Rotary on Social Networks - Rotary International is exploring using social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn to connect Rotarians and promote fellowship. - A new Rotarians on Social Networks Fellowship (ROSNF) is being formed and will have a meeting at the upcoming RI convention to discuss how to safely and effectively use social networks for Rotary. - Members are encouraged to join ROSNF's Facebook group page

1. Rotarians on Social Networks
Presentation by Don Higgins
Rotary Club of Pinellas Park
Rotary Club of Pinellas Park
Rotary District 6950
Tampa Bay Florida USA
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don@higgins.net June 25, 2009

2. Overview
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•Rotary International
•Rotary Global Networking Groups
•Rotary on the Internet
Rotary on the Internet
•Rotary on Social Networks
•What are the most popular social networks
•What are the most popular social networks
•Rotary International on Facebook and LinkedIn
ROSNF F ll hi F b k di
•ROSNF Fellowship on Facebook pending

3. Rotary International
R t I t ti l
•First world wide service organization
•1.2 million members and 33,000 clubs
•Promote service above self
•Community Service
•International Service
•Promote world understanding, goodwill, peace
•Promote fellowship

4. Rotary Global Networking Groups
Rotary Global Networking Groups
•Rotary International Fellowships
64 R i l dV i l f ll hi
•64+ Recreational and Vocational fellowships
•Enjoy fellowship sharing common interests
•Examples – Fl i
E l Flying, Skiing, Scouting, Computers
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•Rotary Action Groups (RAG’s)
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•16+ Action Groups
•Enjoy fellowship supporting common interest
•Examples – Prevent Blindness, Disaster Relief
•Examples Prevent Blindness Disaster Relief

5. Rotary on the Internet
R t th I t t
•Rotary International website www.rotary.org
•All about Rotary and current news events
•Search to find where clubs meet
•Fellowships
•ICUFR ‐ Fellowship of computer users
ICUFR Fellowship of computer users
•ROTI ‐ Fellowship of Rotarians on Internet
•ROSNF ‐ Fellowship of Rotarians on SN’s pending
ROSNF Fellowship of Rotarians on SN s pending

10. Rotary on Social Networks
R t S i lN t k
•What are the most popular social networks
•Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter
•What can you do on a social network
•Why are social networks growing so fast
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•Rotary International on Social Networks
• RI Facebook page – 26,000+ fans
•RI LinkedIn discussion group – 4,000+ members
RI LinkedIn discussion group 4,000+ members

11. Different Social Networks
Diff tS i lN t k
•www.facebook.com – 200 million users
•www.linkedIn.com – for business networking
•www.youtube.com – for sharing videos
www.youtube.com for sharing videos
•www.twitter.com – for bloggers and followers

12. Facebook www.facebook.com
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•Started at Harvard for college students
•Now open to everyone
•Now has over 200 million active users
Now has over 200 million active users
•Growing at over 1 million users a month
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•Over 100 million users login once a day
•Average user has 120 friends

15. What you can do on Facebook
What you can do on Facebook
•Find friends by name or email
•View and share information with friends
•Post public messages on “Wall”
Post public messages on Wall
•Send private messages
•Upload pictures, videos, links
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•Stay in touch with friends in family, work, school, Rotary
•Average Facebook user has 120 friends
• Join pages, groups, and/or causes of interest
• Become fan, member, or supporter of your favorite interests
•Post messages on “Wall” or group discussion topics
•Find Facebook applications to do things of interest
•Track travel by city around the world
•Instant message and voice chat services such as Skype

29. Rotarians on Social Networks Fellowship
R t i S i lN t k F ll hi
•Signing up charter members via ww.rosnf.org
•Filing RI application in July for Nov. RI Board
•Planning meeting at Montreal RI Convention
Planning meeting at Montreal RI Convention
•Why become a ROSNF member
H t j i ROSNF F ll
•How to join ROSNF Fellowship hi

30. Why join ROSNF Fellowship
Wh j i ROSNF F ll hi
•Enjoy fellowship with Rotarians on SN’s
•Learn how to safely and effectively use SN’s
•Learn about Rotary applications on Facebook
Learn about Rotary applications on Facebook
•Learn how social networks can help Rotary
•Create Facebook page/group for your club/group
•Create Facebook page/group for your club/group
•Promote Rotary Foundation and other causes

31. How to join ROSNF Fellowship
H t j i ROSNF F ll hi
•Go to www.rosnf.org and submit form
•Join www.facebook.com
•Join the ROSNF Group on Facebook for:
Join the ROSNF Group on Facebook for:
•Newsletter about ROSNF activities and events
•Discussion topics related to ROSNF fellowship
Discussion topics related to ROSNF fellowship
•Over 200+ charter members currently

39. In Conclusion
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•Join www.facebook.com and www.rosnf.org
•Connect with family and friends worldwide
•Help promote Rotary fellowship
Help promote Rotary fellowship
•Questions and Answers