Jefferson Rotary Visioning Session
Held June 22, 2010
Vision for the club in May 2015
17 Jefferson Rotary members attended the session, facilitated by four representatives from other clubs in the district. The numbers to the left are an indication of the level of support for the numerous ideas and concepts advanced.
By May 2015, our club will have 60 members (overwhelming consensus)
Our Rotary Club stands for
24 Leadership in the community and beyond
21 Club of choice for biz and professionals
19 Caring for others, especially those in need
15 Big, visible projects that help Jefferson
6 Service above self
5 Setting the bar
4 Instigator of a master service club
2 Support of Character Education
2 Friend of youth
2 Scholarships
2 Reputation as doers
1 Works effectively with other clubs
1 Supporter/recognizes academic excellence
80 years of community service
Community partnerships
Leadership
#1 Scholarship providers
Place where ideas are generated and evaluated
Works with govt and other orgs
Mentorships
Integrity
Involvement
The attributes of our club are
25 Actively recruiting young adult leaders
21 Excellent camaraderie
19 Every member does his/her share
13 Biz organization of men & women representing differing ethnicity/professions
6 Open, willing to consider ideas/suggestions
2 Eradication of “good ol’ boys” club
2 All meetings available over the Internet
2 Projects that meet the needs of the community
2 Individuals who care about each other
2 We have fun
1 Promotes 4-way test in biz practice
1 Occupational diversity, not just white collar
1 Diverse
1 80% member participation in activities
1 Every member involved locally & internationally
Movers & shakers
80% attendance, routinely
Source of effective business alliances
Equal # women & men
Club Service/Fellowship
24 Effective new member mentoring
24 Every member serves in a leadership post
18 Goal of 60 members, retained
8 Compelling weekly programs
8 Fun joint events w/other clubs
6 New meeting venue
3 Quarterly social events attended by 80%
2 Joint projects w/other are Rotary clubs
2 Two fireside chats/year
2 Club video
2 Board posts are desirable
1 Board members to Dist mtgs
1 Near 100% meeting attendance
Be on local cable channel
Jefferson leadership event co-sponsored w/Rotary
100% Attendance at annual banquet
Minimum of 1 family activity/year
New members publicly recognized
Monthly exposure on radio
New members go to one district meeting 1st year
Vocational Service
29 Sponsors youth leadership programs
25 Scholarships
20 Mentoring/job shadowing
18 Improve student Rotarian program – one student speaks each week
8 Annual career fair for middle and high school
3 Tutoring serves for students
2 Sends students to state RYLA
2 Work w/Job Service to assist un employed or under-employed
1 20% of members are past student Rotarians
1 Rotarians w/military experience talk to high schools, share experience
1 Students/professionals recognized for service
Club takes position on public issues (ie., economic development)
Speaker’s bureau to K-12
Rotarians hire disabled, economically disadvantaged
Partner w/Literacy Council on birth thru school programs
Community Service
25 Complete band shell
19 Invite citizens to meetings
14 Digital signage for community use (could also be fundraiser)
14 Activities for teens
13 Routine food pantry donations
2 Permanent seats/benches at band shell
2 Assistance for the disabled
2 Outreach to Hispanics on community issues
2 Projects that “leverage” member skills
1 Social activities for seniors
1 Only one gambling-related fundraiser
1 Rides for elderly
1 Health & Wellness promotions w/other clubs/orgs
1 Be judicious – only commit to activities we can actually fund
1 Home assistance for elderly
Establish a volunteer center
Community pick-up
Community “Who’s Who” list
Five scholarships @ $4K/yr
International Service
20 Arvind’s India eye care project
17 Polio eradication
17 Sponsor Summer Youth Exchange
12 Exchange w/sister club
12 Develop youth exchange
5 Host GSE every other year
3 Jeff. Club members on Intn’l service projects
2 Two water projects via matching grants
Send community member to GSE
Three members on Natnl’ Immunization Days
Sponsor non-Rotarian for exchange program
Fundraising – Consensus was that the club, by 2015, will raise $200,000, or $50K/year for the next 5 years. (Other high vote-getters ranged from $175K to $250K)
30 Brat & Burger still #1
20 Rock River Regatta becomes major fundraiser
15 Character Ed calendar sale
12 Brat & Burger becomes steak and lobster
7 Jefferson Music Festival
4 Palm Sunday Brunch restored
3 Holiday/summer dance
2 Craigs list/E-Bay sale
2 Pro sports concession
1 Low cost family activity
1 Professional Svcs Internet auction
1 Car raffle
1 Establish a local club foundation
1 $100 member contribution
Showboat
Rotarian bequests
Casino night
Cow Chip Challenge
Rotary Telethon
House raffle
The Rotary Foundation
32 Reinstate PHF recognition and honor – annual ceremony
23 110% EREY
22 75% of members PHF
7 3 members PHF bequest society
2 PHF Stepladder
2 100% members are PHF
2 80% members are PHF
1 EREY @ $250/yr (or $200/yr)
Public Image
26 Weekly presence in daily/weekly papers
22 Member bios in paper
14 Reclassification speeches
13 Facebook w/events and accomplishments
10 Cable tv presence
4 Publicize guest speakers
3 Intro to Rotary packets
3 Rotary Float
2 Thanksgiving street banner
2 Billboards
2 Website showcases Rotary events
1 Sponsor Interact club
1 Campaign signs around town
Press releases for major projects
Booth at Fair
Club brochure
More community volunteerism
NEXT STEPS AND “TO DO” LIST
Compile notes from flip charts Gary Myers July 2
Create elevator speech/vision statement Sandee Macht Before July 7 meeting
Share vision results w/club members Janet Werner July 7 meeting
Assemble action team Janet W, Mike S, Pat V in July
Choose Club Vision Champion Steve Lewis