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D3790 Tri SeminarRotary Community Corps
General Information about the
Rotary Community Corps &
The Success Roadmap of
RCC in the Philippines
Jose Francisco “ Jess” Q. Cifra District Governor, RI D3780, RY 2011-12
President, Rotary Village Corps Foundation
of the Philippines, Inc., RY 2012-13
Rotary Community Corps (RCC)
Rotary Community Corps (RCC)RCC is one of Rotary International’s Nine Structured Programs which are designed to help clubs and districts achieve their service goals in their own communities and in communities abroad, fostering fellowship and goodwill in the process.
What is RCC?
An RCC is a group of non-Rotarian men and women who share Rotarians’ commitment to service.
Under the guidance of a sponsoring Rotary club, dedicated RCC members put their own skills to work to improve the quality of life in their communities.
RCC Goals
Encourage individuals to take responsibility for the improvement of their community or village.
Recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupations.
Mobilize self-help activities and collective work to improve quality of life.
Encourage the development of human potential to its fullest, within the context of the local culture and community.
RCC History and Statistics
Idea introduced by then RI president-elect M.A.T. Caparas in 1985
RI Board adopted program in 1988
Today there are over 6,700 active RCCs & 2,600 Rotary club sponsors in 75 countries worldwide.
About RCC
An opportunity for Rotarians and non-Rotarians to work together to foster enduring community development.
Adaptable to any community, rural or urban. Active participants mobilize to articulate, design
and carry out their own plans for change. Rotarians oversee projects but allow corps
members to increase their independence.
RCC Guidelines
Membership should be open to non-Rotarian men and women who reside, are employed, or study near the Corps’ community.
RCCs should meet at least once per month. RCCs are encouraged to undertake two major
projects annually. Any membership dues should be nominal.
RCC ActivitiesRCCs work to organize sustainable development for the community in which they live. As community members gain access to educational and vocational training from an RCC project, they can pass along their knowledge and skills to future generations.
Project Examples Establish a literacy center
or tutoring group at a local school or library
Set up a clinic for people who cannot afford regular health care
Train unskilled workers and help them find jobs
Organize teams to clean up local parks and highways
How to Organize an RCC Introduce the program to
your Rotary club Understand the
community’s needs Recruit RCC members
and familiarize them with Rotary
Review guidelines and submit organization form
Develop a mission statement and set realistic goals
Rotary Club SupportThe Rotary club plays an important role in the initial phase of RCC development to:
Orient new members and helps elect officers Assist developing long-term financial and
operating plans Maintain the enthusiasm and focus of members Promote RCC to potential members Communicate success stories to local media and
RI Headquarters
Local and District Leadership
RCCs are encouraged to:
elect a leadership group for a one-year term
choose a representative from within the leadership group
The representative: represents the RCC with
the sponsoring Rotary club and the public
District governors are encouraged to appointRCC chairs to:
support existing RCCs work to improve the
program implement new methods
to ensure success
ParticipateAs Partners in Service, RCC members and Rotarians have the opportunity to:
Develop communication and leadership skills
Enhance community pride
Share the responsibility to take charge of their community’s future
Status of RCC Today
Number of RCCs Whole world – 7,000 Philippines – 1,520 RI District 3790 - 95
Activities of Most Philippine RCCs
Provide and increase the income of the community and the members.
Solve problems of the community. Promote self-help / empowerment. Contributes to the country’s economic
development. Implements the projects of the sponsoring
Rotary clubs.
Future Areas of Focus of the RCC Movement
Achieve change in the community through RCC. Develop efficient communications among RCC. Enhance the public image of RCC emphasizing
its value to the community and to Rotary. Establish an effective organizational structure of
the RCC movement. Campaign for RCC members to become model
citizens / community residents. Strengthen the movement by establishing more
RCC and RCC members.
Resources
The following resources are available on the RI Web site:
RCC Handbook (770)
RCC Brochure (779)
RCC: Changing Lives, Shaping the Future (780)
(a brochure for prospective
members)
Contact the district RCC chair for your area or RI Staff:
RCC Program Coordinator
One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201 USA
Tel: 847-866-3361 or 4487
Fax: 847-866-6116
Email: international.service @rotary.org
Thank you for listening.
Enjoy your year of service!
Engage Rotary, Change Lives!