Ten lessons learned from the Future Vision pilot

At 9:25AM on 31 December 2012, Robert Scott Steinberg wrote: I believe the VTT will far eclipse anything GSE could ever do. New ways to do good in the world. is good for Rotary.

At 10:39AM on 5 October 2012, Kathi Smith wrote: I am sorry that the GSE format has been lost. I think that this was an underappreciated program of RI.

At 9:40AM on 7 September 2012, Bert Rinkel wrote: Where do I find the distinction between Share programs vs. programs like ENDPOLIONOW?

At 3:10PM on 5 September 2012, Michael Hodge wrote: No mention of central coordination of Global Scholars. Districts with Universities considered to be centres of excellence will be inundated with random applications from all directions!

At 1:26PM on 27 August 2012, Sue Klock wrote: Has there been any consideration of potential liability to Rotarians, club or district, who take on the special stewardship responsibilities? Club members who "qualify" to oversee grants and Rotarians who serve as stewards may be taking on responsibilities which open them to legal liability if those actively involved in the project negligently or intentionally misuse funds. Yet, these Rotarians are typically not covered by special D&O policies. Or, are they? Is there some more information about this available from The Rotary Foundation?

At 2:34PM on 15 August 2012, Antonio T. Bautista wrote: Could anyone tell me what infrastructure projects are allowed?

At 2:28PM on 15 August 2012, Ron Ross wrote: Flexibility is the key to success. Having the ability to select Non Rotarian Team Leaders, in special circumstances is a good idea. Flexibilty in other areas, like sustainability, is also desireable. Hopefully the TRF staff will be empowered to exercise some judgement when applying the required criteria. I'm sure they have learned a lot during the Pilot period. Funding Secondary Education was a must, and fortunately this is already possible. Hats off to TRF for making this change.

At 11:10AM on 14 August 2012, Antonio T. Bautista wrote: We develop future district leaders by having Rotarians as GSE team leaders, or VTT leaders, now. Chosen from so many candidates, they, more than a non-Rotarian, are in a better position to further the aims of the programs. I'm for a Rotarian team leader.

At 11:56AM on 7 August 2012, Yogananda S R ,RRFC Zone 5 wrote: Glad to read the comments of PDG Rtn Mark Maloney, Vice Chair, Future Vision Committee .They clarified my doubts.

At 10:30AM on 6 August 2012, Chris Stubbs wrote: You've turned your backs on both all the supporters of GSE and the many organizations and communities that have benefited from Matching Grants. My giving to the Foundation ends on July 1, 2013.

At 10:27AM on 6 August 2012, Achim Weiguny wrote: Similar to the case of packaged grants , a reduction in the minimum budget for global grants should be considered

At 9:18AM on 6 August 2012, Joy DeGuzman wrote: Agree with Dave Pope. Time to move forward. Rotary cannot engage new membership and remain strong without being considerate that protocol and rules need to be relaxed. It is far overdue and our previous generation did their job. It's time for new and changes and future to remain in the world to continue the mission we all believe in and that is giving of ourselves. Service. Our community and the world. The way to long range goals is paved with short term objectives to get there. Let's get there.

At 9:46AM on 31 July 2012, Lyn Jacobe wrote: It is okay for me to tap non-Rotarians as team leaders if there are no available Rotarians could serve as Team Leaders. Expansion to other fields should still be under the supervision and monitored by Rotarians...

At 9:46AM on 31 July 2012, Mary Brell wrote: Finally some ( sort of ) new thinking. I have just led and still continue to lead, teams to Nepal. BOTH non Rotarians and Rotarians. I intend seeking sponsorship to have some of the nepali people return to Australia to view and experience their profession here It is a much more targetted and effective approach. It is a great model and a brilliant exchange of ideas. Much better than the 'old' GSE model

At 9:43AM on 31 July 2012, Mark Maloney, Vice Chair, Future Vision Committee wrote: The new procedure for the VTT leader provides that the team leader shall be a Rotarian unless the grant applicant establishes the particular circumstances that make a non-Rotarian team leader appropriate. In such event, a non-Rotarian team leader can be approved. This maintains the involvement of Rotarians in most VTTs while permitting the flexibility to have a non-Rotarian leader where needed.

