As a President-Elect am I required to attend PETS?
Yes, this is required training and is covered in the Rotary Manual of Procedure under Article 9 Section 5 (c), Page 242.
Is there any way that I can make up this training, if I can't make that date?
Contact your District Governor and he/she will be able to give you a date of another PETS meeting in a nearby state.
Do I have to pay my own expenses for PETS?
All PE's registration fees are paid in the club assessment to the District. Others attending may be covered by clubs, depending upon that club's policy.
What can I expect to learn at PETS?
Professional speakers will lead sessions on a variety of topics, including club organization, leadership and team building, goal setting, refining volunteer management, club budgets, conducting a club meeting, managing time and expected time commitments for a club president and a general orientation to club administration.
Is there anything I can do to better prepare for the PETS?
There are a number of Rotary International publications, written specifically for Club Presidents, that you could read. Check the list of materials that are available.
Should I ask our President Nominee to attend PETS?
Yes - Last year over 60 clubs of the 250 clubs attending PETS had their PN attend PETS. Those club PN's, when asked after PETS, said that it was very worthwhile and that they looked forward to coming back this year to get more ideas and to be able to ask questions that they did not ask last year. Many clubs pay the registration fee for the PN's.
Should I ask my partner to attend with me?
Yes! - Many times the partner does not have a good understanding of Rotary and what is expected of a club President. They gain better understanding of the Rotary Foundation and what it means to promote "World Peace."
What materials will I be able to bring back to my club?
As a PE, you will be given a President's Manual which covers everything that you will need to carry out the mission of being a Club President. You are expected to carry this manual to all of the sessions and be able to make notes in the appropriate places.
Will I be able to visit Rotary vendor and exhibit booths at this meeting?
Yes, there will be licensed Rotary vendors with displays which will be there for the entire meeting. There will also be Rotarians from other districts with exhibits of successful, replicable club and district projects.
If I have some questions that I wanted answered that are not outlined in this section, who do I call or contact?
Contact the Great Lakes Rotary PETS Chairperson:
Ruby T. Iwamasa, PDG 6310
PETS Chair 2006-2008
5201 Campau Drive
Midland, MI 48640
Member of the Midland Rotary Club
Email: PDG Ruby Iwamasa
Phone: (989) 631-2877
Fax: (989) 631-2877; call first
For questions about registration email: Marc Cooper.
Must my spouse/partner be registered?
Yes, everyone attending PETS must register online.
How will I know if my online registration was successful?
You will receive an email confirmation immediately after you have completed the online registration process.
What do all those initials stand for?
PE - President Elect: that person who will be club President starting July 1, 2007
PN - President Nominee: that person who will be club President starting July 1, 2008
DG - District Govenor: that person who currently is District Governor
AG - Assistant Governor
DGN - District Governor Nominee: that person who will be District Governor starting July 1, 2008
DGE - District Governor Elect: that person who will be District Governor starting July 1, 2007
PDG - Past District Governor
TRFT - The Rotary Foundation Trustee
PRIVP - Past Rotary International Vice President
RIPE - Rotary International President Elect
