ROTARY- GOAL SETTING & SELECTION FOR CLUB LEADERS

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the importance of setting goals and the characteristics of an effective goal.
2. Understand the importance of building a club organization based on the needs and goals of the club.
3. Identify the skill sets needed by Rotarians to serve as effective club leaders.
4. Prepare the club’s leadership team for the coming year.

The importance of Goal setting
1. Helps measure progress and create effective practices
2. Motivates members
3. Creates a sense of ownership and generates interest

Characteristics of an Effective Goal
* Shared
* Measurable
* Challenging
* Achievable
* Time specific
How to Determine Goals

* Brainstorm.
* Speak with community members.
* Contact district leadership.
* Assess the club’s current conditions.
* Consult with other clubs.
* Review the Presidential Citation.

Strategies for Achieving Goals

* Develop action steps.
* Define who is responsible for each step.
* Establish a timeline for each step.
* Determine criteria for measuring progress.
* Use resources and tools from club and district levels and RI.
* Evaluate progress to learn from experience.

Rotary Club Leadership Team

* President
* Club secretary
* Club treasurer
* Sergeant-at-arms
* Committee chairs and/or members
* Vice president
* Immediate past president
* President-elect

Basic Committee Considerations

* Consider club goals for the coming year.
* Determine how to involve new members.
* Determine how to involve inactive members.
* Review projects and activities carried over from the past year.
* Coordinate committees that have overlapping activities.
* Reflect on successes and failures of previous years.

Rotary International President to Visit Uganda – How You Can Participate as a Rotarian

sent by BCC Fellow Rotarians,   We are 4 days to the official visit of the President of Rotary International, Sakuji Tanaka, between 1st and 3rd August, 2012. As head of one of the world's largest humanitarian service organizations, he will recognize the work of Rotary Clubs in Uganda by visiting various projects that have been carried out by clubs in Uganda.   THIS IS HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE AS A ROTARIAN   1. On Thursday, 2nd August he will, along with the Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Christine Ondoa, participate in a free medical outreach at Hope Clinic, Lukuli- Nanganda Makindye Division from 8:30am.   WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU  – TO COME AND PARTICIPATE   2.     At 12:00noon on Thursday, 2nd August, he and the Vice President of Uganda, H.E Edward Ssekandi will officiate at the hand over of the 1st Phase of the Rotary Cancer Ward being built at St Raphael of St Francis Hospital, Nsambya.         WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU  – TO COME AND ATTEND   3.    At 5:30PM on Thursday, 2nd August, he and the Vice President of Uganda, H.E Edward Ssekandi will officiate at a Dinner Fellowship; Victoria Ballroom; Kampala Serena Hotel   WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU  – BUY A CARD AT UGX. 120,000 FROM THE ROTARY OFFICE NIC BULDING 9TH FLOOR TO ATTEND   Regards -- __________________________________ Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa Rotary Uganda Country Chair P. O. Box 23648, Kampala tel:+256 712 691 618 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Opportunities have a lifetime they must be seized in their lifetime -------------------------------------------------------------------------