Resources for Rotarians

Rotary International News - 30 June 2009

Rotary International offers myriad resources to help Rotarians build effective clubs. Effective clubs are able to achieve the Object of Rotary by

Sustaining or increasing their membership base
Implementing successful service projects that address the needs of their community and communities in other countries
Supporting The Rotary Foundation through both financial contributions and program participation
Developing leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level

Explore the tools listed below, and share your favorite RI resources in the comments section.

Club membership

Club Assessment Tools – Contains the Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs , as well as a variety of membership surveys
How to Propose a New Member – Outlines the steps for proposing new Rotary club members
RI Web site: Running a Club section – Offers ideas and information to help strengthen clubs
Rotary Basics – Provides an overview of Rotary that can help inform new and prospective club members. This year a multimedia version was introduced. The print resource also is available. (PDF)
New club treasurer's manual – Club treasurers now have their own manual included in the Club Officers’ Kit.
Strategic Planning Guide – This guide and the accompanying worksheet provide clubs with a starting point for strategic planning.

Public relations

Rotary Images – Contains hundreds of high-quality Rotary photos
RI Web site: Public Relations section – Includes Humanity in Motion public service announcements
RSS news feed – Allows your club or district to update its Web site instantly with the latest Rotary news
RVM: The Rotarian Video Magazine – Offers a look at Rotary service projects around the world
Weekly Update newsletter – Provides links to RI news stories, which can be used in Rotary-related newsletters and Web sites
Social networks – Join the conversation with Rotarians on our social network pages on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Web ads – Use RI's Web ads to help members quickly access online resources

Project funding

ProjectLINK – Is an online, searchable database which lists Rotary club and district community service projects in need of funding, volunteers, donated goods, and/or partners for a Rotary Foundation Matching Grant
RI Web site: Humanitarian Grants section – Includes everything you need to know about Rotary Foundation humanitarian grants

The Rotary Foundation

The Rotary Foundation Annual Report – Outlines the major achievements and program highlights of the 2007-08 Rotary year, along with key financial information
Rotary Foundation Facts – Provides a brief statistical overview of the Foundation, its programs, and contribution information
Online contribution forms — Offers the forms you need to contribute to the Foundation

Youth programs

RI Web site: Students and Youth section – Offers ideas for Rotarians and participants in RI and Foundation youth, young adult, and scholarship programs
Abuse and Harassment Prevention Training Manual and Leaders’ Guide – Helps club and district leaders create and maintain a safe environment for participants in RI youth programs and projects that involve minors
Interact Brochure – Provides information on Interact for potential members
Interact Handbook – Discusses organizing and administering effective Interact clubs, for both sponsor Rotary clubs and Interact club leaders
Interact Poster – Promotes the Interact program and includes space for imprinting club names and meeting information
Youth Exchange Handbook – Offers guidelines and other materials for Rotarians organizing a district Rotary Youth Exchange program

What are some of your favorite Rotary resources? Share them in the comments section below.

12 Comments:

At 9:55AM on 31 July 2009, PANNA LAL SAHA wrote: I am a past president of RC Agrabad RI Dist-3280, organizing cleft lip and palate operation camp for underprieviledged people in Bangladesh. During last 10 years I personally and with my fellow doctors operated on about 600 cleft patients. All these operations are done with local cooperation. Now I am seeking help from ROTAPLAST, or any other clubs or rotarians for this noble project.

At 2:00PM on 6 July 2009, Capt. M.Shafi wrote: RC Dhaka West of RID 3280 (Bangladesh) successfully completed 3 MG projects on IOL implant on cataract patients. Now looking for partner Club to take up a Matching Grant project for supply of 30 PC's in a well organised School in rural Banglafesh.

At 1:59PM on 6 July 2009, Rotn. Chris Omoru wrote: This is good as many rotarians and non rotarians can have access to information as to what rotary is all about. I wish to suggest that if possible, the various presentations at all the sessions during RI conventions including the last one be made available on the website.

At 1:54PM on 6 July 2009, dr.ananth (srilanka) wrote: It's very useful. saves time. I also agree with Dr.Essam a.azim's opinion about having a separate site for rotarians to chat or write.This may strengthen the intimacy among rotarians.

At 1:40PM on 6 July 2009, Rtn.PP.PHF.S.Navaneedhan wrote: Rotary website includes all necessary and useful information pages with links to know our Rotary. This is very amazing and each and every Rotarian in the world and non Rotarians will visit this website and know how Rotary works.

At 1:37PM on 6 July 2009, DR RAYA CHITHAMBARAM karaikudi wrote: This page is highly informative and it enriches the knowledge about rotary. it is realy appreciable

At 10:17AM on 1 July 2009, Rtn Paul Agbroko, D9140, Nigeria wrote: I am so delighted with the amont of information now available to Rotarians in the website. Specifically, How To Propose Anew Member and Rotary Basics are usefull tools for clubs. How I wish you can add to this, The ABCs of Rotary by Cliff Dochterman, then we would have no problem getting club membership on firm grounds.

At 12:19PM on 29 June 2009, Consuelo White wrote: Last night I found the 2009 hands image for my club's bulletin and today I cannot find it. I agree, it's frustrating wasting so much time looking for image logos. Why not just put it on the tool bar or in the media section. I'll find it easier in my District's website.

At 11:09AM on 22 April 2009, Mary Kessens wrote: Frankly, I'm very frustrated with the ability to find resources on the RI website. I can never seem to find the area of downloads or info to order that I want and know exists. I have sent notes to the so-called service center and received no response. When will you do something about the poor web interface with Rotarians?

At 9:19AM on 27 May 2008, Rtn.Suryanarayana SV www.rotaryclubofsecunderabadwest.org wrote: This is the best way to offer Rotarians and Non-Rotarians to get to know more about Rotary. Please keep this page permanently on this web site with an exclusive button in the menu. -Rtn.Suryanarayana S V, Hyderabad, India http://www.rotaryclubofsecunderabadwest.org

At 9:00AM on 19 May 2008, shrestha dil sundar wrote: This is good social services secter for humanitarians. services above self is good sologans .

At 9:30AM on 19 May 2008, Dr.Essam A.Azim (Egypt) wrote: This is wonderful. I wish also if there is an option on the RI websites to give the Rotarians all over the world the chance to chat or at least write to each other thru e-mails. My e-mail is: essameldin@doctor.com.

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