1. District Committee & Resource Chairs Training1

2. Rotary Club of Sandringham
Rotary International President
Ian Riseley
Rotary Club of Sandringham
Victoria, Australia 2

3. “Rotary: Making A Difference”
Rotary International Theme
“Rotary: Making A Difference” 3

4. Strategic Priorities of Rotary International
Our service is guided by the three strategic priorities set for all of Rotary:
To support and strengthen our clubs
To focus and increase our humanitarian service
To enhance Rotary’s public image and awareness 4

5. A Strong, Healthy, Vibrant Club
Service Projects
A Strong, Healthy, Vibrant Club
Keeps its members engaged:
Various service projects
Satisfies their reason for being in Rotary
Attracts potential members
"Members ENGAGED and having FUN being Rotarians" 5

6. Rotary service projects should:
SERVICE PROJECT LITMUS TESTS
Rotary service projects should:
Be worthy of the name “Rotary”
Do substantial good
Justify the time and efforts of members who are asked to participate
Provide personal satisfaction to those members
Display the ROTARY brand during the project and at completion 6

7. Strong, Healthy, Vibrant Clubs
MEMBERSHIP
Strong, Healthy, Vibrant Clubs
Attract – Engage – Retain
Intentional Strategies
Bring a Friend to Rotary – August
Membership is a full-time effort
Use district resources for help
District Membership Chair
Grow Rotary Action Team (GRAT)
Membership Grant Event Grant 7

8. A Strong, Healthy, Vibrant Club Supports The Rotary Foundation8

9. MEMBERSHIP RI FOUNDATION
DISTRICT GOALS
MEMBERSHIP RI FOUNDATION 9

10. Governor’s Signature Project10

11. Project Suggestions Clubs pick your own AEDs Plant a tree Vocational
Honduras water/medical
Literacy
Haiti literacy
Haiti agriculture/education
Africa water
Multi-club or other organizations
Local community 11

12. Our Clubs will be Stronger
District Expectations
When
"Members are ENGAGED and having FUN being Rotarians”
Our Clubs will be Stronger 12

13. Roles and Responsibilities13

14. District committees and resource chairs exist for two reasons:
First, to advocate the area of interest among clubs that may either not understand it or see how it fits into their club's service mission.
Secondly, to help those interested or already active in an area to create successful projects or improve upon projects already in existence.
For example, a club may have no literacy projects. The district literacy resource chair may awaken that interest, and then may help the club create a classroom reading project, a literacy tutoring relationship or a Money Smart program for GED students, or another literacy project that meets the community's needs. 14

15. Expectations of District Committee Chairs
Be a Coach – Advise clubs on how to plan and execute successfully
Be a Club Communicator:
Periodic phone call or meeting to follow up
Promote submission of District Newsletter articles
Be seen - Attend major district events, including All Club Conference and other training and fellowship events as necessary
Participate periodically in Monthly AG/DG Conference calls – First Tuesday of month, 5-6pm
Familiarize yourself with RC Central & DACdb 15

16. Help Clubs Achieve Success
Get to know your counterpart in the clubs
Help clubs assess their strengths and weaknesses, and provide guidance to those that are facing challenges
Work with your district trainer to develop a training plan for clubs with specific needs. Your DG and AGs can refer you to clubs that need your committee’s support.
Since you can’t visit every club, consider a webinar or conference call with clubs 16

17. Leading Change 17

18. Discussion 18

19. Role and responsibilities
Discussion Questions
Role and responsibilities
What are your responsibilities to clubs? To the district?
With whom will you need to work at the club level? At the district level?
How does your committee contribute to the district’s goals and strategic plan?
What is your plan for supporting weak clubs?
What can your district do to support clubs? What role can your district committee play in this support?
What are the qualities of a successful club?
What are the most valuable resources you can recommend to clubs? 19

20. Communication within the district
Discussion Questions
Communication within the district
How often should members of the district team communicate with one another?
What information do clubs need from the district team?
What are the most effective ways to communicate this information? 20