November 28, 2009
RID John Blout
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A periodic electronic news update and information letter to leaders across Zones 25 and 26 and beyond
November 28, 2009 Volume 2 Issue 2
Turn up your speakers and listen to a message from the Director
Second Board Meeting of 2009-10 Produces Important Rotary Changes
The Rotary Board of Directors met from November 2 to 6 at One Rotary Center in Evanston, Illinois. Several significant issues regarding the direction of our global organization were addressed, including:
Our organization's strategic plan
Every three years our strategic plan will be reviewed and modified as necessary. It is under the framework of this strategic plan that the board will operate.
Since the last major review of its strategic plan, in 2007, RI has been conducting research internally and externally to evaluate Rotary's position in the market, the perception of Rotary around the world, and its members thoughts and ideas around the world.
Additionally, in 2009 the Strategic Planning Committee conducted an extensive and detailed analysis of Rotary's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT Analysis).
The resulting proposal is to revise our organization's mission and vision statement as well as to modify our strategic plan into a three-priority focus:
The board heard a lengthy presentation on the committee's report as well as a report from its own administration committee and adopted the proposed strategic plan modifications with some minor amendments.
Click here to read more.
Click here to see an overview of the strategic plan and its goals.
Revisions to the Regional Rotary International Membership Coordinator program
The board agreed with the proposal of President Elect Ray Klinginsmith to restructure the RRIMC program with a Rotary Coordinator program that will mimic the successful RRFC program of The Rotary Foundation. The RC's will work in the same geographic regions as the RRFCs (41 around the world) and will help districts and clubs improve in their Rotary service, networking, and fellowship, as well as increase members.
The elements of this plan are currently under development. The selection of the RCs is underway with training for them planned in March of 2010. The RC program will be operational in July 2010.
Joint TRF Trustee and Board Committee Recommendation for Rotarian Action Group Modifications
The board approved a plan to request RI President John Kenny to appoint an ad hoc committee comprised of three board members and two TRF Trustees to meet with up to five leaders of Rotarian Action Groups to develop details of a new pilot program that will allow selected RAGS to operate more closely with RI, TRF, clubs and district structures.
Don't Miss the Montreal RI Convention Deadlines!
You don't want to miss this year's Rotary International convention in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on June 20 to 23, 2010. Whether you're a first time participant or a Rotarian that attends pre-convention events (like Rotaract or Youth Exchange officers meetings), searches for your next club project in the house of friendship, and participates in topic-focused workshops now is the time to register! The first registration fee increase is December 16, 2009. Register Now! Click here for more details.
Foundation Month...
Rotary Foundation Contributions in 2009-10 You Make the Difference!
By the end of October the total, world-wide contributions to our Rotary Foundations are off 10% and our annual giving program is off 20% from last year. Here is the data:
And yet, in the United States and Canada the figures look a bit different; they look better, they look 'regular', they look like this:
So we should just relax for the rest of the year and let the others catch up- right? NO! Our Zone 26 is number one in the world in total giving, annual program fund giving, and number two in the world in contributions to the permanent fund and polio plus.
Our Zone 25 is number five in the world in total giving. Both of our zones are in the top five in total giving!
We need to keep that going. Now is the time for us to step it up- show the rest of the world that we believe in the Rotary Foundation and its ability to change lives. We are leaders of this organization. We have the ability to convince all our Rotarians to give something this year so all of us in zones 25 and 26 can say, "Everyone of our Rotarians gave something in 2009-10… we truly support the concept of e-r-e-y (Every Rotarian, Every Year)."
The data to date
"Service Above Self" Award Recipients Selected and Future Eligibility Changed
The Board Approves 149 new "Service Above Self" award recipients and modified the eligibility requirements to exclude past RI Directors, past RI Presidents, the RI President and President-elect, and past TRF Trustees.
World-renowned violinist and polio survivor Itzhak Perlman's will deliver a one-night-only performance with the New York Philharmonic on 2 December to benefit Rotary's US$200 Million Challenge. A special package price is available for the concert and a private reception afterward with Perlman.
Zones 25 and 26 Receive Over $92,000 in Public Relations Grants
All ten districts in Zone 26 that applied for grant money for public relations projects were funded last month and seven of the districts that applied in Zone 17 received grant money. The total money received was over $95,000.
PR Grants are designed to assist districts to reach the general public by promoting Rotary and improving Rotary's public image. Grants are awarded to districts worldwide on a competitive basis. These grants enable districts to place television and radio public service announcements (PSA's), billboards, banners, ads and newspaper supplements in their communities. Districts are strongly encourage to utilized pre-produced Humanity in motion materials to help promote a consistent message.
The PR Grant program will be continued for 2010-2011.
You can find more information on Zone events on the Zone Website Calendar.
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