1. Succession Planning
DGN Charles Johnson

2. Succession Planning PETS Rotary Districts 9455 and 9465
Charles Johnson DGN District 9455
Saturday 22 April 2017

3. Succession Planning in Club Development
One of the most important jobs of a Club President and the Board
Future focus –part of Club Development
Annual leadership changes provide opportunities for members to take on new roles.
Must be a positive process
Thinking ahead will help ensure that there are enough volunteers to fill new leadership positions each year.
Club Visioning and Strategic Planning
Succession Planning
Membership Growth and Retention

4. Things that you and your Board could do
Work hard to deliver an experience that will keep members excited about Rotary.
Engage current members through:
Keeping members involved in club projects and activities
Develop a mentoring program
Encourage them to serve on committees that suit their skills or interests
Get regular feedback to confirm that they are experiencing the benefits they were promised.

5. Things that you and your Board could do
Club leaders can help to find their own successors
Train and support future leaders by helping them to participate in District events (Rotary Institute, District Conference, District Assembly, other training)
Help members understand Club leadership roles and get involved early in the transition process.
Conduct on-the-job training for incoming club officers.

6. Things that you and your Board could do
Making appointments to committees for multiple years; Concept of making a three year contribution.
Having current and incoming Chairs for each committee;
Work on having on an ongoing basis a president-elect, president-nominee
Current club president working closely with the president-elect, president-nominee, and immediate past president.