Rotary on the Internet Electronic Communication Douglas

Rotary on the Internet & Electronic Communication Douglas W. Vincent RI Technology Committee International Chairman, ROTI D 7080 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, e. Mail) - Written (newsletter/paper/news releases) - Radio/TV/Displays (public relations) - Telephone, Verbal, etc.

D 7080 Communications Group • • Website: Adel Asterbadi & Martin Ward DG & Rotary News: Gary Evans e. Mail & 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 ? District 7080 IS PC on ne cti on po int • Network upon Network upon Network Denmark Australia England D G B Singapore K-W Germany CANADA A C E E USA F

Why the Internet? (World Wide Web) • Find information about your interests • Get current Rotary Information – Club, District & International e. Mail 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? (e. Mail) • 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 • • Rotary International RI President’s Web Site RI Committee/Task Force Web Sites www. riuniversity. com (e. Learning) Group e. Mail 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 e. Mail) • 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. rotary 7080. org/clubname

Thank You (Feedback welcome on how we can all communicate better? )