Workbook Coniuge Governatore Eletto
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Workbook Coniuge Governatore Eletto
EN GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK 2017 INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, USA 15-21 JANUARY 2017 ONLINE RESOURCES Page(s) URL 5 Connect for Good* https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/document/connect-good 5 What’s Rotary? wallet card and Impact Begins With You www.shop.rotary.org 10 What are the responsibilities of a district governor? https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/learning-reference/learn-role/governor Strategic Planning Guide https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/document/strategic-planning-guide 14 Rotary’s Strategic Plan course in the Learning Center http://learn.rotary.org/ 18 Core Values (p. 6) https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/document/tell-rotarys-story-voice-and-visual-identity-guidelines-rotarians 22 “What is Rotary?” www.rotary.org/about-rotary 14, 22 Areas of focus guide and policy statements https://www.rotary.org/en/document/areas-focus-policy-statements 23 The Rotary Foundation www.rotary.org/rotary-foundation-0 23 The Rotary Foundation Reference Guide https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/document/rotary-foundation-reference-guide 26 CAN YOU LIST THE FOUR-WAY TEST? https://my.rotary.org/en/learning-reference/about-rotary/guiding-principles 28 TALKING ABOUT ROTARY www.rotary.org/brandcenter Manual of Procedure https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/document/manual-procedure-035-en 36 Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects www.rotary.org/document/577 42 Rotary Messaging Toolkit https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/document/tell-rotarys-story-voice-and-visual-identity-guidelines-rotarians 22, 27, 74 30, 62 52, 54, 58, 66 Empower Leaders http://www.rotary.org/empower-leaders 52 My Rotary Young Leaders in Action and Rotary Youth Exchange newsletters http://www.rotary.org/newsletters-0 54 Develop projects http://www.rotary.org/develop-projects Community Assessement Tools https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/document/community-assessment-tools 56 Start a Club https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/learning-reference/learn-topic/start-club 58 Rotary Fellowships https://www.rotary.org/en/rotary-fellowships 58 Areas of focus http://www.rotary.org/learning-reference/about-rotary/areas-focus 60 Take Action https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action 62 Club and District Support and financial representatives: http://www.rotary.org/contact/representatives 62 Lead Your District: Governor https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/document/lead-your-district-governor 64 The End of Polio http://www.endpolio.org/ 66 Friendship Exchange District Chair Directory https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/document/rotary-friendship-exchange-district-chair-directory 66 Rotary Clubs https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/exchange-ideas/club-connections/rotary-clubs 66 Rotary Friendship Exchange Matching Board http://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/document/rotary-friendship-exchange-matching-board 66 A Guide for Host families http://www.rotary.org/document/66101 68 Convention Promotion http://www.riconvention.org/en/atlanta/convention-promotion 68 Toronto Convention information http://www.riconvention.org/en/toronto 70 Centennial Celebration http://www.rotary.org/foundation100 UNESCO’s Education for All Global Monitoring Report http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0022/002256/225654e.pdf 74 Babies Love Books guide http://www.bookstart.org.uk/professionals/resources/?sort=title&search=babies+love+books&audience_type=&resource_type=&activity_type= 76 “How to introduce toddlers and babies to books” https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/304-how-to-introduce-toddlers-and-babies-to-books 54, 74 74, 77 January 2017 Dear 2017-18 District Governor Partner: Welcome to the 2017 International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA. We hope that this week’s training connects you to the larger Rotary world and shows you just how many opportunities you’ll have in the coming year. Through the assembly’s partner program, you’ll network with your peers, learn more about Rotary and its work, share tips and resources, and experience for yourself the great diversity of Rotary. This week you will hear stories, both fun and inspirational, from Rotarians and their partners from around the world, and you will get time to tell others about your own experiences. We encourage you to meet many people and make new friends during the social events, general sessions, and cultural exchange, too. Download the International Assembly app for complete program information and networking opportunities. This workbook is your tool to use in the training sessions this week. Please bring it to every session and use it to take notes, write ideas, or record the contact information of your fellow participants. An electronic version of the workbook, with direct links to all resources listed, is available for download as well. After this week of training, the workbook will continue to be a resource for you, filled with the great ideas and strategies that you learned here and want to apply during the year ahead. Take 15 minutes at the end of each day to review the Reflection page in your workbook for each session, then complete the relevant parts of your evaluation. Use this time to think about your goals for the next day, the week, and the year ahead. During the final session, Looking Forward, on Friday, 20 January, you will have additional time to complete the evaluation and return it. We wish you the best of luck this week, and during the exciting year ahead. Sincerely, Juliet Riseley 2017-18 President Partner Rotary International Adrienne Heal Moderator Partner 2017 International Assembly 1 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK WELCOME EN—(1016) Session Locations All small-group discussion sessions take place at the Harbor Ballroom, 2nd floor. Check the list below, or your personalized itinerary, to find a room where your language will be spoken. To make sure sessions begin on time, please enter through the corridor closest to your room. Seats are not assigned, so sit at any table labeled with your language. Below is a list of rooms by language for the following sessions: Setting You Up for Success, Monday, 11:00-12:30 The Rotary of the Future/Rotary Fundamentals, Monday, 16:15-17:30 Making an Impact With Successful District Events, Tuesday, 15:45-17:15 Looking Forward, Friday, 10:45-12:15 C F I B E H A D G LANGUAGE English Spanish Portuguese French Italian Korean ROOM E, F, G, H, I A B C C D LANGUAGE Japanese Chinese Hindi Swedish German ROOM D F G H I Find Your Focus, Thursday, 10:30-12:00 Discussion and Service Project, Thursday, 15:45-17:15 LANGUAGE English Japanese Korean Portuguese ROOM H A A B LANGUAGE Spanish French Italian Chinese ROOM B C C C C B A 2 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK LOCATIONS H SESSIONS Setting You Up for Success The Rotary of the Future Rotary Fundamentals Making an Impact With Successful District Events Workshop: Storytelling and Service Find Your Focus Discussion and Service Project Looking Forward 5 14 22 30 42 48 74 83 Download an electronic version of this workbook, which includes direct links to all resources, from www.rotary.org/ia2017. 3 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK CONTENTS DISCUSSION SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS MONDAY, 16 JANUARY 2017 Session time: 11:00-12:30 Duration: 90 minutes LEARNING OBJECTIVES After this session, you will be able to: 1.Introduce yourself confidently and describe what Rotary looks like in your district. 2.Recognize the widely varied levels of contribution by partners around the world and the importance of defining your own role in the year ahead. 