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Learn About E-clubs & the Potential They Offer for Rotary
Moderator: Florian GottschallPanelist: John Richardson
Panelist: Jose Rivero-OlmedoPanelist: Elizabeth ‘Elly’ Contreras
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Learn About E-clubs & the Potential They Offer for Rotary
Florian Gottschall
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THE ROTARY E-CLUB OF BERLIN GLOBAL
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ABOUT
The Rotary E -Club Berlin Global is the First English – German
speaking E-club worldwide and the first E-club in District 1940.
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ABOUT
The Rotary E-club of Berlin Global The E-club was founded in 2011 32 members 1 Honorary member
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Sometimes my E-club meets in person.
MEETING OFFLINE
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This is an example of our online meeting.
MEETING ONLINE
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INTERNAL COMMUNICATION
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ENGAGEMENT eRotaryGlobal TV eCommerce EREY EDUonGO Sponsored Runs
ATTRACTION Education start-up (developing countries) New technologies / channels Delivering Rotary values Interesting topics
My commitment is to support global social entrepreneurs in developing countries with knowledge, experience, and resources so
they can focus on doing good.
- Mario Paladini, President Rotary eClub Berlin Global
OUR PROGRAMS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND US
Websitewww.erotaryglobal.org
Facebook Pagewww.facebook.com/erotaryglobal
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The Rotary E-Club of Puerto Rico y Las Americas
Past District Governor John RichardsonAND
District Governor-elect Jose M. Rivero-Olmedo
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E-CLUBS ARE EXACTLY THE SAME AS OTHER ROTARY
CLUBS EXCEPT THEY MEET ONLINE
IF YOU TAKE AWAY ONE PIECE OF INFORMATION TODAY
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THE ROTARY E-CLUB OF PUERTO RICO & LAS AMERICAS
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CLUB OVERVIEW
Visit our website to find out more!http://www.rotary-e.org
Public side
Member side
Meetings
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CLUB MEETINGS
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CLUB MEETINGS
o Meet online, not in a chat room format, but on a live conference call
o Diverse set of speakers and topics
o Use Webex and conduct the meeting as any Rotary meeting
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ENGAGING MEMBERS
1. Invitation to Meeting
2. Weekly Meeting
3. Minutes
4. Face to Face Meetings
5. Club projects
6. Fellowship events
7. District Events
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KEEPING MEMBERS
Rotarians whose circumstances have changed
Format preserves a family life
Flexibility allows them stay
Can make-up attendance at any time
Challenging projects
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ATTRACTING NEW MEMBERS
A diversity of speakers/topics
Invite guests and Make-ups
The use of new technology
Flexible meetings at a low cost
My club attracts members through:
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My club does local and global service projects
SERVICE PROJECTS
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SERVICE PROJECTS
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BENEFITS OF E-CLUBS
Provides another
option to do the
work of rotary
A Great Platform for
sharing Rotary
knowledge
It is diverse, a borderless
venue
Format that allows 24/7
access to make up a meeting
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BENEFITS OF E-CLUBS
1. We empower individual talents across the web to serve others
2. We can connect and influence global events
3. E-Club members are welcome and recognized at physical clubs
4. We do service projects like other Rotary clubs
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BENEFITS OF E-CLUBS
5. Advantages of meeting online
6. Bridging generations and cultures
7. Collaborate with Rotarians all around the world
8. Technology helps us to reach communities in need
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BEST PRACTICES
Club vision Fellowship Administratio
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Service projects
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Learn About E-clubs and the Potential They Offer Rotary
Elizabeth ‘Elly’ ContrerasRotary E-club of Canada One
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THE ROTARY E-CLUB OF CANADA ONE
Rotary on demand;When you want;
Where you want!
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September 2011• Forms submitted
to DG and RI • Website launched
October 2011Recruitment of members
June 2012First online E-club meeting
December 2012• Membership blitz
initiated• Charter date set
June 2011Research starts
THE CHARTERING PROCESS
This process lasted 20 months.
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April 2013Club committees in place
June 2013I am presenting at this session!
July 1, 2013Club is ready to start projects
July 2013Start of the new Rotary year
February 23, 2013Club charters with 36 members
THE CHARTERING PROCESS
This process lasted 20 months.
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OUR CHARTERING CELEBRATION!
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• 3 Past District Governors• 8 Past Presidents• Past Foundation and
Committee Chairs• 6 Couples• 3 New members to Rotary
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
E X P E R I E N C EMentoring new Rotarians
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OUR MEMBERS & GUESTS
• Current Members: All Canadian • • Guests from around the globe
• One website for all: www.rotaryeclubcanada.ca
* We have had 3,150 visits to our club website in 4 months!
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OUR HOME PAGE IS OUR WEEKLY MEETING
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1. Program is posted on Sunday at midnight on our website
2. It is active for one week
3. Previous meetings are archived
4. We have varied content
HOW WE MEET: OUR WEEKLY MEETING
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1. Monthly Board meeting 2. Pre-meeting social using
“GoToMeeting”3. Skype 4. Clubrunner E-message5. Forum6. Weekly Bulletin includes
announcements and reminders to attend
7. Regular Phone/Skype calls
HOW WE COMMUNICATE
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EVENTS:1. GoToMeeting2. District Events3. Dinner/Coffee4. Travel5. Classifications
FELLOWSHIP
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ASK FOR DONATIONS:
• Poll Members• Feature Speaker Programs
• Draw from Members favorites• Partner with other clubs
• Service Committee Meetings• District Community Service
SERVICE PROJECT
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GoToWebinarClub TrainerBi-Annual
FUTURE PLANNING: COMMITTEE MEETINGS
To discuss club basics
To brainstorm
ideas
To develop a plan
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1. Monthly District Newsletter2. Terminated Members List3. Presentations at Clubs4. Facebook5. Twitter6. LinkedIn7. District Newsletter
Get The Word Out!!
ATTRACTING NEW MEMBERS
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BENEFITS OF E-CLUBS
1.Rotary on Demand;
Where you Want; When you Want
2.IPhone/IBook
compatible
3.Invite House
Guests to attend meeting
4.Draw from
former Rotarians
5.Anywhere;
any time
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1. Make personal contact- E-mails are for information- Phone Calls are for Inspiration- Personal visits are for lasting relation
2. Invite Rotary leaders to be e-greeters
3. Ask for feedback
4. Attend District training and events
5. Provide interesting meetings
BEST PRACTICES
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I think your meetings
are the very best I’ve
seen from any
international E-club.
FEEDBACK
- Past RI Vice President, Monty Audenart.
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COME TO ONE OF OUR MEETINGS!
Go to our websiteto attend one of our Weekly Meetings
www.rotaryeclubcanada.ca
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QUESTIONS?
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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING TODAY’S SESSION