The Rotary Leadership Institute
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a series of fast-paced, interactive, one-day courses offered to refine a Rotarian's leadership skills and increase their base of knowledge in Rotary.
Courses are fun, topical, interactive, and geared toward busy business and
professional persons who want to be more effective leaders in their vocation
and club and more knowledgeable Rotarians.
Rotary Clubs are encouraged to select at least two
candidates for RLI annually.
Students return to their club with enthusiasm, new contacts, fresh ideas, an increased understanding of their
potential as Rotarians, and valuable skills impacting their potential
leadership in the club. Registration is quick and simple,
either download the registration form in this directory or go to http://www.hoa-rli.org and register
on-line. You may either pay with a request
that your club be invoiced for payment or by sending a check to HOA-RLI,
Where can I
attend Rotary Leadership Institute?
Date Location Parts Offered
Sep 19 09 Cleveland, TN I,
II, & III
Nov 14 09
Metropolis, IL I, II, & III
Nov 14 09 Cleveland,
TN I, II, & III
TBA
TBA
Other RLI offerings within Zones 30 &31 may become available
as schedules are developed and changed.
How do I
register those who will be participating?
Download and complete
the registration form for each person who will be attending (or go to www.hoa-rli.org to register on-line). Mail the completed form along with a check
for the registration fee to the Rotary Leadership Institute, Heart of America
Division office at
Institute Parts I,
II, and III will each utilize an entire day.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with breakfast treats. The first session begins at 8:30 and
continues throughout the day, with breaks and lunch and ending at about 3:30
p.m. with an evaluation of the day. Each part has a unique syllabus along with
a notebook and accompanying CD. The CD
contains handouts and supplementary materials for continuing study
Anyone you think would be
appropriate for training as a faculty member should also contact the Heart of
America Division office to make arrangements for special tutoring, apply for
faculty training to a member of the Coordinating committee of the Division, or
ask about requirements. Usually, formal faculty training sessions will
precede Institutes and will be utilized to prepare experienced Rotarians for
presenting at Institute sessions. If you have a background in education
or training you may find this a challenging and interesting addition to your
Rotary skills.
Frequently Asked Questions |
1. Who should be nominated
to attend the Institute courses?
The Institute recommends that clubs nominate those Rotarians who
appear to have the potential for club leadership, not necessarily as future presidents.
They may even be 3-4 years away from a
possible presidency or other key leadership post. Candidates should certainly
have a strong interest in Rotary and be ready to be exposed to the larger world
of Rotary. The Institute requests each club to nominate one or two Rotarians
each year and to support previous nominees in completing Parts II and III.
2. What are the costs?
The current course fees are $85 per registrant per day. The fees
cover lunch, coffee breaks and considerable materials given to participants.
Course fees also pay for meeting space, audio-visual equipment and promotional
costs. The Institute strongly recommends that clubs pay the fees for their
participants.
3. Why do we need a
leadership institute?
Rotary needs a constant influx of leadership as club officers, etc.
change every year. It is difficult at the club level to learn enough about the
exciting world of Rotary with its 1.2 million members in 168 countries.
Furthermore, leadership skills in a voluntary organization are often different
from business leadership skills. It is important that club leaders have every
opportunity for education because the success or failure of our clubs depends
in large part on the quality of their leaders.
4. What are the courses?
The Institute offers a leadership course in three full day parts
(Parts I, II, III). Those completing each part are eligible for the next part.
The courses are designed to provide Rotary knowledge and to develop leadership
skills for voluntary organizations. Some examples of course sessions include,
"The Perfect Meeting", "Rotary Beyond the Club", "The
Rotary Foundation" (2 parts), "Membership Development and
Retention" (2 parts), "Leadership" (four parts), "Creating
Hands On Service Projects", "Vocational Service", "International
Service", "Analyzing a Rotary Club", "Creative
Service", "Public Relations", "Public Speaking" and
other subjects.
5. What are the teaching
methods?
The Institute believes in course sessions with as much
discussion/participation as possible, led by trained and experienced
facilitators. Discussion breakout sessions are limited to approximately 10-15
persons. Lectures are strictly limited. Course methods include discussion
groups, role-playing, problem solving workshops, creating projects and audiovisual
presentations. Everyone participates during one of the Institute's sessions. A
course workbook and CD-Rom containing an Institute Manual, session program
agendas, faculty listings and course outlines and materials, are provided to
each attendee. RLI students are leaders and will be personally engaged in, and
sometimes leading the sessions.
6. How are RLI Graduates
Recognized?
Rotarians completing all three undergraduate parts of the Institute
will graduate from The Rotary Leadership Institute and will receive appropriate
recognition. This recognition includes the presentation of a RLI Diploma at
their Rotary Club, and the presentation of RLI Graduate Lapel Pins at their
District Conference by the District Governor.