3.Move toward achieving the goals that you set for maximizing the International Assembly experience. RESOURCES International Assembly app Digital interactive workbook Connect for Good* What’s Rotary? wallet card* Impact Begins With You* *Can be ordered at the International Assembly’s Rotary Resource Center, at shop.rotary.org, or through your closest Rotary office. 5 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS INTRODUCTIONS At the beginning of each discussion session, you will be asked to introduce yourself to the participants at your table. In this first session, in addition to your name, city, and country, be prepared to share one or two of the following: My region is best known for: About my family: My interests and hobbies are: 6 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS If you are a Rotarian or belong to another community organization, share your experience: The best advice you have received about being a district governor’s partner is: What is one new or interesting thing you heard in the president-elect’s theme speech? How can the digital resources provided (assembly app, interactive workbook) help you make the most of the assembly experience? 7 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS ROTARY AND YOU Which Rotary programs or activities are you involved in now? Which interest you most? How do Rotary clubs in your district involve partners, family, and friends in Rotary activities? 8 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS Do your family and friends participate in Rotary activities? Notes and additional ideas: 9 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS THE YEAR AHEAD What are the responsibilities of a district governor? Strengthening existing clubs and organizing new clubs Promoting membership growth Supporting The Rotary Foundation through program participation and financial contributions Conducting an official visit with each club What do you think will be the biggest challenge for your partner in the coming year? What do you see as your role in helping address these challenges? 10 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS What are your partner’s primary goals and interests related to the district in the coming year? How do you plan to participate? How do you plan to balance your career, family, and Rotary activities in the year ahead? How will you know that your efforts as a team have succeeded? 11 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS PREPARING FOR THE WEEK What are three goals you have set for your experience at the International Assembly? For example: “Make three new friends by the end of the week.” Goal-setting tip: Try to write goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, and relevant. 1. 2. 3. 12 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS REFLECTION AFTER THIS SESSION, I AM ABLE TO: YES NO 1. Introduce myself confidently and describe what Rotary looks like in my district. 2. Recognize the widely varied levels of contribution by partners around the world and the importance of defining my own role in the year ahead. 3. Move toward achieving the goals that I set for maximizing the International Assembly experience. For any objectives not met during the session, what steps might you take to achieve them in the year ahead? This session was relevant to me because: Additional questions I have: Please take a moment to fill out the relevant section of your evaluation for this session. 13 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS DISCUSSION THE ROTARY OF THE FUTURE MONDAY, 16 JANUARY 2017 Session time: 16:15-17:30 Duration: 75 minutes LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of the session, you will be able to: 1.Explain the origin and elements of the Rotary strategic plan and how opinions on it are collected from Rotarians. 2.Discuss with clubs the importance of strategic planning at the club and district levels. 3.Understand the role of the strategic plan’s core values in an ever-changing world. 4.Express your vision of the future of Rotary to be shared with the RI Strategic Planning Committee as it develops Rotary’s next strategic plan. RESOURCES Strategic Planning Guide Rotary’s Strategic Plan course in the Learning Center Strategic Planning resources on My Rotary 14 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION THE ROTARY OF THE FUTURE ROTARY’S STRATEGIC PLAN STRATEGIC PLAN OUR VALUES IN ACTION Through fellowship, we build lifelong relationships that promote greater global understanding. With integrity, we honor our commitments and uphold ethical standards. Our diversity enables us to connect different perspectives and approach problems from many angles. We apply our vocational expertise, service, and leadership to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges. OUR STRATEGIC GOALS Support and strengthen clubs Focus and increase humanitarian service Enhance public image and awareness • Foster club innovation and flexibility • Eradicate polio • Unify image and brand awareness • Encourage clubs to participate in a variety of service activities • Increase sustainable service focused on programs and activities that support youth and young leaders and Rotary’s six areas of focus • Publicize action-oriented service • Increase collaboration and connection with other organizations • Encourage clubs to promote their networking opportunities and signature activities • Promote membership diversity • Improve member recruitment and retention • Develop leaders • Start new clubs • Create significant projects both locally and internationally • Promote core values • Emphasize vocational service • Encourage strategic planning at club and district levels JOIN LEADERS | EXCHANGE IDEAS | TAKE ACTION www.rotary.org/strategicplan 15 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION THE ROTARY OF THE FUTURE BS LU INC RE A IA ITAR AN UM FELLOWSHIP INTEGRITY N SERVICE SUPPORT AND STR EN G TH EN AN D H SE C F O C US DIVERSITY SERVICE SS LEADERSHIP ENH ANC EP ND UBLIC IMAGE A E EN R A AW We are leaders who act responsibly and take action to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. JOIN LEADERS | EXCHANGE IDEAS | TAKE ACTION www.rotary.org/strategicplan 4410-EN—(114) 16 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION THE ROTARY OF THE FUTURE What is the relationship between Rotary’s strategic plan and club strategic plans? District strategic plans? How can a strategic plan affect member satisfaction and engagement? 17 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION THE ROTARY OF THE FUTURE CORE VALUES Consider the core values represented on the current Rotary strategic plan and answer this question: Given some of the factors of our rapidly changing world, such as the growth of technology and social media, globalization, and emerging social issues like climate change and food scarcity, what will living Rotary’s values look like in 10 years? VALUE HOW WE LIVE THIS VALUE Fellowship Integrity Diversity Service Leadership 18 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION THE ROTARY OF THE FUTURE YOUR VISION OF ROTARY The year is 2025. Polio was eradicated several years ago. In the meetings of the Council on Legislation since you were district governor, the constitution and bylaws have changed significantly. Thinking about the discussion you just had on the core values in the future, consider these questions: Rotary has been making global headlines in 2025 — for what major accomplishment? What changes did Rotary make to its organizational structure to help achieve that accomplishment? How did Rotarians connect with each other to contribute to that accomplishment? How would you summarize the major themes discussed at your table? 1. 2. 3. 19 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION THE ROTARY OF THE FUTURE How can these ideas shape our new strategic plan? How can you help prepare current and future club leaders to embrace and adopt Rotary’s new strategic plan? 20 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION THE ROTARY OF THE FUTURE REFLECTION AFTER THIS SESSION, I AM ABLE TO: YES NO 1. Explain the origin and elements of the Rotary strategic plan and how opinions on it are collected from Rotarians. 