on being president

Nina ClancyPast President

Rotary Club Visalia County Center

District 5230

On Being President

“People may not

remember exactly

what you did or what

you said, but they will

always remember how

you made them feel.”Anonymous

Your Logo

Engage

• Engage

• Assess

• Plan

• Inspire

• Motivate

• Execute/Lead/Model

What Does a President Do?

Take Stock

Personal Capabilities

Venue/Location/Atmosphere

Club Vitality

Member Involvement

Programs

Recognitions Ceremonial

Presentations

Why Are Our Rotary Meetings

Important?

Build Bonds

Connect to Rotary World

Reinforce Membership

Value

May be only Rotary

contact some have

How you will be

remembered

Plan

1. Plan the year

2. Use The Book

The Meeting Agenda

• Rotary in the meeting

• Membership

• Recognitions

• Announcements

• Introductions

• Program

Inspiration

ExperienceDiscovery

Relevance

Programs

Potential Pitfalls

• Speaker doesn’t show

• Cell phones

• Early leavers

• Side conversations during meeting

• Cliques

• Program running over

What’s Next?

Take StockVisit Other

ClubsStart THE

BOOK

Appoint & Engage

Know Your Members

Gather Information

Plan a Retreat

Prepare to Have Fun

“People may not

remember exactly what

you did or what you said,

but they will always

remember how you made

them feel.”Anonymous