Call for Action Your Participation Read only what appeal to you Share with your fellow club members or friends the interesting points you read Go through Rotary knowledge as ritual of club activities and participate in Rotary Quiz Keep a copy for future reading and reference Your Participation Read only what appeal to you Share with your fellow club members or friends the interesting points you read Go through Rotary knowledge as ritual of club activities and participate in Rotary Quiz Keep a copy for future reading and reference

Call for Action Your Contribution Happenings – Advertise your activities around your club Diary – Report your club projects, – Send in photo-news of your club activities and – Give reflections as Rotarian Moments – Write down the Rotary activity that touched your heart and submit to us

Challenges Ahead Accessibility Only 1,400 accessible out of 1,900 Rotarians Create awareness and interest – Phase 1 -- club secretaries sent in the s of club members – Phase 2 – self registration at D3310 website – Phase 3 – promote RTM icon in club news bulletin – Phase 4a – presentation to clubs upon invitation by DRIC regional chairs and AG – Phase 4b – encourage spouses of Rotarians to register as direct recipients of RTM Maintain as cost effective and efficient medium of communication for D3310

Challenges Ahead Submissions Voluntary submissions are still very few and far in between for the last 3 months (July-August-Sept) Sharing of information in the district is still not Asian way Writing report is still a major hurdle for majority (time and skill)

Depend on you of RTM

Want to empower all Rotarians to serve with Rotary knowledge for effectiveness, efficiency and professionalism Knowledge is Power

Read RTM Empower to serve better Enhance affinity to Rotary Enrich Rotarian spirit

Collector Item 12 issues of RTM will be compiled into CD Sponsorship is needed for low cost distribution Volume of 6 CDs will be distributed at nominal price

Thank you