Monday, September 07, 2009

FUTURE VISION NEWS

Areas of focus
Districts should become familiar with the areas of focus. Detailed information about the six areas of focus, including guidelines for developing eligible projects and activities, has been posted to the RI Web site.

Goal setting
Under the Future Vision model, clubs and districts will set Foundation goals based on the needs of their partner communities, which will indicate the type of activity that best responds to a particular area of focus. Clubs will find that, in many instances, these needs are best met through a combination of activities, for example, the construction of a water well with the help of a vocational training team who can train a Rotary Community Corps in continued maintenance, along with a scholarship in water engineering for a community member. Clubs will find many ways to express their insights and creativity while meeting world needs through global grants. District grants will provide the means to carry out other favorite activities. Clubs can use the information on the areas of focus to help brainstorm and plan as they set goals.

GETS
District governors-elect should prepare for governors-elect training seminars (GETS), which began in August and will continue through December. Each seminar will include a 90-minute Future Vision pilot session to complement the Future Vision Pilot Training that will be held 16-18 January 2010 in San Diego, California, USA (other pilot district officers are invited to attend the GETS session at their own expense). Before GETS, attendees should review the starter guide, district memorandum of understanding, and grant terms and conditions. For more information, contact your regional Rotary Foundation coordinator.

Future Vision Pilot Training registration
Pilot district governors-elect, pilot district Rotary Foundation committee chairs, and 2010-11 regional Rotary Foundation coordinators must submit their Future Vision Pilot Training registration information to RI by 1 October.

Qualification
Remember to read the district MOU and Guide to Implementing the MOU. These documents will help your district prepare for qualification and completing the online process in January 2010. Also, continue to check www.rotary.org for new qualification resources.

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