This document summarizes the July 12, 2017 meeting of the Rotary Club of North Raleigh. It announces that the guest speaker will be Dr. Stan Elliot from Shaw University. It provides updates on member news and upcoming club events, such as a golf tournament volunteer meeting on July 19th. It encourages members to update their profiles on the club's website and highlights ways for members to get involved in various club committees and service projects.
Establishing and Maintaining a Successful Paul Harris SocietyElizabeth Toms
The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and
friends of The Rotary Foundation who contribute $1,000
or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or
approved global grants. Learn how you can help achieve the
Foundation’s goal of establishing a Paul Harris Society in
each district, or work to maintain those that already exist.
Leading Your Club to Greatness: 2017-18 Club PresidentsElizabeth Toms
What’s your path to success? Join your fellow presidents-elect and Rotary leaders as we exchange experiences and
ideas to help accelerate clubs toward a successful year. Scale
up to greatness as we share a common vision and motivation
for the coming year and beyond.
Forty percent of club leaders say that “attracting new members” is the biggest challenge their clubs face. But is recruitment the issue? Or is it actually learning how to create healthy clubs that offer a vibrant membership experience, one that is irresistible to both members and visitors? Using stories of transformation from Rotary and in their professional careers, trainers Louisa Horne and Doug Logan outline one strategy for making necessary changes to the club experience while including members in the process.
Webinar slides from webinar recorded on 12 February 2019.
The Paul Harris Society has grown to over 21,000 members in 138 countries worldwide and 16% of donations to The Rotary Foundation come from this special group of members. Are you looking for ways to encourage growth in the society within your district or club? Or, new ways to keep society members engaged? If so, join us for a webinar hosted by the Foundation’s Annual Giving team, including Rotarian panelists, and get tips about how to recognize new Paul Harris Society members, engage them after they join and continually engage them for years to come. In addition, we will include a brief history of the Paul Harris Society along with an overview of updates.
During this webinar, you can expect to hear:
• Ways to promote the PHS in your clubs and districts
• How to recruit members
• Tactics for engaging and thanking PHS members
Establishing and Maintaining a Successful Paul Harris SocietyElizabeth Toms
The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and
friends of The Rotary Foundation who contribute $1,000
or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or
approved global grants. Learn how you can help achieve the
Foundation’s goal of establishing a Paul Harris Society in
each district, or work to maintain those that already exist.
Leading Your Club to Greatness: 2017-18 Club PresidentsElizabeth Toms
What’s your path to success? Join your fellow presidents-elect and Rotary leaders as we exchange experiences and
ideas to help accelerate clubs toward a successful year. Scale
up to greatness as we share a common vision and motivation
for the coming year and beyond.
Forty percent of club leaders say that “attracting new members” is the biggest challenge their clubs face. But is recruitment the issue? Or is it actually learning how to create healthy clubs that offer a vibrant membership experience, one that is irresistible to both members and visitors? Using stories of transformation from Rotary and in their professional careers, trainers Louisa Horne and Doug Logan outline one strategy for making necessary changes to the club experience while including members in the process.
Webinar slides from webinar recorded on 12 February 2019.
The Paul Harris Society has grown to over 21,000 members in 138 countries worldwide and 16% of donations to The Rotary Foundation come from this special group of members. Are you looking for ways to encourage growth in the society within your district or club? Or, new ways to keep society members engaged? If so, join us for a webinar hosted by the Foundation’s Annual Giving team, including Rotarian panelists, and get tips about how to recognize new Paul Harris Society members, engage them after they join and continually engage them for years to come. In addition, we will include a brief history of the Paul Harris Society along with an overview of updates.
During this webinar, you can expect to hear:
• Ways to promote the PHS in your clubs and districts
• How to recruit members
• Tactics for engaging and thanking PHS members
The 2019 Council on Legislation is almost here. Join this session to discuss legislation that will be considered at the Council, plus get an update on the annual Council on Resolutions. This is a great time to hear opinions from outside your region and increase your understanding of the global perspective on legislation.
A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of people who share our commitment to changing the world through service projects. More than 8,500 corps are working in over 90 countries, in urban and rural areas, and in both developed and developing regions. Discover how you can organize an RCC and make an extraordinary impact in your community.