2. Discuss with clubs the importance of strategic planning at the club and district levels. 3. Understand the role of the strategic plan’s core values in an everchanging world. 4. Express my vision of the future of Rotary to be shared with the RI Strategic Planning Committee as it develops Rotary’s next strategic plan. For any objectives not met during the session, what steps might you take to accomplish them in the year ahead? This session was relevant to me because: One thing I would like to learn more about: Please take a moment and fill out the relevant section of your evaluation for this session. 21 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION THE ROTARY OF THE FUTURE DISCUSSION ROTARY FUNDAMENTALS MONDAY, 16 JANUARY 2017 Session time: 16:15-17:30 Duration: 75 minutes LEARNING OBJECTIVES After this session, you will be able to: 1.Address fundamental questions about Rotary, including its values and structure. 2.Evaluate your level of Rotary knowledge and consider how important knowing about Rotary is to your role in the year ahead. 3.Analyze how Rotary’s strategic plan and areas of focus support its mission and make Rotary different from other service organizations. 4.Answer the question “What is Rotary?” RESOURCES My Rotary on Rotary.org (www.rotary.org/myrotary/en) Strategic plan Areas of focus guide and policy statements 22 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION ROTARY FUNDAMENTALS ROTARY STRUCTURE As we read through this summary of the Rotary structure, underline any information that is new to you. Rotary is made up of three parts: At the heart of Rotary are our clubs, which are organized into districts, which are supported on a global level by Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. LOCAL: Rotary clubs bring together dedicated individuals to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action. REGIONAL: Rotary districts help clubs connect to each other and obtain Rotary resources. Some 1.2 million Rotarians, members of 35,000 clubs, are organized by geographic area into around 530 districts. GLOBAL: Rotary International provides staff support to Rotary clubs worldwide by coordinating global programs, campaigns, and initiatives. The Rotary Foundation uses generous donations to fund projects by Rotarians and our partners in communities around the world. All of the nonprofit Foundation’s funding comes from voluntary contributions made by Rotarians and friends who share our vision of a better world. Together, Rotary clubs, Rotary International, and The Rotary Foundation work to make lasting improvements in our communities and around the world. Use the space below to either draw a picture or chart that illustrates the relationship between clubs, districts, Rotary International, and The Rotary Foundation. 23 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION ROTARY FUNDAMENTALS ASSESSING YOUR ROTARY KNOWLEDGE Review the list of topics below on your own and consider: Your current level of knowledge 1 = Some 2 = Comfortable 3 = Advanced Importance to your role 1 = Important 2 = Somewhat important 3 = Extremely important Then as a group we will talk about what resources exist for you to learn more during the week or after the International Assembly. Current level of knowledge Importance to your role Areas of focus 1 2 3 1 2 3 Club and district structure 1 2 3 1 2 3 Membership 1 2 3 1 2 3 Polio eradication 1 2 3 1 2 3 Rotary financials 1 2 3 1 2 3 Rotary Foundation 1 2 3 1 2 3 Rotary structure and priorities 1 2 3 1 2 3 Service projects 1 2 3 1 2 3 Strategic plan 1 2 3 1 2 3 Other 1 2 3 1 2 3 Resources for learning more Most important and why: What steps can you take to learn more: 1. 2. 3. 24 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION ROTARY FUNDAMENTALS STRATEGIC PLAN AND CORE VALUES STRATEGIC PLAN OUR VALUES IN ACTION Through fellowship, we build lifelong relationships that promote greater global understanding. With integrity, we honor our commitments and uphold ethical standards. Our diversity enables us to connect different perspectives and approach problems from many angles. We apply our vocational expertise, service, and leadership to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges. OUR STRATEGIC GOALS Support and strengthen clubs Focus and increase humanitarian service Enhance public image and awareness • Foster club innovation and flexibility • Eradicate polio • Unify image and brand awareness • Encourage clubs to participate in a variety of service activities • Increase sustainable service focused on programs and activities that support youth and young leaders and Rotary’s six areas of focus • Publicize action-oriented service • Increase collaboration and connection with other organizations • Encourage clubs to promote their networking opportunities and signature activities • Promote membership diversity • Improve member recruitment and retention • Develop leaders • Start new clubs • Create significant projects both locally and internationally • Promote core values • Emphasize vocational service • Encourage strategic planning at club and district levels JOIN LEADERS | EXCHANGE IDEAS | TAKE ACTION www.rotary.org/strategicplan 25 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION ROTARY FUNDAMENTALS FELLOWSHIP, INTEGRITY, DIVERSITY, SERVICE, LEADERSHIP Through understanding. , we build lifelong relationships that promote greater global With , we honor our commitments and uphold ethical standards. Our from many angles. enables us to connect different perspectives and approach problems , and We apply our vocational expertise, some of the world’s greatest challenges. CAN YOU LIST THE FOUR-WAY TEST? 1. 2. 3. 4. How have you seen the Rotary values in action in your district? How does The Four-Way Test apply to Rotary’s values? What makes Rotary different from other service organizations? 26 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION ROTARY FUNDAMENTALS to tackle THE WORK OF ROTARY What project or initiative do people in your region most associate with Rotary? Can you identify Rotary’s six areas of focus by the icons below? Why does Rotary have areas of focus? 27 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION ROTARY FUNDAMENTALS TALKING ABOUT ROTARY Why is it important to have a well-prepared response to questions about Rotary? If you had three sentences to answer the question “What is Rotary?” what would they be? When might you be able to adapt these sentences in order to talk about Rotary in the year ahead? What questions do you still have about Rotary? 28 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION ROTARY FUNDAMENTALS REFLECTION AFTER THIS SESSION, I AM ABLE TO: YES NO 1. Address fundamental questions about Rotary, including its values and structure. 2. Evaluate my level of Rotary knowledge and consider how important knowing about Rotary is to my role in the year ahead. 3. Analyze the ways in which Rotary’s strategic plan and areas of focus support its mission and make Rotary different from other service organizations. 4. Answer the question “What is Rotary?” For any objectives not met during the session, what steps might you take to achieve them in the year ahead? This session was relevant to me because: One thing I would like to learn more about: Please take a moment and fill out the relevant section of your evaluation for this session. An electronic survey will be sent to all participants this evening asking for opinions on the future of Rotary. For more background and to consider your answers, visit The Rotary of the Future section of this workbook, pages 14-21. 29 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION ROTARY FUNDAMENTALS DISCUSSION MAKING AN IMPACT WITH SUCCESSFUL DISTRICT EVENTS TUESDAY, 17 JANUARY 2017 Session time: 15:45-17:15 Duration: 90 minutes LEARNING OBJECTIVES After this session, you will be able to: 1.Identify the elements of a successful event. 