The Rotary Leadership Institute
International eBulletin June 2009
www.rotaryleadershipinstitute.org
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a multi-district, grassroots leadership development program of member districts organized into regional divisions in various parts of the world. It is not an official program of Rotary International and is not under its control. The RLI seeks to have Rotary Clubs in member districts identify those Rotarians who seem to have the POTENTIAL for future club leadership (not necessarily as club presidents) and provide those so identified with a quality education in Rotary knowledge and leadership skills for voluntary organizations.
NOTE: This concludes the RLI International eBulletins for the 2008-9 Rotary Year. The next issue will appear towards the end of August, 2009.
SPECIAL CONVENTION REPORT
District 9120 is RLI's 200th Member District
The organization of the Nigeria Division of four districts brought RLI to its 200th member district, District 9120 in Northern Nigeria. Accepting a Recognition Plaque from International Chair David Linett at the Annual RLI Convention Breakfast in Birmingham UK was Dr. A. O. Funsho, PDG, Chair of the new Division. It was announced at the breakfast that RLI now has 202 member districts and that it has adopted an expansion goal of 250 member districts by the end of June, 2010. The recognition of the 100th member district took place at the Salt Lake City Convention.
Past R.I. President Cliff Dochterman Was Principal Speaker
at RLI BREAKFAST
Those participating in the June 24 RLI Breakfast Meeting at the Crowne Plaza NEC in Birmingham, were both entertained and inspired by the words of Past R.I. President Cliff Dochterman of California, USA. With his always good humor and great Rotary insight, President Cliff spoke on the topic of "Good Leaders Need Good Followers" and provided RLI members with much "food for thought" about the nature of the leadership/follower relationship. RLI is grateful to Past President Cliff for his words of wisdom and support for RLI.
Other excellent speakers at the Breakfast were Rotary International Vice-President Monty Audenart of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada and Rotary International Director and Treasurer for 2009-10, Michael Colasurdo, Sr. of Jackson Township, New Jersey USA. Both spoke of the great need for club leadership development and the history of how RLI evolved over the past years. RLI was fortunate to have such a great trio of speakers for this important event.
RLI ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTED AT BREAKFAST
Presentations of three RLI "Pioneer" Awards and an RLI Distinguished Service Award were a highlight of the RLI Breakfast Meeting.
RLI's Pioneer Awards recognize those Rotarians who initiated RLI in new regions of the world and who made important contributions to the early development of RLI. Recipients were PDG Rudy Estrellado of the Philippines who initiated RLI in all ten districts of the Philippines, PDG Hoe-Beng Fong of Singapore, who initiated RLI in South East Asia and now serves as Intl. RLI Regional Vice-Chair for South East Asia, and Past R.I. Vice-President Frank C. Collins, Jr. of East Hartford, Connecticut, USA who used his professional skills to develop the RLI Faculty Orientation Program that is substantially in use today. The award for PDG Estrellado was presented by Intl. Chair David Linett at a special RLI session in Manila this past fall. In Rudy's absence at the breakfast, Past R.I. Director Rafael Hechanova of the Philippines spoke of Rudy's achievements for RLI.
The Distinguished Service Award is given annually for outstanding current service for RLI. The 2009 recipient was PDG Frank E. Wargo of New Milford, Connecticut USA, International Vice-Chair for Training, who traveled to 25 countries, many for multiple visits, mostly at his own expense, to conduct faculty orientation sessions and assist new divisions in developing their procedures and systems for a successful program. Wherever Frank Wargo went, he created great enthusiasm for RLI and Rotary and helped to lay a solid foundation for the future RLI program. The recognition crystal, hand blown by the well know Vandermark-Merritt Company of Readington, New Jersey, was inscribed in part, "RLI AMBASSADOR TO THE WORLD".
