Innovate Rotary - Nonprofit innovation and impact

Mission Complete

2009-09-30T14:39:34-05:00

This is my final post here at Innovate Rotary! I am very proud of the body of work I have written, the impact it has had on clubs and members around the world and for the recognition it has received....

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Chanhassen Rotary July 4th Parade Video

2009-07-17T20:12:43-05:00

In a volunteer organization, recognition and .genuine gratitude are your most valuable currency. Here is a video recap of the Chanhassen Rotary July 4th Parade 2009. When you look at the credits, you...

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Serve, don't help

2009-07-15T23:29:04-05:00

My wife recently decided to volunteer for a hospice center that is opening soon in our area. One of the valuable lessons of her training so far is the notion of serving, not helping. When we feel we...

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Thanks for the opportunity to serve

2009-06-09T13:48:22-05:00

On June 30, 2009, I will complete 3 years as District 5950 Membership chair. It has been a privilege to serve the clubs in this district and beyond. During the past three years, I have met some...

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Inspire, don't recruit.

2009-05-17T22:45:30-05:00

I had a really valuable experience this weekend. I was hired to deliver a keynote for a service club state convention - that was not Rotary. I was struck by so many similarities between Rotary events...

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Help Rotarians experience FLOW

2009-05-13T20:44:31-05:00

The most committed Rotarians are not those who listen to great speakers every week or who have leveraged their Rotary network to grow their business. That’s not to say that networking and great...

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Solving the Worldwide Problem of Flying Debris

2009-05-01T12:06:27-05:00

Ok, time for a little Friday humor. Here is the story of a new movement created to stop the senseless killing of people worldwide. Flying debris is a serious problem, folks - and you can help! Saving...

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Forget the statistics. Start talking with live humans.

2009-04-24T22:51:23-05:00

Sometimes people hide behind a mask. What happens when WE put the mask on others? There has been a lot of discussion about generational differences - differences in orientation toward service,...

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A Rotarian is . . . an ordinary person who creates extraordinary impact

2009-04-05T08:56:00-05:00

I recently spoke to Bloomington (MN) Rotary. During the Q&A after my remarks, one of the members asked if I had seen Past President Jim Lucas' essay, "A Rotarian is an Ordinary Person." I have posted...

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Attracting the Facebook Generation: Change your culture or start a new club!

2009-04-02T17:54:40-05:00

As a facilitator of a number of Visioning sessions for Rotary clubs, I have noticed that one of the top membership attributes that clubs strive for is "younger members." The kind of club that will...

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