1. Strategic Plan February 2016
Boise Sunrise Rotary
Strategic Plan
February 2016

2. Proposed Elevator Speech Confirmed January 2016
Boise Sunrise Rotary? We are energetic, welcoming, morning Rotarians who embrace ethics and service here and abroad. Come experience good times at Sunrise!

3. Club Size To have 80 active members
implementing steps:
80 active members
Examine current members’ classifications and identify classifications needed to strengthen club
Recruit for identified classifications
Recruit from within businesses that will financially support a new member

4. Focus on interesting, quality programs and well run meetings
FOR WHAT DOES THE CLUB STAND To become the club known as the champion of children via collaboration, support for families and leveraging programs
implementing steps:
Continue to staff, strengthen and coordinate all standing committees focusing on youth services
Budgetary and service priority given to supporting youth-oriented projects
Hope House
Everyday Youth Leadership
International service and exchange programs
Century Scholars
Dictionary
Focus on interesting, quality programs and well run meetings

5. Quarterly fellowship outings
Club Service and Family of Rotary To increase participation of Rotarians and their families in fellowship events and enhance the operations of the club
implementing steps:
Improve internal communication to our members about what our club is doing
Quarterly fellowship outings
Establish a club photographer to take photos at every meeting/event/project
Establish a robust Facebook page
Reach out to younger members through increased use of social media
Encourage attendance at other clubs

6. COMMUNITY SERVICE To increase the club’s outreach to the community through service projects
implementing steps:
At least 95% of the members participate in at least one community service project each year by providing time, talents and/or resources
Establish one (1) collaborative project within identified priority areas through granting progress
Continue dictionary distribution and coordinate with district and other clubs to reach 100% of Treasure Valley elementary schools
Provide “pop up” opportunities for service, involvement and/or leadership

7. Promote our club’s involvement in Rotary International
PUBLIC RELATIONS  Increase the awareness and understanding of Boise Sunrise Rotary and Rotary International
implementing steps:
Promote our club’s involvement in Rotary International
Promote the programs our club supports rather than seeking praise for ourselves (i.e., draft press releases exhorting the program to which we give support rather than the fact that we gave support)
Improve internal communication to our members about what our club is doing
Establish a robust Facebook page
Attend other clubs to build networks

8. Partner with International Rotary Clubs
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE Maintain a strong international focus and provide club members opportunities to participate in International service projects and Rotary Exchange programs
implementing steps:
Partner with families and international communities to achieve self-sufficiency and build self-esteem in a reciprocal, sustainable fashion
Partner with International Rotary Clubs
Sponsor at least one out-bound exchange student
Host at least one in-bound student exchange students
Develop sustainable projects with refugee community

9. 2016-2020 implementing steps: Raise $60,000 through
FUND RAISING   Raise $60,000 annually to support giving, granting and service projects
implementing steps:
Raise $60,000 through
Sale of international merchandise
Lobsterfest
Jim McGuire Memorial Golf Tournament
Develop transparent, accountable, and intentional systems to document fundraising
Implement clear division of labor and responsible committee structure for implementation

10. Promote Every Rotarian/Every year
FOUNDATION  To achieve a level of giving that makes Boise Sunrise #1 in per-capita giving in District 5400
implementing steps:
Promote Every Rotarian/Every year
Actively encourage all members to make a minimum of a $25/quarter donation to Rotary Foundation
85% of the members to be sustaining members ($100/year minimum)
Top 10 in District 5400:
# of Paul Harris Fellows / capita
Polio Plus giving
Greater Boise Rotary Foundation giving
65% of membership recognized as Paul Harris Fellows
Use recognition points to encourage giving
Strive to become 100% club

11. Monthly business classification talks
VOCATIONAL SERVICES Promote ethics in business through the 4-way test and foster professionalism
implementing steps:
Monthly business classification talks
Support Rotary Ethics Award luncheon to assure its continuation
Provide a diversity of meeting speakers to address professional and personal needs of members
Foster an atmosphere of networking and mentorship among the members

12. CLUB ATTRIBUTES To be known as the most fun, friendly and diverse club in District 5400
implementing steps:
Establish mentor program for new members
Emphasize humor/early morning excitement
Embrace diversity in all club membership attributes
Co-sponsor one event with another Rotary Club
Recognize involvement in committee work
Place high priority on having quality programs at meetings