The following paragraphs are excerpts from various RI
publications, including the RI "Manual of Procedure" which can be
downloaded (2.9 MB) from the
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DEFINITION
The Presidents-elect Training Seminar (PETS) – A training meeting
conducted annually, preferably in March, for club presidents-elect. Its
main purpose is to develop club presidents who have the necessary
skills, knowledge, and motivation to create or maintain an effective
club as defined by the RI Board.
- Manual of Procedure 2004
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
The President-elect shall attend the district presidents-elect
training seminar and the district assembly unless excused by the
governor-elect. If so excused, the president-elect shall send a
designated club representative who shall report back to the
president-elect. If the president-elect does not attend the
presidents-elect training seminar and the district assembly and has not
been excused by the governor-elect or, if so excused, does not send a
designated club representative to such meeting, the president-elect
shall not be able to serve as club president.
- Standard Rotary Club
Constitution – Article 9 Section 5(c) - 2004
NOTE: If a PE can not attend Mid-Atlantic Rotary PETS, then he/she can
attend a
PETS in
another region with their district governor-elect's permission.
PURPOSE
A PETS, which may be a multi-district PETS, shall take place for the
purpose of orientation and training of club presidents-elect in the
district as determined by the board. The PETS shall be held annually,
preferably in March. The governor-elect shall be responsible for the
PETS. The PETS shall be planned and conducted under the direction and
supervision of the governors-elect.
- Rotary International
Bylaws - 2004
The Presidents-elect Training Seminars (PETS) are informational
programs that are planned and conducted by the district trainer under
the direction and supervision of the governor-elect as provided in RI
bylaws section 15.030. Its purpose is to develop club presidents who
have the necessary skills, knowledge, and motivation to:
- sustain and / or grow their club's membership base;
- implement successful projects that address the needs of their
communities and communities in other countries
- support The Rotary Foundation through both financial contributions
and program participation;
- develop leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club
level.
- PETS Leaders Guide 2003
TOPICS
To achieve the stated purpose of the program, the following
components and learning objectives will be included in the PETS.
- Presentation of the Annual Theme
- Role and Responsibilities of the Club President
- Goal Setting
- Selecting and Preparing Club Leaders
- Club Administration
- Membership Recruitment and Orientation
- Effective Service Projects
- The Rotary Foundation
- Resources - Where They Are and How to Use Them
- Planning for the Year
- Manual of Procedure 2004
PARTICIPANTS
Participants attending the PETS should include the governor-elect,
assistant governors, the district trainer, and all incoming club
presidents in the district. It is recommended that the expenses of the
incoming club presidents be paid by the clubs or the district.
Assistant governors shall assist the governor with promoting
attendance among the presidents-elect to whose clubs they are assigned
and team-building among the presidents-elect, governors-elect and
themselves.
- Manual of Procedure -
2004 |