2.Clarify the goal of an event in order to maximize impact. 3.Analyze the ways to approach and invite a potential partner or cooperating organization to enhance an event. 4.Apply an event planning checklist to future events. RESOURCES Event Planning Guide Manual of Procedure (for accurate information about hosting RI president’s representatives and general protocol) 30 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION MAKING AN IMPACT WITH SUCCESSFUL DISTRICT EVENTS YOUR ROLE IN DISTRICT EVENTS What is the most successful Rotary event you have attended? What elements made it so successful? What are the five elements that successful events have in common? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 31 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION MAKING AN IMPACT WITH SUCCESSFUL DISTRICT EVENTS What role do events have in creating a vibrant, fun, and effective district? What role would you like to have in planning events in your district in the year ahead? 32 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION MAKING AN IMPACT WITH SUCCESSFUL DISTRICT EVENTS EVENT INVENTORY PART 1 Circle the events below that already take place in the district or would work in your district. 1. A one-day Rotary festival 2. A community health day or medical camp 3. District- or countrywide movie-night fundraiser 4. District-sponsored major event in town 5. District membership day 6. District job fair 7. Event or silent auction co-hosted by your district 8. Panel series hosted by your district for World Polio Day 9. District conference, RYLA, service projects, literacy fair 10. Foundation centennial celebration List any additional events that take place in your district: What is the importance of having a clearly defined goal or goals for all events? EVENT INVENTORY PART 2 From the list of events you circled or wrote above, choose four that you would like to be involved with. Consider these sample goals below, and determine how the event will meet one or more of these goals: EVENT Sample Sample Goal 1: Build awareness of Rotary Sample Goal 2: Attract potential members Sample Goal 3: Raise funds Sample Goal 4: Promote community engagement 33 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION MAKING AN IMPACT WITH SUCCESSFUL DISTRICT EVENTS EVENT 1 EVENT 2 Goal 1: Goal 1: Goal 2: Goal 2: Goal 3: Goal 3: Goal 4: Goal 4: EVENT 3 EVENT 4 Goal 1: Goal 1: Goal 2: Goal 2: Goal 3: Goal 3: Goal 4: Goal 4: 34 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION MAKING AN IMPACT WITH SUCCESSFUL DISTRICT EVENTS During planning, what questions can you ask to ensure the event succeeds and meets its goals? 35 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION MAKING AN IMPACT WITH SUCCESSFUL DISTRICT EVENTS PARTNERING FOR GREATER IMPACT What are local partnerships? How can partnerships between Rotary and other organizations benefit both entities? What role do local partnerships and sponsorships have in planning successful events? 36 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION MAKING AN IMPACT WITH SUCCESSFUL DISTRICT EVENTS PARTNERING IN YOUR COMMUNITY Consider your own communities and list any business or organizations that share Rotary’s values and would make an effective partner for events in the year ahead: Focusing on just one of the potential partners on your list, consider the following questions What do you think would motivate this organization to enter into a partnership with Rotary? Check any that apply: An opportunity to collaborate on a shared purpose or goal The desire to see a clear and measurable impact while supporting the local community A clear marketing plan that shows the benefits of entering into the partnership with you Other motivations: What factors may hold them back from partnering? Check any that apply: It doesn’t understand Rotary’s values locally and globally. It sees how the partnership benefits Rotary, but not the organization. It doesn’t have a clear understanding of the project or event goals. Other reasons: 37 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION MAKING AN IMPACT WITH SUCCESSFUL DISTRICT EVENTS Which of these factors might be most helpful to address these questions or concerns? (Circle any that apply): Visual and verbal proof of Rotary’s deep local and growing global presence Inspiring testimonials from partners that have successfully advanced their mission or purpose and amplified their impact through working with Rotary Stories of Rotarians and partners working together and innovating approaches to meet the distinct challenges of their communities Clear before/after demonstrations of partners’ impact (e.g., achieved X before teaming with Rotary; achieved Y after teaming with Rotary) Other factors: Complete the above exercise each time you consider approaching a partner for an event or project in your community. 38 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION MAKING AN IMPACT WITH SUCCESSFUL DISTRICT EVENTS PLANNING EVENTS WITH PURPOSE What are the steps you may need to consider before, during, and after an event? How would you measure success? Before the event 1. Build the team and assign roles. 2. 3. During the event 4. Collect attendee contact information for later use. 5. 6. After the event 7. Reflect on what went well and what could be improved. 8. 9. Measuring success 10. M ore people in the community are aware of what Rotary is and does. 11. 12. 39 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION MAKING AN IMPACT WITH SUCCESSFUL DISTRICT EVENTS MASTER LIST Write the new list here for reference when working with events in the year ahead: Before the event During the event After the event Measuring success 40 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION MAKING AN IMPACT WITH SUCCESSFUL DISTRICT EVENTS REFLECTION AFTER THIS SESSION, I AM ABLE TO: YES NO 1. Identify the elements of a successful event. 2. Clarify the goal of an event in order to maximize impact and support a vibrant district. 3. Analyze the ways to approach and invite a potential partner or cooperating organization to enhance an event. 4. Apply an event planning checklist to future events. For any objectives not met during the session, what steps might you take to achieve them in the year ahead? This session was relevant to me because: One thing I would like to learn more about: Please take a moment and fill out the relevant section of your evaluation for this session. 41 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION MAKING AN IMPACT WITH SUCCESSFUL DISTRICT EVENTS WORKSHOP STORYTELLING AND SERVICE WEDNESDAY, 18 JANUARY 2017 Session time: 10:30-12:00 Duration: 90 minutes LEARNING OBJECTIVES After this session, you will be able to: 1.Identify the elements of an effective story. 2.Describe how stories told by Rotarians and the family of Rotary contribute to the support and success of our programs and initiatives. 3.Tell more effective stories using the strategies you have learned. RESOURCES Rotary Messaging Toolkit Programs and Member Services staff in the Rotary Resource Center 42 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK WORKSHOP STORYTELLING AND SERVICE OBSERVATIONS ON HOW THE SPEAKERS USE STORYTELLING EFFECTIVELY 43 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK WORKSHOP STORYTELLING AND SERVICE What story did the “Rotary Smiles” video tell? How can an effective story involve more people in Rotary projects and initiatives? How are storytelling and service related? 44 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK WORKSHOP STORYTELLING AND SERVICE Why do your stories matter? When can stories be used in the year ahead? What are the elements of a good Rotary story? 