At 10:21AM on 30 July 2012, Bill Lefes/All types of economic and humanitrian projects. wrote: The use of highly skilled non-Rotarians as leaders for certain projects is a good idea. Skilled Rotarians may not be available for the task of evaluating a project. We need to be flexible. #

At 10:21AM on 30 July 2012, David Pope wrote: How depressing to read these tired old Rotary clichés from terrified Rotarians! There's surely a reason why this is called FUTURE Vision? In my opinion, Rotary has to look to the FUTURE, if it is to survive in any meaningful form. Let us embrace new blood, Rotarian or non-Rotarian, as our team leaders for Vocational Training Teams. Once the non-Rotarian has seen our amazing work worldwide, he or she may even wish to become a Rotarian. Provided the Rotary logo is still to be seen on the uniforms of a VTT, surely "our engagement in ... vocational service" will still still be (more) visible? I see no "need", "critical" or otherwise for a Rotarian to hold these "leadership" positions. As to the District Stewardship Committee, I see only improvement in my future vision for Rotary grants here as well. Currently grants seem to be administered by "a few" in the District Foundation Committee anyway: surely this new body would just ensure that they are administered fairly and properly; it would serve as a check or balance, via its accredited Memorandum Of Understanding with Clubs, against the potentially less transparent actions of the "many" on District who continue to serve the Clubs? Please let's abandon tired old tropes such as "this is the way it's always been done", let's embrace and stop fearing change for the sake of future Rotary service, and let's think of all those others out there whom we are in Rotary to serve, who as yet don't seem to have received this great gift of becoming a Rotarian, rather than building protective and exclusive walls around ourselves and our old, time-worn comfort blankets. Just my thoughts. So sue me. Or give your money to the Rotary Foundation, to be returned as a Future Vision Grant!

At 10:19AM on 30 July 2012, Deryk Norton wrote: The 10 "improvements" do not address current deficiencies in the FV website for Global Grant Proposals and Grant Applications.

At 10:19AM on 30 July 2012, PDGIrvKaplan D6450 wrote: Too much happens on a GSE trip that remains untold. Whether Rotarians or non Rotarians the program should be reviewed. Either way the GSE leader/non Rotarian members or mixed with Rotarians must be reviewed to establish the true goals and objectives of these exchanges and how our Rotary Org will deliver and receive the benefits of the exchanges. We need a comprehensive questionaire to help with this as a research project.Are there IRS or like tax considerations?

At 11:11AM on 27 July 2012, Robert L. Traister wrote: Sorry, I do not agree that non Rotarian's act as team leaders. WE need member Rotarians in those leadership positions, I still prefer the old GSE team concept. District stewardship subcommittee to ensure careful management of grant funds, Just what does that mean? A few in the district can make the decisions for all of us that make the grant dollars possable... I for one am concerned.

At 11:13AM on 26 July 2012, Sebastian K. Sefzig wrote: I do not agree with the allowance of an Non-Rotarian-teamleader of vocational training teams. To my opinion, it is critical to have Rotarians leading such a team to display and ensure our engagement in the vocational service.YIR from RC Gauting-Würmtal (D 1840).

At 11:10AM on 26 July 2012, Dean Osterling wrote: Sorry, but I much prefer the old GSE format.

At 11:05AM on 25 July 2012, Mauricio Brindis wrote: I would like to suggest an on líne option for club directors to make múltiple contributions. Mauricio Brindis PPRC Puebla AC 2011 2012.

At 10:03AM on 23 July 2012, Guillermo E. Valle M. wrote: Dear RI: Thanks for updating and posting these Lessons! Greetings from Tegucigalpa, Honduras (D4250).