Role and Responsibilities Of President SESSION #1 FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT 19 TH DISTRICT PETS & ASSEMBLY Thursday 16 th April 2009, Malacca By PP John Ng Rotary Club of Pasir Gudang District Membership Committee :- Deputy Chair RY 2008 – 09 Chair Designate RY

Learning Objectives  Understand the role of club president.  Identify how to prepare as president-elect.  Implement the Club Leadership Plan.

Effective Rotary Clubs  Sustain or increase their membership base  Implement successful projects that address the needs of their community and communities in other countries  Support The Rotary Foundation through both program participation and financial contributions  Develop leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level

Your Year as Club President oContinually evaluate club goals. oEnsure each committee has defined objectives. oPreside at all meetings of your club. oPrepare for and encourage participation at club and district meetings. oWork with your club and district leaders.

Preparing for Office  Set Review your club’s long-range goals.  club annual goals that support long- range goals.  Work with your club and district, developing key relationships.  Ensure regular, consistent training.  Ensure continuity in leadership and service projects.

Club Leadership Plan  The Club Leadership Plan is the recommended administrative structure for Rotary clubs.  The RI Board encourages Rotary clubs to use it to develop a leadership plan that will provide :- Ω Continuity in projects and decision making Ω Consensus for decision making and goal setting Ω A larger supply of well-trained leaders Ω Succession planning for club leadership

Implementing the Club Leadership Plan To implement the plan, current, incoming, and past club leaders should  Make sure all club members feel involved and informed  Develop long-range goals  Set annual goals that support long-range goals  Communicate with the club and district

Implementing the Club Leadership Plan  Customize the bylaws to reflect club operations  Provide regular fellowship opportunities  Actively involve all club members  Offer regular, consistent training  Ensure continuity in leadership

THANK YOU TERIMA KASEH