45 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK WORKSHOP STORYTELLING AND SERVICE CHECKLIST FOR EFFECTIVE STORIES REINFORCE OUR ESSENCE •• Have we clarified Rotary’s distinct approach through our brand pillars, short phrases that can serve as a call to action (i.e., “join leaders,” “exchange ideas,” “take action”)? REFLECT OUR VOICE •• Does the language capture our distinct voice and personality (i.e., smart, compassionate, persevering, and inspiring)? •• Are we using personal pronouns where appropriate? •• Are we using the active voice? REFRAME MESSAGING FOR IMPACT •• Do we shift the focus from what we do to why it matters? •• Do we define leadership by actions, not titles? •• Do we clarify the type of impact we create (i.e., community change, scaled globally; solving persistent challenges; activating areas of focus)? DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT AND DRIVE ACTION •• Have we addressed audiences’ distinct motivators and barriers? •• Is it clear what we want them to do? •• Have we given them a compelling reason to act? What story do you want to tell in the year ahead? 46 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK WORKSHOP STORYTELLING AND SERVICE REFLECTION AFTER THIS SESSION, I AM ABLE TO: YES NO 1. Identify the elements of an effective story. 2. Describe how stories told by Rotarians and the family of Rotary contribute to the support and success of our programs and initiatives. 3. Tell more effective stories using the strategies I have learned. For any objectives not met during the session, what steps might you take to accomplish them in the year ahead? This session was relevant to me because: One thing I would like to learn more about: Please take a moment to fill out the relevant section of your evaluation for this session. 47 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK WORKSHOP STORYTELLING AND SERVICE FIND YOUR FOCUS DATE: THURSDAY, 19 JANUARY 2017 Session time: 10:30-12:00 Duration: 90 minutes LEARNING OBJECTIVES After this session you will be able to: 1.Share knowledge about Rotary programs and initiatives with new or non-Rotarians. 2.Create a strategy for learning more about Rotary or applying what you have learned through discussion in the year ahead. FOR THIS SESSION: –– Choose your 2 topics: A full list of topics, along with room location and language availability, is listed on the next two pages of the workbook. Not every topic is offered in all languages. –– Review the information and explore the resources: Some background information on the topics, with links to additional resources, is provided. Take some time to explore these resources prior to the session. –– Determine what you hope to learn: These discussions are led by participants, so making a list of your questions about each topic will help you get the most out of the session. –– Continue exploring: To use the listed resources, create a My Rotary account, available to members and nonmembers. For more information, you can refer to these resources after the assembly. PAGE TOPIC PAGE TOPIC 51 2017-18 Cultural Exchanges 62 Rotary’s Support for You and Your Partner 52 Engaging With Young Leaders for a Brighter Future 64 The End of Polio 54 Finding Opportunities for Service at Home 66 The Opportunity of a Lifetime: Friendship and Youth Exchange 56 How Organizing New Clubs Keeps Rotary Strong 68 5 Reasons to Attend the Rotary Convention 58 Inspiring the Family of Rotary 70 What I Learned From Celebrating Our Foundation Centennial 60 My Involvement in the Year Ahead: 10 New Ideas 72 You Have Been Asked to Give a Speech — Now What? 48 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS FIND YOUR FOCUS TOPIC LOCATIONS THURSDAY, 29 JANUARY (10:30-12:00) Choose two topics ENGLISH, HARBOR H TOPIC TABLES TOPIC TABLES 2017-18 Cultural Exchanges 1-2 19-20 Engaging With Young Leaders for a Brighter Future Finding Opportunities for Service at Home How Organizing New Clubs Keeps Rotary Strong Inspiring the Family of Rotary 3-5 Rotary’s Support for You and Your Partner The End of Polio 24-26 My Involvement in the Year Ahead: 10 New Ideas 15-18 The Opportunity of a Lifetime: Friendship and Youth Exchange 5 Reasons to Attend the Rotary Convention What I Learned From Celebrating Our Foundation Centennial You Have Been Asked to Give a Speech — Now What? 6-9 10-11 12-14 21-23 27-29 30-32 33-35 JAPANESE, HARBOR A TOPIC TABLE TOPIC TABLE Finding Opportunities for Service at Home My Involvement in the Year Ahead: 10 New Ideas 1 The End of Polio 3 2 You Have Been Asked to Give a Speech — Now What? 4 TOPIC TABLE TOPIC TABLE Finding Opportunities for Service at Home 5 My Involvement in the Year Ahead: 10 New Ideas 6 TOPIC TABLE TOPIC TABLE Engaging With Young Leaders for a Brighter Future Finding Opportunities for Service at Home 1 My Involvement in the Year Ahead: 10 New Ideas The Opportunity of a Lifetime: Friendship and Youth Exchange 3 KOREAN, HARBOR A PORTUGUESE, HARBOR B 2 49 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS 4 SPANISH, HARBOR B TOPIC TABLE TOPIC TABLE Engaging With Young Leaders for a Brighter Future Finding Opportunities for Service at Home 5 My Involvement in the Year Ahead: 10 New Ideas The End of Polio 7 6 8 CHINESE, HARBOR C TOPIC TABLE General discussion 1 FRENCH, HARBOR C TOPIC TABLE TOPIC TABLE Finding Opportunities for Service at Home My Involvement in the Year Ahead: 10 New Ideas 2 The Opportunity of a Lifetime: Friendship and Youth Exchange 4 3 ITALIAN, HARBOR C TOPIC TABLE The Opportunity of a Lifetime: Friendship and Youth Exchange 5 50 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS 2017-18 CULTURAL EXCHANGES ENGLISH Peace grows from every positive connection between Rotarians and others involved with Rotary, whether they are family members, students, program alumni, Rotaractors, or partners for service or cultural exchanges. The International Assembly has always been a place for leaders from around the globe to meet and exchange ideas, and it has always been the perfect place to find project partners to help us do more good in the world. Choose this topic to discuss the interesting opportunities you’ve had during the week to make these connections and share ideas for getting the most out of these exchanges. QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: How can the 2017 International Assembly app be used to help you find an exchange partner? What is the importance of these exchanges in our efforts to build peace around the world? How can these exchanges be used to engage non-Rotarians and the family of Rotary? What steps would you take to organize this exchange in order to ensure success? How did your experience during the cultural exchange inspire you to consider whether this type of exchange would work for you, your family, and your friends? I would like to know: Notes: 51 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS ENGAGING WITH YOUNG LEADERS FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE ENGLISH, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Youth Exchange are Rotary’s official programs designed to empower young leaders, but you don’t have to participate in one of these programs to support young professionals in your community. Career and literacy fairs, scholarships, and mentoring programs all support the success of young people in your community and around the world. Another way to show support: Invite young leaders to work side by side with Rotarians on programs, projects, and activities. Choose this topic to discuss how to engage young people and empower the leaders of tomorrow. This talk will cover the benefits and opportunities that exist when engaging young leaders in the club and district; the best engagement techniques you have witnessed and ideas of how to increase participation by young people; whether your district might benefit from one or more of these programs; and how you can get involved! RESOURCES Program descriptions and links on the Empower Leaders page of My Rotary Young Leaders in Action and Rotary Youth Exchange newsletters QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: Do you or your partner have specific goals related to programs for young leaders in the district? In what capacity have you been or are you currently involved in Interact, Rotaract, RYLA, or Youth Exchange? In what ways can Rotarians and other Rotary family members serve as mentors to young leaders? 