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ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE |
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Task
Force Chairman: Francisco Creo
Maps of the Rotary
World Zone 12
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Zone 12: (Albania, Italy, Malta, San Marino ) Districts 2030,2040, 2050, 2060, 2070, 2080, 2090, 2100, 2110, 2120 |
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Coordinator zone 12: |
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Information for Task Force Area Coordinators - Zone Coordinators -
District Coordinators
A Task Force is an action group of
experienced Rotarians, appointed by the Rotary International President, to help
clubs and districts achieve specific operational and service objectives
Remember these points:
A TASK FORCE IS . . .
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Action
oriented to achieve specific goals
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Composed
of experienced Rotarians
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A
resource of ideas and suggestions to help clubs and districts
A Few Basic Observations for all
Coordinators
1.
The
Task Forces are a fairly new form of proactive Rotary service. There are
not clearly defined steps to take Each Task Force must be creative in
collecting information, workable activities, practical illustrations,
promotional materials and other useful resources that will help Rotary Clubs to
become more involved in projects and activities. Each Task Force should
become a clearing house of good ideas and practical suggestions.
2.
The Task Forces will be available to help, only
if a Club or District invites them to assist.
If a Club or District does not wish to use a Task Force - that is their
choice.
3.
it is quite possible that all Districts and all
Clubs will not be interested in the work of all 20 Task Forces. Districts will be asked to "pick and
choose" those of interest.
4.
The work of the Task Forces closely follows the
theme for 2000-2001: "Create
Awareness and Take Action." In
many instances, Task Force members'
first task will be to "Create Awareness" of major
issues in their community or in the world which need attention. If Rotarians are unaware of major problems,
it is unlikely that they will be concerned enough to "Take Action".
5.
Once Rotarians are aware of issues or
challenges, then it become much easier to promote projects and action programs
to meet the challenges.
Job for Area Coordinators
· The
six area coordinators for each Task Force (representing Africa, Asia, Europe,
Latin America, North America and Sough Pacific) will work closely with the Task
Force Chairman and Vice-Chairman in promoting the goals of each Task Force.
· They will keep in touch with the Zone Coordinators in their Area to know
what is happening within their part of the world in regard to the Task Force.
· They may be called upon to report to Rotary Institutes, participate in
workshops, and in other ways promote the work of the Task Force.
· For those attending the
Buenos Aires Convention, members are urged to participate in the Task Force
Informational Booths.
Job for Zone Coordinators
· Each Task Force has at least
one Coordinator from each of the 34 Rotary Zones.
· Ten of the Task Forces have 2 Coordinators from each Zone.
· The
Zone Coordinators will be expected to be in contact with the District Task
Force Coordinator in the Districts within their Zone.
· The Zone Coordinators will
collect practical information, ideas, illustrations and successful experiences
of other Clubs and Districts to share when called upon, or to make
presentations at seminars, institutes and workshops.
· They will urge District leaders to keep in touch with the work of the
Task Forces through the Rotary, Devlyn, and Task Force web sites.
· Quarterly reports will be
expected as a means of keeping Rotary International leaders informed about Task
Force activity.
· Communicating and
sharing information about successful projects is greatly encouraged among Zone
coordinators.
· For
those attending the Buenos Aires Convention, members are urged to participate
in the Task Force Informational Booths.
Job for District Task Force Coordinators
· The District Task Force Coordinator is the primary district leader in
contact with Task Forces Zone Coordinators.
· The District Task Force Coordinator should be fully aware of which of
the 20 Task Forces are of special interest to their District and serve as the
liaison with the District Governor and district committees.
· A District may wish to establish an "action plan" for using a
Task Force.
· The Coordinator should explain the concept in District newsletters and
other communications that "Task Forcers are a new Rotary Resource to help
Clubs become more proactive."
· The District Coordinator will assist Club leaders in seeking ideas,
information, and other resources necessary to "Create Awareness" of
problems and challenges and to promote activities to "Take Action."
· The
District coordinator will also assist, as needed, in setting up special
workshops, seminars or other informational and training meetings related to
Task Forces.
· The District Coordinator
will also promote the work and understanding of Task Forces at District
Assemblies and Conferences.