Club Leadership Training / District Assembly

Club Leadership Training / District Assembly

Club Leadership Training (CLT) is a one-day, jam-packed training event designed to help all board members, committee chairs, and potential club leaders fulfill the various positions required to run an effective club. The timing for this event sets everyone up in their responsibilities before the new Rotary year begins in July.

District Assembly is one component of CLT that is mandatory for Presidents-Elect.  The district budget for the coming Rotary year is finalized and other district business is conducted.

The event also helps to cultivate greater interest and involvement on the part of all Rotarians, whether they are new, relatively new or seasoned. 

Newer members will be better informed as they look to the future and consider taking on a role. This event is a great avenue for all Rotarians to better understand the machinery of Rotary and help their club remain vibrant and effective. Join In!  Continental breakfast and lunch is included.  The fee for this district training event is covered by club dues.

Who Should Attend?

• Presidents-Elect are required to attend the District Assembly portion.
• All club board members and committee chairs are encouraged to attend the appropriate sessions as well as those of personal interest.
• ALL District 7080 Rotarians will benefit from attending several of the information-packed sessions.
• New members seeking greater knowledge of Rotary, both locally and beyond.

Registration deadline is Sunday, March 31.

Please indicate any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the Comment Box on the registration screen.

The lineup for the 2024 Club Leadership Training includes:

• DGE Sohail Naseer will welcome all attendees of the first in-person Club Leadership Training since 2019 and starts us off to a great day of learning and fellowship

• DGE Sohail Naseer, RC of Milton and D7080 Finance Committee Chair Lawrence Leung, RC of Burlington Central

• Presenter: Louise Gardiner, RC of Kitchener
• Learn all about planning, preparing and running effective Club and Committee meetings.

• Presenter: DGND Uche Okugo, RC of Brampton
• Learn more about the Rotary Youth Exchange, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and other opportunities for youths to get involved.

• Presenter: D7080 International Service Director Romeo Mitchell, RC of Milton
• Learn more about, and exchange ideas on how to find & achieve a successful and sustainable international project.

• Presenter: Scott Hebert, D7080 Membership Committee Chair, RC of Cambridge Sunset
• Hear about attracting, engaging and retaining members by forming new and innovative cause-based Rotary, Rotaract and Satellite Clubs.

• Presenter: PDG Lesley Barmania, RC of Mississauga Meadowvale
• Learn about The Rotary Foundation and what TRF does, learn about the differences between District and Global Grants and how to apply for grants.

• Presenters: PDG Kathi Dick, RC of Mississauga; Badar Shamim, D7080 Polio Plus Chair, RC of Brampton
• Discover the 8 Pillars of Positive Peace and how you can contribute to a more peaceful world.
• We will show the connection between positive peace and polio eradication.

• Presenter: Sunil Sharma, D7080 Vocational Service Director, Rotary Club of Brampton South
• Understanding the concept of Vocational Service, and how it can benefit members and clubs.

• Presenter: Kiran Duggal, Rotary Club of Brampton South
• Session on the responsibilities that Board members have towards their club and their committee.

• Presenter: Ken Boyd, Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium
• An overview of RI and District requirements, policies, and best practices to be a successful Club Secretary.

• Presenters: Rod McLachlan, RC of Milton and Jacob Lumgair, RC of Waterloo; Co- Chairs of D7080 Public Relations Committee
• How you can effectively get your message across to an audience using social media and other tools.

• Presenter: Wale Osamiluyi, D7080 Community Service Chair, RC of Milton
• An inspiring look at the impact of Community Service, and how to assess and carry out this valuable service.

• Presenter: Pat Riley, RC of Burlington North
• An overview of RI and District requirements, policies, and best practices to be a successful Club Treasurer.

• Presenter: To be confirmed
• Learn about creating an inclusive club, how to diversify your club, and learn about micro aggressions and harassment and how to prevent and address these situations.

• Presenter: DGN Susanne Zbinden, RC of Orangeville Highlands
• Session on how to access the RI Learning Center, how to navigate the site and find out how many learning plans and courses are available.