Club Service Program Chairman Herb Hunn - Kankakee 815-932-3431 hmhunn@ameritech.net As new ideas are received, they will be added to the page.  Thank you for your suggestions.   Programs Directory: There is a world of  ideas for Rotary programs in the area; you do not have far to look for programs that will educate and inform the members. A new United Nations-Rotary Speakers Programme has been developed to provide Rotary clubs and districts an opportunity to tap into the expertise available at the United Nations. The program, now being piloted in the United States, makes UN experts available to speak at district conferences, special club meetings, or other Rotary events with more than 100 participants.  Up to two UN Speakers can be invited to a key district or club event to address topics such as the UN Millennium Development Goals, Peacekeeping or Humanitarian Affairs to inform, educate, and inspire Rotary members.  If your U.S. club or district is interested in participating, consider opening the meeting or conference to the general public and inviting local media to cover your event. Read more here  Please contact us with any questions or concerns at ers@rotary.org   Linda Yates lyates@starkeychemical.com  and Jerry Lordan glordan@fenwickfriars.com offer to come to clubs and talk about RYLA.  Either of them would be more than happy to give a program to any club.  Robb Knuepfer robert.c.knuepfer.jr@bakernet.com is passionate about the Job 1 program as a District project.  Robb would like every club to get involved.  He mentioned a number of advantages in running this project for the youth and the club.  Robb would be willing to have someone talk to any club that would like to hear the information first hand. Any club interested about Shelter Boxes can give Gus Samios ASAP to schedule the team. Bill Garlough bgarlough@mychef.com , Annual Giving Chair, is willing to have his committee present a program.  This program was extremely informative.  Michele Thornton mlt@thorntonpowell.com is available to present a program to the clubs about Group Study Exchange (G.S.E.)  At the present the committee is looking for a team leader.  If you know of someone please get in touch with Michele ASAP.  After the team leader is selected they will begin the process of selecting the team itself. COMMUNITY: Local officials in your town, schools, etc often are happy to present 20-40 minutes programs for the price of a lunch and fellowship. ROTARY PROGRAMS:  Rotary International programs listed on the International page open up many opportunitites for programs as well as the Foundation and Vocational pages. NEW GENERATIONS:  Do not overlook the possible programs from District 6450`s own Ambassadorial Scholars, Youth Exchange Students, and Committee Chairs. Students you have sponsored for RYLA will give an excited rendition of their weekend at Camp.  Do you have a Interact or an EarlyAct club?  Ask them to tell you what they are doing. Some clubs have posted a list of their speakers on the web. Consult the Rotary Club of Chicago Financial District Speaker listing.  The past speakers are also listed. Counsels in Chicago are available to do a program on their countries.  Consult the list of Counsels-Generals.  This is part of their job. Enjoy an article on the program presented to the Orland Park Rotary Club October 13, 2005.  Topic: Rwanda Genocide Survivor "Excellent programs are necessary to maintain member interest, attendance, involvement and increase their knowledge.  Interesting programs are a great way to attract new members and raise the local profile through local media articles."        PDG Chuck Johnson, 03-04 Rotary Club of O`Hare invites everyone to take a look at their website for past and future speakers. (www.rotarychicagoohare.org) They would also like to know if you have speakers you recommend.  One recommendation that enables an opportunity to look for prospective members is to send a invitation to the local Chamber of Commerce.  That is an excellent prospect list. (9/2006) Ref:  Rotary World Magazine, July 2007. pg 5 Shoring up your club meetings: Invite speakers with something interesting to say--for example, academic experts from local universities, celebrities, local government leaers, and people who`ve had unusual experiences. Take a field trip.  Hold your weekly meeting at a club member`s workplace, the site of a club project, or other places of interest in the community. Plan an interactive meeting that gets club members involved. Invite visiting or returning Rotary Youth Exchange students, Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars, Rotary Volunteers, or Group Study Exchange teams to share their experiences with your club. Build fellowship by supplementing weekly meetings with potluck dinners, picnics, and other outings. Has your club held some especially effective meeting?  Share your success stories with other Rotary World readers by sending them to rotary.world@rotary.org. HOME  |  CLUB SERVICE  |  SITE INDEX  |  Updated July 16, 2007