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F L O R I D A P E T S
Florida PETS 2009
Service Projects
Florida PETS 2009 Presidents-Elect Training
Seminar
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Objective

• To discuss the importance of,
• and the Presidents role in,
• Service Projects

Reference Club Presidents Manual pages 71 - 86
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What is Rotarys Motto?
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What is Rotarys Motto?
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
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There are four elements to theObject of
Rotary.What are they?
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There are four elements to theObject of
Rotary.First. The development of acquaintance
as an opportunity for service
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There are four elements to theObject of
Rotary.Second. High ethical standards in
business and professions the recognition of
the worthiness of all useful occupations and
the dignifying of each Rotarians occupation as
an opportunity to serve society
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There are four elements to theObject of
Rotary.Third. The application of the ideal of
service in each Rotarians personal, business,
and community life
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There are four elements to theObject of
Rotary.Fourth. The advancement of international
understanding, goodwill, and peace through a
world fellowship of business and professional
persons united in the ideal of service
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• What effect does performing successful service
  projects have on club vitality?

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• What effect does membership have on the club
  accomplishing successful projects?

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• Involve All Members

The most common reason members drop out
during the first three years is they feel
neglected. Involve them inmeaningful
Service Projects.
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• Primary Project Types?

SERVICE PROJECTS
FUND RAISING PROJECTS
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• Fund Raising Projects

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Service Projects
Vocational
Educational, and
Humanitarian
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Developing Successful Service Projects

• Needs assessment
• Planning
• Implementation
• Evaluation

When should the project be presented to the club?
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Final Project Evaluation and Report to Club

• Keeps members informed.
• Helps determine project
  effectiveness.
• Lessons learned can help guide future projects.

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• What is your role as president of what should be
  your communityspremier service club?

To encourage the club to establish a balanced
program of service that engages all club members.
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• Projects Committee
• Chairman
• Multi-year Position
• Member of the Clubs Board of Directors

Committee Size Committee Duties
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Evaluate Existing Projects

• Do the majority of the club members actively
  support the project?
• Does the project meet appropriate community
  needs?
• Is there a balance between financial and hands-on
  assistance?
• Does the project deserve and receive adequate
  media coverage?

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Summary and Evaluation

• Our Objective was to discuss the importance of,
  and the Presidents role in, the clubs Service
  Projects.
• Please express on your evaluation form whether or
  not you felt this session attained its objective.
• We appreciate written comments.