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Training Talk
February 2017 | Training Rotary leaders around the world
New rotary site
A fresh new look:  Rotary.org 

Have you visited the new Rotary.org public-facing website yet?

You can use Rotary's improved public site as an introductory resource to inspire potential members, donors, and partners to get involved. Our public-facing site has a fresh, contemporary look that clearly answers the often-asked question: “What is Rotary?”

New Resources

“Discover Rotary” PowerPoint

Equip your club leaders with a new resource that they and their members can use to promote Rotary’s values, history, and membership benefits. Download the Discover Rotary presentation, available in regional versions,  from the Membership page of My Rotary. Use this PowerPoint at to introduce Rotary to the public, including prospective member members.            
     
In Discover Rotary, you can add slides with information and images that reflect your club. Also, you can combine your presentation with your club brochure and a Prospective Member brochure, which is available at Rotary's shop

Upcoming Webinars

Through a series of webinars, you can learn more about My Rotary's different tools.  We will send a promotional email to club presidents and secretaries this week.  To register for a webinar, click or tap a title.   
  • Getting the Most from My Rotary
    Tuesday, 21 February, 10:00 am Chicago time (UTC-6)
    This webinar is a high-level overview of Rotary.org, My Rotary, and other important online tools. Learn how you can get the most benefit from these tools!
  • How to use Rotary Global Rewards
    Wednesday, 1 March, 10:00 am, Chicago time (UTC-6)
    You'll learn how Rotary Global Rewards works and how to give to the Rotary Foundation while saving on travel, car rentals or shopping trips. 
  • Getting the most from Data Integration and Club Management System
    Wednesday, 8 March, 10:00 am, Chicago time (UTC-6)
    We'll cover the basics of entering data in your Club Management System and ensure that is it linked successfully to the RI database.  This will allow your club to spend less time on administrative tasks and receive an accurate club invoice for Rotary International dues and fees. 

 Check your local time for the webinars.

Presidential Citation

During the presidents-elect training seminar, let the incoming presidents know about their clubs' opportunity to earn the Presidential Citation. Clubs earn the award by achieving goals related to on-time payment of semiannual dues, membership growth, Foundation giving, and humanitarian service. Earning the citation will strengthen not only clubs, but Rotary International as well.  Learn more about the Presidential Citation.   



NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2018-19 ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIP
Rotary International

Apply for a master’s degree or professional development certificate fellowship and study at one of our six Rotary Peace Centers.



LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL

The Rotary Foundation turns 100 in 2016-17! Our Foundation stands at the forefront of humanitarian service, having supported thousands of projects to provide clean water, fight disease, promote peace, and provide basic education — as well as the historic project dedicated to eradicating polio worldwide.

Training Tip

How do you train your clubs on flexibility? Try inviting club leaders who have successfully implemented flexibility changes to speak at your next training event. 

We want to hear from you  

Do you know of a club that’s doing something new or interesting to provide flexibility for its members? We want to hear how clubs are using the changes approved by the 2016 Council on Legislation to increase options for meeting frequency, format, and attendance. 

Send us your story at [email protected].

Resources & reference

Learning Center
Webinars
Trainers Page


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