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PDG George WheelerRotary Club of Peoria North

Successful Service

Projects (& Opportunites)

2006 District 5490 Club Leadership Training

What do you want out of this session?

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How do we get there?

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Session Objectives1. How to use service project guidelines to

further club goals.2. Be able to Identify the steps necessary to

plan a successful service project.3. Recognize the importance of continuity in

carrying out service projects.4. Understand the importance of carrying out

service projects in each Avenue of Service. 5. Knowing the importance of Selecting team

members who will enable the club to pursue service goals effectively.

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Service Project Guidelines

Include each Avenue of Service. Address a genuine need. Regularly review all service efforts. Involve all club members. Cooperate and share ideas with other

Rotary clubs. Each Project will need a Champion.

ClubService

VocationalService

CommunityService

InternationalService

Administration FoundationService ProjectsPublic

RelationsMembership

Sub-committees

Club Service:• Attendance• Directory• Fellowship• Weekly Programs

Sub-committees

• Classification• Recruitment & • Orientation• Membership

Development

Sub-committees

• Public Information• Awards• 4-way Test• Employee Awards• Student Awards

Sub-committees

• Community Service• Community Corp• International Service• Vocational Service• Literacy• RYLA• Interact• Rotaract• Youth Exchange

Sub-committees

• Rotary Foundation• Local Foundation• Fund Raising• Foundation Programs

Traditional Club Committee Structure

New Club Committees

Club Leadership Plan(Transition)

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Responsibilities Follow the four steps of a successful

service project. Ensure that the club is developing

projects that are interesting and relevant. Know the resources available from

– Your district– Rotary International– The Rotary Foundation

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Needs assessment Planning Implementation Evaluation

Four Steps of a Successful Service Project

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Needs Assessment Factors

Club factors Club membership Success of past

projects Members’ interests Members’ skills Financial resources Human resources

Community factors Strengths and assets Short-term and long-

term needs Current services Project opportunities Challenges to projects Financial resources Human resources

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• Set well-defined, measurable goals.• Determine what can realistically be achieved.• Establish a time frame.• Develop a step-by-step strategy.• Assign responsibilities.• Identify all available resources.• Develop a budget.• Promote the project.• Communicate regularly with everyone involved.

Planning and Implementation

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• Interact• Rotaract• Rotary Community Corps• Rotary Fellowships• Rotary Friendship Exchange• Rotary Volunteers• Rotary Youth Leadership Awards • World Community Service • Youth Exchange

RI Structured Programs

RI President’s EmphasisWater Hunger

Literacy Health

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• Did the project meet community’s needs as envisioned?

• Were most club members involved?• Was there a balance between financial

and hands-on assistance?• Was there adequate media coverage?• Was the club able to meet financial

demands?

Evaluation

Session Wrap-up

What are two things that you will take from today’s session?

What will you suggest for your club’s Community project for next year?

What will you recommend as your club’s International project for next year?