District 5950 - Rotary International 5-Year Strategic Vision

Rotary International Guiding Principles The Mission: Rotary International strives to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders The Motto: Service Above Self The 4-way Test of the things we think, say or do: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Club Services Committee Public Relations Committee Club Culture All feel welcome, respected and engaged Fellowship and fun at every gathering Members are informed and have a passion for the success of our club, it’s projects and developing long lasting friendships Learn from, support & collaborate with other clubs, particularly in District 5950 Membership Committee Club Services Committee Public Relations Committee Club Communication 5 Year Vision: Recruit and increase diversity to more closely align with our community and to be more multi-generational Grow to at least 75 members - minimum of 4% additional inductees annually Engage and retain members thru mentorship All members are active, engaged, and participating Plan diverse activities that are relevant to members Share information to: Provide a better understanding of who & what Rotary is Drive participation in activities and interest in membership 2017 – 18 Goals: Grow by 6% - to 65 members; 2 new female members & 2 new members <40 years old (starting at 61 members) Establish a mentorship team Quarterly (or as needed) new member meetings Explore & trial alternate memberships Implement EVERYDAY ROTARIAN 2017– 18 Goals: Weekly meetings that are fun and informative with great speakers on diverse topics 3-4 club assemblies At least 6 social and service activities that include significant others Revise the club handbook to guide members and help them feel a part of the club Help members tell the Rotary story Routinely update & enhance website with photos/stories Develop & maintain a Social Media strategy (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Create 12 external media publications on club activities

New Generations Committee Develop youth and young adult leaders through involvement in community and international service, community projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding New Generations Committee 5 Year Vision: Engage, inspire, and support youth in our community Encourage members to share their experience and talents with students Grow the impact we have on the community through 5 active STRIVE programs 2017 – 18 Goals: Develop feedback loops to ensure continuous improvement in our programs Explore opportunities at elementary and middle schools in our area to provide Rotary programs that are meaningful and sustainable Continue support of the following programs: Junior Rotarians at both Osseo and Maple Grove High Schools STRIVE programs at Osseo, Maple Grove, Rockford, Champlin Camp RYLA Camp Enterprise Ethics Workshop Link Crew (MGHS) / Respect Retreat (OHS) Students Connecting Through International Service Engage youth in our community…..helping shape the next generation encouraging success thru ethical behavior, mentoring, engagement in serving their community and the value they receive when they give back (ie. paying it forward) Focus support on STRIVE’s 2nd year at Champlin Park HS, making sure we have strong programs, enough mentors and looking for local champions to take over the program in the next 1-2 years Explore opportunities at the area elementary schools in that our club could provide the volunteers for tutoring young students

Community Service Committee Engage with the community to promote Rotary, and drive projects that will make a significant impact in the Maple Grove area Community Service Committee 5 Year Vision: Understand the needs in our community Participation of all members in projects throughout year 2017 – 18 Goals: 5K Walk/Run (Rotary Runs) event / beer bash – to create awareness and raise funds Identify a signature project that will impact community life in MG; Central Park Fountain Participate in Maple Grove Days – Grand Marshalls of parade, support parade, bed race Gather school supplies for highest need elementary school Provide approximately 800 dictionaries to 3rd graders in Maple Grove Provide 1,000 hats and mittens to children in need Build 20 beds for children in need Conduct highway cleanups – 2X year Monthly Mobility Worldwide build (aka PETS) Plan food collection for CROSS Support RI Tree Planting Project (One tree planted in MG for each member before Arbor Day 2018)

Vocational Service Committee Vocational Services Encourage and foster high ethical standards in business and professions Promote the worthiness of all occupations Vocational Service Committee 5 Year Vision: Encourage members and engage the community in Rotary’s commitment to high ethics and strong leadership by example, projects & presentations Share expertise, information and skills to our members that will enhance professional development, ethical practices, leadership skills and the value of all occupations Educate club members regarding each members’ classification, profession and unique talents 2017 – 18 Goals: Improve, promote and market the Rotary Club of Maple Grove Business Ethics & Leadership Award Facilitate semi-monthly Classification Talks with the opportunity for members to share in-depth insights into their profession, changes, new development, and member’s passions. Focus on scheduling new members presenting their Classification Talk. Organized presentations on ethics, leadership and professional development Schedule off-site meetings at local businesses or organizations that will inform members and promote Rotary Add two new active members to the committee team  

International Service Increase club and community global awareness of all cultures, customs, challenges and aspirations, by engaging in meaningful and sustainable projects International Service Committee 5 Year Vision: Involvement in at least two meaningful and sustainable international projects each year At least 10% of members participating in international projects and share their experience with the club Foster collaboration with people in need around the world 2017 – 18 Goals: 3 NEW projects to expand our global reach – including one possible grant application Support Rotary International (ie. Polio+) and other D5950 clubs in their international efforts Pursue an Area 4 International Project - develop partnerships and collaboration locally Continued support: Support Days for Girls to improve their quality of life, and opportunity for education Produce, assemble, and ship 500 – 1,000 more hygiene kits for girls Seek more member donations for increased support for KIVA Microfinance Focus on Students Connecting Through International Service (Sasabe) will change from monetary to local hands-on engagement with local students as part of this program Understand the needs of immigrants in our community, and collaborate with Community Service Committee to evaluate ways we can help them integrate more fully in their new environment Days for Girls – provide hygiene kits to girls in needs that will Produce, assemble, ship 500 kit Support efforts of Brooklyn Park to establish a “sewing center” in Bangladesh KIVA Microfinance increase member donations by 10% Sasabe playground project: educate the club on the impact a playground can have on a community, and engage the club in fundraising to support this project (with or without a district grant) Support Rotary International (ie. Polio+) and other D5950 clubs in their international efforts - develop partnerships and collaboration

Fundraising Committee Ensure the long -term sustainability of the club by raising sufficient funds to support key initiatives Identify and apply for District / International Grants Fundraising Committee 5 Year Vision: Support and lead fundraising activities to meet the needs of the club Strive to increase reserves over 5 years 2017 – 18 Goals: Determine priority of grant applications 2017 Gala – raise $60,000 thru increased sponsorship, attendance, donations and silent auction bidding Assist with 5K Walk/Run & Beer Bust event Assist with STRIVE fundraising dinner and growth of Mark Luhmann fund Support KIVA (10% growth) and Students Connecting through International Service fundraising Research other opportunities for fundraising to support club initiatives

Maple Grove Rotary Foundation Ensure the long term sustainability of the club by raising sufficient funds to support our key initiatives Maple Grove Rotary Foundation 5 Year Vision: Long Term Fund (LTF) assets increase 25% over the next five years Maintain a minimum account balance equal to five time Foundation commitments Every member a Paul Harris Fellow Leadership in processing annual Paul Harris Fellow awards Continued involvement in, and leadership of fundraising activities, eventually assuming fundraising committee function 2017 – 18 Goals: Create an operations manual for the Foundation One additional Paul Harris Fellow award each successive year Effective on-going internal communication about Rotary International Add second endowment fund

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