by: Rotary International  Newsbasket

     Rotarians around the world now use the latest in computer technology to share ideas and experiences, making their organization more effective.  As part of the Rotary On The Internet (ROTI) group, the "ROTI Institute" concept was developed to share the knowledge and experience of seasoned Rotarians around the globe.

     The ROTI Board worked tirelessly on this idea with the purpose of providing advice and suggestions via e-mail to new Rotary chairmen and club leaders.  Douglas Vincent of Woodstock, Canada, a Past Governor of Rotary District 7080 was appointed as the Founding International Chairman of the ROTI Institute.  Vincent has worked as a Resource Assistant for staff at RI's World Headquarters and has made presentations and assisted with projects in several countries around the world.

     Under the Institute format, educational articles are created and e-mailed to Rotarians in more than 100 countries.  The information covers new ideas and suggestions on a variety of Rotary activities and is intended to supplement what is already available from current Rotary sources.  Articles are also archived for future reference on the ROTI Institute Web site, found at www.roti.org.

     "Through the sharing of suggestions and ideas from experienced Rotarians, incoming leaders and chairmen can benefit from increased knowledge and have more effective results," said Vincent.  "The Institute concept supports ROTI's overall objective of applying modern information technology to explore the avenues of service and promote global Rotary fellowship."

Contact PDG Doug Vincent at: rotary@teamvincent.com