EarlyAct - Rotary District 9350

 

 

How to Start an EarlyAct Club

 

If a Rotary Club has an interest in sponsoring an EarlyAct Club, it can begin by appointing an EarlyAct subcommittee

One committee member can agree to act as the Rotary advisor to the EarlyAct club, which involves attending meetings and offering guidance on service projects

Once the EarlyAct subcommittee has become familiar with all the elements of the EarlyAct program, it can make a presentation to its Rotary Club

After the Rotary Club has approved sponsorship, the EarlyAct subcommittee can contact the appropriate school principal to discuss plans for an EarlyAct club

A meeting time and place can then be discussed

The educators are the driving force behind EarlyAct because they are there, on site, to guide the students in carrying out the day-to-day activities of the club

The initial meeting of the EarlyAct Club establishes the goals and objectives of the club

EarlyAct plan service projects, which benefit their school and local communities, and those which promote international understanding.

 

Guidelines for establishing an EarlyAct club

Formulate EarlyAct subcommittee within your club.

Appoint chairperson to act as liaison between Rotary Club, EarlyAct + school

Meet with Principal to discuss plans

Invite District Governor for kickoff and other activities,

Prepare press release for kickoff and other activities.

Appoint a Rotary advisor to EarlyAct club.

General Club Membership

Attend EarlyAct kickoff event.

Act as facilitators, role models and mentors to EarlyActors.

Participate in EarlyAct activities and projects.

Attend EarlyAct meetings when possible.

Financial Committee

Start up seed money

Donations of supply and equipment

Recognise EarlyAct members achievements

Leadership and citizenship awards to EarlyActors

Parent and faculty advisor recognition.

Invite EarlyAct officers to your club.

School responsibilities

Select EarlyAct advisors.

Attend EarlyAct meetings

Offer assistance and guidelines in service projects

Guide officers in Parliamentary Procedures.

Set EarlyAct meeting schedule

Meet at least every second week.

One half hour meeting

Support by participation in EarlyAct activities and service projects.

 

EarlyAct Club responsibilities

Officers:

President

Vice-President

Second Vice-President

Secretary- correspondence

Secretary- minutes

Treasurer

Class representatives

Select two from each class

Establish goals and objectives of EarlyAct Club (Including)

Service areas

Personal (I aim to..)

School (we are going to / aim to..)

Local

Global

Plan and organize projects and activities

 

Select chairmen for the committees

 

Choose activities than encompass service areas and involve the student body and Rotary Club.

 

Responsibilities of the supporting Rotary Club

There is a close relationship between the EarlyAct and the sponsoring Rotary Club.  The following are the responsibilities of the Rotary Club:

The sponsoring Rotary Club members act as facilitators, role models and mentors to the EarlyAct.

The sponsoring Rotary Club assists EarlyActors to develop activities and projects, which promote citizenship, leadership and vocational awareness.

Whenever possible the sponsoring Rotary Club participates in EarlyAct activates and projects.

At least one member of the Rotary Club will attend an EarlyAct meeting as Rotary advisors.

Invite EarlyAct officers to your Rotary Club Meeting.

Encourage EarlyActors by recognizing their achievements, such as presenting outstanding leadership and citizen wards.

Be sure new EarlyAct officers are appointed at the end of each year so that they may receive the appropriate orientation.