Club Visioning

Long Range Planning to Secure the Future of Rotary © International Vision Facilitation Committee 1

Club Visioning is …..

 NOT Compulsory  NOT only for Rotary Clubs that are in difficulties  Rotary Clubs are NOT being ordered or directed by:      Visioning Facilitators District Assistant Governors RIBI Rotary International

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What Is “Club Visioning”?

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It is a Dynamic Management Tool

• It defines a shared commitment of Rotary Club Members • Members agree on a long-term direction for their Club • It creates a framework to establish goals and objectives • It optimises the use of Club resources

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Why Is A Plan Needed?

 The tradition of the annual changeover breaks continuity.

 Clubs end up “re-inventing the wheel” every year instead of moving forward.

 …..or worse….becoming fatigued

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Start with the “End” in mind….

SUCCESSFUL CLUBS

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Sustain and increase membership

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Implement successful service projects

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Support The Rotary Foundation

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Develop leaders in the club and beyond © International Vision Facilitation Committee

The Outcome of Club Visioning

A Long Term Vision A Five Year Plan

2016 2017 2015

VISION

2014 2013 Annual plans, projects, programs © International Vision Facilitation Committee 6

How Club Planning Works

 Club agrees to invite the Visioning Facilitator to the Club  A representative selection of Club Members to attend up to a max of  Must include President, President Elect and Nominee (if known)

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“Rotary is not an organisation for retrospection. It is rather one whose worth and purpose lie in future activity rather than past

performance.

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- Paul Harris, Founder of Rotary International

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Implementing The Plan

1. Engage in the Club Visioning Programme 2. Agree Your Club Vision 3. Translate to Long Term Goals 4. Agree Short Term Goals 5. Engage every member with the 5 Year Plan 6. Build in Succession Leadership 7. Review and update the Plan on regular basis © International Vision Facilitation Committee

Thank you for your Commitment

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