RLI Leaders Conducted Informal Meetings During the Convention
In order to bring together international officers of RLI, division leaders and prospective RLI members, RLI conducted about 20 or more informal meetings during the course of the Convention. Intl. Chair David Linett said that "there is no substitute for face to face meetings to share ideas and to work together for the benefit of the organization and its mission." Consideration is being given for various meeting formats for the Montreal Convention in June, 2010. Suggestions should be sent to Chair Linett.
RLI'S Annual Report and Supplement Distributed at RLI Breakfast
RLI's second formal Annual Report, edited by PDG Doris Obremski, and a one page supplement of new member districts since May 1, were distributed to each attendee at the Annual Breakfast. The Report included an International RLI financial statement from July 1, 2008 to May 1, 2009. The Rotary year end financial statement will be posted on the RLI website in accordance with R.I. policy. The Annual Report may be seen on the website. Click on RLI Organizational Information and then Annual Reports on the right index.
WELCOME to New Members of RLI INTL.
SENIOR LEADERS ADVISORY BOARD
RLI is proud to announce the addition of three distinguished Senior Leaders to its Intl. Sr. Leaders Advisory Board:
Past R.I. Vice-President and Current Trustee, Louis Piconi of Pennsylvania, USA, an early supporter of RLI;
Past R.I. Director and Aide to President D.K. Lee, John Michael Pinson of Texas, USA.
R.I. Director-Elect Stuart Heals of New Zealand.
These new members bring the Sr. Leaders Advisory Board to 74 members, including nine Past R.I. Presidents.
RLI Welcomes New Member Divisions/Districts
We welcome the new Bolivia Division of RLI. District 4690 covers all of Bolivia. Chair of the Division is PDG Francisco Torrico Hurtado. The Agreement to Form the Division was signed by 2008-9 District Governor Ismael Soriano Melgares. We thank PDG Juan Pedro Torroba of Argentina for his assistance in organizing the new division.
RLI also welcomes the new Shining Water Division in Ontario, Canada and Upstate New York, USA with initial districts 7070 and 7090. PDG Nancy Gilbert of Toronto will chair the new division. Nancy was formerly active in the Atlantic/Atlantique Division in the Canadian Maritimes before moving to Toronto. The unique name of the division is the English translation of the Indian name for Lake Ontario. We thank now Past RIVP Monty Audenart and PDG Chris Offer, Intl. RLI Regional Vice-Chair, for their support and assistance in creating the new division and that of the new Canadian Prairie Division announced below.
RLI is pleased to welcome the Nigeria Division with initial districts 9110, 9120, 9130 and 9140 that cover all of Nigeria. The organizer and Chair of the new division is PDG A.O. Funsho and the Governors who signed the Agreements with RLI are Richard Giwa-Osagie, King A. Nelson Esievo, Bamidele O. Samson and Elizabeth Ogugua Nwankwu, respectively.
We also welcome the new Canadian Prairie Division with initial District 5360 of Southern Alberta, Canada. The Agreement of membership was signed by 2008-9 Governor Mark A. Starratt with the support of 2009-10 Governor J. Stephens Allan.
RLI is very pleased that District 4815 has joined the Argentina Central/South Division chaired by PDG Juan Pedro Torroba. The incoming Governor is Rafael Roque Gomez.
All new divisions are planning faculty orientation sessions for this summer and fall with members of the International RLI Training Team.
Personnel
2009-10 R.I Vice-President Eric Adamson of Virginia, USA will be a "Special Adviser" to RLI during the 2009-10 Rotary year. V.P. Eric was the founding Chair of RLI's Zone 33 Division and previously served as RLI Intl. Regional Vice-Chair for Eastern USA. He has recently been active in RLI expansion projects.
RLI PHILOSOPHY
"Having leadership skills does not alone assure good Rotary leadership. An effective Rotary leader must ALSO have Rotary knowledge, perspective about where Rotary has been, where it is now going and a vision of what Rotary can be."
Michael Rabasca
PRID David Linett
RLI International
Monday, July 6, 2009
RLI D3780 Chairman's Message, July 2009
email sent to "Rotary Leadership Institute"
Dear RLI d3780 colleagues,
Greetings!