How can your club attract and engage young professionals in the work Rotary is doing? What does the next generation of leaders seek in a membership organization? We will discuss best practices, teach successful strategies, and share energizing stories of connections between Rotarians of all ages that will motivate you to incorporate these great ideas in your club and district.
Best Practices To Strengthen Annual Fund GivingElizabeth Toms
Whether you’re a future club president, Rotary Foundation
committee chair, or just passionate about fundraising, this
session will teach you about the Annual Fund and how to
establish or promote a culture of philanthropy in your club.
We’ll discuss ways to encourage first-time donors and thank
and recognize people who give.
Since the first contribution of $26.50, our Endowment
Fund has grown to more than $350 million in net assets
and $770 million in promises of future gifts. Learn how the
endowment continues to grow, how it is invested, how it
supports grants, and how we are working to strengthen its
impact over the Foundation’s second century of service.
Creating your personal legacy within the endowment
is covered in two complementary sessions: “Rotary’s
Tomorrow Depends on What We Do Today” and “Enhance
Your Rotary Legacy with U.S. Tax-Wise Gift Options.”
Did you know that Rotary has over 300 e-clubs worldwide? If you're a member of an e-club or are thinking about starting one, or if your traditional club wants to incorporate online elements, join us for exciting presentations and discussions about the options. We'll share best practices for e-clubs in communication, fundraising, project development, fellowship, and collaboration with other online clubs.
Get insight into key messaging and new public image resources available to support your efforts to increase awareness of Rotary in your community. Learn how to adapt the People of Action campaign so it resonates locally, and how to use the new materials to support your club's strategic priorities.
Does your Rotary club have more than 125 members? Do you
struggle to keep everyone engaged and appeal to potential
Rotarians? Come share challenges and best practices with
members and leaders from other large clubs.
The Rotary Club of North Raleigh has established an alternative meeting day and time in order to increase the options available for our members to serve their community and find fellowship. This presentation describes the new meeting purpose and format.
When you charter a new club, you increase Rotary’s capacity to improve lives in communities around the world. Chartering new clubs allows you to attract a more diverse membership, explore new ways to incorporate flexibility, pursue new project possibilities, hear ideas from new leaders, and grow Rotary.
Join us to learn:
• How to determine when a new club is needed
• Ideas for recruiting charter members
• The importance of celebrating every achievement
• Why new club development requires a strong team
Where do your Rotary dues go? Many of us are curious, so
let’s learn how paying your dues helps make it possible for
clubs, districts, and Rotary International to create lasting
change in our communities and the world.
Clubs face different challenges depending on their size. Does
your club have 30 or fewer members? Should you stay small,
should you grow, or should you merge with another club?
Share your experiences and get ideas from others facing
similar issues in this idea exchange for small-club members
and leaders.
Rotary hopes to enhance long-term relationships with Rotary Peace Fellows by encouraging partnerships on peacebuilding and conflict prevention projects, including those funded by Rotary global grants. Peace fellows can gain a better sense of how to partner with Rotary clubs and districts by understanding how grant projects are initiated and funded. The purpose is for peace fellows to learn about this topic from Rotary staff and other peace fellows.
Associate and corporate memberships, passport, satellite, and hybrid clubs: These are just some of the innovative, flexible models that clubs have designed recently. Our panelists talk about the challenges, benefits, and lessons of designing a club experience that works for every member.
Join us if you believe your club could benefit from becoming more flexible and you:
• Want to host some meetings online but aren’t sure how
• Have heard about corporate memberships and want to learn more about how they could benefit your club — and community
• Are wondering how a satellite club might allow more prospective members to engage with and expand Rotary
How does club and district planning drive membership
growth? Hear about actual Rotary club experiences from
panelists, along with metrics to illustrate how planning
increases retention, attracts new members, and boosts our
impact on the world.
Expanding Paul Harris Society membership in each district is a priority for The Rotary Foundation’s centennial year. Learn what you can do to establish or strengthen society participation. We’ll offer tips on how to identify effective leaders and potential members, how to maintain giving at the Paul Harris Society level, and how to recognize members of the society.
