1. CLUB COMMITTEE STUCTUREBY
RTN. PREETI SHAH

2. We Rotarians are 1.2 million friends and community leaders who have come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.
Our differing occupations, cultures, and countries give us a unique perspective.
Our shared passion for service helps us accomplish the remarkable.

3. HOW DO WE WORK?
Our impact starts with our members—people who work tirelessly with their clubs to solve some of our communities' toughest challenges. Our efforts are supported by our District, Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, which turns generous donations into grants that fund the work of our members and partners around the world. Rotary is led by our members—responsible leaders who help to carry forward our organization's mission and values.

4. OUR STRUCTURE ROTARY is made up of three parts :
Rotary clubs bring together dedicated individuals to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action.
Rotary International supports Rotary clubs worldwide by coordinating global programs, campaigns, and initiatives.
The Rotary Foundation uses generous donations to fund projects by Rotarians and our partners in the communities around the world. All of the Foundation's funding comes from voluntary contributions made by Rotarians and friends who share our vision of a better world.

5. CLUB COMMITTEE
As a club committee member you help make your club a successful, thriving, and fun place. Whether you have been appointed as a committee chair or to serve as a committee member, you can help your club improve your communities and develop leaders.
THE COMMITTEE CHAIR MUST :
Oversee committee functions
Convene regular committee meetings
Supervise and coordinate the committee’s work
Report activities to the club board

6. RECOMMENDED CLUB COMMITTEES
Club Administration
Membership
Public Relations
Service Projects
The Rotary Foundation

7. COMMITTEES STRUCTURE
Include the outgoing committee chair. In many clubs, members serve on a committee for three years, so some current committee members will continue into your term. Review your club’s bylaws and strategic plan, and start thinking about who else will be on your committee.
You should also start planning how you will run your committee. In addition to becoming an expert on your committee’s subject area, you must also start managing your committee members.

8. COMMITTEE MEMBERS
If you need to fill any openings on the committee, work with the president-elect to find someone with : • Organizational skills • Knowledge of Rotary policies with the ability to answer any questions that may arise • Writing or publishing skills • Computer and Internet skills

9. SETTING GOALS
As chair you should set goals with your incoming president and other club leaders.
Be sure that the annual goals reflect the committee’s capabilities and club interests.
Goals should be effective, measurable, challenging, achievable, and time-specific.
Make sure that by the end of the year your committee achieves the annual goals set.

10. BUDGET
Before 1 July, work with the outgoing committee chair and the club treasurer to determine what funds your committee will need and see that these funds are included in the club’s budget. Be sure to include any planned fundraising activities.
Oversee committee funds, transactions, and reports, and be aware of the financial condition of your committee’s budget at all times.

11. Club Administration Committee
 The role of the club administration committee is to perform the logistical tasks that make your club meetings successful. The club meeting shapes members’ Rotary experience. Meetings should be fun and interactive. Clubs need active, engaged members in order to provide service to their communities and attract new members.
If you are a member of an E-club, note the separate sections for each type of club in the Standard Rotary Club Constitution.

12. COMMITTEES PROGRAMS / FELLOWSHIP ATTENDANCE & REPORTING
COMMUNICATIONS / GREETINGS
ART & CULTURE / SPORTS
FUND RAISING / CLUB HISTORY
DIST, INTER DIST & RI MEETS

13. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The role of the club membership committee is to actively attract and engage members. It is members who support Rotary’s work and who develop into leaders.
Make sure your club reflects the diverse professions and cultures of your community. This will attract potential candidates & also provide the skills and experience your club needs to make a positive change in your community.

14. COMMITTEE MEMBERS
In many clubs, members serve on a committee for three years, so it’s likely that some current committee members will continue into your term. If you need to fill any openings on the committee, work with the president-elect to find someone who:
• Has professional experience in recruiting, marketing or sales
• Knows Rotary well
• Is outgoing and sociable

15. COMMITTEES CLASSIFICATION MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MEMBERSHIP RETENTION
EXTENSION
WOMEN IN ROTARY
YOUTH IN ROTARY

16. PUBLIC RELATIONS
As club public relations committee chair, you make sure your club gets credit for the good it does in your community.
The role of the club public relations committee is to create and implement a plan to tell Rotary’s story to the public and promote the club’s projects and activities. Having strong public relations ensures that communities around the world know that Rotary is a credible organization that meets real needs.
When a Rotary club has a positive public image, current members are motivated to be active, and prospective members are eager to join.

17. PR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
In many clubs, members serve on a committee for three years, so it’s likely that some current committee members will continue into your term. If you need to fill any openings on the committee, work with the president-elect to find someone with experience in :
• Professional media
• Speaking, writing, or photography
• Social media
• Website development
• Prominent community work
• Public relations, marketing, or public image

18. PR COMMITTEE CHAIR
As the chair, you will need to delegate tasks. Determine how best to use the skills and interests of your committee members. You can prepare them by :
• Informing them of the committee’s goals
• Pairing new committee members with more experienced ones
• Notifying them of district activities and meetings
• Collaborating with your club’s other committees to maximize your club’s impact.

19. PR COMMITTEES PROMOTING A POSITIVE IMAGE OF ROTARY
ENHANCING CLUB ACTIVITIES FOR MEDIA APPEAL
PROMOTING YOUR CLUB IN THE CONTEXT OF ROTARY’S VALUES

20. SERVICE PROJECTS
Your committee is responsible for planning and carrying out successful service projects that utilize funds and club members’ time to benefit those in need.
For each project, develop a timeline, establish criteria for measuring progress, and consider the resources and tools available to support you. Follows the standard process for planning and implementing the service project.

21. SERVICE PRIORITIES Club Service Vocational Service Community Service
International Service
Youth Service

22. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Rotary Fellowships — International groups of Rotary members, their spouses, and Rotaractors who join together to pursue a common recreational or vocational interest
Rotary Friendship Exchange — International exchange program for Rotarians and their families that promotes relationships that can evolve into international partnerships for service projects
Rotary Youth Exchange — International exchange program that promotes international understanding and peace among students ages 15-19

23. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Rotary Peace Centers — International education program that offers a master’s degree or professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution; qualified candidates study at one of several established Rotary Peace Centers
Rotary Grants — Funding available to clubs and districts for humanitarian service and educational projects
PolioPlus — Rotary’s corporate program that supports global polio eradication efforts

24. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Rotarian Action Groups — International groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses, and Rotaractors who join together to conduct international service projects related to a specific topic
New Generations Service Exchange — Highly customized vocational or humanitarian service-related exchanges between two Rotary districts for adults up to age 30
Rotary Community Corps — Service group of non-Rotarian adults sponsored by a local Rotary club

25. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) — Local training program for young people that emphasizes leadership, citizenship, and personal growth
Rotaract — Service club for young men and women ages 18-30, sponsored by a local Rotary club
Interact — Service club for young people ages 12-18, sponsored by a local Rotary club

26. THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
As club Rotary Foundation committee chair, you inspire your club to give to the Foundation and participate in its activities.
The Rotary Foundation offers Rotary grants that fund projects that ultimately advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

27. TRF COMMITTEES FOUNDATION & GRANTS MGMT SEMINARS
ROTARY GRANTS – DISTRICT & GLOBAL
POLIOPLUS
ROTARY PEACE CENTERS
ROTARY ALUMNI
GIVING TO TRF & POLIO PLUS FUND

28. THANK YOU