To quote John F Kennedy, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” As we are almost two-thirds through the Rotary year, what have you learned? What have you learned in your current position? What have you learned as you prepare for your next position? How have you used what you have learned to inspire others to unite and take action to create lasting change? There are a myriad of opportunities for you to make a difference through Rotary. In the next few months we have several leadership opportunities for Presidents-Elect to get ready for their year as club president, including planning with their leadership team.
After a successful Presidents-Elect Training Seminar (PETS-1) at the Akron Rotary Camp in November, our next development opportunity is Presidents-Elect Training Seminar 2, via webinar, at 7:00 PM on February 27 (PEs who attended February 17th are welcome to join in again if they wish). We will revisit PETS-1, discuss how you use club evaluation to drive results, and outline future opportunities and deadlines. Presidents-Elect only need to attend one of these sessions and they can sign up on the District 6630 website (click here)
Closely following PETS-2 will be All Ohio PETS in Columbus March 13-14. This is an opportunity for you and you significant other to participate in Rotary leadership sessions, get inspired by successful leaders, network with Presidents-Elect from all five of Ohio’s Rotary Districts, and plan for a successful club year. If you have not already done so, register today (click here)
In April, we will have the District 6630 Annual Conference of Clubs and District Leadership Assembly from Friday, April 24 through Saturday, April 25 at the Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls. On Saturday morning, during the District Leadership Assembly (Saturday morning), you will have one more formal opportunity to network with fellow Presidents-Elect and learn important information from District Governor-Elect, Pat Myers. While Presidents-Elect will have their session, club leaders will have the opportunity to learn about successful club initiatives related to Community Service, Youth Programs, Unique Fundraising Ideas, Best Membership Practices, and What is the Club’s Brand. At the conclusion of these sessions, club leadership teams will be given time to gather, discuss what they learned, and plan for the 2020-2021 club year. In order to be successful, it is imperative for club leaders to attend. Conference Registration will be available on the District 6630 website shortly.
As I have previously mentioned, I strongly encourage you to visit the Learning Center on Rotary International’s website to find courses that can help you and that you can share with others (https://my.rotary.org/en/learning-reference). An additional bit of information can make the difference in recruiting one more member, running a successful club meeting, or making a lasting impact through service.
If there are any additional ways the LEAD Committee can be of help, please reach out (jayhawkrk@gmail.com).