The 2019 Council on Legislation is almost here. Join this session to discuss legislation that will be considered at the Council, plus get an update on the annual Council on Resolutions. This is a great time to hear opinions from outside your region and increase your understanding of the global perspective on legislation.
A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of people who share our commitment to changing the world through service projects. More than 8,500 corps are working in over 90 countries, in urban and rural areas, and in both developed and developing regions. Discover how you can organize an RCC and make an extraordinary impact in your community.
How can your club attract and engage young professionals in the work Rotary is doing? What does the next generation of leaders seek in a membership organization? We will discuss best practices, teach successful strategies, and share energizing stories of connections between Rotarians of all ages that will motivate you to incorporate these great ideas in your club and district.
Best Practices To Strengthen Annual Fund GivingElizabeth Toms
Whether you’re a future club president, Rotary Foundation
committee chair, or just passionate about fundraising, this
session will teach you about the Annual Fund and how to
establish or promote a culture of philanthropy in your club.
We’ll discuss ways to encourage first-time donors and thank
and recognize people who give.
Since the first contribution of $26.50, our Endowment
Fund has grown to more than $350 million in net assets
and $770 million in promises of future gifts. Learn how the
endowment continues to grow, how it is invested, how it
supports grants, and how we are working to strengthen its
impact over the Foundation’s second century of service.
Creating your personal legacy within the endowment
is covered in two complementary sessions: “Rotary’s
Tomorrow Depends on What We Do Today” and “Enhance
Your Rotary Legacy with U.S. Tax-Wise Gift Options.”
Did you know that Rotary has over 300 e-clubs worldwide? If you're a member of an e-club or are thinking about starting one, or if your traditional club wants to incorporate online elements, join us for exciting presentations and discussions about the options. We'll share best practices for e-clubs in communication, fundraising, project development, fellowship, and collaboration with other online clubs.
Get insight into key messaging and new public image resources available to support your efforts to increase awareness of Rotary in your community. Learn how to adapt the People of Action campaign so it resonates locally, and how to use the new materials to support your club's strategic priorities.
Does your Rotary club have more than 125 members? Do you
struggle to keep everyone engaged and appeal to potential
Rotarians? Come share challenges and best practices with
members and leaders from other large clubs.
The Rotary Club of North Raleigh has established an alternative meeting day and time in order to increase the options available for our members to serve their community and find fellowship. This presentation describes the new meeting purpose and format.
When you charter a new club, you increase Rotary’s capacity to improve lives in communities around the world. Chartering new clubs allows you to attract a more diverse membership, explore new ways to incorporate flexibility, pursue new project possibilities, hear ideas from new leaders, and grow Rotary.
Join us to learn:
• How to determine when a new club is needed
• Ideas for recruiting charter members
• The importance of celebrating every achievement
• Why new club development requires a strong team
Where do your Rotary dues go? Many of us are curious, so
let’s learn how paying your dues helps make it possible for
clubs, districts, and Rotary International to create lasting
change in our communities and the world.
Clubs face different challenges depending on their size. Does
your club have 30 or fewer members? Should you stay small,
should you grow, or should you merge with another club?
Share your experiences and get ideas from others facing
similar issues in this idea exchange for small-club members
and leaders.
Rotary hopes to enhance long-term relationships with Rotary Peace Fellows by encouraging partnerships on peacebuilding and conflict prevention projects, including those funded by Rotary global grants. Peace fellows can gain a better sense of how to partner with Rotary clubs and districts by understanding how grant projects are initiated and funded. The purpose is for peace fellows to learn about this topic from Rotary staff and other peace fellows.
Associate and corporate memberships, passport, satellite, and hybrid clubs: These are just some of the innovative, flexible models that clubs have designed recently. Our panelists talk about the challenges, benefits, and lessons of designing a club experience that works for every member.
Join us if you believe your club could benefit from becoming more flexible and you:
• Want to host some meetings online but aren’t sure how
• Have heard about corporate memberships and want to learn more about how they could benefit your club — and community
• Are wondering how a satellite club might allow more prospective members to engage with and expand Rotary
How does club and district planning drive membership
growth? Hear about actual Rotary club experiences from
panelists, along with metrics to illustrate how planning
increases retention, attracts new members, and boosts our
impact on the world.
