What is Rotary Leadership Institute?

• A leadership and development program to strengthen Rotary clubs through education, collaboration and the exchange of ideas among its future leaders

• A three-part curriculum facilitated by experienced, trained faculty members engaging participants through open discussion, problem-solving and creative role-play

• Although not an official program of Rotary International, more than 300 Rotary districts now offer it to their members.

Why Attend Rotary Leadership Institute?

Leadership Development Rotary Knowledge

Exchange of Ideas

Member Engagement

Service Project Leads

• Strategic Planning

• Improved Communication

• Team Building

• Public Relations

• International Perspective

Why is Rotary Leadership Institute important?

Membership Decline!

June 30, 2003 55,630

June 30, 2013 47,866

Net Loss (7,764)

Percent Loss (13.96%)

Rotary InternationalZones 27 and 21B

10-Year Membership Trend

Why is Rotary Leadership Institute important?

SomeFamiliarity

Know Name Only

Never Heard of Rotary

How does it work?

Three Classes 6-7 hour Day each 50-minute segments

Discussion and Participation Not Lecture!

Skilled Facilitators

• $40 cost per session• Clubs often subsidize• Lunch included

• Send:• Future club leaders

• New Members

• Active Rotarians

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LEADERSHIP

Course I – Characteristics of leadership Motivational techniques

Leadership styles

Course II – Team Building Committees as leadership tools

Course III – Effective Leadership StrategiesLead and communicate in groupsHow to win support for goals

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Course I - Purpose and structure of Rotary

Course II – Rotary opportunities Personal and professional growth

Global Network GroupsRI structured programs

Course III - Making a differenceImprove your Rotary experienceUse RLI ideasAnalyze RLI program

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MEMBERSHIP

Course I – Engaging MembersActive ParticipationExplore engagement options

Course II – Attracting MembersTargeting key audiences

Course III – Vocational Service/ExpectationsAdd value to membership

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THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

Course I – TRF Goals and ProgramsWhat is a foundation?TRF value to clubs

Course II – Targeted ServiceThe new Grant ModelSix areas of focus

Course III – International ServiceBuild connections; meet needsRotary Action Groups

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ETHICS

Course I – Practice Ethical Behavior

Promote ethics with others

Strengthen your vocation

Promote 4-Way Test

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SERVICE PROJECTS

COURSE I – Project Implementation Plan, lead and DO! Creativity/Sustainability Rotary resources/capacity

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COMMUNICATIONS

COURSE II – Effective internal and external communications

COURSE III – Public Image and PRPR strategyReaching your target audience

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STRATEGIC PLANNING AND ANALYSIS

COURSE II – Insightful planning at the club level (Two sessions)

Club review and analysis

Areas of improvement