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4. Running meetings effectively

Meetings which are planned and well-run will continue to engage members and provide them with meaningful and enjoyable experiences. Think about why members come along to regular Rotary meetings - it is for communication (a two-way process, not just the President imparting ideas and facts); fellowship between members (so make sure you allow time at meetings for this); listening to interesting and entertaining guest speakers. You want members to enjoy coming along to Rotary meetings and you, as President, can do a lot to enable this to happen.

There are different types of meetings, including: 

Regular Club meetings

Board meetings

Club Assemblies

DG's visit

AG's visits

AGM (Annual General Meeting - election of office bearers)

Online and hybrid meetings

We will look at these separately but the most important thing for each meeting is to be prepared.