Rotary District 7730

REMINDER to Presidents-elect!
Planning Guides for Effective Rotary Clubs
and Inventories

Due this Tuesday, May 31, 2006 ~

Please give them to your Assistant Governor,or Fax to 910-791-2203
Thank you to those of you who got them to us early!

“We Care” Program – 2006-07 - Installment #2
A Guide for Building Strong, Effective and Fun Rotary Clubs
for Rotary’s Second Century

3. Make Rotary education a priority

1. All events need to have personal invitations. Phone calls are the best way. Soliciting participation during meetings generally results in minimum participation.
2. Do a weekly “Rotary Minute”: Have someone report each week on something that is happening in Rotary beyond the club level. The Rotarian magazine has many articles to choose from. Rotate this responsibility among many club members, including new members.
3. Encourage members to attend District training seminars and events. This gives club members important insight into Rotary’s overall mission beyond the club level and expands Rotary friendships. Extend the invitation in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
4. Rotary leaders – the president and directors — need to be at district events. If we are not, this communicates that the events are not important.
5. Encourage Rotarians to attend the International Convention. Make it a group event. (In Salt Lake City in 2007)
6. Encourage Rotarians to support The Rotary Foundation by giving a minimum of $100 to attain the Sustaining Member status. Encourage Rotarians to add The Rotary Foundation to their annual charitable giving budget and to give what they can afford even if they are already Paul Harris Fellows. Teach Rotarians that 100% of their giving is used for humanitarian and educational projects three years after the money is given, so that on-going giving is necessary to keep the Rotary Foundation’s programs alive in the world. Educate Rotarians as to how the Rotary Foundation is relevant in their lives by offering presentations by Group Study Exchange members and alumni, Ambassadorial Scholars and alumni, and Peace Scholars.

3 Motivate others through clear and enthusiastic communication

1. Recognize Rotarians for participation and outstanding effort.
2. Talk about club accomplishments and upcoming projects at weekly meetings.
3. Talk to the club about board decisions and activity. Make board meetings open meetings to all Rotarians.
4. Maintain information flow as you receive information from Rotary International and the District Governor & Assistant Governor.
5. Be positive about Rotary projects when speaking to the club.
6. Generate the enthusiasm that the Rotary projects deserve.

Looking forward to serving with each of you in 2006-07.

Lead the Way!