STRATEGIES IN REVIVING ROTARACT CLUBS

DISTRICT TEAM TRAINING SEMINAR (DTTS)
Rotary International District 3780
Rotaract District Committee
Cenacle Drive, Sanville, Quezon City / July 6, 2008
Topic: Strategies in Reviving Clubs

I was invited as one of the speakers during the DISTRICT TEAM TRAINING SEMINAR (DTTS) of our district – D3780.

It was a bit challenging since I can’t find any manual as guide. I just hope that I imparted what I should have contributed to the incoming district officers.

Below is the summary of the talk.

STRATEGIES IN REVIVING ROTARACT CLUBS

I. ASSESS THE REAL CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM SO ROTARACT CLUB AND DISTRICT CAN POSITION ITS BEST SOLUTION

LEVELS OF POSSIBLE CAUSES:

Level 1: ROTARACT
The problem lies in Rotaract Club level itself.
- Possible Problems:
o Image Problem (more on behavioural in nature)
o Wrong use of funds
o Key members / Past presidents “resign”
o No new members
- What the District Can Do?
o Determine key club members who can possibly mediate and work things out
o Help the sponsoring Rotary Club find or revitalize Rotaract members

Level 2: ROTARY
The problem rooted from Rotary Club level.
- Possible Problem:
o The Rotary Club has no plan to sustain sponsored Rotaract Club.
o The Rotary cannot hold its membership in terms of number.
- What the District Can Do?
o Try to convince first. Try once, twice and thrice.
o Look for another Rotary Club interested to sponsor a Rotaract Club
o Find a Rotary Club capable of sponsoring a Rotaract Club

Level 3. ROTARY AND ROTARACT
The problem involves both Rotary and Rotaract Club.
-Possible Problem:
o Intimate personal relationship
- What the District Can Do?
o Orient Rotaractors of limits
o Look for respected Rotarian of concerned Rotary Club to warn / remind involved member of its limits

The key in levels 1 and 2 is the willingness of the Rotary Club to sustain the Rotaract club. The convincing and mediation process are crucial.

II. Take pro-active measures so the club will not reach the termination, revitalization, and revival stage.
-Effective club management

Note:
-I should join Toastmasters to enhance my communication presentation skills.
-Did not bring own camera.

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