Outline for the Rotary Leadership Institute – Course 1

Welcome & Introduction to Rotary Leadership Institute
Interactive Session introducing the participants, key concepts of The Rotary Leadership Institute, & a summary of the three RLI course agendas and reference materials.

Leadership / Characteristics
An examination of leadership and group dynamics, leadership in volunteer organizations, motivation of volunteers, and how to develop your own leadership style.

Rotary beyond the Club
An overview of the purpose of Rotary & the administrative layers of Rotary International above the club level, both volunteer and paid. How can they help your club?

Membership Retention
The first of three courses on Membership topics, this course centers on how we can effectively keep and involve quality members in our Rotary clubs.

Introduction to the Rotary Foundation
An introductory look at the basic goals, programs & financing of The Rotary Foundation. An exploration of the importance & value that the Foundation brings to clubs & RI.

Leadership / Effective Committees
A directed study on the mechanism of action in Rotary Clubs- the committee, with emphasis on effective use of committees as a tool of leadership.

Service Projects
In a small group environment, Rotary leaders discuss the planning, execution, and necessary creativity required to implement a service project meeting real community needs