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Learn how to engage, inspire, and lead as a Rotary Club President. Discover tips for planning meetings, building bonds, and creating memorable experiences. Avoid pitfalls and ensure successful gatherings. Prepare to have fun and leave a lasting impact on members.
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On Being President Wyn Spiller Past President Rotary Club of Grass Valley CA District 5190
On Being President “People may not remember exactly what you did or what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel.” Anonymous
What Does a President Do? • Engage • Assess • Plan • Inspire • Empower • Execute/Lead/Model
Take Stock • Personal Capabilities • Venue/Location/Atmosphere • Room Set-Up / Use of AV • Club Vitality • Programs • Recognitions / Ceremonial Presentations
Why Are Our Rotary Meetings Important? Build Bonds How you will be remembered Reinforce Membership Value May be primary Rotary contact some have Connect to Rotary World
Plan • Plan the year • Use The Book
The Meeting • Opening • Fellowship • Rotary in the meeting • Recognitions • Announcements • Program
Programs • Quality & Variety • Information for Speaker • Effective Introduction • Thank you
Potential Pitfalls • Speaker doesn’t show • Cell phones • Early leavers • Side conversations during meeting • Cliques • Program running over
Prepare to Have Fun People may not remember exactly what you did or what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel.” Anonymous