District 6780 - Resources for Club Presidents & Secretaries

Are you aware that Club and District Support (CDS) staff serve as your primary contact at Rotary? Staff can answer any question about Rotary as well as provide advice on club elections, constitutional matters, club traditions and customs, club operations, and RI Board policy. Below are some important web resources to assist in leading and supporting your club in the year ahead.

Learn the names and contact information of your CDS team members by using this web link: http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/ContactUs/CDSandFinancialReps/Pages/ridefault.aspx

Review a list of helpful resources for club presidents and secretaries prepared by CDS: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/club_pres_sec_resources.pdf

Make changes to your club's membership records at RI, reference various Rotary Foundation reports, pay your club's dues, and report next year's club officers using Member Access. Full instructions, helpful suggestions and frequently asked questions (FAQ) are found at: https://riweb.rotaryintl.org/faq.asp

Find helpful club publications, audiovisuals, forms and supplies: http://shop.rotary.org/catalog/default.php?cPath=37

Use the Club Presidents' Checklist, a monthly calendar for both presidents and presidents-elect, with reminders of club and district functions, as well as RI and Rotary Foundation deadlines: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/pres_checklist.pdf

Consider adopting the Club Leadership Plan - a strategic planning tool based on the best practices of actual Rotary clubs: http://www.rotary.org/en/members/runningaclub/ClubLeaders/Pages/ridefault.aspx

Rotary staff looks forward to working with you and supporting your club's service efforts. Be sure to contact your CDS representative whenever you need assistance.

INSURANCE INFORMATION

U.S. Club and District General Liability Insurance program

Did you know that active U.S. clubs and districts are automatically provided with general liability insurance through the U.S. Club and District General Liability Insurance program? The premium is collected annually on 1 July through the semiannual report assessment.

The program provides coverage for active U.S. clubs and districts (including Rotarians and volunteers in their roles as such for the club or district) for their liability arising out of bodily injury to a third party (a person who is not an insured under this program) or damage to a third party's property (subject to policy terms and conditions).

Click here to learn more about the program on the Rotary International website. Additional topics there include:

Certificate of insurance - Have you been asked to provide evidence or proof of insurance? Do you know what a certificate of insurance is? Did you know that you can create your own certificate of insurance?

Coverage details - Who is insured? What coverage is provided?

Contracts, permits, and waivers - Do you need guidance on a contract or agreement you're being asked to sign?

Loss-control guidelines for events - Do you have an event coming up and need loss-control guidance?

Claim and incident reporting - Has an accident occurred? Do you know that you must report it immediately to Rotary International?

Frequently asked questions

If you have further questions regarding coverage, please contact Lockton Companies:
Phone: 800-921-3172
Fax: 312-681-6769
E-mail: rotary@lockton.com