Please attend our regular meeting this coming Saturday, July 11, 2009, 8:00AM to 10:00AM at the Dulcinea Restaurant, Tomas Morato St., Quezon City. As agreed in our previous meeting we will have a Refresher Course and we have invited PDG Jimmy Cura to be the facilitator on the topic: "Servant Leader". In addition, we have included in our agenda discussions regarding the forthcoming hosting of RLI D3780 of the PCRG-RLI Faculty Orientation Seminar scheduled on September 11 & 12, 2009, to be participated in by incoming and past district governors in all 10 Rotary districts nationwide.
Attached is our agenda for the said meeting. I hope to see you all.
Thank you and regards.
PDG Danny Fausto
Chairman, RLI D3780
Dear RLI d3780 colleagues,
Greetings!
Please attend our regular meeting this coming Saturday, July 11, 2009, 8:00AM to 10:00AM at the Dulcinea Restaurant, Tomas Morato St., Quezon City. As agreed in our previous meeting we will have a Refresher Course and we have invited PDG Jimmy Cura to be the facilitator on the topic: "Servant Leader". In addition, we have included in our agenda discussions regarding the forthcoming hosting of RLI D3780 of the PCRG-RLI Faculty Orientation Seminar scheduled on September 11 & 12, 2009, to be participated in by incoming and past district governors in all 10 Rotary districts nationwide.
Attached is our agenda for the said meeting. I hope to see you all.
Thank you and regards.
PDG Danny Fausto
Chairman, RLI D3780
Rotary Information for my Club, July 7, 2009
Rotary Information for all Rotarians of the Club:
(Note: you may forward this to your prospective members)
My dear fellow Rotarians,
I will try to provide you with some Rotary Information that aims to inspire all of us, as we walk our long journey towards Rotarization.
Rotarization is described as a process of transforming ourselves to live, breath, think, act, talk and walk as true Rotarians by heart. And it entails living by the ageless principles of Rotary International - The Four Way Test, and conforming to the true Ideals of Service.
The Object of Rotary
The Object of Rotary can be considered the foundation stone on which the Rotary house is built. This brief statement, is a key element of the Rotary International Constitution. It states the essential purpose of the organization.
FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
The 4-Way test
One of the most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world is the Rotary 4-Way Test. It was created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932 when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. Taylor looked for a way to save the struggling company mired in depression-caused financial difficulties. He drew up a 24-word code of ethics for all employees to follow in their business and professional lives. The 4-Way Test became the guide for sales, production, advertising and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy.
Herb Taylor became president of Rotary International in 1954-55. The 4-Way Test was adopted by Rotary in 1943 and has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways. The text is printed below:
Of the things we think, say or do:
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned
The Philosophy of Rotary
The vision of Rotary founder Paul Harris was of a club that would kindle friendship among members of the Chicago business community. He wanted to find in the large city the kind of friendly spirit and helpfulness that he had known in the small towns where he had grown up -- the spirit to reach out in service to others less fortunate. Through the subsequent spread of the Rotary movement, the spirit of friendship and service evolved quite naturally into a focus on helping to build goodwill and peace in the world.
It was also Harris's thought that the first club should represent a cross-section of the business and professional life of the community. >From this idea developed Rotary's Classification Principle. Admission to Rotary club membership is by invitation, and accepting the invitation represents a personal commitment of the Rotarian to exemplify high ethical standards in one's own vocation or occupation.
As the entity representing the global association of all Rotary clubs, Rotary International's mission is to assist Rotarians and Rotary clubs to accomplish the Object of Rotary, emphasizing service activities by individuals and groups that enhance the quality of life and human dignity, encouraging high ethical standards, and creating greater understanding among all people to advance the search for peace in the world.
Moving forward, may we all be ONE CLUB, with One Vision, One Mission, united as one Band of the Hand.
