Rotary Leadership Institute

The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is more than just a training program—it’s an invitation to unlock your full potential, learn with Rotarians from other Districts, and transform your Rotary experience into something truly remarkable. Whether you’re new to Rotary or a seasoned member, RLI offers you an opportunity to discover your purpose and become a dynamic leader who will inspire and strengthen your club and community.

Our Mission:

• Discover Your Passion: Through RLI, you’ll find the heart of what excites you about Rotary. It’s your chance to reconnect with the core values of service, fellowship, and leadership, and channel that passion into action that truly matters.
• Get Engaged: Ready to step up and lead? RLI helps you move from participation to leadership—giving you the tools, skills, and confidence to make a real impact in your club and beyond. It’s your time to shine!
• Strengthen Your Club: RLI is about building stronger, more vibrant clubs by helping Rotarians like you to bring fresh ideas, bold projects, and a united vision for service. With RLI, you’ll help your club become a force for good in your community and the world.

Why RLI Will Change Your Rotary Life:

• Empower Your Leadership: Take the next step in your Rotary journey with the leadership skills and practical knowledge to confidently take on roles that will shape your club’s future.
• Create Lasting Impact: Learn how to lead successful, high-impact projects that not only meet the needs of your community today, but leave a legacy of service for years to come.
• Build Connections, Expand Horizons: Meet inspiring Rotarians from other clubs, exchange ideas, and forge lasting partnerships that will fuel your growth and success as a Rotarian.
• Be Part of Something Bigger: RLI will connect you to the global movement of Rotary, deepening your understanding of our mission and making you an even more passionate advocate for the work we do worldwide.

Whether you’re eager to take on a leadership role, drive service projects, or simply want to be part of a dynamic, engaged community, RLI is the ultimate tool to supercharge your Rotary journey. This is your chance to be a part of a global network that’s changing the world one service project at a time. Step up to leadership, ignite your passion, and create a lasting impact—together we can do more!

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Roots of Rotary

This session offers a introduction into Rotary’s roots and guiding principles, focusing on its historical legacy and how it shapes the actions of Rotarians today. It highlights the evolution of Rotary from its inception in 1905 by Paul Harris and his three business acquaintances to the global service network it is now.

My Club & Beyond

This session on the Rotary Membership Spiral and its related topics is focused on deepening your understanding of Rotary’s structure, purpose, and how you can contribute to your club and the wider Rotary organization.

Engaging Members

The session describes engaging your Rotary club members to create a more active and vibrant club, ensuring long-term retention and continued success. Active participation is a cornerstone of a thriving club, and it’s essential for strengthening Rotary both at the local and global levels.

Our Foundation

This session focuses on the importance of Rotary’s service projects and how the Rotary Foundation supports them. Through these discussions, you’ll gain insights into how Rotary Discuss the importance and value of The Rotary Foundation to your club

Creating Service Projects

This session focuses on the importance of creating and leading service projects within Rotary. Here’s a breakdown of how you can approach the brainstorming and planning process effectively.

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Rotary & Ethics

This session will help you understand how the Guiding Principles of Rotary can strengthen your personal and professional vocation while promoting Rotary’s values within your workplace and community. You will learn how to embody these principles and pass them on through meaningful actions that align with Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self.”

Strategic Planning & Analysis

In this session, we will focus on understanding the health of your Rotary Club, identifying areas of improvement, and exploring how to develop and implement a strategic plan. You will learn to analyze your club’s current status, set goals for improvement, and create a dynamic strategic plan to guide future growth.

Targeted Service

This session will explore the core differences between Rotary International (RI) and The Rotary Foundation (TRF), dive into the importance of the TRF Funding Model, and examine how Global Grants and the Six Areas of Focus contribute to sustainable service projects that transform lives. You’ll also learn about the Sustainability principles incorporated in Rotary projects and how the SHARE system helps distribute funds effectively across local and global initiatives.

Team Building

This session focuses on exploring how team building and committees are used within Rotary clubs to effectively accomplish service goals. We’ll examine the advantages and disadvantages of committees, and how they serve as a tool for leadership and collaboration.

Attracting Members

This session focuses on understanding your club’s current position, the characteristics of your target audience, and strategies for attracting and retaining quality members to ensure your club’s continued success and growth.

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Effective Leadership Strategies

In the context of Rotary, effective leadership means being able to guide and inspire others to achieve collective goals. It involves motivating members, communicating effectively, and leading initiatives that align with Rotary’s values and mission. This sessions discusses how effective leadership strategies in Rotary can facilitate growth, service, and member engagement.

Vocational Service Expectations

This session focuses on Vocational Service in Rotary, which is one of the “Avenues of Service” and a key component in shaping the Rotary experience. By effectively engaging in vocational service, you can help add value to the membership experience for all Rotarians, while supporting meaningful projects in your community.

Club Communications

Effective communication is crucial to the success of any organization, and this is especially true in Rotary clubs. The way we communicate internally within the club and externally to the broader community impacts our relationships, trust, and ability to execute service projects effectively. This session outlines how you can apply effective communication practices to your own Rotary leadership journey.

International Service

International Service is one of the core pillars of Rotary, and it plays a critical role in fulfilling the mission of Rotary International: to foster understanding, goodwill, and peace across the globe. This session will help you understand how you, as a Rotarian, can contribute to international service and how to get involved with projects that make a difference worldwide.

Public Image & Public Relations

As you continue your Rotary journey, the session on Public Image and Public Relations (PR) is a crucial step in strengthening your club’s outreach and influence. In this session you’ll examine how to craft messages that resonate with your target audience and use tools like social media, press releases, and community partnerships to share Rotary’s story.