My Fellow Rotarians,

As we proceed through the year, it is easy for us to be distracted but it is important that we remain focused on our core purposes.  For the clubs, this is to achieve the goals and objectives that the clubs have established for themselves, and for the District, to assist the clubs in achieving those goals and objectives.

The Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs calls for the establishment of club goals in the areas of Membership, Service Projects, The Rotary Foundation, Leadership Development, Public Relations and Club Administration.  As District Governor, I have established my priorities for the District in five of these areas.  I have set these priorities based on my assessment of where the clubs as a whole are in need of the greatest assistance.  Each Assistant Governor Support Team will establish their priorities for each club that they support.  These priorities will not necessarily align with my District-wide priorities which are:

• Membership
• Public Image
• Leadership Development
• The Rotary Foundation
• Service Projects

I have challenged the AG Support Teams to be both reactive and proactive in providing support and we will take a quarterly snapshot of how we are doing.  At the end of the first, second and third quarters, the AG Support Team will make an assessment of how each club in doing at achieving their goals and objectives.  This assessment:

• Will be shared with the club president for use as he/she sees fit
• Will be considered by the AG Support Team to determine if adjustments are appropriate
• Will be considered by the District Governor and the senior District leadership to determine if District priorities should be changed, the approach to supporting the clubs should be modified, if resources should be re-allocated or if help from RI is needed.

The success of District 7610 in 2011-2012 is a direct reflection of the success of its clubs.  If we keep our focus and work together, success is guaranteed!

Yours in Service,

District Governor, 2011-2012