Prerequisites for Presidents Elect
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Your preparation for Far West PELS and your year as Club President begins with two key steps: creating a My Rotary account and completing courses in the Rotary Learning Center. These tools connect you to vital resources, online training, and personalized club data to help you lead with confidence. Here's how to get started and why these steps are required as part of your President-Elect preparation.
Step 1: Create a MyRotary Account
A My Rotary account is your gateway to Rotary’s digital tools. With it, you can access your club’s goals, update records, connect with fellow leaders, and explore online learning.
How to create a My Rotary account:
- Go to my.rotary.org, click “Register.”
- Enter your name and email, and follow the prompts to verify your email and create a password.
Pro Tip: Use the email address your club already has on file. Using a different email may require extra steps to verify your membership.
Step 2: Complete Rotary Learning Center Courses
The Rotary Learning Center is an online platform designed to build your leadership skills at your own pace and track your progress. Rotary International requires Presidents-Elect to complete two specific learning tracks -- Club President Essentials #1 & #2 -- that cover club operations, goal setting, membership, and more. These interactive modules help you step into your role prepared and confident.
Pro Tip: You’ll need to be logged in to My Rotary to view the Learning Center courses.
Club President Essentials #1
Learn how to set your club up for success—from planning your year to managing club operations and working with your leadership team.
Topics include: managing club business, leading teams, minimizing risk, Rotary's action plan, engaging members, Rotary Club Central, membership leads, and Foundation basics.
Club President Essentials #2
Now that you know the basics of your role, learn strategies for making your club vibrant, attracting and engaging members, promoting your club, and more.
Topics include: club health, vibrant clubs, inclusive club culture, public image, preventing / addressing harassment, protecting data, Rotary's change model, and youth protection.
