The District serves as a resource, including training, so that collectively, we can improve the lives of others. One of those events is our upcoming Club Leadership Training on Saturday April 14, 2018 at the Sunbridge Conference Centre, Cambridge from 8:00 am to 3:45 pm.
The one-day event is designed to prepare, inform and inspire all Board members, committee chairs and future club and district leaders … and fulfill various requirements to best manage club activities. The timing for this event anticipates responsibilities for the new Rotary year starting in July, and includes roles of President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Directors, and other key positions.
Among the many sessions, we will provide current and helpful information including:
- Being Better - an invigorating kickoff to the day by our Keynote speaker
- Digital Fundraising - Using technology to increase awareness of Rotary, and engage donors and participants (2 sessions)
- Engaging the Next Generation in Rotary - 2 part session discussing how we can actively engage the next generation in Rotary and increase & retain membership
- Compass Class - Where are you going? For all Rotarians looking for information and direction!
- Rotary Branding - Rotary’s Public Image – It Begins with Us!
- Youth Services - a primer for all clubs, with a well-equipped and experienced panel leading discussions on all youth-related opportunities, including Interact, Rotaract, Youth Exchange, Camp Enterprise and more
- Vocational Service - weaving together the skills of our professions, our hobbies, our workplaces, our relationship with co-workers, and our various roles in Rotary. Putting it all together.
- Treasurers - a panel of experts, addressing CRA responses, best practices, RI policies and procedures and more
- Secretaries - RI and District requirements, policies, and best practices
- Chairing an Effective Committee - assembling your committee, and collaborating effectively toward goals, policies, mission statements, accomplishments and more.
- ClubRunner - 2 different sessions; one for beginners, one for more experienced users
- A Board Member’s Roles and Responsibilities - expectations and requirements for all active Board members (2 sessions)
- Soon to be a Past President - how to use your wealth of experience as a club President, and tap into the opportunities that are waiting for you now
- International Service - starting and maintaining a project outside Canada
- The Rotary Foundation - the Who What When Where Why and How of it all. Ask you questions - we have the answers.
- District Assembly (for President-Elects)
- Assistant Governor Meeting (for Assistant Governors)
This event is a great avenue for all Rotarians to better understand the machinery of Rotary and help clubs remain vibrant and effective. For President-Elects, part of the District Assembly portion will include review and voting to adopt the proposed new Manual of Policy and Procedure and Budget.
Who Should Attend?
- President-Elects are required to attend along with their incoming club executive and committee chairs.
- New and veteran members wishing to benefit from attending some of the information-packed sessions and seeking greater knowledge of Rotary, both locally and beyond.
Enjoy the camaraderie and networking at a District-wide event as we all come together for the same purpose - to be better-informed leaders.
Registration is required as soon as possible so that venue arrangements can be finalized.
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Please register today and Be the Inspiration!
John Gilvesy,
Rotary 7080, DGE