About PETS

The purpose of the presidents-elect training seminar (PETS) is to develop club presidents who have the necessary skills, knowledge, and motivation to lead an effective club. In addition to PETS, club presidents-elect receive additional training at the district assembly.

Presidents-elect are encouraged to review the PowerPoint file entitled Preparing For PETS and to read the Club President's Manual before training so that they will arrive at PETS prepared to discuss their duties and goals for the coming year. PETS Discussion Questions have been provided so that presidents-elect will be able to reflect on their responses before training.

Attendance at PETS is now required by Rotary International for all presidents-elect in order to serve as president of your Rotary club.  If you can not attend Mid-America PETS, then you can attend another PETS with your district governor-elect's permission.  For a list of other multi-districts PETS, click here.

Links to additional information on the Rotary International web site:

• President-Elect Training Materials
• District Assembly (includes training for Secretaries, Treasurers and Committee Chairs)
  • District Assembly Leaders Guide (.pdf)
  • District Assembly Leaders Guide Slides (.ppt)
  • District Assembly Leaders Guide Slides (.pdf)