Rotary District 5170

“Rotary Shares, Investing in the Future” is an invitation to all Rotarians to strengthen Rotary at the Club level by understanding and developing the administrative framework of an effective club. The overall emphasis on leadership and empowerment will be reflected in some exciting training sessions this year, which hopefully will create a vision at the club level that embodies planning, communication, involvement of all club members and continuity of leadership. You will not want to miss this exciting and meaningful event, and to be part of the kick off for the 2007-2008 Rotary year! Here’s what’s happening…

Schedule:

5:00 – 5:50 p.m.		Registration and Fellowship
6:00 – 7:10 p.m.		Workshops
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.		Dinner and Program

Workshops:

President Elects 2007-2008
Facilitator: District Governor Elect Dick Lohmiller, Cupertino

Enjoy a glass of wine with our incoming DG in this leadership session filled with important information. You will receive the 2007-2008 Calendar of Events, and specific information about the RI Convention and District Event, and the DG’s Visitation Schedule. You will hear the Council on Legislation results and the impact on your Club. A proven New Membership Plan, tips to take your club to the next level, and new District resources to assist you and your Club will all be part of this dynamic session!

Service Projects – “Leading Through Action”
Facilitator: John W. Baird, Ph.D., San Jose

This program is a MUST for service project leaders. This session will help leaders with concrete strategies for increasing member buy-in and commitment to their service projects. Using an Action Planning Sheet, participants will walk away with a concrete plan on how to execute their projects. The format is highly interactive with opportunity to learn about the “best practices” of other clubs.

Club Administration
Facilitator: Don MacKenzie, Palo Alto University

Do you know your role in the Club Administration Committee? Rotary has redefined Club Service, now called Club Administration. What will be your responsibilities in this most vital position? This session will explore what it takes to cultivate and express your Club’s distinctiveness, and the important roles and responsibilities of Club Treasurers and Secretaries. Take part in an open exchange of ideas to help shape how you will lead your club next year in your primary responsibility of increasing Club effectiveness.

Membership – “Rotary’s Life Blood“
Facilitator: Rod Diridon, Sr., San Jose

Involvement in service clubs has dropped precipitously worldwide in the last several decades while Rotary has bucked that tide.  Yet last year Rotary membership in the US dropped by 32,000 members!  We must work smarter and harder if Rotary expects to retain our membership base…the talent and treasure…to service our communities and the world.  Attend the Membership Planning Session at the District 5170 Assembly and be part of the solution!”

The Rotary Foundation
Facilitator: Brad Howard, Oakland Sunrise

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is the heart of Rotary's efforts toward World Understanding and Peace and the eradication of polio. It is also the heart of the most successful Rotary clubs.  Participants in this session will learn about the programs of the Rotary Foundation, and the District’s efforts in 2007-2008 to help individual Rotary clubs work to raise funds for, and participate in, the programs of the Foundation. 

Public Relations
Facilitator: Dennis Wilcox, San Jose

Key to successful club public relations and communications is strategic thinking and formulation of a strategic plan. Learn how to develop an effective plan for external and internal communications. Explore how public awareness and high visibility lead to strong partnerships with major community groups, member recruitment and retention, and Rotary’s growth in service capability via public understanding of our work to improve the quality of life for everyone in our community. You don’t want to miss this session!

Youth Service
Facilitator: Roger Hassler, Almaden Valley

Rotarians will be inspired to become more involved with the youth of our community when they hear first hand from the young people Rotary serves. The investment of our time, talents, and treasure provides opportunities for them to grow into productive adults.  Youth leaders from Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, the Speech Contest and Youth Exchange will facilitate discussions in each of their areas. Please join our outstanding youth leaders for this always-popular session.

President Elect Nominees 2008-2009
Facilitator: District Governor Nominee Gary Citti, Santa Clara

This will be your first opportunity to meet with your 2008-09 District Governor and the other Club President-Nominees as a group.  Our focus will be on preparing you for your year as Rotary Club President.  Our discussion will include your reverse calendar, optimizing your training of your Club Board of Directors, effective communications and the NEW Club Leadership plan.  During the meeting you will meet a few members of the District staff you will be interacting with during your year.

Keynote Speaker:

Clifford L. Dochterman

Rotary International President 1992-1993

Cliff Dochterman’s professional career included 40 years in higher administration, twenty years each at the University of California at Berkley and 20 years at the University of the Pacific in Stockton.

Cliff has served as president of the Stockton Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation Commission. He has a long association with the Boy Scouts of America, and has received three of the Scouts highest honors—Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope and Distinguished Eagle Awards. He has received honorary degrees from several universities for his humanitarian work in the world.

Cliff Dochterman is probably best known for his volunteer work for Rotary Inernational over the past 46 years. He has served in almost every Rotary assignment in the world—from Berkeley Rotary Club President, to District Governor, to Rotary International Director, R.I. Vice President, Trustee of the Rotary Foundation, and President of Rotary International. Cliff has probably served on more Rotary committees and talked to more Rotary Clubs than anyone in the world. He is the author of the booklet, “ABC’s of Rotary,” which has been translated into twenty languages.

In 1992, Cliff became the worldwide President of Rotary International. He slected the theme, Real Happiness is Helping Others.” He has traveled the world many tiomeand has been honored by heads of state of dozens of countries for spreading goodwill and world understanding. Cliff was one of the pioneers of the PolioPlus program and chaired Rotary’s Centennial Operations Committee.

Cost and Registration:

Registration for the District Assembly is by Club. Please complete the Registration Form PDF listing each of the members you are registering, and the workshop each will attend.

Typically, each Club pays for its members to attend. The cost is $35 each PREPAID by May 10th ($40 after May 10th). Please make check payable to District 5170.

Mail the Registration Form with a check to the District Registrar, Vicki Rombs, 26776 Portsmouth Ave., Hayward, CA 94545 or Fax the Registration Form to 510-264-1463 and mail the check. Both the form and check must be received to be officially registered.

Clubs will have reserved seating on a “first-come first-serve” basis, if the Registration Forms and checks are received by May 10th. Rotarians, who register after May 10 th or the day of the event will be seated at “Open Seating” tables.

Please designate one person from your Club to pick up the registration packet between 5:00 and 5:50 PM on May 17th, the day of the event. This person will be responsible for distributing the materials to your registered members. 

If you have any questions about the District Assembly or Registration, please contact Kay at 408-243-7861, ext. 227, or president@viaservices.org