What is one thing the most successful clubs have in common? They set goals — and not just for the upcoming year.

When club leaders plan for the future, they provide the club with direction and purpose. Whether that’s welcoming more members, completing more service projects, or improving the club experience, goal setting motivates members and inspires you all to work towards a common purpose.

Rotary Club Central makes planning and tracking their goals easy for Rotary and Rotaract clubs. Club leaders can use the tool to set and record accomplishments, while members can view the club’s progress. Plus, future club leaders can use previous goals to make informed decisions about the club’s future and set up to three years’ worth of goals.

If you’re not sure where to begin, ask yourself:

• How many members does our club want by the end of the Rotary year? How about two years from now?
• How many members do we want to participate in service projects?
• Does our club have an up-to-date strategic plan?
• How much money (US$) do we want to contribute to The Rotary Foundation?
• How can we increase our public image in the community?
• What type of club experience do we want to offer members?
• Are there any local organizations we can establish partnerships with?

It’s never too late to start planning for your club’s future. Visit Rotary Club Central and get started.