Expanding Paul Harris Society membership in each district is a priority for The Rotary Foundation’s centennial year. Learn what you can do to establish or strengthen society participation. We’ll offer tips on how to identify effective leaders and potential members, how to maintain giving at the Paul Harris Society level, and how to recognize members of the society.
Rotarians are leaders. Yes.
However what are the specific roles of leaders of Rotary Clubs?
This is a presentation I gave to my club, Sunyani-Central on the subject.
This is the presentation that Pres. Jing Sarao (RY2009-2010) presented during the Team Visit. It contains our club's plans and programs for the term of Pres. Jing.
Visualize or Fossilize: Growing Your Kiwanis ClubC Todd Smith
A presentation to provide Kiwanis Club leaders with tips and suggestions for growing their Kiwanis Clubs so they can recruit more volunteers to accomplish more service in their communities. This presentation was originally given at the Florida Kiwanis District Convention on August 3, 2013.
View a recording of this webinar: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/973978592
Ten tips from Rotarian experts and New Generations Programs staff to ensure a successful year as Interact, New Generations, Rotaract, RYLA, or Youth Exchange district chair.
Kiwanis Membership: If You Love Your Club, Share itC Todd Smith
Presented at the 2014 Florida Kiwanis District Convention on methods for membership development through better marketing, networking, and branding of Kiwanis.
This is the latest Rotary Grants Management Seminar designed for District 7730 in North Carolina. This training class has a module on District Grants management using the DACDB software. Walter Hughes is the author of most of the presentation in Rotary District 7570.
The Rotary Club of North Raleigh is hosting an afternoon session about experiences studying abroad as a high schooler (or gap year student) and how it impacts students lives. Parents and students who think they might want to do something like this should attend.
Meeting announcements from the Rotary Club of North Raleigh, Wednesday September 20, 2017. The meeting is also live streamed on YouTube. Check out our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8o1iLZtj047TqYlKWFlxQQ
Announcement slide show played during our 9/13 meeting. Members please review. If you wish to add announcements for next week, email them to announcements@northraleighrotary.org by Tuesday 9PM.
Announcements and information from our September 9th 2017 meeting. Each week we project slides with information about our club, District and Rotary activity.
North Raleigh Rotarian Katie Turnbull gave a great presentation at our Friday morning extension meeting about data visualization. Katie is a consultant at research and advisory firm, Gartner, Inc.
Past President or the Rotary Club of North Raleigh, Steven Nelson, gave a presentation of the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) which our club has been a part of for many years.
Sophia Dragao is our club's Rotary Youth Exchange student this year. She is from Brazil. Our club invited her to talk about her experience and wish her well when she heads home in June.
Ken Parson from Triangle Health Solutions talked about Long Term Care challenges, myths and financing options. Video of the presentation is on our YoutTube channel.
Mollie Hodl, Director of Partner Development at Executive Service Corps of the Triangle, presented board building strategies to the club. ESC's new tool, buildabetterboard.com is a match-making website for nonprofits and prospective board members.
Tiffany Williams of Wake Tech Community College presented to the club about the challenges faced by the types of students who will be in next year's club supported program, Bridges to Success.
2017 will be the Rotary Club of North Raleigh's 50th year of service. We are sponsoring two great projects and need your help to make them a reality. Please read the brochure. To inquire about sponsorship, please contact sponsor-50th@northraleighrotary.org
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
14. Put your Announcement on These Slides
Email info to:
