Welcome to Leadership Training for

Assistant Governors & District Team

Members

TOPICS

RI Theme 2011-2012

District Goals

Club Leadership Planning

Assistant Governors

District Officers

Leadership

2011-2012 THEME

DISTRICT GOALSFamily of Rotary

- Membership- Family project- Haiti

Continuity - Plant 10 trees- Diabetes- Literacy

ChangeMaker Awards

The Rotary Foundation – Polio Plus / EREY

THE CLUBS

Working with clubs to achieve the goals ..

District administrative structure and support

Role of the DG and DGEReporting to RICommunication

Club ChallengesWhat are some of the common

challenges facing our clubs ?How do we help clubs address

these issues ? **

** Club Leadership Plan **

Club Leadership PlanDevelop long range goalsSet annual goalsConduct club assembliesEnsure clear communicationProvide leadership continuityAmend by laws to reflect current

practicesIncrease fellowshipEnsure all members are activeDevelop a training plan

Not compulsory – recommende

d !

Helping clubs implement the Club Leadership Plan ..

Sell the benefitsTrain themFocus on the committees :

administration, membership, PR, service and TRF

Use the Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs - 6 goal setting areas

Using The Planning GuideMeet your President Elects hereEnsure PEs submit a final version before the year beginsMeet with clubs throughout the year to monitor progressUse the Memo of Club Visit** to assess club effectiveness (copies must be sent to RI).

Remember what we are assessing :

MembershipService ProjectsTRF SupportPublic RelationsDevelopment of Future Leaders

Rating Clubs (Q. 28)Excellent — The members of this club are informed and engaged in full support of the four elements of an effective club because they are able to: sustain and/or grow their membership base; implement successful projects that address the needs of their communities and communities in other countries; support The Rotary Foundation through both program participation and financial contributions; and develop leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level.

Good — The members of this club appeared to be informed and engaged but could increase its effectiveness by focusing on ______________.

Adequate — The club functions, but needs significant improvement.

Poor — This club is in need of assistance.

Nonfunctioning club — The club failed to meet the criteria established by the RI Board in its policy for a functioning Rotary club (see questions 15-26 above).

ACTION : Identify three (3)

minimum standards for

clubs

Club Minimum StandardsPays dues to RI Meets regularly

Ensures members subscribe to publications

Implements service projects

Accepts the DG or AG visit

Maintains appropriate insurance and avoids litigation

Acts according to RI codes

Pays dues without outside assistance

Provides membership lists and attendance figures on time

Resolves conflict amicably

Cooperates with District and RI

Assistant Governors

Roles and Responsibilities How many clubs will you

support ?Who has already served as AG ?What does the role entail ? Who will you work with ?

AG Responsibilities to D7030

Assist clubs in achieving District goalsCo-ordinate DG visit Communicate club strengths,

weaknesses and progressAttend district meetingsParticipate in TRF programs and

fundraisingTrain future district leadersMeet successor to hand over

AG Responsibilities to CLUBSHelp them develop goals and strategyVisit clubs 4 times p.a.Monitor project progressEncourage club leaders to attend

D7030 eventsMotivate them to follow through on

DG requestsAssist clubs in planning for DG visitCoordinate training for clubs with

District committees

AGs help Clubs to ..Meet SMART goals

Become effective Rotary clubs:◦Sustain and increase members◦Implement projects that meet needs◦Support TRF◦Develop leaders beyond club level

ACTION: Identify an activity that meets one of the elements of an

effective Rotary club and specify what your role would be.

District Officers

District Committees2012 ConferencePrograms – RYLA, Rotaract,

Interact, Community ServiceMembership – Extension &

DevelopmentFinancePublic RelationsRI Convention PromotionFoundationTraining

District Committees ..Provide support and guidance to

clubsHelps implement district goalsPlans strategies to achieve club and

district goalsPromote and attend district training

meetings

Manage communication between RI and District in specific area of focus

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTY A district officers’ primary responsibility is to work with club and district leaders to support specific club and district functions and objectives.

Committee Chairs ..Plan and conduct regular committee meetings

Coordinate projects to support district goals

Develop plan of action Share information from RI and TRF

Monitor and report committee progress to district team and DG

Identify and recognize outstanding clubs, projects and Rotarians

Attend district conference and other district meetings

Train committee members if necessary

Coordinate with AGs

QUESTION : What resources are available to you to assist in the successful

execution of your District role ?

ACTION : CASE

STUDIES

LEADERSHIP

Peter Drucker : "The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers." To gain followers requires influence but doesn't exclude a lack of integrity in achieving this.

John C Maxwell : In the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell defines leadership as "leadership is influence - nothing more, nothing less."

This moves beyond defining the leader to looking at their ability to influence others – both followers and those outside that circle. Indirectly, it builds in leadership character, since without maintaining integrity and trustworthiness, the capability to influence disappears.

Warren Bennis :  focused on the individual capability of the leader : "Leadership is a function of knowing yourself, having a vision that is well communicated, building trust among colleagues, and taking effective action to realize your own leadership potential."

Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester :  "the process of influencing the behavior of other people toward group goals in a way that fully respects their freedom."

The emphasis on respecting freedom is an important one, and one which should be a hallmark of Christian leadership. Jesus influenced many diverse people during his ministry but compelled no-one to follow Him.

ACTION : Describe the ideal Rotary leader for D7030 .

“If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another.” Tenzin GyatsoThe 14th Dalai Lama