Mid-Atlantic President-elect Training Seminar (MAPETS)

Pre-PETS Session

District 7430Pre-PETS| 1

Incoming RI PresidentGary C.K. Huang

Theme for our Rotary year together in14/15

The Purpose of Pre-PETS

• Helps prepare you for our Mid-Atlantic President-elect Training Seminar (www.midatlanticpets.org)

• Provides information about the 2014-2015 Rotary year and Rotary International

• Helps you understand your responsibility as club president

• Provides resources for you to use• Provides District information

Resources for Your and Your Club’s Success

Rotary Club President’s ManualRotary International (www.rotary.org)RI Strategic Plan Rotary Manual of ProcedureRotary Club Support Staff at RI

Resources for Your and Your Club’s Success

Club Planning GuideBe A Vibrant Club

The Club Leadership PlanRotary District Leaders, DG Gary, your own Area

AG and District CommitteesRotary District Website for District, Club and

member infromation

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Core Values

RI Goals

Rotary International Strategic Plan

Goal: Support and Strengthen Clubs

Foster club innovation and flexibility Encourage clubs to participate in a variety of service

activities Promote membership diversity Improve member recruitment and retention Develop leaders Start new, dynamic clubs Encourage strategic planning at club and district levels

Goal: Foster and Increase Humanitarian Service

Eradicate polio Increase sustainable service focused onNew Generations programsThe Rotary Foundation’s six areas of focus Increase collaboration and connection with other

organizationsCreate significant projects both locally and

internationally

Goal: Enhance Public Image and Awareness

Unify image and brand awarenessPublicize action-oriented servicePromote core valuesEmphasize vocational serviceEncourage clubs to promote their networking

opportunities and signature activities

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Be A Vibrant Club Ideas for Club Success

Develop long-range goalsUse the “Planning Guide for Effective Rotary

Clubs”Conduct Club AssembliesEnsure clear communicationContinuity in your Leadership “TEAM”

Be A Vibrant Club Ideas for Club Success

Continuity in your Leadership “TEAM”

(Past President/President/President-elect/Vice-President)

Amend club bylaws as neededDevelop stronger relationships among club membersEnsure every member is active in a hands-on project!!!Assign committees to support your club’s needs

Your DistrictProvides guidance and supportConnects clubs with similar interestsServes as an information resourceConveys Rotary and Rotary Foundation information

to clubsServes as the conduit for TRF grantsMaintains the District website

District Leadership TeamDistrict governorAssistant governorsDistrict committeesDistrict trainerDistrict secretaryPast district governors

Your Assistant GovernorAssists with implementing the Club Leadership PlanProvides information and supportReviews progress toward goals Helps plan your Governor’s visit Identifies potential club partners for projects Identifies future leadersHelps resolve issues arising during the year.

Leading Your ClubBuild on past successes.Help club set goals and action plansFoster continuity in decisions.Promote fellowship and collaboration.Promote direct and honest communication.Ensure that every Club member is involved.Serve as club spokesperson

Club Leadership TeamClub board of directors Club secretaryClub treasurerClub trainerSergeant-at-armsCommittee chairs President-electVice presidentImmediate past president

Club CommitteesMembershipPublic relationsClub administrationService projectsYouth ServiceThe Rotary Foundation

Club Committee Manuals

Setting and Recording Club GoalsGoals for Rotary Foundation, Membership and Service are to be entered online at www.rotary.org via Rotary Club Central (RCC)The Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs can be used to help you collate these details also use the Planning Guide to help you and your committees set goals and action plans for a successful year in Rotary

Setting and Recording Club Goals Review Last Year’s Planning Guide if available

and/or Rotary Foundation, Membership and Service data that was entered on RCC for your club in 2013.

Insure that your club secretary has listed you and your club committee chairs on RCC so that you and they will have access to enter your club goals and other data on RCC.

Setting and Recording Club GoalsWork with your leadership team (club

committees) to set 2014-2015 goals. Enter goals at www.rotary.org via RCC.Advise club members when data has been loaded

so that they can view it.Use to monitor progress towards achieving

goals throughout your year as president.

District-level Features

One-stop shop for all club and district dataEliminates paper formsFosters continuity in leadership Enables clubs to track their progress Creates transparency for club membersShowcases the important work that Rotary clubs perform worldwide

What’s in it for clubs?

Rotary Marks

Mid-Atlantic President-elect Training Seminar

Radisson Hotel at Valley Forge Casino Resort

February 27 to March 1, 2014

MAPETS

Thursday February 27th 5:15 pm –6:15 pm Thursday (Optional Enrichment Sessions for all Rotarians)6:15 pm - ? Business and Rotary Card Exchange (cash bar)Dinner with friends on your own

MAPETS

Friday February 28th

8:30 am – 5:00 pm Sessions beginning with Breakfast5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Business and Rotary Card Exchange6:45 pm – 8:45 pm Celebration DinnerSaturday March 1st7:00 am – 3:30 pm Sessions

MAPETS

Register at www.midatlanticpets.org by February 1st

Reserve your room for the Friday night by February 17th with our District AA Kathy, if you would like to stay on the Thursday night you need to contact the hotel yourself

Purchase Rotary pins; clothing and other items from licensed vendors

Dress is business casual

Free Optional Program for All Rotarians

Thursday February 27th

5:15 pm to 6:15 pm followed by networking and cash barLearning How to “Read” People to Grow your Business, Enhance your Leadership Skills and Improve Interpersonal Relationships

MAPETS General Sessions

Leading RotariansRunning Your Club MeetingsEngaging Your Members SpeedmeetThe Rotary Foundation

MAPETS Elective SessionsMust register by February 1st in order to get your choiceThe New Rotary GrantsAre We Who We Say We Are?Planning for your YearMaking an Impact on your Community SpeedmeetUsing Social Media (bring laptop/tablet)Promoting your Signature Project

Register for MAPETS and Optional Enrichment Session by February 1st.

Register directly with District AA Kathy (krgreiss@gmail.com)no later than February 17th. For your Friday night hotel room

Give Committee manuals to committee chairsMeet with club leaders to begin discussions on setting goals

and appointing committees.

Pre-PETS Assignments

Review last year’s goals and projects.Make a draft list of your goals for your year.Review your President’s Manual.Review Council on Legislation changes. Visit www.rotary.org and register on My

Rotary to access Club Central.

Pre-PETS Assignments