Information Resources for new Club Presidents and Secretaries

Are you aware that Club and District Support (CDS) staff serve as your primary contact at Rotary?   Staff answers all Rotary questions as well as provide advice on club elections, constitutional matters, club traditions and customs, club operations, and RI Board policy.  Below are some critical web resources to assist in leading and supporting your club in the year ahead.

Discover your CDS team names and contact details for RI Staff dedicated to helping you find information and solve problems.

Rotary Foundation Contact Center is available Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST at 1-866-976-8279 or email: contact.center@rotary.org

Print a list of helpful resources for club presidents and secretaries.

Make online changes to your club’s membership records, reference various Rotary Foundation reports, pay your club's dues, and report next year's club officers using Member Access.

Free Club Administration Software from Rotary International - RI-CAS (Rotary International Club Administration Software)

Find club publications, audiovisuals, software, forms and supplies by shopping the RI Store online.  

The 2008-09 Club President’s Monthly Checklist  is a monthly calendar for presidents and presidents-elect with reminders of club and district functions, as well as RI and The Rotary Foundation deadlines. 

The Club Leadership Plan is a strategic planning tool based on the best practices of actual Rotary clubs.  This material is found under the Running a Club section of the RI web site where you will find lots of useful tools and resources.

The RI Secretariat staff looks forward to working with you and supporting your club’s service efforts in the year ahead.  Be sure to contact your CDS representative whenever you may need help from RI Headquarters!