General RLI Questions
Here's A Few Frequently Asked Questions...
What are the Lone Star Division RLI courses?
- PART I – “THE ROTARIAN” Your introduction to the RLI experience. Begin your day by meeting fellow Rotarians and your Rotarian Facilitators. Emphasis is placed on providing an overview of Rotary programs and helping develop ideas that participants can take back to their Rotary Clubs. Courses include:
- My Leadership In Rotary
- My Rotary World
- Ethics & Vocational Service
- Foundation I: Our Foundation
- Engaging Members
- Creating Service Projects
- PART II – “ THE CLUB” The RLI journey continues, the depth of subject matter increases and focus is placed on fostering the qualities of a knowledgeable Rotarian by building on the basics learned in Part I. Courses include:
- Rotary Opportunities
- Effective Leadership: Coalition Building
- Attracting Members
- Club Communication
- Team Building
- Foundation II: Targeted Service
- PART III – “My ROTARY JOURNEY” The final phase of RLI, courses become more in-depth and detailed. Learn about opportunities available to you and your club through RI and how to best utilize them. Understand what it means to be a Rotarian and how you can use your RLI knowledge to better serve your club. Courses include:
- Planning for Success (Strategic Planning)
- Foundation III: International Service
- Public Image
- Building a Stronger Club
- Making a Difference
What is Lone Star Division RLI?
Lone Star Division RLI is a multi-Rotary District, grassroots leadership development program of member districts organized into regional divisions in various parts of the world. It is not an official program of Rotary International and is not under its control.
RLI International seeks to have Rotary/Rotaract Clubs in member districts identify those Rotarians and Rotaractors who seem to have the POTENTIAL for future club leadership (not necessarily as club presidents) and provide those so identified with a quality education in Rotary knowledge and leadership skills for voluntary organizations.
What is the cost, and who should attend?
Registration for each course is determined on an event basis. This fee includes food, course materials, and lots of Rotary fellowship (meals only provided for onsite courses); making this a good investment in your personal and professional leadership development, Rotary or elsewhere.
We recommend RLI for President Nominee, club directors, committee chairs, active Rotarians/Rotaractors, and new Rotarians/Rotaractors.
What does a course incorporate and how long are the courses?
The Lone Star RLI Division offers a leadership development program in three full day sessions where each course requires approximately seven hours to complete. Courses must be taken in sequence – Part I, Part II and then Part III.
Once you have taken Part III, you are considered a RLI graduate and entitled to register for the more advanced graduate courses. Our Facilitator Training courses are by invitation only. The courses are designed to provide Rotary knowledge and to develop leadership skills for voluntary organizations beyond Rotary.
What are the learning methods that Lone Star Division RLI uses?
Lone Star RLI believes strongly in the facilitation of discussion method of learning. It has been proven that facilitation of discussion is the most effective way to educate adult learners. We also believe strongly in small class sizes, between 8 and 20 maximum. 15 is ideal. This leads to more effective participation by all attendees. Our trainers are called Facilitators. Techniques used by our Facilitators include discussion groups, role-playing, problem solving workshops, creating projects, and audiovisual presentations. Everyone participates during the sessions. A participant guide workbook, containing the course material is provided to each attendee.
Lone Star RLI Graduate Courses
For those who become Lone Star Division RLI Graduates following successful completion of the three-part curriculum series of RLI Graduate Courses focused on one Rotary subject for the session and are comprehensive and detailed. Current Graduate Courses include:
- Membership
- The Rotary Foundation
- Working with Volunteers
Facilitator Training
Lone Star Division RLI Graduates, by invitation only, may also take Facilitator Training as a precursor to being accepted as a Lone Star RLI Facilitator Member assisting other Rotaractors and Rotarians in their RLI journey.
What Time Do The Sessions Begin?
In-Person: Unless otherwise noted on the calendar or registration page for the event, Check-in BEGINS AT 8:00 A.M. AND SESSIONS START AT 8:30 A.M. LUNCH IS INCLUDED AS PART OF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE. SESSIONS END AT 4:00 P.M.
Online: Our Part I, II, and III Virtual course offerings consists of two, 3-hour sessions for each Part. Each session is typically held during the week from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
What else should I know about Lone Star Division RLI Registration?
RLI requires significant preparation for each class, including course materials, certificates of completion, pre-ordered meals (for in-person course offerings), coordinating technical support and Facilitator assignments. Therefore, the Lone Star Division RLI course offerings require pre-registration and pre-payment. To cancel a registration, contact the Lone Star Division Registrar as outlined in your registration confirmation. All cancellations are processed as outlined in the course registration and in accordance with Lone Star Division RLI Policies. Make-up sessions are not available. Course fees may not be transferred to future Lone Star Division RLI course offerings or course offerings in other Lone Star Division RLI member districts.
What happens when a class is cancelled?
The Lone Star Division RLI reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient pre-registrations, lack of available Facilitators, or other extenuating circumstances. Should such a situation arise, all registrants will be notified in a timely manner. A full refund for the course fee will be provided.
When and Where are the next classes? What is available?
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