Rotary Leadership
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How To Become A Leader In Rotary
It All Starts At The Club Level
Effective Rotary clubs
1) Sustain or increase their
membership base
2) Implement successful service
projects in their own communities
and communities in other
countries
3) Support The Rotary
Foundation, both financially and
through program participation
4) Develop leaders capable of
serving in Rotary beyond the club
level
What Does a Typical Club Look Like?
Who Fills Club
Leadership Roles & How?
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New Member graduates from Red to Blue Class
New Member/Member is assigned to committee or shadows
a Board Member in their position
Member is appointed Committee Chair by President
Member is Elected to Board of Directors as Treasurer,
Secretary, etc.
Member takes Leadership Academy, recommended but not
required at this point to be President Elect
Member is either
Tabbed by Nominating Committee as possible President
Elect,
Expresses interest in District service/assigned by DG, or
Maintains position on Committee if deemed by President
Elect/President
Role of the Club President
as per RI President’s Manual
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Appoint Committee Chairs as
he/she sees fit and determines
that individuals are capable
and willing to serve
Serves as Ex-Officio member
of all club committees
Presides over every meeting,
and should absence occur, the
President Elect presides
Ensures that all members are
active and engaged
Serve as Liaison with the
District Leadership
Plus, many more…
Qualifications of Club President Elect
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Each officer and director must be a regular member of the club. Board
members should be Rotarians in current or immediate past leadership
positions who are passionate and committed to making their clubs
vibrant.
The president must also, while serving as president-elect, attend the
presidents elect training seminar and the district training assembly.
(SRCC 10, 5) It is required to obtain District Governor Elect permission
to attend a PETS other than Pacific Northwest PETS.
In addition, the club president elect/president should
1) Have the skills needed to lead the club and rally the support of its
members
2) Be able to give the time and effort necessary to carry out the work of
the club and lead its members
3) Have been a member of the club for at least one year prior to
nomination (unless an exception is made by the governor) and have
served as a board member, a member of a major committee, or club
secretary
4) Have attended at least one district conference or international
convention
5) Understand the club’s constitution and bylaws (RCP 10.020.)
District 5010 Organization
• The District operates on a 3 Year succession
plan
• District Officers and Committee Chairs are
appointed at the discretion of the District
Governor, based on experience and
recognized talents
• Typically, a Rotarian must serve on a
committee for some time before possibly
being tapped to serve as Committee Chair
• Many who serve at the District level are Past
Presidents, or those who have a wealth of
knowledge about Rotary
• To serve at the District level, it is encouraged
that one be a graduate of the Leadership
Academy
• In order to be involved in the District, it is
recommended that one also attend the
District Leadership planning seminar,
typically held in Anchorage at the end of
January every year. There is a call-in option.
Qualifications for
District Governor
In addition to the qualifications of governor-nominee, a governor, at the time of taking office, must have
completed seven years of membership in one or more clubs and have attended the governors-elect
training seminar and International Assembly. (RIB 15.080.)
Qualifications of District Governor Nominee
At the time of selection, a governor-nominee must be a member in good standing of a functioning club in
the district (RIB 15.070.1.)
Have full qualifications for membership in the strict application of the club membership provisions, and
the integrity of the Rotarian’s classification must be without question (RIB 15.070.2.)
Have served as president of a club for a full term or be a charter president of a club having served the full
term from the date of the charter to 30 June, provided that this period is for at least six months (RIB
15.070.3.)
Demonstrate willingness, commitment, and ability, physically and otherwise, to fulfill the duties and
responsibilities of the office of governor as provided in RI Bylaws section 15.090. (RIB 15.070.4.)
Demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of governor as prescribed in the
RI Bylaws, and submit to RI, through its general secretary, a signed statement acknowledging a clear
understanding of them. This statement shall also confirm that the Rotarian is qualified for the office of
governor and willing and able to assume the duties and responsibilities of the office and to perform them
faithfully. (RIB15.070.5.)
Zones. What are Those??
Zones are the next step up from the District Level. They encompass large areas,
and cover about 15 Districts. The Zone Director is a Member of the RI Board of
Directors. DG, DGE, and DGN’s are expected to attend Zone assemblies
annually.
The Big Kahuna.
Rotary International President
Questions & Discussion
• Where do I find more information about getting
involved?
• How do I sign up for Leadership Academy?
• What if I only want to serve here at the local club level?
• The typical Rotary Club has about 42 members, as First
City Rotary transitions from being a small club of 27 to a
larger club, do we need to make adjustments to our
succession plan?
• Do our By Laws adequately illustrate our club’s goals?
• Other thoughts as needed.