Rotary Club of Carmichael

LongRange Plan 2013-2016

June 28, 2013

This three year long range plan was developed by the 2013-14 Carmichael Rotary Board of Directors and five Service Chairs.

Community Service

Expand focus on and involvement with Carmichael.

  1. Explore opportunities for continued partnering with the EffieYeawNatureCenter through education, youth involvement and/or supporting/maintaining a specific area at the Center.
  2. Reach out to partner with other community groups (i.e. the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce, the Boy Scouts, the Farmer’s Market or the CarmichaelParks and Recreation Department).
  3. Research potential Carmichael Park District connections and potential projects.
  4. Continue support to Easter Seals, but restructure the financial portion through a 501c3.
  5. Continue current activities with Christmas Baskets, the Dictionary Program, Special Olympics and the Carmichael Fourth of July Parade.

International Service

Renew club international involvement.

  1. Identify a sister club project (potentially in Italy) or international medical, youth, water or social project for meaningful interaction and/or get involved with the Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE).
  2. Continue support to the Rotary International Foundation, Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY), PaulHarris Fellowships and specific grants.
  3. Get certified to participate in the Foundation grant process.

Vocational Service

Get more involved with Carmichael businesses and support of local vocational activities.

  1. Recognize local Carmichael business, professional, educational and government leaders through literacy projects, memberships or honorary memberships.
  2. Get involved with School Share with Del Campo High School, a middle school and AmericanRiverCollege.
  3. Share club member vocational experience within the club.

Youth Service

Focus on and expand youth involvement through more interaction with youth.

  1. Develop an Interact Club at Del Campo High School and support and grow.
  2. Start a Rotaract service club either at AmericanRiverCollege or in Carmichael and support and grow.
  3. Continue Vocational Service and Community Service scholarships, potentially enhancing the current $500 per scholarship funding ($2,000 total).
  4. Continue the Dictionary and Speech Contest programs.

Club Service

Continue and expand Club Service activities to maintain and grow membership to 40 active members, optimize the organizationand gain public recognition.

  1. Develop and implement a program for maintaining existing members and growing membership, to include a greeters program, a new member brochure and fireside chats; include new members in all activities.
  2. Develop and implement a focused public relations program to include an improved website and newsletter, new member brochure, news releases and the use of social media.
  3. Document and maintain the club history.
  4. Identify an appropriate meeting place that will attract members and allow for club growth.
  5. Make weekly meetings efficient and inviting with broad interest programs.
  6. Increase social activities.
  7. Achieve a 50% District Conference attendance.
  8. Continue and expand the Crab Feed into a larger facility.
  9. Focus on winning District awards.
  10. Establish a 501c3.
  11. Achieve a $25,000 financial reserve.

David Thorman, President

Jay Boatwright, Past President

Jane Ipsen, President-Elect

Vince Iosso, Vice President

Walt Malhoski, Secretary

Mark Beil, Treasurer

Phil Danz, Sergeant-at-Arms

Alan Galloway, Club Service

Stan Roe, Vocational Service

Jeff Thompson, Community Service

Vince Iosso, International Service

Tim Marquess, Youth Service