52 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS How do Rotarians and their partners benefit from working with young people? What might a young leader be hoping to gain through involvement with Rotary? What are some of the most effective strategies you’ve seen or used to inspire young people in Rotary and the community? I would like to know: Notes: 53 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS FINDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE AT HOME ENGLISH, FRENCH, JAPANESE, KOREAN, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH One of Rotary’s strategic goals is to focus and increase humanitarian service, both locally and internationally. We can do this by focusing on sustainable projects and activities that support youths and young leaders, as well as Rotary’s six areas of focus. Choose this topic to discuss how effective service projects respond to real issues, how to empower people and improve their communities, and your service goals for the year ahead. RESOURCES Organize a Rotary Community Corps page on My Rotary Develop Projects page on My Rotary Community Assessment Tools QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: Why is it important to support both local and international service projects? What Rotary projects have succeeded in your community? What parts of a service project have you been involved with (planning, community assessment, implementation, promotion, evaluation)? 54 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS How can you involve the community in service projects? Would you consider becoming part of Rotary Community Corps, or a Rotarian Action Group? How can service projects enhance Rotary’s public image? What fundraising strategies have been successful? I would like to know: Notes: 55 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS HOW ORGANIZING NEW CLUBS KEEPS ROTARY STRONG ENGLISH Starting a new Rotary club is an ideal way to increase Rotary’s positive impact in your community, engage with your community differently, increase diversity beyond your existing clubs, explore new forms of club organization and club life in your district, and pursue new project ideas. Attracting new members revitalizes Rotary districts, and successful districts often show growth in the number of both members and clubs. How can organizing new clubs benefit the whole district? When would the circumstances be right to form a satellite club? Choose this topic to discuss these questions and learn more about organizing new clubs. RESOURCE Start a Club page on My Rotary QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: How might a governor decide if it’s time to organize a new club? What are the needed steps to organize a new club? How could a new club increase Rotary’s positive impact in your community? 56 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS What other steps can you take in a community that is not ready for a new Rotary club? What strategies have you heard for attracting members with diverse backgrounds and experiences? How is diversity related to the long-term health of a club? What are some resources that a new club might need to succeed? I would like to know: Notes: 57 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS INSPIRING THE FAMILY OF ROTARY ENGLISH At the club level, Rotarian partners, children, and friends may not know all the ways the organization can involve them. Choose this topic to discuss opportunities and strategies for motivating the entire Rotary family to participate in programs, service, and fundraising. RESOURCES Rotary Fellowships list Join a Rotarian Action Group page on My Rotary Start an Exchange page on My Rotary Areas of Focus page on My Rotary QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: What motivates you to be involved with Rotary? What opportunities do you have to engage with the Rotary family at the club level? What strategies have you seen for involving and inspiring Rotarian partners, children, and friends? 58 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS How can telling a Rotary moment or a Rotary story inspire them? What programs and activities are open to non-Rotarians? What can the experience of attending a Rotary convention offer? I would like to know: Notes: 59 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS MY INVOLVEMENT IN THE YEAR AHEAD: 10 NEW IDEAS ENGLISH, FRENCH, JAPANESE, KOREAN, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH Choose this topic to discuss the ideas you’ve heard during the week about service projects, Rotarian Action Groups, Rotary Community Corps, club visits, district events, and fundraising. Set a goal to find 10 new ideas to try in your district. RESOURCE Take Action page on My Rotary QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: What has been the most surprising discovery of the week? Has a conversation you’ve had this week inspired you to try something new in your community? What progress have you made toward reaching the goals that you set in the session Setting You Up for Success? What would you try to achieve if success were guaranteed? 60 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS Ten new ideas: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Notes: 61 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS ROTARY’S SUPPORT FOR YOU AND YOUR PARTNER ENGLISH Rotary’s Club and District Support staff is the best source of help for governors and their partners who want to maximize use of Rotary’s resources. The knowledgeable staff offers personalized service and manages communications so that governors can achieve their goals, fully understand their roles, and track their expenses and allocations through the year. Choose this topic to discuss questions about expenses, how governors access key documents on district administration, due dates for district conference planning and incorporating new clubs, and how to manage unexpected expenses during travel or club visits. RESOURCES Manual of Procedure Club and District Support and financial representatives Lead Your District: Governor manual QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: What systems do you and your partner have to make managing expenses and allocations easier? If you plan to get involved with finances in the next year, which documents might you need to access? Do you plan to travel with your partner in the next year, and if so, how might those costs be covered? 62 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS Under what circumstances might you encourage your partner to contact Club and District Support staff to answer specific questions? Do you have ideas for balancing your responsibilities in the coming year? I would like to know: Notes: 63 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS THE END OF POLIO ENGLISH, JAPANESE We are closer than we have ever been to a polio-free world. Once the final case of polio is recorded, it will take three years to ensure that the last case is, in fact, the final one. That means that if the final case occurs this year, all of these programs to end polio will continue to need funding and volunteers until 2020, at a price tag of $1.5 billion that will be funded by governments and donors such as Rotary. Choose this topic to discuss why it is more important than ever to raise funds and awareness, and how you can become an advocate for the End Polio Now campaign. RESOURCE endpolio.org QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: What is the status of polio eradication efforts? What role does Rotary play in the global strategy to eradicate polio? What are the implications of a failure to reach full eradication? 