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1. Who should be nominated to attend the Institute courses?
2. What are the costs?
3. Why do we need a leadership institute?
4. What are the courses?
5. What are the teaching methods? 
6. How do you become part of the RLI Faculty?

7. How are RLI Graduates Recognized?

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 should preferably be at least 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 CR-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 do you become part of the RLI Faculty?

The Faculty for RLI is composed of experienced Rotarian leaders with special training in facilitation and presentation skills in small group settings. You are cordially invited to make application, attend and participate in RLI Instructor Training usually held in conjunction with Zone Leadership Training in Greensboro, NC in June of each year and become a future instructor of RLI. Applicants are screened by the RLI Faculty Coordinator and must have requisite skills or experience adding significant value to the RLI Faculty. The exact dates for training are posted on the Faculty page of the web site. For more information on Faculty opportunities contact Bevin@RLI33.org.

7. How are RLI Graduates Recognized?

Rotarians completing all three undergraduate parts of the Institute will graduate from The Zone 33 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.