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![]() | District 5495 will conduct its next Rotary Leadership Institute on May 31. All three sessions will be held, and registration is now open. SATURDAY, May 31, 2025 - Sessions I, II, & III 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. At: ANTHEM CIVIC BUILDING, 3701 W Anthem Way, Anthem, AZ 85086 COST: $65.00 (Most Clubs will cover this cost) Includes: Continental Breakfast Lunch Study Materials First time attendees, please select Session I Others, select Session II or Session III based on what you have already completed Why Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)? Participant Interaction and FUN! Come interact with fellow Rotarians about: Rotary Basics Community Service Ideas Leadership Styles Rotary’s Impact Worldwide Ethics & Vocation Engaging Members RLI is a world-wide organization that some refer to as Rotary’s “College of Knowledge.” RLI touches on “everything Rotary” and is not a “leadership” course to become an officer of your Club. RLI is made up of three one-day Sessions to give you an overview of what Rotary is and what it does worldwide. Its goal is to create ENTHUSIASM for Rotary and show the enormous potential of Rotary service and how with knowledge and excellent leadership in Clubs, the world will benefit. To register, click the link below: |
![]() | Dear Rotary Friends, As I continue in preparations for my term as District Governor in 2026-2027, I’m looking to bring on a Chief of Staff—someone with the right mix of energy, experience, and organization to help us move District 5495 forward in a big way. This is a volunteer position (approx. 8–10 hours/week) that begins May 15, 2025, and continues through my District Governor term. The Chief of Staff will help manage communications, coordinate meetings and calendars for our 61 clubs, and assist in overseeing our incredible team of committee leaders. I’m reaching out to ask for your help in identifying someone who may be a great fit. Gender is not important—what matters most is competence, creativity, a strong work ethic, and a desire to make a meaningful impact through Rotary service. Ideally, the person has:
This is a unique opportunity to build relationships, develop leadership, and serve at the District level in a high-impact way. If someone comes to mind—or if you yourself are interested—please reach out to me directly at Rotaryjoe5495@gmail.com or call/text me at (928) 642-4252 or (602) 935-6910. Please feel free to forward this to anyone you believe would be a great asset to our team. In Rotary Service, Joe Sweeney Rotary Club of Prescott Valley Co-President 2025-2026 Assistant Governor 2018-2025 District Governor Nominee 2026-2027 Rotary Means Business (RMB) Organizer Past President 2017-2018 & 2021-2023 Facilitating and Training for Clubs Rotary/Red Cross Blood Program Leader (928) 642-4252 |
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