Resources for Rotarians

Rotary International offers myriad resources to help Rotarians build effective clubs. Effective clubs are able to achieve the Object of Rotary by 

• Sustaining or increasing their membership base
• Implementing successful service projects that address the needs of their community and communities in other countries
• Supporting The Rotary Foundation through both financial contributions and program participation
• Developing leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level

 Explore the tools listed below, and share your favorite RI resources in the comments section. 

Club membership  

• Club Assessment Tools - Contains the Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs ,  as well as a variety of membership surveys
• How to Propose a New Member - Outlines the steps for proposing new Rotary club members
• RI Web site: Running a Club section - Offers ideas and information to help strengthen clubs
• Rotary Basics - Provides an overview of Rotary that can help inform new and prospective club members. This year a multimedia version was introduced. The print resource also is available. (PDF) 
• New club treasurer's manual - Club treasurers now have their own manual included in the Club Officers' Kit.
• Strategic Planning Guide - This guide and the accompanying worksheet provide clubs with a starting point for strategic planning.

Public relations  

• Rotary Images - Contains hundreds of high-quality Rotary photos
• RI Web site: Public Relations section - Includes Humanity in Motion public service announcements
• RSS news feed - Allows your club or district to update its Web site instantly with the latest Rotary news
• RVM: The Rotarian Video Magazine - Offers a look at Rotary service projects around the world
• Weekly Update newsletter- Provides links to RI news stories, which can be used in Rotary-related newsletters and Web sites
• Social networks - Join the conversation with Rotarians on our social network pages on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  
• Web ads - Use RI's Web ads to help members quickly access online resources 

Project funding  

• ProjectLINK - Is an online, searchable database which lists Rotary club and district community service projects in need of funding, volunteers, donated goods, and/or partners for a Rotary Foundation Matching Grant
• RI Web site: Humanitarian Grants section - Includes everything you need to know about Rotary Foundation humanitarian grants  

The Rotary Foundation  

• The Rotary Foundation Annual Report  - Outlines the major achievements and program highlights of the 2007-08 Rotary year, along with key financial information
• Rotary Foundation Facts - Provides a brief statistical overview of the Foundation, its programs, and contribution information
• Online contribution forms - Offers the forms you need to contribute to the Foundation  

Youth programs  

• RI Web site: Students and Youth section - Offers ideas for Rotarians and participants in RI and Foundation youth, young adult, and scholarship programs
• Abuse and Harassment Prevention Training Manual and Leaders' Guide - Helps club and district leaders create and maintain a safe environment for participants in RI youth programs and projects that involve minors
• Interact Brochure - Provides information on Interact for potential members
• Interact Handbook - Discusses organizing and administering effective Interact clubs, for both sponsor Rotary clubs and Interact club leaders
• Interact Poster - Promotes the Interact program and includes space for imprinting club names and meeting information
• Youth Exchange Handbook - Offers guidelines and other materials for Rotarians organizing a district Rotary Youth Exchange program