Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 1 R. I. District 3011 Humanitarian Service through Effective Service Projects PDG

2 R. I. Mission Statement The Mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through it fellowship of Business professional & community leaders Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 2 RI District 3011

Learning Objectives Identify the steps of a successful service project Determine a balanced program of service for the club Network and share ideas on projects. Build relationships for future collaboration on projects. Learn about other successful club projects. Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 3 RI District 3011

4 Steps of A Successful Service Project Conduct need assessment to determine needs & concern of community Develop a plan for success Implement project to provide service Evaluate project for future guidance planning Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 4 RI District 3011

Focus and Increase Humanitarian Service Support eradication of polio Increase sustainable service focused on New Generations programs The Rotary Foundation’s six areas of focus Increase collaboration and connection with other clubs and organizations. Create local and international projects for which the club will be known. 5 Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 5 RI District 3011

Areas of Focus Peace and conflict prevention/resolution Disease prevention and treatment Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Economic and community development Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 6 District 3011

What makes a service project effective? Project must meet the needs of Community Improve community members’ lives Incorporate the abilities of those who are served Are based on a realistic assessment of available resources Aim for specific goals and objectives Build effective networks Empower people and communities 7 Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 7 RI District 3011

Projects must be ‘Sustainable’ Sustainability means: Providing long term solutions to community needs That the benefiting community can maintain after funding ends Global grant projects MUST be sustainable Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 8 RI District

Service Projects Committee Is one of the five standing committees. It oversees all of the club’s service projects from start to finish. Is responsible for motivating club members and finding new opportunities for service. Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 9 RI District

Working With Partners Rotary Action Groups Rotary Community Corps Other Rotary Clubs External Organizations and NGOs Rotary Service Department at RI. Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 10 RI District

Funding A Project Creating a fundraising plan Working with donors Individuals and Businesses NGOs Government Agencies The Rotary Foundation Volunteers and donated goods Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 11 RI District

Evaluating Success Did the project meet community needs? Did all club members participate? Was the club able to meet the financial demands of the project? Share your project story with the District and RI by using “Rotary Showcase” on the website. Promote your signature project through club website, media campaign, social media. Explore the “Project Link” database at Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 12 District

Share Your Best Practices Project ideasNeeds assessment Resources Signature projects VolunteersPlanning a project Implementing a project PartneringAvenues of Service Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 13 RI District 3011

Some successful District Projects Rotary Blood Bank Rotary Habitat Centre Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 14 RI District

Some successful Club Projects Rotary Viklang Kendra Rotary Public School Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 15 RI District

Learning Objectives Identify the steps of a successful service project Determine a balanced program of service for the club Network and share ideas on projects. Build relationships for future collaboration on projects Learn about other successful club projects Presidents-elect Training Seminar | 16 RI District

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