Frequently
Asked Questions:
As a President-Elect am I required to attend PETS?
Yes, this is required training and
is covered in the Rotary Manual of Procedure under Article 9 Section
5 (c), Page 242.
Is there any way that I can make
up this training, if I can't make that date?
Contact your District Governor and he/she will be able to give
you a date of another PETS meeting in a nearby state.
Do I have to pay my own expenses
for PETS?
Each district will be billed for PEs and will be passing it on
to the clubs. Others attending may be covered by their clubs,
depending upon that club's policy.
What can I expect to learn at
PETS?
Professional speakers will lead sessions on a variety of topics,
including club organization, leadership and team building, goal
setting, refining volunteer management, club budgets, conducting
a club meeting, managing time and expected time commitments for
a club president and a general orientation to club administration.
Is there anything I can do to
better prepare for the PETS?
There are a number of Rotary International publications, written
specifically for Club Presidents, that you could read. Check the
list of materials that are available.
What materials will I be able
to bring back to my club?
You will be given a President's Manual which covers everything
that you will need to carry out the mission of being a Club President.
You are expected to carry this manual to all of the sessions and
be able to make notes in the appropriate places.
Will I be able to visit Rotary
vendor booths at this meeting?
Yes, there will be licensed Rotary vendors with displays which
will be there for the entire meeting.
If I have some questions that
I wanted answered that are not outlined in this section, who do
I call or contact?
Contact the Mid-Atlantic Rotary PETS Chairperson:
Dan
Cortese
dan@dancortese.com
For questions about registration
and facilities email:Bill
Mclachlan
What do all those initials stand
for?
PE - President Elect:
that person who will be club President starting next July 1
PN - President Nominee:
that person who will be club President starting the July 1 after
the PE
DG - District Govenor:
that person who currently is District Governor
AG - Assistant Governor
DGN - District Governor
Nominee: that person who will be District Governor starting
the July 1 after the DGE
DGE - District Governor
Elect: that person who will be District Governor starting
next July 1
PDG - Past District
Governor
TRFT - The Rotary
Foundation Trustee
PRIVP - Past Rotary
International Vice President
RIPE - Rotary International
President Elect
What
is the dress code?
Business casual will do for the training sessions. You may want
to dress up a bit to Business attire for the Friday night dinner.
Why
do I need to book a room?
Optional sessions are provided on Thursday afternoon --- followed
by a social hour. This is a perfect time to meet with some of
the 250+ PEs and AGs from our 5 Districts (representing 10,000+
Rotarians.)
Stay the night and avoid the rush the next day to be on time for
the Opening session at 8 am.
After the Saturday night dinner, mix with your fellow PEs and
celebrate you new friendships at several hospitality suites. Stay
the night and be fresh and raring to go the next morning.
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