Let me end my sharing of Rotary information with this quote about the real Spirit of Rotary:
“The spirit of Rotary is not exclusive; it expands. It is not local, it is universal. It is the wish to understand and be understood, to see virtues rather than faults in others, to find what we have in common rather than what divides us.”
(Note: you may forward this to your prospective members)
My dear fellow Rotarians,
I will try to provide you with some Rotary Information that aims to inspire all of us, as we walk our long journey towards Rotarization.
Rotarization is described as a process of transforming ourselves to live, breath, think, act, talk and walk as true Rotarians by heart. And it entails living by the ageless principles of Rotary International - The Four Way Test, and conforming to the true Ideals of Service.
The Object of Rotary
The Object of Rotary can be considered the foundation stone on which the Rotary house is built. This brief statement, is a key element of the Rotary International Constitution. It states the essential purpose of the organization.
FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
The 4-Way test
One of the most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world is the Rotary 4-Way Test. It was created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932 when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. Taylor looked for a way to save the struggling company mired in depression-caused financial difficulties. He drew up a 24-word code of ethics for all employees to follow in their business and professional lives. The 4-Way Test became the guide for sales, production, advertising and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy.
Herb Taylor became president of Rotary International in 1954-55. The 4-Way Test was adopted by Rotary in 1943 and has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways. The text is printed below:
Of the things we think, say or do:
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned
The Philosophy of Rotary
The vision of Rotary founder Paul Harris was of a club that would kindle friendship among members of the Chicago business community. He wanted to find in the large city the kind of friendly spirit and helpfulness that he had known in the small towns where he had grown up -- the spirit to reach out in service to others less fortunate. Through the subsequent spread of the Rotary movement, the spirit of friendship and service evolved quite naturally into a focus on helping to build goodwill and peace in the world.
It was also Harris's thought that the first club should represent a cross-section of the business and professional life of the community. >From this idea developed Rotary's Classification Principle. Admission to Rotary club membership is by invitation, and accepting the invitation represents a personal commitment of the Rotarian to exemplify high ethical standards in one's own vocation or occupation.
As the entity representing the global association of all Rotary clubs, Rotary International's mission is to assist Rotarians and Rotary clubs to accomplish the Object of Rotary, emphasizing service activities by individuals and groups that enhance the quality of life and human dignity, encouraging high ethical standards, and creating greater understanding among all people to advance the search for peace in the world.
Moving forward, may we all be ONE CLUB, with One Vision, One Mission, united as one Band of the Hand.
Let me end my sharing of Rotary information with this quote about the real Spirit of Rotary:
“The spirit of Rotary is not exclusive; it expands. It is not local, it is universal. It is the wish to understand and be understood, to see virtues rather than faults in others, to find what we have in common rather than what divides us.”
Saturday, May 30, 2009
RLI Philippines (Report #1)
Excerpts from the
RLI E-Bulletin February 2007
Welcome New Member
RLI is pleased to welcome the new PHILIPPINES DIVISION that is expected to expand within the entire country of the Philippines. The agreement to form the new division was signed by District 3810 Governor Lynne A. Abanilla and the Division Chair, PDG Rudy Estrellado. Chair Rudy is a former R.I. Training Leader and Chair of the Governors Council of the Philippines. The Division will be part of the RLI Southeast Asia region led by RLI International Regional Vice-Chair Hoe-Beng Fong of Singapore, who assisted in facilitating the formation of the new Division.
Congratulations Are In Order!
RLI E-Bulletin February 2007
Welcome New Member
RLI is pleased to welcome the new PHILIPPINES DIVISION that is expected to expand within the entire country of the Philippines. The agreement to form the new division was signed by District 3810 Governor Lynne A. Abanilla and the Division Chair, PDG Rudy Estrellado. Chair Rudy is a former R.I. Training Leader and Chair of the Governors Council of the Philippines. The Division will be part of the RLI Southeast Asia region led by RLI International Regional Vice-Chair Hoe-Beng Fong of Singapore, who assisted in facilitating the formation of the new Division.
Congratulations Are In Order!