announcements
@northraleighrotary.org
15. The Jack Andrews Golf Tournament
Needs VolunteersAttend the
Tournament Committee
Meeting
When: Wed. July 19th at 12 pm
Where: Sertoma Arts Center
Contact Matt Towler or Curtis Stevens
for more details
jack-andrews-golf-tournament@northraleighrotary.org
16. Not on a Committee or Project?
50th Anniversary
Board of Advisors
Club History
Communications/Public Image
Website
Social Media
Bulletin
Directory
Local News Media
Evening Meetings
Foundation
TRF Giving
Palmer Endowment
Fundraising
Grants
Membership
Programs
Socials
Holiday Banquet
Installation Banquet
District/Zone/RI
Total Life Center Gifts
Miracle League
Adopt-A-Highway
TC & Bill Parker Scholarship
NC Boys & Girls Home
Raleigh Parks Projects
Habitat for Humanity
Interfaith Food Shuttle
IFFS Mobile Market
Guatemala Literacy Project
Guatemala Student Support Group
Global Grants, District Grants
Dominican Rep Latrine Project
Uganda School Electrification
Rotary Youth Exchange
Friendship Exchange
Peace Center
Adopt-a-Peace Fellow
Disaster Relief
Global Scholarship
Fellowships
Action Groups
Service Exchange
Vocational Training Team
Vocational Award
Rotational Meeting
LaunchRALEIGH
Bridges to Success
Networking Events
Club Service Community Service Int’l Service
Vocational Service
Take a Kid to the Ballgame
4 Way Test Essay Contest
Alex Wilson Scholarship
Interact
Rotaract
RYLA
Rotary Against Drugs Speech
Youth Service
17. Did You Know?
Our Club has a LinkedIn Company Page
Add your history in the
club to your professional
experience on your
LinkedIn profile
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rotary-club-of-north-raleigh
18. Is Your Member Profile up to Date?
Log into the club’s website and check
It should look something like this
19. Use the Member Home Page
To update your profile
*
Requires login to view Member Home menu
20. Presidential Citation ProgressREQUIRED ACTIVITIES
□ Pay our July 2017 club invoices on time.
□ Pay our January 2018 club invoices on
time.
□ Report volunteer hours and service
project contributions in Rotary Club
Central.
SUPPORT & STRENGTHEN CLUBS
Achieve at least 4 of the following goals:
□ Set at least 10 goals in Club Central.
□ Update the club’s strategic plan.
□ Achieve a net gain => 2 members.
□ Achieve a net gain => 2 female members.
□ Achieve a net gain =>2 members under
40.
□ Engage members in activities outside
regular club meetings. At least one club
social activity or more than 50 percent of
our club’s members participated in club
service activities.
□ Sponsor or co-sponsor a new Rotary club
or a Rotary Community Corps to expand
Rotary’s reach in our community.
□ Sponsor or co-sponsor an Interact or
Rotaract club to involve young people in
Rotary.
X
X
X
X
X
FOCUS & INCREASE HUMANITARIAN
SERVICE
Achieve at least 4 of the following goals:
□ Sponsor, or participate in, a polio-
related fundraising or awareness event.
□ Partner with The Rotary Foundation by
sponsoring at least one project funded
by a global grant or a district grant.
□ Carry out at least one project focused
on the environment.
□ Collaborate with other Rotary clubs in
our region to increase a project’s scope
and visibility.
□ Involve Rotaractors, Interactors, Rotary
Community Corps members, or Rotary
alumni in club projects and events.
□ Increase our club’s total giving to The
Rotary Foundation by at least 10
percent .
□ Increase the number of members who
give $25 or more to any Rotary
Foundation fund.
□ Attain a minimum Annual Fund
contribution of $100 per capita.
□ Use the Rotary Ideas platform, to
contribute to a project or seek
resources for our club’s local or
international projects.
ENHANCE PUBLIC IMAGE & AWARENESS
Achieve at least 4 of the following goals:
□ Use Rotary’s brand guidelines,
templates, and other resources in all our
communications.
□ Regularly update our club website and
social media accounts.
□ Host and promote a community event to
support World Polio Day, and register it
on endpolio.org.
□ Engage our community by hosting at
least one networking event for local
professionals, community organizations,
or Rotary alumni.
□ Establish or continue a partnership with
one or more corporate or government
entities or NGO and work on a project
together.
□ Host a community forum or seminar
about an issue that’s important in our
community.
□ Have local media cover a club project,
event, or fundraiser.
□ Promote peace and develop future
leaders by sponsoring or hosting at least
one Rotary Youth Exchange student or
sponsoring at least one participant in a
RYLA event.