Rotary International is considering establishing a regional governance pilot to address membership, public image, communication, and fundraising challenges to ensure our organisation thrives long into the future.
Should this proceed, in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands we have an opportunity to be one of a small number of regions across the globe to pilot this new governance structure, created by RI’s Shaping Rotary’s Future Committee (SRF).
Why a Regional Pilot?
The overarching aim is to provide better and more direct support to clubs through a less layered, but more effective and contemporary structure. The ideals of Rotary are to be retained with the focus on strengthening support to our Clubs and their engagement with each other and their communities.
In addition to potentially saving members time and money, the new structure will foster more vibrant club environments and provide doable and attractive roles that are accessible to more potential Rotary leaders.
By streamlining our existing governance structure, we will:
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Allow clubs sharing geography, culture and language to organise in ways that suit them.
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Eliminate duplication and remove layers of hierarchy to make Rotary nimbler and more cost effective.
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Bring together the best resources from across the region and make them easily accessible to every club.
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Improve communication effectiveness in order to enhance club and member engagement.
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Grow membership through new club types, flexibility, and partnership options reflecting our diversity.
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Attract more community, corporate, and government sector support by communicating with one voice.
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Enhance leadership and personal development activities to better suit our modern world.
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Foster more diverse perspectives in decision making.
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Reduce the burden of administrative responsibilities placed upon leaders.