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I recently attended my fourth PETS (President-Elect Training Seminar) along with your incoming District Leadership and all of the President-Elects. This has always been an energizing experience. It was great to see Past RI President Jennifer Jones again and I heard from many that her remarks were the highlight of the weekend.
Now that we've returned, it's time to focus on finishing the current year strong and preparing the way for the next group of club leaders to carry on the work.
Since the 2024 Rotary International Assembly in early January, participants at Rotary’s annual learning event for incoming leaders have been talking a lot about making our Rotary clubs “simply irresistible.”
This term was used as the title of a 1988 song and a 1999 movie. In terms of Rotary, it was first used by Past District Governor Louisa Horn and recently championed by Stephanie Urchick, 2024-25 Rotary International president.
With that in mind, I'd like to share the outline of remarks made by Tom Gump, Aide to incoming RI President Stephanie, at that Assembly. DGE Mickey Ulmer was in attendance.
"So what does “simply irresistible” mean in terms of an organization? According to Deloitte’s description of “The Simply Irresistible Organization,”TM an irresistible organization has five elements:
(i) meaningful work
(ii) supportive management
(iii) a positive work environment
(iv) growth opportunities
(v) trust in leadership.
I truly believe that together, we can make Rotary an irresitible organization if our clubs provide these elements to our members.
Meaningful Work – No one joins a club to do nothing. Our members join for various reasons, but they all join to do something meaningful.
Supportive Management – Rotary International is improving in this area, with the Board of Directors just recently implementing three-year goals for its various paired zones. Goal setting and accountability are also happening at the district and club levels.
Positive Work Environment – Our organization’s Vision Statement starts with the words “Together, we.” Most people want to serve, but they want to serve with like-minded people with the same values.
Growth Opportunities – Our members want to be part of something that allows them to grow. Rotary’s Vision Statement reads: “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
Trust in Leadership – Rotary leaders are purpose-driven and inspiring – not only through their words, but also (and more importantly) through their actions. If we continue to have strong leaders, we will have strong clubs and a strong Rotary.
If we focus on helping our clubs improve these five areas, Rotary will become “simply irresistible!" "
excerpt from Rotary.org
You can read Tom's full remarks here.
Also see - President-elect Stephanie A. Urchick talks to Rotary magazine about making Rotary Simply Irresistible.
John
John Tabor | District Governor 2023-2024
Rotary District 6970
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