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Happenings in RLI-HOA

We start a new year! What is ahead? from new Chair Tom Greene

Tom Greene, the new RLI-HOA Chair, convened his first Board Meeting on July 12. Tom is a member of the Rotary Club of Florence, Alabama, in District 6860. Tom has been involved with Rotary for 23 years, and in the last 15 years has been involved in RLI. Tom has assumed the reigns for guiding RLI HOA into the future and calls for all RLI leaders within the Heart of America Division to become more engaged in making RLI and Rotary stronger.

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The 2021-2022 Year is Now History

By: Jeffrey Romine
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Bucurel, from D6820, Central Mississippi E-Club, and outgoing Chair of the Heart of America Division of RLI, reflects back on his last year and term in office as Chair. “When I accepted the position of Chair-Elect in early 2018, I had little idea of what would follow!” said Paul. As Paul looked forward to serving as Chair, it was his intention to build on the good work of the RLI – HOA leaders before him. Then, as he prepared to assume leadership as Chairman in mid-2020, the world in general and the RLI and Rotary arena was turned upside down, as Clubs, Districts, and RLI Programs struggled to develop an effective reaction to the Covid Pandemic.

Conversations with his Board provided suggestions for direction and by encouraging leadership team members and the Board, two themes emerged. First, the decision was made to implement a new data and information system for the HOA of America Division. With a need to improve the then existing information system that was maintained by RLI-HOA’s past registrar, Eric Lewis, the benefits of collaborating with DACdb to build a new information system for each District influenced the Board and aided the decision. With Eric Lewis’ assistance and a small team of Board members, Tom Greene, Chair Elect, took on the responsibility to lead that effort. Much to everyone’s surprise and sadness, in the midst of the transformation from the old information system to the new one, our friend and long-time RLI contributor, Eric Lewis succumbed to the Covid virus. In the midst of a gloomy period in our history, that was a particularly sad time. Eric had served RLI-HOA for many years and provided his technological expertise on numerous instances, and he will be sorely missed. The Technology and Communications team soldiered on to the result that in November of 2021, all of the Districts were successfully moved to the new information system.
A second theme that emerged in Paul’s term as Chair involved the encouragement and adaptation of RLI materials to the online environment. With District 6040 reporting success in 2020 with conducting RLI courses online and the recognition that the impact of Covid was going to be much more long-lasting than the hoped for several weeks, the Board encouraged interested Districts to try “online” courses. D6040 representatives Ri Director Elizabeth Usovicz and Julie McCoy and a team of seasoned facilitators made time available on Zoom calls to inform other Zone 30 & 31 RLI leaders that were interested in adapting to the online RLI sessions. Coordinated zoom calls demonstrated how online courses could be accomplished. Numerous Districts stepped forward and implemented online courses, which made it possible for RLI training to continue forward within the Zone.
In conclusion, Paul Bucurel expresses his gratitude to his RLI Board and those individuals that helped the Heart of America Division move forward during his term. The new information system will provide great benefits into the future and the adoption of online training helped to sustain forward progress in RLI. “Instead of having two years where things languished, I had two years where my beloved RLI could progress forward! I am grateful to the individuals that made that possible!” Stated Paul as he concluded his year. Paul also indicated that he and his wife, Jennifer, are looking forward to another future adventure, as they make plans to move back to Paul’s original home State of Florida, to live in the Port Charlotte area. The Board has expressed appreciation for Paul’s exemplary leadership during a difficult two-year period. Paul’s leadership and time as Chair elevated the RLI-HOA division to a higher level for his successors.

Welcome to our Website!

Thursday, November 18, 2021 By:
Welcome to our website! We are now fully implemented. You can register for an RLI event at this site using upcoming events as well as get answers to your questions by using Contact Us on the ribbon above.

Upcoming Trainings

RLI Part II, Online - District 6460
October 6th 2022 at 5:30 pm
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RLI Part III, Online - District 6460
October 20th 2022 at 5:30 pm
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RLI Parts I & III, In-Person - District 6510
November 4th 2022 at 8:00 am
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RLI Parts I, II and III, In-Person - District 6670
November 5th 2022 at 7:30 am
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RLI Parts I & II, In-Person - District 6710
November 5th 2022 at 7:45 am
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RLI Parts I, II and III, In-Person - District 6820
November 5th 2022 at 9:00 am
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Welcome to the Heart of America Rotary Leadership Institute Database & Communications site.

RLI is designed for those Rotarians who have the potential and willingness to engage in future club leadership (not necessarily as club presidents) to provide them with a quality education in Rotary knowledge and leadership skills so important in voluntary organizations. The leadership skills you will obtain at an RLI event will help you not only in your Rotary career, but will apply to your leadership efforts professionally as well.
Each District has a local RLI coordinator who will set up the time and place for the RLI events offered in their area. That information will be communicated to the Heart of America Registrar for set up here. RLI Parts I, II, and III are organized and listed as individual events in categories according to the District(s) who are organizing them. The location and time of the RLI is listed in each individual RLI description. All RLI upcoming events are also listed below, by District number.
We offer both virtual and in-person courses with payment by credit card or check options for RLI registration. We are using PayPal secure servers to handle payment via Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover, or through your own PayPal account if you wish. If you choose to pay ‘off-line’ just bring a check with you to the RLI Event.

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What is Rotary Leadership Institute?

The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a multi-district, grassroots leadership development program of member districts organized into regional divisions in various parts of the world. RLI is not an official program of Rotary International and as such, is not under its control.
Learn more at www.rotaryleadershipinstitute.org or download the brochure here

RLI seeks to have Rotary Clubs in its member districts identify those Rotarians who appear 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 so important to volunteer organizations.

The actual Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) event is a series of fast-paced, interactive, one-day courses offered to refine a Rotarian’s leadership skills and increase their base of knowledge in Rotary.

Courses are fun, topical, interactive, and geared toward busy business and professional persons who want to be more effective leaders in their vocation and club and more knowledgeable Rotarians.

Every Rotary Club is encouraged to sponsor at least two candidates for every RLI session. Students return to their club with enthusiasm, new contacts, fresh ideas, an increased understanding of their potential as Rotarians, and valuable skills impacting their potential leadership in their Rotary club and in their careers. Registration is quick and simple and you may register on-line.

You can find excellent RLI materials at www.rlifiles.com