CSTE-2021
Club Spring Training Experience (CSTE) 2021
Edited 2021-05-06 PJS
There were 3 breakout sessions the morning of Saturday 1 May 2021 (9:00, 10:00 & 11:00 am), each with 11 different topics and each at a unique Zoom meeting. For a complete report of results and discussion points for BOTH 2020 and 2021 see:
As with the 2020 training, the pandemic restrictions forced a completely virtual training again in 2021. There was no charge to clubs or participants, and strong attendance again in 2021 with the following results:
- 225 participants attended breakouts representing 35 of 58 Clubs
- 164 attended 2 or more breakouts
- 9 clubs had 9+ attendees covering multiple topics
- The District provided a $2500 (USD) budget for this event, and there were 2 prizes offered for Clubs drawn randomly (1st prize $1500, 2nd prize $1000). These funds are to be used for a service project subject to approval by the Governor's Council. To be eligible for the prize the club must have a minimum of 10 members (or every member of the club if membership is <10) participate in at least 2 breakout sessions and the Club Planning meeting in the afternoon. Congratulations to the winners for 2021: Leavenworth (1st) and Yakima (2nd).
Breakout Session Topics & Attendance 2021
Leadership - (72 registrants / 56 attend) For Presidents-Elect, Presidents, VP & others considering this track
Secretary - (45 registrants / 34 attend) Best practices for all Club Secretaries (and those that help with data base management!)
Treasurer - (12 registrants / 8 attend) Best practices for treasurers
Membership - (66 registrants / 52 attend) Retaining members as well as attracting new members
Public Image & Marketing - (78 registrants / 57 attend) How do we get the word out & stay connected with each other and the community
TRF & International Service - (59registrants / 48 attend) Anything to do with the Rotary Foundation or International Service
Community Service - (69 registrants / 57 attend) Ideas for ways to serve in our Communities in our New Reality
Fundraising - (59 registrants / 51 attend) Novel fundraising ideas… ESPECIALLY in times of social isolation!
Youth Service - (34 registrants / 29 attend) Also many new considerations because of COVID-19
Adapting to Grow Rotary - (83 registrants / 66 attend) Focus on 3 ways: New members, engage members, new clubs.
Rotary 101 - (39 registrants / 32 attend) Discussion about the basics - Q&A