Rotary Club of Boise Committees
Communications Group
o Club Bulletin
Publish a weekly bulletin that will serve as a source of information for our members. The bulletin will include minutes of previous meetings and notification of upcoming events.
o COGS
Publish the annual roster of members, committees, bylaws and other information
o Club History
(1)Continue to inform current members of past achievements and the activities of the Boise Rotary Club (2)Pursue information concerning the history of the Club (3)Record memories of long-time Rotarians (4)Maintain a log and scrapbook of Club events.
o Public Relations
(1)Communicate to the public the work of the Club and the events concerning Rotary International (2)Create news releases about interesting speakers at our meetings, and noteworthy projects
o Website
Update website with new member information, stories, speakers, photos, etc.
o District Liaison
Serve as Liaison between Club and District by attending District events and bringing information back to the Club.
Club Life Group
o Program Committee
Enrich members’ lives and promote attendance by providing entertaining, educational and informational programs to the general membership.
o Special Events Committee
Build attendance, friendship and fellowship at all of the special events by making them enjoyable and interesting to all members.
o Music Committee
Use music to provide a vibrant atmosphere for our meetings
o Chaplain’s Committee
Make sure there is an invoker for each meeting.
Membership Services Group
o Membership Development Committee
(1)Increase Club membership by identifying and recruiting individuals actively involved in our community (2)Help sponsors within the Club facilitate their new member efforts (3)Help retain members by coordinating with related committees to make the membership worthwhile.
o Rotary Information Committee
Insure a clear understanding of what a Rotary Membership means to a new member by providing a forum for the education of new members on the historical perspectives of Rotary International as well as in the Rotary Club of Boise’s historical and operational aspects.
o Membership Credentials & Classification Committee
Review new member applications and assign new member classification based on business and/or social standing and general eligibility.
o Fellowship & Welcoming Committee
(1)Welcome Rotarians and visitors at meetings and events (2)Remind Club members of upcoming events and encourage participation (3)Assist new members and visitors with questions about Rotary, how to get involved, etc.
Services to People Group
o Student of the Month
Honor students from Boise High Schools who are working to make a difference through service and/or leadership in their community and honor them at a Club meeting.
o Rotary Youth Projects
Involvement with youth in RYLA, Rotaract and Interact Clubs
o Local Youth Projects
Identify specific project, particularly ones that focus on literacy, involving youth where Rotary can have a positive impact such as the Reading Project and the Dictionary Project
o International Youth Service
(1)Secure host families for foreign exchange students (2)Assist with outbound students sponsored by the Club (3)Help with exchange student group activities
o Risk Management
Train members for working with young people involved with Rotary programs
o Senior Services
Give community recognition and provide service to senior citizens of the community through programs such as Senior Volunteer Recognition and the Rose Project on Mother’s Day
o RI Foundation Education
Inform members of Foundation Education Programs such as the Group Study Exchange, Ambassadorial Scholars, Peace and Conflict Studies, and World Peace Fellows.
o Century Scholars
Organize an event to be held in the spring honoring the top 100 students from the Boise High schools. Each student identifies a teacher that made a significant difference in their life.
Service to Communities Group
o World Service Committee
(1)Assist Boise Rotarians in identifying and accomplishing opportunities for world service in other countries (2)Explore world service projects within the local community
o Community Development Committee
Assist the less fortunate individuals in our community by providing hands-on opportunities for Rotarians to volunteer their time in local community development projects such as Rake Up Boise, Paint the Town, Salvation Army Bell Ringing
o Vocational Service Committee
Encourage club members to find ways to incorporate the ideals of Rotary into their regular vocations. These are: adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations; recognize the worthiness of all useful professions (not just those followed by Rotarians); and encouraging the contribution of vocational talents to solving the problems of society and meeting the needs of the community.
Financial Support Group
o Budget
Develop and submit for Board approval a detailed budget that reflects allocated spending for Club committees and supports Board goals.
o Rotary International Foundation
Increase, or maintain, the level of giving by the Club to Rotary International by reporting to the membership what the Foundation is doing with the funds received, how a member can be a contributor and honoring Paul Harris Fellows at meetings.
o Greater Boise Rotary Foundation
Promote the GBRF in a manner similar to that being done by the RI Foundation Committee.
o Julia Davis Plaza
Support the building of the Rotary Plaza at Julia Davis park by Fund Raising and Fund Raising Events
Rotary Club of Boise Committees
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