Inspiration, information and understanding - this course is a must do

The following is feedback from last Sunday's (15 June 2014) Rotary Leadership Institute Part1 , Part 3 and Graduate courses in District 9920.  This serves to illustrate what the participants get out of attending.  Participants were from District 9910 and 9920 and were Rotarians  ranging from quite new to Rotary through to long serving.

“RLI has enabled me to connect with other Rotarians & share ideas on what we could do better” – Denise, Rotary Club of Auckland

“RLI is a foundation that every Rotarian should be given to attend as it improves your understanding of what you can achieve through the power of Rotary.  RLI has inspired me to step into district roles to make a difference” – Bart, Rotary Club of Manukau City Sunrise  

“RLI has broadened my knowledge of Rotary & introduced me to other like-minded Rotarians in District 9920.  Thanks.” – Richard, Rotary Club of Botany East Tamaki

“RLI is an informative interaction group that builds a greater knowledge of Rotary.  It helps focus on your involvement, & the part each member personally participates in their club.” – Neville, Rotary Club of Mt Eden

“RLI provided the opportunity to step back & review the results & expectations we have for our Rotary service.  Discussion with like-minded people who challenge the norm was exceptional & refreshing” – Mark, Rotary Club of Auckland East

“RLI has given me some ideas on how to be a more effective Rotarian.  RLI has taken some of the mystery & ambiguity out of Rotary & its terms.  RLI has made me think about what Rotary is & what being a Rotarian means.” Jeanette, Rotary Club of Otahuhu

“RLI has given me the opportunity to learn more about Rotary, exchange ideas with like-minded Rotarians, & look at challenges other clubs have & how things can be handled differently.” – Jan, Rotary Club of Mt Eden

“Today the graduate programme was the most valuable of all the sessions … What a coup Rotary has made having you 2 [Ingrid and Beryl] as Facilitators. Today was a consolidation day for me. Shall give it my best shot!!” – Mary Ann, Rotary Club of Highbrook

“RLI & me – kept my fire alive!”  At the end he added, “I’ve really enjoyed RLI, so what about an RLI alumni programme?” - Craig, Rotary Club of Auckland

More information:  www.rli.rotarysouthpacific.org

I want the networking opportunities, the fellowship and the satisfaction ...

The following participant's feedback from today's Rotary Leadership Institute Part 1 course in Auckland is a follow-on from the previous post below at http://rotarystories-nzandpacific.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/the-ahas-much-more-than-expected.html:

"Personally I have gained a much better understanding of Rotary International, how it is structured, how our district fits into the organisation and how Highbrook Rotary Club can play its part. The participants ranged in Rotary experience from two months to over 30 years, and the ages from what seemed like kids to me but in reality they would have been 20 ish, to golden oldies like myself.

The common thread joining these people was that they all wanted to make a difference, and have a good time doing it. A great deal of the training was experiential working in teams of three or four. The interaction with people from other clubs was valuable and it was obvious that the knowledge of some Rotarians (with a few years in Rotary) was little more than my own, which made me feel less of a newbie. At the other end of the scale there were some extremely knowledgeable Rotarians. If I had to define just one single outcome of today’s session, it has confirmed that Rotary is where I want to belong.

I want the networking opportunities, the fellowship and the satisfaction that whatever small part I play, it is in the knowledge that I’m contributing to improving someone’s life, somewhere, somehow."
- Rotary Club of Highbrook (chartered on 17 December 2012) Director Cy Holmes

How would you build the future vision of your Rotary club?  
RLI Part 2 breakout team member, Ambassadorial Scholar Justin Loiseau, explains to the
whole group how their team designed Lego model represents this
Strategic Planning and Analysis module challenge.

 

 

RLI Part 2 modules include:

• Club Communication
• Attracting Members
• Targeted Service
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning and Analysis (double module)

 

If you are currently participating in a RLI course or have graduated you are welcome to join the RLI NZ and Pacific Alumni Facebook group - log onto Facebook and use search to find it.

 

Members of the Rotary Club of St Johns, Auckland were asked to stand if they had completed or were currently participating in Rotary Leadership Institute and this was the response:

 

"Gets a bit lonely being the odd one out!"

 

The aha's ... much more than expected.

A Rotary Leadership Institute Part 1 course was held on Friday 26 April, the day before the joint Districts 9920 and 9940 Conference in Rotorua, New Zealand.

It included the usual topics of an RLI Part 1 course:

• Insights into Leadership
• My Rotary World
• Engaging Members
• Our Foundation
• Ethics & Vocational Service
• Service Projects

The RLI day had facilitators & participants from both districts, including throughout New Zealand & for the first time the Pacific Islands. 

• 93% said they will continue onto RLI Part 2
• 93% said they would be willing to travel to another centre to complete RLI Part 2 if necessary

The following feedback was collated:  

General Comments

What most liked about the RLI sessions?

The insights / aha's - more than expected

Listening to others & sharing ideas

It was interesting & lively - great presentations

The people - meeting Rotary people

Great topic coverage - relevant - brief to the point

Opportunity to talk to others on Rotary matters

Foundation topic was very interesting & clarified many things for me

Ideas from other clubs

Exposure to heaps about Rotary that I didn't know I needed to know

It gave me the opportunity to reflect on my role in Rotary, my club, the wider organisation & form my ideas on leadership (volunteer vs paid organisation)

Opportunity to network

Practice at working on a project

The interactive sessions with fellow Rotarians

Experience & examples from other participants & facilitators

Learning about the world of Rotary in an overview then in depth manner

Learning so much about Rotary International

Great & thanks

Recommended changes to improve future sessions

Timing - ensure comfort stops interlude - time out of conference room

Nothing

Foundation is still very confusing - that's just me I guess!

It was very valuable, every moment

Lunch - healthier options eg. a proper salad as a meal

I know it's hard, but allow more time for questions & people's experiences

Happy with the format

What else can RLI do to help make me a better leader?

Follow up to get me to enrol in next sessions

Just glad to know that support is there

More training

More time on Engaging Members would be of value

Maybe President Elect & President can usefully have a mentor

It was discussed - just be available

=> To see when & where the next RLI courses will be held, please go to www.rli.rotarysouthpacific.org.

RLI - the Rotarian development forum where you discover the world of Rotary opportunities to enhance your journey ahead - is one of the OPPORTUNITIES of Rotary membership. 

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