Club Leadership Plan

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Club Leadership Plan

• Rotary International District 5370

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Purpose

• The purpose of the Club Leadership Plan is to
  strengthen Rotary at the club level by providing
  the administrative framework of an effective
  club.

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How did this new plan come into existence?

• Rotary International extensively pilot tested the
  Club Leadership Plan in various areas throughout
  the Rotary world.
• Over the last two years Rotary International has
  been implementing the new Club Leadership Plan.
• Documents and Club Formats have been changed to
  fit the new plan.
• The new Leadership Plan was adopted by the
  District 5370 in the 2006/07 Rotary year.

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Old Graphic of an Effective Rotary Club
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New Graphic
Effective clubs are able to
Sustain and Increase Membership
ImplementSuccessfulServiceProjects
Support The RotaryFoundation
Develop Leaders Beyond the Club Level
Club Leadership Plan
Four Avenues of Service
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Effective Clubs use the new Club Leadership Plan
to

• Sustain and increase their membership
• Implement successful projects that address the
  needs of the local and international community
• Support The Rotary Foundation
• Develop leaders capable of serving beyond the
  club level
• Meet goals in each Avenue of Service

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Why should your club consider the new structure?

• The new club leadership plan is the recommended
  administrative structure for Rotary Clubs.
• The plan helps a club focus their efforts on
  service rather than on administration.
• The plan provides for better succession planning
  and continuity.
• The Club Leadership Plan is flexible.
• With proper planning the Club Leadership Plan can
  be implemented at any time.

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Why should your club consider the new structure?

• The Plan is Based on Rotarys Best Practices, and
  will help your club
• Develop long-range goals
• Set annual goals
• Involve more club members
• Communicate
• Customize bylaws as needed
• Offer regular and consistent training
• Provide regular fellowship opportunities

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Suggested Club Standing Committees
Club Board
Club Administration
Membership
Club Public Relations
Service Projects
The Rotary Foundation
Additional committees can be appointed as needed
on an annual basis
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District 5370 used the Leadership Plan and
structured their 2006/07 committees this way
District Board
Administration
Membership
Marketing Club Public Relations
Services
The Rotary Foundation
Assistant Governors
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How can my club adopt the new structure?

• Develop a long-range plan that addresses the
  elements of an effective club.
• Set annual goals using the Planning Guide for
  Effective Rotary Clubs in harmony with the
  long-range plan.
• Conduct club assemblies that involve members in
  planning and keeps them informed about Rotary.

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How can my club adopt the new structure?

• Ensure clear communication between the club
  president, board, committee chairs, club members,
  district governor, assistant governors, and
  district committees.
• Provide for continuity in leadership, including
  the concept of succession planning to ensure
  development of future leaders.

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How can my club adopt the new structure?

• Amend bylaws to reflect the club committee
  structure and roles and responsibilities of club
  leaders.
• Provide opportunities to increase fellowship
  among members of the club.
• Ensure that every member is active in a club
  project or function.

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How can my club adopt the new structure?

• Develop a comprehensive training plan that
  ensures
• Club leaders attend district training meetings
• Orientation is consistently and regularly
  provided for new members
• Ongoing educational opportunities are available
  for current members

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When Your Club is Ready to Go

• July 1 Implement the plan
• Club committees work to pursue the clubs goals.
• January 1 Assess the plan
• Club leaders and members review their leadership
  plan and make any necessary adjustments,
  including revisions to the bylaws.
• May 1 Prepare for the following year
• As incoming club leaders prepare for the upcoming
  year, the club makes any needed revisions to its
  leadership plan. The clubs long-range goals and
  bylaws are also reviewed.

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Heres an example of a Club Leadership Plan
Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast
President
Past President
President Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
Foundation International Service
Youth Service
Service Projects
Communications Public Relations
Membership
Club Administration
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Club Administration

• Fellowship
• Program
• Meeting Venue Liaison
• History/Archives
• Presidents Award

We Care Sergeant-At-Arms Duty Roster Firesides Clu
b Assemblies
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Membership

• Attendance
• Recruitment
• Retention
• Mentorship

Rotary Information Classifications Inductions Orie
ntation
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Communications Public Relations

• Club Newsletter
• Website
• Club Calendar
• Media Relations

Community Relations ClubRunner Club Handbook
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Service Projects
Community Service Remembrance Day Fundraising
Vocational Service Funding Requests Community
Projects
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Youth Service
RYLA RYPEN Jeff Dartnell Scholarships
4-Way Speech Contest Club Scholarship Student
Exchange
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Rotary Foundation International Service

• Annual Giving
• Permanent Fund
• Grants

Group Study Exchange Polio Plus World Community
Service
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Your Club Bylaws must reflect the changes to the
Club Leadership Plan

• When describing Committees, word it so future
  leaders have flexibility to make changes without
  re-doing the bylaws each time.
• Dont reinvent the wheel..many clubs in the
  District have changed their bylaws to reflect the
  new Club Leadership Plan.

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Take your club to the
next level..

• Implement the Club Leadership Plan
• Develop a long range plan
• Simplify the committee structure
• Involve all club members

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Resources

• District governor
• Assistant governors
• District committee members
• Club Leadership Plan (EN-245)
• Club Leadership Plan policy
• Recommended Rotary Club Bylaws
• Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs
• Leadership Development Training Cycle