RLI Philippines (Report #2)
Source: http://www.irl-sectionfr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=55
Rudy Estrellado, Chairman, RLI Philippines Division reports:(excerpts) "The very first Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Faculty Orientation course in the Philippines was conducted at the Asian Institute of Management on Feb. 5-6, 2008. This program was not an RLI course, but was designed for the Faculty members who will lead the discussion groups at future courses. There were thirty seven district and club officers present at the sessions from eight Philippines districts. I would like to thank RLI for sending PDG Frank Wargo and PDG Tam Mustapha to the Philippines. Frank and Tam, who are highly qualified Facilitators trained our Faculty, the founding members of RLI Philippines Division, with so much enthusiasm. Both demonstrated that RLI courses can be fun, interactive, and geared toward busy business and professional persons who want to be more effective leaders in their vocation and club.
The messages delivered by RIPD Paing Hechanova at the opening and graduation ceremonies were truly inspiring. The assistance provided by PDG Danny Yu and PDG Sonny Coloma in training our Faculty members is highly exceptional. I have to thank them with all my heart. And of course, I have to express my sincere thanks to the Rotarians who helped me in setting up and organizing the Faculty Orientation Seminar: PDG Mark Go, PDG Ed Tumangan, PP Caloy Ocampo, PP Frank Layug and PP Richard Ngui.
Allow me to express this quotation from an anonymous source: "We hesitate to take actions or make decisions, in matters large and small, occasionally or regularly, and as a result delay potential success and freeze our fears in place. Sometimes we hesitate because we believe there's a perfect time to take action. But we will never know the perfect time until it has passed. We need to stop expecting perfection in timing or results; it's imperfection that makes us human. Fear of failure is fear of living. When we give ourselves permission to fail, we give ourselves permission to succeed."
www.rotaryleadershipinstitute.org
Rudy Estrellado, Chairman, RLI Philippines Division reports:(excerpts) "The very first Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Faculty Orientation course in the Philippines was conducted at the Asian Institute of Management on Feb. 5-6, 2008. This program was not an RLI course, but was designed for the Faculty members who will lead the discussion groups at future courses. There were thirty seven district and club officers present at the sessions from eight Philippines districts. I would like to thank RLI for sending PDG Frank Wargo and PDG Tam Mustapha to the Philippines. Frank and Tam, who are highly qualified Facilitators trained our Faculty, the founding members of RLI Philippines Division, with so much enthusiasm. Both demonstrated that RLI courses can be fun, interactive, and geared toward busy business and professional persons who want to be more effective leaders in their vocation and club.
The messages delivered by RIPD Paing Hechanova at the opening and graduation ceremonies were truly inspiring. The assistance provided by PDG Danny Yu and PDG Sonny Coloma in training our Faculty members is highly exceptional. I have to thank them with all my heart. And of course, I have to express my sincere thanks to the Rotarians who helped me in setting up and organizing the Faculty Orientation Seminar: PDG Mark Go, PDG Ed Tumangan, PP Caloy Ocampo, PP Frank Layug and PP Richard Ngui.
Allow me to express this quotation from an anonymous source: "We hesitate to take actions or make decisions, in matters large and small, occasionally or regularly, and as a result delay potential success and freeze our fears in place. Sometimes we hesitate because we believe there's a perfect time to take action. But we will never know the perfect time until it has passed. We need to stop expecting perfection in timing or results; it's imperfection that makes us human. Fear of failure is fear of living. When we give ourselves permission to fail, we give ourselves permission to succeed."
www.rotaryleadershipinstitute.org
What is Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)?
What is The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)?
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a multi-district, grassroots leadership development program of member districts organized into regional divisions in various parts of the world.
It is not an official program of Rotary International and is not under its control.
The RLI seeks to have Rotary Clubs in member districts identify those Rotarians who seem to have the POTENTIAL for future club leadership (not necessarily as club presidents) and provide those so identified with a quality education in Rotary knowledge and leadership skills for voluntary organizations.
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