Club Leadership Plan

Rotary International District 5370

Purpose

The purpose of the Club Leadership Plan is to strengthen Rotary at the club level by providing the administrative framework of an effective club.

How did this new plan come into existence?

Rotary International extensively pilot tested the Club Leadership Plan in various areas throughout the Rotary world.

Over the last two years Rotary International has been implementing the new Club Leadership Plan.

Documents and Club Formats have been changed to fit the new plan.

The new Leadership Plan was adopted by the District 5370 in the 2006/07 Rotary year.

Effective clubs Effective clubs are able toare able to

Sustain and

Increase Membership

Sustain and

Increase Membership

ImplementSuccessful

ServiceProjects

ImplementSuccessful

ServiceProjects

Support The RotaryFoundation

Support The RotaryFoundation

Develop Leaders

Beyond the Club Level

Develop Leaders

Beyond the Club Level

Four Avenues of Service

Efficient Club Administration

Old Graphic of an Effective Rotary Club

Effective clubs are able to

Sustain and

Increase Membership

Sustain and

Increase Membership

ImplementSuccessful

ServiceProjects

ImplementSuccessful

ServiceProjects

Support The RotaryFoundation

Support The RotaryFoundation

Develop Leaders

Beyond the Club Level

Develop Leaders

Beyond the Club Level

Four Avenues of ServiceClub Leadership Plan

New Graphic:

Sustain and increase their membership Implement successful projects that

address the needs of the local and international community

Support The Rotary Foundation Develop leaders capable of serving

beyond the club level Meet goals in each Avenue of Service

Effective Clubs use the new Club Leadership Plan to:

Why should your club consider the new structure?

The new club leadership plan is the recommended administrative structure for Rotary Clubs.

The plan helps a club focus their efforts on service rather than on administration.

The plan provides for better succession planning and continuity.

The Club Leadership Plan is flexible. With proper planning the Club Leadership Plan

can be implemented at any time.

The Plan is Based on Rotary’s Best Practices, and will help your club: Develop long-range goals Set annual goals Involve more club members Communicate Customize bylaws as needed Offer regular and consistent training Provide regular fellowship opportunities

Why should your club consider the new structure?

Suggested Club Standing Committees*

Club Administration

MembershipClub Public

RelationsServiceProjects

The RotaryFoundation

*Additional committees can be appointed as needed on an annual basis

Club Board

District 5370 used the Leadership Plan and structured their 2006/07 committees this way:

Administration MembershipMarketing & Club Public

RelationsServices

The RotaryFoundation

District Board

AssistantGovernors

Develop a long-range plan that addresses the elements of an effective club.

Set annual goals using the Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs in harmony with the long-range plan.

Conduct club assemblies that involve members in planning and keeps them informed about Rotary.

How can my club adopt the new structure?

Ensure clear communication between the club president, board, committee chairs, club members, district governor, assistant governors, and district committees.

Provide for continuity in leadership, including the concept of succession planning to ensure development of future leaders.

How can my club adopt the new structure?

Amend bylaws to reflect the club committee structure and roles and responsibilities of club leaders.

Provide opportunities to increase fellowship among members of the club.

Ensure that every member is active in a club project or function.

How can my club adopt the new structure?

Develop a comprehensive training plan that ensures: Club leaders attend district training

meetings Orientation is consistently and regularly

provided for new members Ongoing educational opportunities are

available for current members

How can my club adopt the new structure?

July 1: Implement the plan: Club committees work to pursue the club’s goals.

January 1: Assess the plan: Club leaders and members review their

leadership plan and make any necessary adjustments, including revisions to the bylaws.

May 1: Prepare for the following year: As incoming club leaders prepare for the

upcoming year, the club makes any needed revisions to its leadership plan. The club’s long-range goals and bylaws are also reviewed.

When Your Club is Ready to Go:

President

Past President

Secretary

President Elect

Treasurer

Foundation &International

Service

YouthService

ServiceProjects

Communications&

Public RelationsMembership

ClubAdministration

Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast

Here’s an example of a Club Leadership Plan:

Club Administration

Fellowship

Program

Meeting Venue Liaison

History/Archives

President’s Award

We Care

Sergeant-At-Arms

Duty Roster

Firesides

Club Assemblies

Membership

Attendance

Recruitment

Retention

Mentorship

Rotary Information

Classifications

Inductions

Orientation

Communications & Public Relations

Club Newsletter

Website

Club Calendar

Media Relations

Community Relations

ClubRunner

Club Handbook

Service Projects

Community Service

Remembrance Day

Fundraising

Vocational Service

Funding Requests

Community Projects

Youth Service

RYLA

RYPEN

Jeff Dartnell Scholarships

4-Way Speech Contest

Club Scholarship

Student Exchange

Rotary Foundation & International Service

Annual Giving

Permanent Fund

Grants

Group Study Exchange

Polio Plus

World Community Service

When describing Committees, word it so future leaders have flexibility to make changes without re-doing the bylaws each time.

Don’t reinvent the wheel…..many clubs in the District have changed their bylaws to reflect the new Club Leadership Plan.

Your Club Bylaws must reflect the changes to the Club Leadership Plan

Take your club to the next level……..

Implement the Club Leadership Plan

Develop a long range plan Simplify the committee structure Involve all club members

District governor Assistant governors District committee members Club Leadership Plan (EN-245) Club Leadership Plan policy Recommended Rotary Club Bylaws Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs Leadership Development Training Cycle

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