Transcript Rotary and the Internet

Rotary on the Internet &
Electronic Communication
Douglas W. Vincent
RI Technology Committee
International Chairman, ROTI
D7080 Communications Chairman
New 'Communications Committee'
• Group’s task is to:
Help Clubs and District Committees
share information to enhance their
Rotary service, through effective use
of ALL communications
• Including media such as:
- Electronic (internet, website, eMail)
- Written (newsletter/paper/news releases)
- Radio/TV/Displays (public relations)
- Telephone, Verbal, etc.
D7080 Communications Group
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Website: Adel Asterbadi & Martin Ward
DG & Rotary News: Gary Evans
eMail & Training: Brian Carmichael
Public Relations: Harry Levine & Hugh Stewart
• Rotary phone line 416 724-3331: Barry Howie
• Automated attendance reporting: Gary Coates
• Chairman: Doug Vincent
What is the INTERNET ?
• Network upon Network upon Network upon Network upon Network
District
7080
upon Network
Denmark
Australia
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England
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Singapore
K-W
Germany
CANADA
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USA
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Why the Internet? (World Wide Web)
• Find information about your interests
• Get current Rotary Information
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Club, District & International eMail contacts
Club, District Local Events & Projects
District make-ups, Speakers, Special Projects
International fellowships and WCS projects
• Sow the Seeds of Love . . Electronically
• Security & Spam (junk mail) issues?
Why Electronic mail? (eMail)
• Convenient:
- Communicate easily w/family & friends
- Non intrusive, more flexible scheduling
• Total World coverage:
- Communicate w/Rotarians everywhere
• Short delivery time:
- Stay current with club/district activities
- Speed up the wheels of Rotary progress
• Inexpensive
Rotary resources on the Internet
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Rotary International
RI President’s Web Site
RI Committee/Task Force Web Sites
www.riuniversity.com (eLearning)
Group eMail list(s) for ideas & discussion
ROTI (Rotarians on the Internet)
Many Club and District Web Sites
Member ‘Special Interest’ Sites
How do we use it for Rotary?
• Provide local/global communication
about District/Club info and projects.
• Information source about Rotary to
the world . . to the local community.
• Share program info, training material &
ideas with Rotary members & leaders.
• Fast & convenient download of
forms & resource information.
NOW . . .
www.riuniversity.com
NEW . . . www.rotary.info
For new/prospective members!
What Does This Mean For You?
• Governors, Chairmen, Presidents using
Internet as a major communication tool.
• Internet now major distribution medium:
finding, telling, sharing of information.
• The Future . . Be part of the global scene
and be truly part of Rotary International
as it enters the electronic age.
What can we do?
• Identify club members on the
Internet and help those who
are not (register eMail)
• Develop informative
Club web pages
• Use Rotary internet resources
to make your club more
effective
Appoint a C.C.O.
(Club Communications Officer)
How to find us … ?
www.rotary.org
www.rotary.info
www.roti.org
www.rotary7080.org
www. rotary7080.org/clubname
Thank You
(Feedback welcome on how we
can all communicate better?)