Since the RC Institute, several resources have been created or updated that relate to your roles as RCs. Below are some new and updated resources, as well as other information.

Humanitarian Service

Two new publications have been developed to help clubs strengthen service activities:

- An Introduction to New Generations Service is designed to help clubs to involve youth and young adults in their vocational, community, and international service projects. The publication provides ideas on programs and resources that support New Generations. View and download the publication at http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/735en.pdf .

Rotary’s Areas of Focus Guides introduces the six areas for volunteer projects that align with the RI Strategic Plan and The Rotary Foundation’s Future Vision Plan to address critical humanitarian needs. This resource provides ideas and tips for effective service projects. View and download the guide at http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/965en.pdf .

Membership Development

Monthly updates on membership statistics by country and district/zone are available at http://www.rotary.org/en/Members/GeneralInformation/MembershipResources/Pages/ridefault.aspx . From this page, look for the "Membership Trends and Information” section, then the “Monthly comparisons” sub-section for the following reports:

1. Club Member Count by Country: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/memb_count_country_current.pdf

2. Monthly District Comparison Start Figures - http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/memb_comparison_current_en.pdf

For more detailed district information, you can also find detailed membership information on the Member Access at http://www.rotary.org/en/selfservice/Pages/login.aspx . After you log in, choose either "Review Club Data" or "View Membership Trends" on the left. If you do not find the reports you’re interested in, please send a detailed request to rc@rotary.org.

Strategic Planning

The Strategic Plan presentation from the RI Convention in New Orleans is posted the RC Exchange. It is a large file that can be downloaded.

A new strategic planning tool has been designed for clubs. The Be a Vibrant Club PowerPoint presentation encourages long-range planning and offers tips. You can review and also save a copy of the presentation at http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_ppt/clp_en.ppt .

A wealth of other materials related to the RI Strategic Plan and strategic planning for clubs and districts are posted at www.rotary.org/strategicplan .

RI Board Decisions

Highlights of the Board meetings held in May are posted at http://www.rotary.org/en/Members/PoliciesAndProcedures/BoardDecisions/Pages/ridefault.aspx . As you will recall, many of these Board items were covered during the Webinars in June. If you have questions, or would like more specific information about specific decisions, please contact me.

E-newsletters

Rotary’s e-newsletters are an easy to stay current on the latest news and resources tailored for clubs and districts. You can subscribe via http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/Newsletters/MoreNewsletters/Pages/ridefault.aspx .

In addition to the materials outline above, you also have a wealth of resources available on the flash drive distributed at the RC Institute in February. Furthermore, several resources have been posted on the RC blog (http://rotarycoordinatoren.blogspot.com) and the private RC Exchange workgroup (http://www.rotary.org/en/selfservice/Pages/login.aspx , click on “Rotary Workgroup” on the left, then “Rotary Coordinator Exchange”.)