-A PDG George Wheeler Rotary Club of Peoria North Successful Service Projects (& Opportunites) 2006 District 5490 Club Leadership Training

What do you want out of this session? Lets fill in the Blanks

How do we get there?

-A Session Objectives 1.How to use service project guidelines to further club goals. 2.Be able to Identify the steps necessary to plan a successful service project. 3.Recognize the importance of continuity in carrying out service projects. 4.Understand the importance of carrying out service projects in each Avenue of Service. 5.Knowing the importance of Selecting team members who will enable the club to pursue service goals effectively.

-A Service Project Guidelines  Include each Avenue of Service.  Address a genuine need.  Regularly review all service efforts.  Involve all club members.  Cooperate and share ideas with other Rotary clubs.  Each Project will need a Champion.

Club Service Vocational Service Community Service International Service AdministrationFoundationService Projects Public Relations Membership Sub-committees Club Service: Attendance Directory Fellowship Weekly Programs Sub-committees Classification Recruitment & Orientation Membership Development Sub-committees Public Information Awards 4-way Test Employee Awards Student Awards Sub-committees Community Service Community Corp International Service Vocational Service Literacy RYLA Interact Rotaract Youth Exchange Sub-committees Rotary Foundation Local Foundation Fund Raising Foundation Programs Traditional Club Committee Structure New Club Committees Club Leadership Plan (Transition)

-A Responsibilities  Follow the four steps of a successful service project.  Ensure that the club is developing projects that are interesting and relevant.  Know the resources available from –Your district –Rotary International –The Rotary Foundation

-B Needs assessment Planning Implementation Evaluation Four Steps of a Successful Service Project

-A Needs Assessment Factors Club factors  Club membership  Success of past projects  Members’ interests  Members’ skills  Financial resources  Human resources Community factors  Strengths and assets  Short-term and long- term needs  Current services  Project opportunities  Challenges to projects  Financial resources  Human resources

-C Set well-defined, measurable goals. Determine what can realistically be achieved. Establish a time frame. Develop a step-by-step strategy. Assign responsibilities. Identify all available resources. Develop a budget. Promote the project. Communicate regularly with everyone involved. Planning and Implementation

-D Interact Rotaract Rotary Community Corps Rotary Fellowships Rotary Friendship Exchange Rotary Volunteers Rotary Youth Leadership Awards World Community Service Youth Exchange RI Structured Programs

RI President’s Emphasis Water Hunger LiteracyHealth

-D Did the project meet community’s needs as envisioned? Were most club members involved? Was there a balance between financial and hands-on assistance? Was there adequate media coverage? Was the club able to meet financial demands? Evaluation

Session Wrap-up What are two things that you will take from today’s session? What will you suggest for your club’s Community project for next year? What will you recommend as your club’s International project for next year?