Mid-Atlantic President-elect Training Seminar (MAPETS) Pre-PETS Session District 7430 Pre-PETS| 1

Incoming RI President Gary C.K. Huang Theme for our Rotary year together in14/15

The Purpose of Pre-PETS Helps prepare you for our Mid-Atlantic President- elect Training Seminar ( Provides information about the Rotary year and Rotary International Helps you understand your responsibility as club president Provides resources for you to use Provides District information

Resources for Your and Your Club’s Success Rotary Club President’s Manual Rotary International ( RI Strategic Plan Rotary Manual of Procedure Rotary Club Support Staff at RI

Resources for Your and Your Club’s Success Club Planning Guide Be A Vibrant Club The Club Leadership Plan Rotary District Leaders, DG Gary, your own Area AG and District Committees Rotary District Website for District, Club and member infromation

6 Core Values RI Goals Rotary International Strategic Plan

Goal: Support and Strengthen Clubs Foster club innovation and flexibility Encourage clubs to participate in a variety of service activities Promote membership diversity Improve member recruitment and retention Develop leaders Start new, dynamic clubs Encourage strategic planning at club and district levels

Goal: Foster and Increase Humanitarian Service Eradicate polio Increase sustainable service focused on New Generations programs The Rotary Foundation’s six areas of focus Increase collaboration and connection with other organizations Create significant projects both locally and internationally

Goal: Enhance Public Image and Awareness Unify image and brand awareness Publicize action-oriented service Promote core values Emphasize vocational service Encourage clubs to promote their networking opportunities and signature activities

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Be A Vibrant Club Ideas for Club Success Develop long-range goals Use the “Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs” Conduct Club Assemblies Ensure clear communication Continuity in your Leadership “TEAM”

Be A Vibrant Club Ideas for Club Success Continuity in your Leadership “TEAM” (Past President/President/President-elect/Vice-President) Amend club bylaws as needed Develop stronger relationships among club members Ensure every member is active in a hands-on project!!! Assign committees to support your club’s needs

Your District Provides guidance and support Connects clubs with similar interests Serves as an information resource Conveys Rotary and Rotary Foundation information to clubs Serves as the conduit for TRF grants Maintains the District website

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

Your Assistant Governor Assists with implementing the Club Leadership Plan Provides information and support Reviews progress toward goals Helps plan your Governor’s visit Identifies potential club partners for projects Identifies future leaders Helps resolve issues arising during the year.

Leading Your Club Build on past successes. Help club set goals and action plans Foster continuity in decisions. Promote fellowship and collaboration. Promote direct and honest communication. Ensure that every Club member is involved. Serve as club spokesperson

Club Leadership Team Club board of directors Club secretary Club treasurer Club trainer Sergeant-at-arms Committee chairs President-elect Vice president Immediate past president

Club Committees Membership Public relations Club administration Service projects Youth Service The Rotary Foundation

Club Committee Manuals

Setting and Recording Club Goals Goals for Rotary Foundation, Membership and Service are to be entered online at via Rotary Club Central (RCC) The Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs can be used to help you collate these details also use the Planning Guide to help you and your committees set goals and action plans for a successful year in Rotary

Setting and Recording Club Goals Review Last Year’s Planning Guide if available and/or Rotary Foundation, Membership and Service data that was entered on RCC for your club in Insure that your club secretary has listed you and your club committee chairs on RCC so that you and they will have access to enter your club goals and other data on RCC.

Setting and Recording Club Goals Work with your leadership team (club committees) to set goals. Enter goals at via RCC. Advise club members when data has been loaded so that they can view it. Use to monitor progress towards achieving goals throughout your year as president.

District-level Features One-stop shop for all club and district data Eliminates paper forms Fosters continuity in leadership Enables clubs to track their progress Creates transparency for club members Showcases the important work that Rotary clubs perform worldwide What’s in it for clubs?

Rotary Marks

Mid-Atlantic President-elect Training Seminar Radisson Hotel at Valley Forge Casino Resort February 27 to March 1, 2014

MAPETS Thursday February 27 th 5:15 pm –6:15 pm Thursday (Optional Enrichment Sessions for all Rotarians) 6:15 pm - ? Business and Rotary Card Exchange (cash bar) Dinner with friends on your own

MAPETS Friday February 28 th 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Sessions beginning with Breakfast 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Business and Rotary Card Exchange 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm Celebration Dinner Saturday March 1st 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Sessions

MAPETS Register at by February 1 st Reserve your room for the Friday night by February 17 th with our District AA Kathy, if you would like to stay on the Thursday night you need to contact the hotel yourself Purchase Rotary pins; clothing and other items from licensed vendors Dress is business casual

Free Optional Program for All Rotarians Thursday February 27 th 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm followed by networking and cash bar Learning How to “Read” People to Grow your Business, Enhance your Leadership Skills and Improve Interpersonal Relationships

MAPETS General Sessions Leading Rotarians Running Your Club Meetings Engaging Your Members Speedmeet The Rotary Foundation

MAPETS Elective Sessions Must register by February 1st in order to get your choice The New Rotary Grants Are We Who We Say We Are? Planning for your Year Making an Impact on your Community Speedmeet Using Social Media (bring laptop/tablet) Promoting your Signature Project

Register for MAPETS and Optional Enrichment Session by February 1 st. Register directly with District AA Kathy later than February 17 th. For your Friday night hotel room Give Committee manuals to committee chairs Meet with club leaders to begin discussions on setting goals and appointing committees. Pre-PETS Assignments

Review last year’s goals and projects. Make a draft list of your goals for your year. Review your President’s Manual. Review Council on Legislation changes. Visit and register on My Rotary to access Club Central. Pre-PETS Assignments