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Who Outlawed Networking in Rotary?… a Presidential Perspective

A recent post on LinkedIn asked the following question: What would Rotary look like if they were to allow business advertising and networking. Would we grow in member size? Would we cease to be a service organization? Would we retain … Continue reading

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Tips for member retention

Traveling together to club projects and creating a variety show as a fundraiser were just a couple of the ideas Rotarians offered during a packed workshop on member retention at the 2010 RI Convention in Montréal, Québec, Canada. Mike McGovern, … Continue reading

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Building quick, CHEAP, information web sites!

For a few years I wanted  a “youth exchange recruitment web site” for my city.   Here in Grande Prairie, Alberta the 3 clubs work together to recruit for 3 outbound exchange students.  I have always wanted a web site to … Continue reading

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PRESIDENTIAL CITATION 2010-2011

Editor’s Note:  It is expected every Club President work toward  a Presidential Citation.  Here are details. What is Rotary? What does a Rotary club do? These questions are often asked of Rotarians by prospective members and other interested people, and … Continue reading

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Rotary Coordinator and Assistants (ARC’s)

Your Rotary Coordinator is here to help.  Also visit CONTACTS for specifics. WHO WE ARE: We are a network of 41 Rotarians (each with a core of Rotary Coordinator Assistants), appointed by the RI president, who serve as an RI … Continue reading

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Who’s Job is It To Get New Members Anyhow?

I recently gave this little talk at the Rotary Club of Edmonton North East. Having great fun and conversation at my table so I think I know the answer to this question – but how many here are happy to … Continue reading

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Are you doing a disservice to your club?

I recognized a bit of me when I read this in “As I was Saying” .  It’s a book of speeches by RI Past President Cliff Dochterman.   This quote below was part of a speech called  “Friendly Fire of Rotary”  … Continue reading

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Council of Legislation Changes

by Laurie Linxweiler, Division Manager, Club & District Support Council delegates also have the option of sending club and district ideas to the RI Board directly for action. At its June 2010 meeting, the RI Board considered eighteen items from … Continue reading

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What are the “Key Three” in building Bigger, Better and Bolder Clubs and Districts

What are the “Key Three”? by Tom Thorfinnson, RI vice president taken from the Rotary Leader The three players involved in the “key three” are the RI director, the regional Rotary Foundation coordinator (RRFC), and the Rotary coordinator (RC), who … Continue reading

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Rotary Success Forum. For all District Leaders and all interested Rotarians

October 15-16, 2010 – Edmonton October 29-30, 2010 – Metro Vancouver Rotary Success Forum – A Region Zone seminar for District Leaders and all interested Rotarians This seminar is a new approach to Rotary education. We believe that clubs and … Continue reading

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