Vibrant Club

This week the president-elects are reviewing their plans for their first meeting and vision plan for their clubs. The year is a clean slate which one has to slowly fills up.

There is one resource that's available- the pamphlet: Be A Vibrant Club.The first page reads:

"Best Practices
Strong clubs foster innovation and flexibility. This collection of best practices is intended to strengthen clubs — the first priority of the RI Strategic Plan — by motivating members to implement new ideas to increase the vitality of the club. Consider these as tips that can be tailored to make your club stronger. These best practices include:
• Developing long-range goals that address the elements of an effective club • Setting annual goals that support long-range goals • Keeping all members involved and informed • Communicating effectively with club members and district leaders
• Ensuring continuity in leadership from year to year
• Customizing the bylaws to reflect club operations
Has your club evaluated its traditions and practices lately to determine
• Providing regular fellowship opportunities whether they
• Actively involving all club members • Offering regular, consistent training • Assigning committees that support your club’s operational needs, including:
administration, membership, public relations, service projects, and The Rotary Foundation
are contributing to your club’s vitality?
Your club procedures may already incorporate these practices. As you read through the best practices in this guide, focus on ones your club could implement or improve."