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Why Do We Have a Why Do We Have a District ?District ?
Rotary District Rotary District 54905490
Who Are We?Who Are We?We are Rotarians
You are part of “The Family of Rotary”
Over 1.2 million Rotarians 30,000 Rotary International Clubs Spanning the Entire Globe
What is Rotary?What is Rotary? Rotary is Service Above Self
The primary objective of Rotary is to serve others through four avenues:
Club CommunityInternational Vocational
What is Rotary?What is Rotary?Rotary is Service Above Self
As Rotarians, we have committed ourselves to the service of others:
Service in our Own community Service in our World community
Rotary International and Rotarians worldwide are dedicated to this ideal of Service
What is Rotary?What is Rotary? Rotary is Service Above Self
Local Community Service Projects
Club initiated, led, and implemented Improve the quality of life in communities
where Rotarians live Promotes the ideals of Rotary within the
Rotarian’s community
What is Rotary?What is Rotary? Rotary is Service Above Self
International Service Projects Fundamental to the ideal of Rotary and
critical to fulfilling the wider mission of Rotary
Club, District or RI initiated with a Wide range of scope
What is Rotary?What is Rotary?Lend A Hand
President Jonathan is encouraging emphasis for 2003-04 in the areas of:
The Family of Rotary Health Concerns Literacy & Education Poverty Alleviation
These concerns affect all communities theworld over
The Organization of Rotary The Organization of Rotary InternationalInternational
Rotary is Large, Diverse, and Global
Rotarians are members of local Rotary Clubs Rotary Clubs are members of Rotary
International Over 30,000 clubs Over 160 different countries
RI is the largest and most global service organization in the world
The Organization of Rotary The Organization of Rotary InternationalInternationalRI Zone District Club You
Organization and leaders are needed at all levels to fulfill RI’s mission
RI has organized it’s clubs into ZONES and DISTRICTS
Manageable size organizations Each with their own elected and appointed
representatives RI has 34 zones and 452 Districts worldwide
Your Club belongs to District 5490 (40 clubs) District 5490 belongs to Zone 25 (includes
13 states)
Why a District?Why a District?Bridging the Gap
A Rotary District is the primary BRIDGE between the local club and Rotary International
Administrative BRIDGE Leadership BRIDGE
The District is there to help your club accomplish what it could not accomplish alone
Why a District?Why a District?Bridging the Gap
The district is there to:
Maintain the BRIDGE between your club and RI Lend A Hand Help your club be successful in all they do
Your District Governor (DG), Assistant Governors (AG’s), and District Staff are here to build and maintain the BRIDGE
Who is "The District"?Who is "The District"?The “District” is YOU
"The District" is volunteers just like YOU
Volunteers from clubs across the District As District members, we all have responsibility
to make the District successful Our clubs will be more successful when the
District is successful
YOU are the District. Each and every Rotarian
Who is "The District"?Who is "The District"?District Organization
The District is organized much like a Club District Governor
Secretary Treasurer Sergeant at Arms Avenues of Service Chairs Assistant Governors Committees / Committee Chairs
Who is "The District"?Who is "The District"?Who Picks the District Staff?
A District nominating committee selects the District Governor from nominations made by Clubs
The DG selects a team of volunteers from a variety of clubs to assist him in building the bridge
What Does the District Do?What Does the District Do?
Conduit
Coaching
Collaboration
What Does the District Do?What Does the District Do?Conduit
The District is a Conduit…
Provides administration, communication and Leadership for RI strategies and Goals:
Membership development Annual RI themes RI Foundation and Projects
What Does the District Do?What Does the District Do?Conduit
The District is a Conduit…
Manage and coordinate administrative functions required by Rotary International
Club district dues and district spending Consolidation of attendance and
membership reports Administration of RI recognition programs
What Does the District Do?What Does the District Do? Conduit
The district is a Conduit…
Assist clubs with the administration of foundation grants and provide assistance with grant applications
Help to increases public awareness for Rotary Clubs and Rotarians
Provide district level recognition to Rotarians that are making a difference
What Does the District Do?What Does the District Do?Coaching
The District provides Coaching…
Provides training to the clubs throughout the year
PETS District Leadership Assembly Foundation Seminar More...
Provides mentoring to develop future Rotary leaders
District leadership have experience - they hold a wealth of knowledge to share
What Does the District Do?What Does the District Do?Collaboration
The district facilitates Collaboration...
Clubs on their owncan accomplish great things
----------------------Clubs working together
can accomplish even more
What Does the District Do?What Does the District Do?Collaboration
The district facilitates Collaboration...
Provides the opportunity for service in ways clubs could not easily do on their own:
Group Study Exchange Young HeroesYouth Exchange Rotary Life
Club Vocational Fund of Arizona Gift of LifeRotary Youth Corps Interact
What Does the District Do?What Does the District Do?Collaboration
The district facilitates Collaboration...
Hosts major annual events giving Rotarians the opportunity to experience the full breadth of Rotary:
District Conference RYLA PETS
What Does the District Do?What Does the District Do?Collaboration
The district facilitates Collaboration...
Provides matching grant money for international club projects
Helps clubs to gain access to technical or financial resources - multiplying their impact of projects
Provides services in a multitude of areas - refer to the “Menu of Opportunities” flyer
What Does the District Do?What Does the District Do?
Conduit
Coaching
Collaboration
Who is the District Governor?Who is the District Governor?
Your District Governor is...A ResourceA CoordinatorAn EducatorA HelperA Volunteer
...and most of all, here to serve you and your club
What’s it Like to be DG?What’s it Like to be DG?
The DG is a volunteer, just like you!
The DG is an officer of Rotary International during the term of office
Being DG is a long-term commitment...
Starting with District Governor Nominee when elected Then DG Elect the year before office Then DG Then followed by being a Past DG for life!
What’s it Like to be DG?What’s it Like to be DG?
Your District Governor selects a team of volunteers to help with all the District activities
A Rotarian may volunteer to be on the District staff even while serving in a club position
The DG helps the District team as they help the clubs
What are the ResponsibilitiesWhat are the Responsibilitiesof the DG?of the DG?
Ultimate responsibility to assure that the Rotary Clubs:
Pay their local and district dues Report attendance numbers Fulfill other obligations for membership in RI
Responsibility for the success of district events: District Leadership Seminar Membership & Foundation Seminars PETS District Conference All other district events
What’s the “Official Visit”?What’s the “Official Visit”?
The DG visits all clubs for an official visit to: Communicate the message of RI and the
District
Learn more about you and your club
The DG will try to make other visits to clubs to join in projects, speak about Rotary subjects and assist with special needs and projects.
The District is Here to HelpThe District is Here to Help
The primary purpose of the District and your District Governor is to...
Help you and your club accomplish your goals, consistent with the Object of Rotary
Insure the outstanding success of each and every Rotary Club in District 5490
The DG is available to any Rotarian or Rotary Club, just call, email or write!
"The District" is YOU"The District" is YOU
Remember !You have a stake and a responsibility in what
goes on at the District – because
The District is YOU
Why Do We Have a Why Do We Have a District ?District ?
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
Rotary District Rotary District 54905490