So you want to be an Avenue of Service Director…
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So you want to be an Avenue of Service Director…

Career Paths:

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Adapted from a similar document
in use in Rotary District 5280.
With permission of and thanks to
PDG Dave Williams.

Prepared by PDG Carolyn Schuetz
District Trainer, Rotary District 5170
August 2002

What Rotary experience should you have?
  Avenues: Club Service, International Service, Community Service, Vocational Service, Youth Service, The Rotary Foundation, Membership
   
How Selected?
  By the District Governor (while Governor-Elect)
   
Desirable Qualifications for Consideration:
 
  • Current Rotarian in good standing in a club in good standing
  • Service as a Club President for one full year
  • Demonstrated outstanding performance at the Club and/or District level
  • Potential for future leadership in the District
Other Critical Areas for Consideration:
 
  • Knowledge of the clubs and Rotarians in the District and widely known by District Rotarians
    • Why? Recommends committee members from throughout the District
  • Knowledge of the functions and committees within the Avenue of Service
    • Why? Usually has responsibility for committees within the Avenue of Service
  • Enthusiasm for activities within the Avenue of Service
    • Why? Serves as Motivator for related activities throughout the District
Best Training for an Avenue of Service Director:
 
  • Outstanding performance as Club President, with special emphasis on the relevant Aveunue of Service
  • Service as District Committee Chair for some principal committee within the Avenue of Service
  • Service as a member of principal committee within the Avenue of Service
Logical Career Path:
  Club President, District Committee Member in area of major emphasis within the Avenue of Service, District Committee Chair in area of major emphasis within the Avenue of Service
   
How Do I Get The Job?
  Secure the credentials and express your interest to the Governor-Elect during the summer or fall before his or her term begins.