64 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS What resources are still needed to ensure a polio-free world? What strategies would help us continue to raise funds and support eradication? I would like to know: Notes: 65 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME: FRIENDSHIP AND YOUTH EXCHANGE ENGLISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH “Fellowship is wonderful; it illuminates life’s pathway, spreads good cheer, and is worth high price.” — Rotary founder Paul Harris Friendship Exchange can be the starting point for a long-term international relationship between clubs and districts. Participants often use their new friendships as the basis for partnerships on projects that create lasting change. Youth Exchange also builds lifelong relationships between families and students from different parts of the world. Choose this topic to discuss which of the exchange and hosting opportunities most excites you, effective ways to set guidelines for exchanges and hosting, and how to use your time at the International Assembly to find potential exchange partners. RESOURCES Friendship Exchange District Chair Directory Information on clubs and connections on the Rotary Clubs page of My Rotary Rotary Friendship Exchange Matching Board Start an Exchange page on My Rotary A Guide for Host Families QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: If you have participated in a friendship exchange, or hosted Rotary groups, what do you wish you had known beforehand? How might you set guidelines for the exchange? 66 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS How should you prepare for a visiting Rotary group? What are some challenges that might arise while hosting visitors, and how can you overcome them to create a positive experience for everyone? How does Rotary support the safety of exchange participants? How can friendship exchanges engage non-Rotarians? I would like to know: Notes: 67 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS 5 REASONS TO ATTEND THE ROTARY CONVENTION ENGLISH The International Convention in Atlanta will be a wonderful time to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Rotary Foundation, as you connect with a range of experts, ideas, new friends, and old friends, and experience the internationality of Rotary. Choose this topic to discuss the best ways to benefit from your convention experience and to learn what others have found to be the best long-term rewards from attending these annual events. RESOURCES Convention Promotion page on riconvention.org Toronto convention information on riconvention.org Convention promotion booths here at the assembly QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: What is the significance of this 100th anniversary celebration of The Rotary Foundation? Have you attended a Rotary convention before? What were some of your memorable experiences? Do you plan to attend the Atlanta or Toronto conventions? Why or why not? 68 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS What can Rotarians and their families gain from attending the convention? How do successful international conventions benefit the entire organization? I would like to know: Notes: 69 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS WHAT I LEARNED FROM CELEBRATING OUR FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL ENGLISH In 2016-17, Rotary clubs throughout the world are holding centennial celebrations to recognize The Rotary Foundation’s 100 years of good work. Choose this topic to discuss how your district has celebrated, or plans to celebrate, and what lessons you can apply to future projects and events in your district. RESOURCES Centennial logo, promotion kit, and ideas on www.rotary.org/foundation100 “Doing Good in the World,” the book about the history of The Rotary Foundation, available at shop.rotary.org QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: What is the importance of celebrating the Foundation centennial? How are your districts and communities working to support the centennial goals? In the session Making an Impact With Successful District Events, what parts of the discussion could apply to a centennial event or project? 70 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS Can any projects or events grow to become a centennial celebration or will you repeat your centennial event in the future? What ideas do you have for promoting an event or project that can make a larger impact on the community? After the event or project, what strategies will you use to maintain giving levels for the year? I would like to know: Notes: 71 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS YOU HAVE BEEN ASKED TO GIVE A SPEECH — NOW WHAT? ENGLISH Effective public speaking is a valuable skill for governor partners, who may be asked to speak to Rotarians or non-Rotarians. Choose this topic to discuss public speaking tips and the best ways to draft a compelling speech of any length. Also, you can practice the skills you learned in the storytelling workshop by writing, telling, and hearing stories about Rotary, or by observing other participants and helping them hone their skills. QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: From your experience, what are some techniques that make someone an effective public speaker? Why might it be useful for you to learn and practice public speaking skills? What role does storytelling have in public speaking? When might you have the opportunity to speak publicly or tell a story about Rotary in the year ahead? 72 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS What did you hear in the storytelling workshop that most interests or applies to you? Consider these questions as you begin preparing your story: Who is my audience? What is my story about? What makes it a good story? What personal element will I include to engage the audience? What opening can I use that will capture the audience’s attention? How will I make sure my story has a clear beginning, middle, and end? My story: 73 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK FIND YOUR FOCUS DISCUSSION AND SERVICE PROJECT THURSDAY, 19 JANUARY 2017 Session time: 15:45-17:15 Duration: 90 minutes NOTE: Please bring the 1-2 hardcover books you brought for donation with you to this session. LEARNING OBJECTIVES After this session, you will be able to: 1.Identify ways that your community can address and improve literacy rates. 2.Organize literacy projects that will incorporate the strengths and address the unique needs in your communities. 3.Incorporate sustainability into literacy projects. RESOURCES Rotary’s Areas of Focus guide Community Assessment Tools UNESCO’s Education for All Global Monitoring Report Babies Love Books guide 74 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION AND SERVICE PROJECT WHEN FAMILIES READ TOGETHER The nonprofit organization Reach Out and Read incorporates books into pediatric care and encourages families to read aloud together. According to its research, three- to fiveyear-olds who had been read to at least three times a week were two times more likely to: •• Recognize all letters •• Have word-sight recognition •• Understand words in context Also: •• A newborn’s brain is 25 percent developed, but the brain of a child at age five is 90 percent developed. •• By the time babies reach their first birthday, they have learned all the sounds needed to speak their native language. •• Children from low-income families enter kindergarten up to 60 percent behind in learning and literacy than their more affluent peers, and the gap widens every year. Why does early literacy matter? 75 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION AND SERVICE PROJECT TIPS FOR READING TO BABIES AND TODDLERS Summarized from “How to introduce toddlers and babies to books” on zerotothree.org. Focusing on your own community, read these tips and determine if there is anything you would add or adjust to encourage early literacy. 1. Make books part of every day: Read or tell stories at bedtime, bath time, at the doctor’s office, at the grocery, or even on the bus. 2. A few minutes is OK — don’t worry if you don’t finish the story: Young children can sit only a few minutes for a story, but as they grow, they will be able to sit longer. Let your child decide how much (or how little) time you spend reading. 3. Talk or sing about the pictures: Try “reading” the pictures in a book for your child sometimes. When your child is old enough, ask him or her to read the pictures to you. 4. Let children turn the pages: Babies need board books and help turning pages, but a three-year-old can do it alone. 