In 2021, the Rotary Club of Batavia, Illinois, USA, decided to use Club Health Check to kickstart the goal-setting process. The club’s officers asked dozens of new members for their opinions and used what they learned to set goals, create a strategy, and develop an action plan. They also started holding an assembly each quarter to discuss club progress with members. The club’s officers discovered that planning for several years at a time builds continuity. They also realized that goals need to be quantified. “There is a big difference between saying, ‘This year, let’s do some social events,’ and ‘This year, we are going to do six social events,’” notes Tony Winter, a past president of the club. Read more about the Batavia club's use of goal setting.
Rotary Club Central makes setting and tracking goals easy for Rotary and Rotaract clubs. Club leaders can now set annual goals for up to three years and record their club’s accomplishments. All members can view the club’s progress, and future leaders can use past goals to make informed decisions about their club’s direction. It’s never too late to start planning for your club’s future. Visit Rotary Club Central and get started.