Rotary Information Service Projects by PP Danilo “Danny” C. Reboya

Roles & Responsibilities

Learning Objectives Understand the role of the service projects committee. Understand the role of the service projects committee. Select appropriate committee members. Select appropriate committee members.

Why are service projects important to Rotary?

In order to fulfil the mission of Rotary to help mankind, Service Projects must be implemented.

SELF-FULFILMENT through helping others in need

What is the role of the service projects committee? What are your responsibilities in this role?

Responsibilities Develop committee goals to achieve club service project goals. Develop committee goals to achieve club service project goals. Understand potential liability issues. Understand potential liability issues. Conduct service projects that include needs assessments, planning and evaluation. Conduct service projects that include needs assessments, planning and evaluation. Lead fundraising efforts. Lead fundraising efforts.

What other duties does your club assign to the service projects committee?

Relate project to Avenues of Service. Relate project to Avenues of Service. Assess the club’s condition and resources. Assess the club’s condition and resources. Assess the club members’ interests and capabilities. Assess the club members’ interests and capabilities. Identify resources needed. Identify resources needed. Establish a timeline. Establish a timeline. Consult district leadership for guidance / Consult district leadership for guidance / resources. resources. Other Responsibilities

Coordinate with other club committee / other RI program participants for assistance. Use RI / TRF resources. Use RI / TRF resources. Consider media mileage. Consider media mileage. Determine specific criteria for measuring progress. Practice good financial stewardship. Practice good financial stewardship. Other Responsibilities

How can service projects benefit your club?

Inspire and motivate members to do further service Inspire and motivate members to do further service Attract potential members interested in service Attract potential members interested in service Increase member interest in club projects Increase member interest in club projects Enhance the public image of Rotary Enhance the public image of Rotary Service projects...

What guidelines should you follow when planning service projects for the year?

Service Project Guidelines Relate projects to the Avenues of Service. Relate projects to the Avenues of Service. Address a genuine need. Address a genuine need. Involve all club members. Involve all club members. Share ideas with other clubs. Share ideas with other clubs. Practice good financial stewardship. Practice good financial stewardship.

Why is a needs assessment important to service projects?

Conduct a Community Needs Assessment. It is a way of gathering information about a community’s opinions, needs, challenges and assets used to determine which project/s will meet the REAL and PRESENT needs of the community.

What service projects will you conduct this year, and how will they address the four Avenues of Service?

What are the RI President-Elect’s emphases for the upcoming Rotary year?

RIPE’s Emphases in RY Peace and conflict prevention / resolution Peace and conflict prevention / resolution Disease prevention and treatment Disease prevention and treatment Water and sanitation Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Basic education and literacy Economic and community development Economic and community development To increase Rotary’s Service, participate in a sustainable service project related to… For additional activities, please refer to the RI Presidential Citation Brochure

What RI programs can clubs use to support their service projects? How can you work with these programs? How can you work with other club leaders?

RI Programs Interact Rotaract Rotary Community Corps (RCC) Rotary Friendship Exchange Rotary Volunteers Rotary Youth Exchange Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) World Community Service (WCS) Rotarian Action Groups Rotary Fellowships

How can The Rotary Foundation support your club’s service projects?

Funding through TRF’s various programs / grants

How can you evaluate a service project?

Evaluating Your Service Project Did the project meet the community’s needs? Did the project meet the community’s needs? Were all club members involved? Were all club members involved? Did the project attract media attention? Did the project attract media attention? Was your club able to meet Was your club able to meet the financial demands of the project?

What will you do with your evaluation results?

Evaluation Results can be used as... Reference in determining project’s success. Reference in determining project’s success. Guide for future service projects. Guide for future service projects.

What qualifications should be considered when selecting service project committee members?

Knowledge of the local community Knowledge of the local community Profession related to service Profession related to service International study or travel experience or knowledge International study or travel experience or knowledge of a foreign language Community volunteer experience Community volunteer experience Service Projects Committee Members must have...

How can you help your committee members do their job effectively? How can you motivate committee members?

Involve them in the planning process. Acknowledge their efforts and accomplishments. Ask for and incorporate their suggestions. Provide them with challenging tasks. Explain how their duties and tasks contribute to club goals. To Motivate Committee Members...

Rotary Information Service Projects by PP Danilo “Danny” C. Reboya