2019 Rotaract Preconvention: Rotary is known for international projects and global cooperation. However, local projects spanning the Rotarian family are exciting as well. We will discuss how to collaborate successfully on a local level so that you can jointly make a difference.

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SAME, SAME, BUT
DIFFERENT
SUCCESSFULLY ESTABLISH JOINT LOCAL ROTARACT, ROTARY,
AND INTERACT PROJECTS

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● Brittany – Loves kangaroos
● Franci – Loves traveling
● Tim – Loves spaetzle
HI, WE ARE …
A BUNCH OF ROTARACT FREAKS
And together – we love Rotaract!

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Percentage of people who regret
not having approached someone:
100%

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● Ever shied away from Rotarians?
● Ever felt uncomfortable promoting your social activities and/or asking for
help or support?
● Have you always wanted to approach other people and collaborate more?
WHAT TO EXPECT
BETTER STAY TUNED
This workshop is just for you!

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YOUR TASK
• Imagine your Rotaract Club is organizing a
duck race for a good cause
• You are considered the most talkative person
in your club
• Your Rotaract club needs Rotarian support
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YOUR
TARGET:
HERBERT
• Age: 60 / Rotary club president / kind of moody
• Mayor of your town (= can organize resources)
• Tomorrow you can pitch to him
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OMGWHAT TO DO?

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• Let’s now understand our point of
contact, Herbert
• Build a tailored pitch to gain investment
(resources: time, people, money, skills,…)
PITCH PREPARATION (12 Min.)
TIMELY, BUT FEASIBLE

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PITCH INPUT
● Pre-Pitch
● What does Herbert love? / What worries him?
● What are his YES points? / NO points?
● Pitch
● You - Me - Us Structure
● Post-Pitch
● Next steps and thank you

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PITCH PREPARATION (12 Min.)
TIMELY, BUT FEASIBLE
• Now: Prepare your 2 min pitch
Good luck!

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• Team up
• 2 min pitch, 1 min feedback
IT’S PITCH TIME (10 Min.)
YOU CAN DO IT

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• >30,000 Rotarians
• Start right NOW
• You are Rotary in Action
NOW WHAT?
KEY TAKE-AWAYS

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● Brittany Arthur
● Francisca Audrey Schmidt
● Tim-Benjamin Lembcke
THANKS
& ENJOY YOUR (PRE)CONVENTION
Feel free to connect with us. Or just talk to us.

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