CSTE-Zoom

Edited 2023-03-23 PJS

 
Our Spring Training (referred to by Rotary International as a District Training Assembly) was intended to be a multi-breakout morning in 4 different locations which would allow participation without overnight travel, hotels, or other major expenses.   In that original plan each location would end the session with a BBQ or other kind of social, but because of the pandemic our first event in May of 2020 was moved onto a multi-Zoom platform.  For details of this and all subsequent events see the sub-page links at the left side of this page.  For registration and information about this year's event please go to:
 
Model for VIRTUAL Training:
  • Multiple session topics available either in separate Zoom links or named breakouts in large-Zoom format.
  • Single morning or multiple evening training event
  • Occurs AFTER PETS and formation of next year's board
  • Designed to attract SIGNIFICANT participation from ALL club leadership, target 10+ per club
  • Specific breakout training for categories including but not limited to:
    • Club leadership (Presidents, PEs, VPs)
    • Club Executives: Secretary
    • Key strategic priorities Public Image, Foundation, Membership
    • Fundamentals: Fundraising, Youth Services, Club Operations, etc
    • New Rotarians
  • Action oriented:  Goal is to produce specific and achievable action items
  • Potential Social:  Clubs are encouraged to make a social event following the sessions.
 
The Motivation for our Current CSTE Model
 
Past:
Fall assembly in District 5060 has been done late October for many years, "conference" style with some breakouts.  This event reaches 80-120 people (3.7% membership), depending on the year, and many are the same every year (often already district leaders or PDGs).
 
RI Code of Policies (16.020)
16.020. District Training Assembly. 
A district training assembly, which may be a multidistrict training assembly, shall be held annually, preferably in March, April or May, to develop Rotary club leaders who have the necessary skills, knowledge, and motivation to: sustain and/or grow their membership base; implement successful projects that address the needs of their communities and communities in other countries; and support The Rotary Foundation through both program participation and financial contributions. The governor-elect shall be responsible for the district training assembly.  The district training assembly shall be planned and conducted under the direction and supervision of the governors-elect.  In special circumstances, the board may authorize the holding of a district training assembly at a date other than provided herein.  Those specifically invited shall include the incoming presidents and the members of clubs assigned by the incoming president to serve in key leadership roles in the upcoming year.