5. Show children the cover page: Explain what the story is about. If you have an older toddler, ask the child to guess what the story might be about. 6. Show children the words: Run your finger along the words as you read them. 7. Make the story come alive: Create voices for the story characters and use your body to tell the story. 8. Make it personal: Talk about your own family, pets, or community when you are reading about others in a story. 9. Ask questions about the story, and let children ask questions: Use the story to engage in conversation and to talk about familiar activities and objects. 10. Create books together: Make photo books of family members. Cut pictures out of magazines or catalogs to make word books. Make a color book by having fun with crayons, markers, and paints. 11. Let children tell the story: Children as young as three years old can memorize a story, and many children love to be creative through storytelling. Would you add anything to this list? How would you adapt these suggestions for families in your community to encourage early literacy? 76 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION AND SERVICE PROJECT LITERACY AROUND THE WORLD UNESCO’s Education for All Global Monitoring Report — 2013/4 outlines the progress made toward meeting the global educational goals. Review these statistics from the report: 1.Humanitarian aid directed into the education sector worldwide: 1.4 percent –– Basic education is currently underfunded by $26 billion a year, and aid continues to decline –– The annual cost of failing to provide children with the basic skills in literacy and math: $129 billion 2.Number of teachers needed to achieve universal primary education: 1.6 million –– Countries that will not fill the gap in primary school teachers by 2030: 29 –– In around a third of countries, fewer than 75 percent of primary school teachers are trained according to national standards. 3.Number of children worldwide who are not in school: 57 million –– Number of children not learning basic skills, even though half of them have spent at least four years in school: 250 million 4.Number of adolescents worldwide not in school: 69 million –– Number of youths in low- and lower-income countries that cannot read a sentence: 1 out of every 4 –– In low-income countries, only 37 percent of adolescents complete lower secondary education, and the rate is as low as 14 for the poorest. 5.Number of illiterate adults worldwide: 774 million, a decline of only 1 percent since 2000 –– Almost two-thirds of illiterate adults are women; the poorest young women in developing countries may not achieve universal literacy until 2072. –– Percentage of maternal deaths that could be prevented if all women completed primary education: 66. Which of these statistics is most surprising or most relevant to your communities? What conclusions can be drawn about early literacy from the UNESCO summary? 77 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION AND SERVICE PROJECT How are these literacy issues already being addressed in your community? What more can be done to address these literacy issues in your community? COMPLETING THE PROJECT Literacy kit: 78 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION AND SERVICE PROJECT NOTES 79 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION AND SERVICE PROJECT THE IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABILITY In your experience, what makes an effective service project? What steps were taken to organize this project? 80 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION AND SERVICE PROJECT Why does Rotary place a focus on sustainability in its projects? Using this project as a template, how would you adapt this to be effective and sustainable in your communities? What resources already exist in your communities to help you organize a literacy project? What are some ways you can measure the success of a project like this? 81 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION AND SERVICE PROJECT REFLECTION AFTER THIS SESSION, I AM ABLE TO: YES NO 1. Identify ways that my community can address and improve literacy rates. 2. Organize literacy projects that will incorporate the strengths and address the unique needs in my community. 3. Incorporate sustainability into literacy projects. For any objectives not met during the session, what steps might you take to accomplish them in the year ahead? This session was relevant to me because: One thing I would like to learn more about: Please take a moment and fill out the relevant section of your evaluation for this session. 82 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION AND SERVICE PROJECT DISCUSSION AND EVALUATION LOOKING FORWARD FRIDAY, 20 JANUARY 2017 Session time: 10:45-12:15 Duration: 90 minutes LEARNING OBJECTIVES After this session, you will be able to: 1.Describe the highlights of your International Assembly experience to inspire people to become involved in Rotary. 2.Use suggestions from other participants to answer any remaining questions. 3.Outline the steps you would like to take to meet your goals for the year ahead. 83 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION AND EVALUATION LOOKING FORWARD TALKING ABOUT THE WEEK Take a few minutes to review what you wrote for the Reflection section after each session. Then, with a partner, answer these questions: What is the most interesting thing you learned about Rotary or The Rotary Foundation? How could you use this new insight to encourage someone to get involved in Rotary? What is one thing that you plan to discuss on a club visit? What is one thing you learned about another country or culture? What advice would you give the governor-nominee partner about attending the assembly? If you had to describe your experience to someone in three sentences, what would they be? 84 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION AND EVALUATION LOOKING FORWARD REMAINING QUESTIONS What questions do you still have about your year as a governor partner? What are some good tips or suggestions you heard this week? 85 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION AND EVALUATION LOOKING FORWARD LOOKING FORWARD How successful were you in achieving the goals you set for yourself during the first session, Setting You Up for Success? Did the goals change throughout the week? As a result of your experience at the International Assembly, what are 2-3 goals you have for the year ahead? These may or may not be related to Rotary. Goal-setting tip: Try to write goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, and relevant. For example: “Before my first club visit, I will create a travel checklist that can be used as a template for each trip.” 1. 2. 3. 86 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION AND EVALUATION LOOKING FORWARD REFLECTION AFTER THIS SESSION, I AM ABLE TO: YES NO 1. Describe the highlights of my International Assembly experience to inspire people to become involved in Rotary. 2. Use suggestions from other participants to answer any remaining questions. 3. Outline the steps I would like to take to meet my goals for the year ahead. For any objectives not met during the session, what steps might you take to accomplish them in the year ahead? This session was relevant to me because: An electronic survey will be sent this evening and will offer an opportunity to evaluate the hotel, meals, registration, and other logistical items. We kindly request your response within two weeks. 87 GOVERNOR-ELECT PARTNER WORKBOOK DISCUSSION AND EVALUATION LOOKING FORWARD CELEBRATE WITH US IN ATLANTA REGISTER NOW! riconvention.org Early registration savings end 31 March ROTARY CONVENTION 10-14 JUNE 2017 INSPIRATION AROUND EVERY CORNER SAVE THE DATE! ROTARY CONVENTION 24-27 JUNE 2018 ©mandritoiu/Shutterstock.com There’s a world of opportunity waiting for you at the Rotary convention in Toronto. One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60201-3698 USA www.rotary.org EN—(1016)