Club Leadership Plan

Recommended Administrative Structure for Rotary Clubs

Purpose

The purpose of the Club Leadership Plan is to strengthen Rotary at the club level by providing the administrative framework of an effective club.

Effective clubs are able to

Sustain and

Increase Membership

ImplementSuccessful

ServiceProjects

Support The RotaryFoundation

Develop Leaders

Beyond the Club Level

Four Avenues of ServiceClub Leadership Plan

Features Extension of the District Leadership Plan to the

club level Provides list of steps clubs should take to

implement the plan Fosters continuity and consensus among leaders Includes simplified list of standing club committees

that are supported by the district structure Supported by the new Recommended Rotary

Club Bylaws Can be implemented at any time

Implementation Steps1. Develop a long-range plan that addresses the

elements of an effective club. 2. Set annual goals using the Planning Guide for

Effective Rotary Clubs in harmony with the long-range plan.

3. Conduct club assemblies that involve members in planning and keeps them informed about Rotary.

Implementation Steps4. Ensure clear communication between the club

president, board, committee chairs, club members, district governor, assistant governors, and district committees.

5. Provide for continuity in leadership, including the concept of succession planning to ensure development of future leaders.

Implementation Steps6. Amend bylaws to reflect the club committee

structure and roles and responsibilities of club leaders.

7. Provide opportunities to increase fellowship among members of the club.

8. Ensure that every member is active in a club project or function.

Implementation Steps9. Develop a comprehensive training plan that ensures

Club leaders attend district training meetings Orientation is consistently and regularly

provided for new members Ongoing educational opportunities are available

for current members

New Standing Committees*

Club Administration

Club Public Relations Membership Service

ProjectsThe RotaryFoundation

*Additional committees can be appointed as needed on an annual basis

Club Board

New Standing Committees

Club Board

Club Administration

Club Public Relations Membership Service

ProjectsThe RotaryFoundation

District support of the Club Leadership Plan

Assistant Governors

Public Relations

Committee

MembershipDevelopmentCommittee

DistrictPrograms

Committees

The RotaryFoundation Committee

Feedback from Clubs“Thank you for giving us the opportunity to embrace this new structure. It has given us the freedom to think outside the box and to reenergize the club by shaking it up and cleaning house.”

“We were able to shape our bylaws to meet the character of our club and at the same time meet the objectives of RI.”

Benefits Continuity in projects and decision making Consensus for decision making and goal setting A larger and stronger field of club leaders Succession planning for club leadership Involves all club members in club activities

Implementation Timeframe

Before the start of the Rotary Year (Jan – June) Incoming and current club board agrees to

implement the Club Leadership Plan Club assembly held to involve all members Club agrees to adopt the new Recommended

Rotary Club Bylaws as of 1 July Club determines its long-range plan Club sets annual goals using the Planning

Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs

Resources District governor Assistant governors District committee members Club Leadership Plan (EN-245) Club Leadership Plan policy Recommended Rotary Club Bylaws Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs Leadership Development Training Cycle

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