Q. What is a Club Leadership Retreat?
A. In the past this meeting has been called a District Assembly, we've renamed it to better describe its purpose. In view of the annual turnover of Rotary leadership each year, special effort is required to provide club leaders with appropriate instruction for the tasks they will assume. The annual district assembly is the major leadership training event in each Rotary district of the world.
The retreat offers motivation, inspiration, Rotary information and new ideas for club officers, directors and key committee chairmen of each club. Some of the most experienced district leaders conduct informative discussions on all phases of Rotary administration and service projects. The sessions give all participants valuable new ideas to make their club more effective and interesting. Usually eight to ten delegates from each club are invited to attend the training session.
Another important feature of a the retreat is a review by the incoming district governor of the program theme and emphasis of the new RI president for the coming year. District goals and objectives are also described and plans are developed for their implementation.
The success of each Rotary club is frequently determined by the club's full representation and participation in this annual meeting.
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Q. I am President-elect of my club and I attended PETS so why do I need to attend?
A. PETS (or President-Elect Training Seminar) is training for those Rotarians who will begin serving as president of their club on July 1. This event provides a continuation of this training for presidents-elect and does not duplicate what you learned at PETS. It also provides you the opportunity to train alongside the rest of your club’s leadership team on important and relevant topics.
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Q. I am secretary-elect for my club, why do I need to attend?
A. SETS (Secretary-Elect Training Seminar), held concurrently, provides specialized training just for you. As secretary of a Rotary club, much of the success your club will achieve will depend upon you knowing how to handle the many responsibilities of this important position in a Rotary club.
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Q. I have served as secretary of my club before so why should I attend?
A. Rotary is a dynamic organization which is constantly changing to address the needs of Rotary clubs, communities and society in general. Every three years, Rotary International convenes the Council on Legislation which addresses hundreds of changes to the Rotary Club Constitution, Bylaws and Policies that directly impact your club and the role of all club officers, especially club secretaries. Making sure you are up to date on these changes is an important part of your responsibility as secretary. In addition, attending will give you new energy, great ideas and motivation to better serve your club and community as a member of your club’s leadership team.
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Q. Our club has an executive secretary or executive director so as the elected secretary, why should I attend?
A. While each club is different in the way it uses an executive in this position, the club has elected you to serve as an officer of your club. It is important that you understand the responsibilities that have been delegated to your club’s executive secretary or director. It is also important to understand ways you, as an officer of your club, can assist your club president as that person assumes their responsibilities. Since many of the clerical duties have been assigned to another person, you are free to assume other responsibilities within your club. Attending will inspire you to take a more active role in your club.
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Q. I am a member of my club’s board of directors, why should I attend?
A. As a director of your club, you have been elected to make decisions that will impact the future of your club. The sessions will help you better understand the issues faced by your club and your officers that you will be asked to vote on as you serve as a director. Additionally, the sessions will enhance your understanding of Rotary, its objects and mission which will strengthen your club.
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Q. I chair a committee in our Rotary club, why should I attend?
A. Your participation will enhance any member’s experience as a Rotarian. Sessions will address specific functions assigned to club committees. These topics include public relations, membership, service projects, club administration and The Rotary Foundation among others. As a committee chair, you will have the opportunity to share ideas with your peers from clubs across the district which will give you new ideas and motivation for improving your club.
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Q. I have served as a district leader previously and am assuming a leadership position this year. Why should I attend?
A. Past district leaders will benefit from updated training as Rotary International has begun a process of updating programs and leadership materials. Yearly themes and emphases change, and this meeting provides an opportunity to meet new leaders and develop rapport.
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Q. I am a Rotarian but not an officer or a committee chair, why should I attend?
A. One key to a successful and growing Rotary club is informed and enthusiastic members. Attending Rotary meetings above the club level exposes you to knowledge about Rotary that will motivate you and your club will become stonger and more effective. You will also expand your personal and business network to Rotarians from across the district and you will enhance your personal leadership skills.
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