D3790 Tri Seminar Rotary Community Corps General Information about the Rotary Community Corps & The Success Roadmap of RCC in the Philippines Jose Francisco.

D3790 Tri SeminarRotary Community Corps

General Information about the

Rotary Community Corps &

The Success Roadmap of

RCC in the Philippines

Jose Francisco “ Jess” Q. Cifra District Governor, RI D3780, RY 2011-12

President, Rotary Village Corps Foundation

of the Philippines, Inc., RY 2012-13

Rotary Community Corps (RCC)

Rotary Community Corps (RCC)RCC is one of Rotary International’s Nine Structured Programs which are designed to help clubs and districts achieve their service goals in their own communities and in communities abroad, fostering fellowship and goodwill in the process.

What is RCC?

An RCC is a group of non-Rotarian men and women who share Rotarians’ commitment to service.

Under the guidance of a sponsoring Rotary club, dedicated RCC members put their own skills to work to improve the quality of life in their communities.

RCC Goals

Encourage individuals to take responsibility for the improvement of their community or village.

Recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupations.

Mobilize self-help activities and collective work to improve quality of life.

Encourage the development of human potential to its fullest, within the context of the local culture and community.

RCC History and Statistics

Idea introduced by then RI president-elect M.A.T. Caparas in 1985

RI Board adopted program in 1988

Today there are over 6,700 active RCCs & 2,600 Rotary club sponsors in 75 countries worldwide.

About RCC

An opportunity for Rotarians and non-Rotarians to work together to foster enduring community development.

Adaptable to any community, rural or urban. Active participants mobilize to articulate, design

and carry out their own plans for change. Rotarians oversee projects but allow corps

members to increase their independence.

RCC Guidelines

Membership should be open to non-Rotarian men and women who reside, are employed, or study near the Corps’ community.

RCCs should meet at least once per month. RCCs are encouraged to undertake two major

projects annually. Any membership dues should be nominal.

RCC ActivitiesRCCs work to organize sustainable development for the community in which they live. As community members gain access to educational and vocational training from an RCC project, they can pass along their knowledge and skills to future generations.

Project Examples Establish a literacy center

or tutoring group at a local school or library

Set up a clinic for people who cannot afford regular health care

Train unskilled workers and help them find jobs

Organize teams to clean up local parks and highways

How to Organize an RCC Introduce the program to

your Rotary club Understand the

community’s needs Recruit RCC members

and familiarize them with Rotary

Review guidelines and submit organization form

Develop a mission statement and set realistic goals

Rotary Club SupportThe Rotary club plays an important role in the initial phase of RCC development to:

Orient new members and helps elect officers Assist developing long-term financial and

operating plans Maintain the enthusiasm and focus of members Promote RCC to potential members Communicate success stories to local media and

RI Headquarters

Local and District Leadership

RCCs are encouraged to:

elect a leadership group for a one-year term

choose a representative from within the leadership group

The representative: represents the RCC with

the sponsoring Rotary club and the public

District governors are encouraged to appointRCC chairs to:

support existing RCCs work to improve the

program implement new methods

to ensure success

ParticipateAs Partners in Service, RCC members and Rotarians have the opportunity to:

Develop communication and leadership skills

Enhance community pride

Share the responsibility to take charge of their community’s future

Status of RCC Today

Number of RCCs Whole world – 7,000 Philippines – 1,520 RI District 3790 - 95

Activities of Most Philippine RCCs

Provide and increase the income of the community and the members.

Solve problems of the community. Promote self-help / empowerment. Contributes to the country’s economic

development. Implements the projects of the sponsoring

Rotary clubs.

Future Areas of Focus of the RCC Movement

Achieve change in the community through RCC. Develop efficient communications among RCC. Enhance the public image of RCC emphasizing

its value to the community and to Rotary. Establish an effective organizational structure of

the RCC movement. Campaign for RCC members to become model

citizens / community residents. Strengthen the movement by establishing more

RCC and RCC members.

Resources

The following resources are available on the RI Web site:

RCC Handbook (770)

RCC Brochure (779)

RCC: Changing Lives, Shaping the Future (780)

(a brochure for prospective

members)

Contact the district RCC chair for your area or RI Staff:

RCC Program Coordinator

One Rotary Center

1560 Sherman Avenue

Evanston, IL 60201 USA

Tel: 847-866-3361 or 4487

Fax: 847-866-6116

Email: international.service @rotary.org

Thank you for listening.

Enjoy your year of service!

Engage Rotary, Change Lives!