Vision, Goal & Strategic Plan

CLUB FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Goal: Ensure that activities associated with the effective operation of the club are identified, 
           planned, and executed.

Specific objectives
1.  Every committee to draft its annual action plan to be reviewed every club assembly 
2.  Reduce the average age in our club to 50 yrs. by attracting younger members to join the club. 
3.  Ensure the weekly average attendance is above 60% 
4.  Implement at least two significant fund-raising events p.a. 
5.  Have at least two off site meeting 
6.  Have at least three family /social events every year. 

7.  Secure the Governor once a year to address the Club and/or secure at least one very     
     prominent speaker who will make news (Program Committee). 
8.  Organize an essay completion based on Rotary principles every year. 
9.  Organize a seminar for the young people dealing with life and financial issues 
10. Ensure over 90% of club officer attend district training seminar
Action steps
Club Administration 
Leadership - encourage club members to be active in the club committees and to consider club leadership roles. Identify new members from the beginning as leaders.
Leadership - make the path to club leadership transparent–productive committee member, committee co-chair, chair, director, president.
Training-increase existing club leaders’ participation in Rotary District’s club training opportunities.
Program- maintain a weekly program strategy that provides a balance of topics / speakers / workshops to keep interest at the highest level possible
Program- devote part of at least one program per month to informing and educating members about our club, RI, and each other (for example introduce a 5 min session of what is new in my field,
Program- focus on the development of high profile speakers that will attract extra guests to visit the club.
Fellowship- plan social events and activities to encourage socialization. with spouses outside of regular meetings. Expand social events to include a wide array of members and family of Rotarians. All family members will be invited to stand and be recognized as a group.
Communication- improve communication to club membership regarding board, officer and committee decisions and activities.
New generation- support the launch of Interact and Rotaract Club.
New generation- rejuvenate Vocational programs at local high schools and tertiary institutions e.g. essay competitions.

Club Finance - Fund-Raising
Implement at least two significant fund-raising events per annum with between 10% and 15% of their surplus set aside to sustain the Board’s broad program of service activities with the balance made available for disbursement to selected service causes in accordance with the wishes of the Board.

4. SERVICE

Goal: To identify projects within the key areas of focus that will provide valued assistance, deliver enduring positive outcomes, and utilize member's skills and talents.

Specific objectives
1. Identify and support at least 2 local projects every year.
2. Identify and support at least 1 international project every year.

Action Step
-  review club's ongoing service projects; 
-  training project committee on planning and conducting successful service projects; 
-  conduct or obtain a need assessment of local and neighboring communities; 
-  achieve agreement by the Board of the criteria to be used by Committees to evaluate proposals/

projects/charities/individuals for potential funding (governance function); 
-  publicize that any member can bring a program/project by working through the program/Project 
   committee respectively; 
-  work with other organizations and volunteers in identifying and supporting local charities and 
   projects, in the short- or long-term, where they
               o   provide the best value for money; 
               o   make a real difference in the lives of the beneficiaries 
-  recognize club members who participate in and provide leadership to the club's service projects;
-  ensure all projects are consistent with the objectives of rotary and enhance its reputation in the  
   community.