1. 1 March 2010 Welcome D5040 Assembly Lower Mainland 27 th March 2010 DGE Penny Offer

2. 2 March 2010 2010/2011 Theme DGE Penny Offer

3. 3 March 2010 What is our future? Rotary Clubs that are BIGGER BETTER BOLDER

4. 4 March 2010 What is our future? TEAM Together Everyone Achieves More

5. 5 March 2010 D5040 Assemblies STRATEGIC PLAN ROTARY INTERNATIONAL “ This is a changing world. We must be prepared to change with it” Paul Harris, 1935

6. 6 March 2010 What is our future? What do we envision? How do we remain relevant and revitalize? Is there a burning platform for Rotary?

7. 7 March 2010 If young leaders started a volunteer service club today… Strategic Thinking

8. 8 March 2010 Strategic Planning Cycle Continually/Annually –monitor progress, assess environment, and update as necessary Triennially –survey Rotarians, complete extensive review, revise as necessary, and report to Council on Legislation (COL)

9. 9 March 2010 Progress and Successes

10. 10 March 2010 Public’s Perception of Rotary JTO Expensive? Elitist? Exclusive? Not diverse? Attendance requirements? Who? Inflexible? Accomplishments?

11. 11 March 2010 Survey Conclusions – Rotarian Feedback Growing, vibrant, and innovative clubs Focused service, action-oriented clubs Public awareness of accomplishments Fewer, streamlined programs and communications Improved leadership with fewer directives from RI

12. 12 March 2010 Image and brand recognition How can Rotary be the first choice for scarce volunteer resources?

13. 13 March 2010 Establish a Vision Rotary’s vision is to be the service organization of choice with dynamic, action-oriented clubs whose contributions improve lives in communities worldwide.

14. 14 March 2010 Core Values Full definitions can be found at www.rotary.orgwww.rotary.org Rotarian FellowshipIntegrityLeadershipServiceDiversity

15. 15 March 2010 Mission Statement We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

16. 16 March 2010 Back to Basics Priorities & Goals Support and Strengthen Clubs Focus and Increase Humanitarian Service Enhance Public Image and Awareness  Foster club innovation and flexibility  Balance activities in all four Avenues of Service  Promote membership diversity  Improve member recruitment and retention  Develop leaders  Extend Rotary  Encourage strategic planning at club and district levels  Eradicate polio  Increase sustainable service focused on in oYouth and young adults oThe Rotary Foundation ’ s six areas of focus  Expand strategic partnerships and cooperative relationships  Create significant projects both locally and internationally  Unify image and brand awareness  Publicize action- oriented service  Promote core values  Emphasize vocational service ideal  Encourage clubs to promote their networking opportunities and signature activities

17. 17 March 2010 Bigger, Better, Bolder Clubs

18. 18 March 2010 Bigger Clubs 1.Diversifying membership (age, gender, ethnicity, race) 2.Improving recruitment 3.Improving retention

19. 19 March 2010 Better Clubs 1.Balancing the four avenues 2.Promoting core values 3.Planning longer-term 4.Developing leaders 5.Differentiating ourselves— unifying our image A “product” we have pride in.

20. 20 March 2010 Bolder Clubs 1.Flexible and innovative 2.Action oriented 3.Significant, sustainable projects 4.Promote networking opportunities and signature activities

21. 21 March 2010 Our Clubs – Bold or Old? Engagement or attendance? Too structured or having fun getting it done? Representative of your diverse community? A good environment for newer members? Inspiring projects and programs? A force for good?

22. 22 March 2010 Being a Rotarian Why did I join? What is it I belong to? Why am I here? Why do I stay? Why don't I share the joy of Rotary service by asking someone to join?

23. 23 March 2010 Why am I doing this?

24. 24 March 2010 To Make the World A Better Place!

25. 25 March 2010 RI and Board Next Steps Identify measures and targets Finalize communication plan Refine implementation process Align RI committee structure and work Identify Secretariat actions to support the plan

26. 26 March 2010 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN “ We must never permit ourselves to become a super-exclusive, hide- bound little body…” Paul Harris, 1918 RI Convention

27. 27 March 2010 Bigger Clubs 1.Diversifying membership (age, gender, ethnicity, race) 2.Improving recruitment 3.Improving retention

28. 28 March 2010 Membership 20052006200720082009 Total 18051756170517371727 No. Clubs 5152 53 Avg. Size 35.433.832.833.432.6 DISTRICT 5040 FIVE YEAR TREND 2005 - 2009

29. 29 March 2010 Membership Inductions = 1329 Terminations = 1407 Net Loss of 78 Need to ATTRACT and RETAIN

30. 30 March 2010 Youth Programs Interact Rotaract Youth Exchange RYLA

31. 31 March 2010 Interact Youths aged 12-18 District goal is 32 clubs To start a club you need: –A committed Rotarian –An exceptional student –A school contact

32. 32 March 2010 Rotaract Young people aged 18-30 Community or School based District Goal is 10 clubs To start a club you need: –A committed Rotarian –An exceptional young person –Patience

33. 33 March 2010 Youth Exchange Year Long Program STEP –Short Term Exchange Program

34. 34 March 2010 Building the Team TeaProgra Not a question of how well each process works, the question is how well they work together. Lloyd Dobens

35. 35 March 2010 Building the Team agreed upon goals and vision support of one another open communication knowing your role mutual respect

36. 36 March 2010 Building the Team we attitude positive team image recognize contributions commitment to improvement are you a team player?

37. 37 March 2010 Building the Team A team attitude is a “we” and “our” attitude, instead of a “me” and “my” attitude

38. 38 March 2010 Youth Programs Certification PDG Mary Watson

39. 39 March 2010 Risk Management PDG Chris Offer

40. 40 March 2010 Better Clubs 1.Balancing the four avenues 2.Promoting core values 3.Planning longer-term 4.Developing leaders 5.Differentiating ourselves— unifying our image A “product” we have pride in.

41. 41 March 2010 Better Clubs Training Meetings

42. 42 March 2010 Better Clubs Involvement Fellowship Awards

43. 43 March 2010 Better Clubs Effective Clubs Administrative tasks Who has responsibility?

44. 44 March 2010 Better Clubs How do you make this happen? www.Rotary.org www.rotary5040.org

45. 45 March 2010 Better Clubs Table Top Discussions Who is the Team? What needs to happen/does happen in your club to get this done?

46. 46 March 2010 Bolder Clubs 1.Flexible and innovative 2.Action oriented 3.Significant, sustainable projects 4.Promote networking opportunities and signature activities

47. 47 March 2010 Bolder Clubs Public Relations Partnerships

48. 48 March 2010 Bolder Clubs Projects The Family of Rotary

49. 49 March 2010 Questions?

50. 50 March 2010 Thank you!