Why Do We Have a District ? Rotary District 5490

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?

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