Preparing to be Club President

Presidents' Resources

PETS Discussion Questions  -- (2012 PETS - Sessions 1, 2, 3 & 4 are now available.) PE's, please review these questions along with the President's Manual prior to attending PETS.  This will better prepare you to participate in the sessions and will maximize your time at PETS.

Preparing for PETS (PowerPoint file)  --  View this PowerPoint presentation online as part of your preparation for PETS.

Club President's Roles & Responsibilities (PowerPoint file)  --  View the presentation online to better understand the roles and responsibilites of a Rotary Club President prior to attending PETS.

Club President's Manual  -- Current edition of the Club President’s Manual (222-EN).

Rotary Foundation Goal Report Form 2012-13 (.doc -Setting your 2012-13 Annual Programs Fund goal. The Annual Programs Fund is the source of unrestricted giving and funds many of The Rotary Foundation’s programs including Group Study Exchange and Ambassadorial Scholarships.

Resources for Club Officers - Area of RI web site with resources for club leaders.

District and Club Database (DaCdb - pronounced daK-dee-bee)

DaCdb Quick Start Guide, Member's User Manual -   Basics of logging into and using the club administration system.

DaCdb User Guide for Club Secretaries -  Detailed instructions for club leaders' use of the club administration system

Club President’s Monthly Checklist  -- Beginning in January prior to your taking office in July, this month-by-month checklist will help PE's prepare for and enjoy your year as club president.

Rotary International Manual of Procedure  -- The electronic version of the document you will receive at PETS.

Standard Rotary Club Constitution   --  Includes the changes approved by the 2010 Council on Legislation.

Recommended Rotary Club Bylaws  (MS Word version)

ABC's of Rotary      Order copies from RI's online store here.