Welcome to the Club Leadership Plan Workshop

History … District Leadership Plan Results not obvious to all Rotarians Included a key decision Trial of what has now become known as the Club Leadership Plan

Why change ? Rotary has grown in size, status and impact Success requires continuity We must enjoy what they do As club leaders we must encourage participation

Progress so far – trials throughout the World – trials throughout the World 2006 – Rotary formally introduced the Plan 2006 – Rotary formally introduced the Plan Made information available to all Rotarians Made information available to all Rotarians Promoted the benefits Promoted the benefits

What is it? A process A process Respects the Four Avenues of Service, and Respects the Four Avenues of Service, and Value of strong Club administration Value of strong Club administration Suggests different focus Suggests different focus

What it offers… A process to: Develop a long-range plan Simplify your Committee structure Involve all of your Club members

What the Plan suggests… Focus in four broad areas Sustain and increase membership Implement successful service projects Support The Rotary Foundation Develop leaders beyond Club level

What the Plan suggests… A healthy Rotary Club is a successful one Retains existing members Great shop window for new members Members engaged in projects of choice Implement successful service projects

What the Plan suggests… A successful Rotary Club is one that: Develops long-range goals Develops long-range goals Sets annual goals Sets annual goals Involves all Members in planning process Involves all Members in planning process Ensures that every member is active in a Club project or function Ensures that every member is active in a Club project or function

And so to today’s meeting… Our aim is to provide you with: Key aspects of Club Leadership Plan Understanding of key points Understanding of that process Confidence to pursue in your club

Membership An Action Plan for - membership growth “Membership – must be a part of all that we do”

1.Commitment 2.Establish an “Identity” 3.Target prospective members 4.Establish the Club culture What are elements of an Action Plan?

Make Rotary Enjoyable Weekly Meeting Fellowship Activities Community Service Projects

Weekly Meeting Fellowship Activities Community Service Projects Share everything that we do with non-Rotarians:

In 3 minutes! In 3 minutes! Facts or feelings Facts or feelings Statistics or stories Statistics or stories Explaining Rotary

Implementing successful projects that address the needs of its community and communities in other countries What does this mean?

Vocational Vocational Youth Youth International International Community Community Implementing successful projects

Existing programmes and projects Youth Rotary International Youth Exchange NZ/Australia Matched Student Exchange RYLA RYPEN NZ Business Week Science Summer Schools Books in Homes

Existing programmes and projects (cont) Vocational Pride of Workmanship Business Ethics Award International Various non-Foundation international projects Community Various community projects

Successful Service projects How can one committee complete all these projects? Planning Structure – sub committees Commitment Involvement

What are the Benefits to the club? Choose what you will do Spread the load Use the expertise within the club Mix the projects to have fun

A leadership focus on THE ROTARY FOUNDATION for Clubs

The Club Leadership Plan is the opportunity to put the Rotary Foundation in its rightful place within Clubs

The CLP Philosophy Set annual goals Develop a long term plan (2 – 3 years) Get membership buy-in

How well do you think that your members understand the aims and outcomes of The Rotary Foundation?

What is your Club currently doing to promote The Rotary Foundation?

Remember – the CLP philosophy! Annual Goals Annual Goals Development of longer term plans Development of longer term plans Membership buy-in Membership buy-in Promote and Manage Promote and Manage Use your Club Foundation Champion Use your Club Foundation Champion

Developing effective leaders is vital for Rotary’s survival ! For the health of your club For the health of your club To enable your club’s service to its community To enable your club’s service to its community For the health of District 9940 For the health of District 9940 For the long-term survival of Rotary! For the long-term survival of Rotary!

What characterises an effective Rotary leader?

Effective Rotary Leaders will … Plan ahead Plan ahead Communicate Communicate Motivate members Motivate members Ensure all members are involved Ensure all members are involved Have fun !! Have fun !! Value every member Value every member

Why do we need to develop our club members to become leaders?

Why we develop club leaders Leadership of club changes each year Need pool of potential directors, project leaders Utilise existing skills Develop new skills & potential Identify future presidents Responsibility brings satisfaction

So … How will we develop our members to become leaders?

Club’s role Provide opportunities Provide opportunities Involve all members Involve all members Support and encourage Support and encourage Educate and train Educate and train Foster continuity of leadership Foster continuity of leadership Nurture Nurture

Focus on training in developing leadership skills…… Expose to all four pillars of an effective club Expose to all four pillars of an effective club Ensure clear internal/external communications Ensure clear internal/external communications Provide for continuity in club plan Provide for continuity in club plan Keep club bylaws relevant & up to date Keep club bylaws relevant & up to date Use fellowship as a motivating factor Use fellowship as a motivating factor Provision of educational opportunities Provision of educational opportunities

What are some of the training opportunities available for our future leaders?

Training Opportunities … Project and committee leadership L.E.T.S. & P.E.T.S Materials on district website District conferences Specialised workshops (like this, plus upcoming membership & Rotary Foundation) Rotary Annual Conventions

“Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it” ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

What are the opportunities created by the Club Leadership Plan?

“A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow” ~ George S Patton And, a final thought on planning …

Are there any issues that have not been addressed?

Thank you ! For your attendance and participation