Welcome

Being a Rotary Club President is an important position and it can be intimidating as you get ready to take on the responsibilities. But as you prepare, the most important thing to know is that you are not alone. Your District team and Rotary International are here to help. This web page will be your central location for accessing the information you need to get ready. The links and documents will be updated regularly. Check here first for any information you need.

Here are some of the tools available:

In addition to our District learning team, there is an entire group of Rotarians from across six Rotary Districts in northern NJ, eastern PA, southern NY and NY metro working on our upcoming President Elect Learning Seminar (PELS).

Our Mid-Northeast PELS event is the signature training event for Rotary Presidents-Elects. Think of it as a mini Rotary International Convention, bringing together 6 Districts, over 300 clubs and hundreds of leaders for an unforgettable, high-energy two days of learning, networking, and inspiration.

The purpose of PELS is to prepare President Elects to be President and to help returning Presidents do an even better job. For those who have been around for a few years, PELS replaces PETS, as Rotary moves from a training to a learning format.

The PELS program is interactive and includes informative plenary sessions and facilitated discussions with your fellow President Elects. After PELS, you are even less alone because of the friendship and support network you will develop. PELS also has a separate curriculum designed for returning Presidents and Assistant Governors. Many experienced Presidents and Assistant Governors will also be attending PELS and you will be able to learn from them.