RLI Sunshine Division

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rotary Leadership Institute?

The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a multi-district, grassroots leadership development program of member districts organized into regional divisions in various parts of the world. It is not an official program of Rotary International and is not under its control. The RLI seeks to have Rotary Clubs in member districts identify those Rotarians who seem to have the POTENTIAL for future club leadership (not necessarily as club presidents) and provide those so identified with a quality education in Rotary knowledge and leadership skills for voluntary organizations.  For more information, please visit http://www.rotaryleadershipinstitute.org/

What is the cost, and who should attend?

Registration for each course is just $95. This fee includes breakfast, lunch, course material, and lots of Rotary fellowship.  Making this a good investment in your club’s future also, it is an honor and benefit of membership to your future leaders and tells them the present club leaders have faith in them.  We recommend you sponsor someone like your President Nominee, club directors,  committee chairs, etc.  However, any active member of your club may attend. For more information, please review the RLI Policies from this link.

What are the Member Districts served by the Sunshine Division?

Officially, Districts 6890, 6900, 6910, 6920, 6930, 6940, 6950, 6960, 6970, 6980, 6990, 7000 and 7020 representing all Rotary clubs in Florida and Georgia, Puerto Rico and a large area of the Caribbean Rotary clubs are the current active districts.

What does a course incorporate and how long are the courses?

The Institute offers a leadership development program in three full day sessions where each course requires approximately seven hours to complete. Courses must be taken in sequence - Part 1, Part 2 and then Part 3. Once you have taken Part 3, you are considered a RLI graduate and entitled to register for the more advanced graduate courses –  (currently Graduate  Membership) Our Discussion LeaderTraining courses are by invitation only.  The courses are designed to provide Rotary knowledge and to develop leadership skills for voluntary organizations such as Rotary.

When and Where are the next classes, What is available?

Click the COURSE SCHEDULE tab for a complete listing. View Course Schedule and Training Agenda and View Maps/Directions to Training Locations.

How can I find which courses I have taken and where?

Click the COURSES TAKEN tab above for a complete listing. They are listed alphabetically within district number.

What Time Do The Sessions Begin?

Unless otherwise noted on the Attendees Webpage, REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST BEGIN AT 7:30 A.M. AND TRAINING SESSIONS START AT 8:00 A.M. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE INCLUDED AS PART OF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE.  SESSIONS END AT 3:30 P.M.

How Do I Tell If My Registration Has Been Processed And What Is The Status?

Click the ATTENDEE tab . The status of your registration can be determined by viewing the the Status where:

“Paid” means the registration is confirmed and guaranteed.

“Confirmed” Used only with District 7020 who guarantees payment due to money exchange laws. This category is equal to Paid.

“Standby”  means the registration has been received but your position in the class is not confirmed and not guaranteed until payment is received, and class limits have not been exceeded, and payment is received prior to the required deadline.

“Wait List” means the registration has been received but the registrant is not included in the class because class limits has been exceeded. It is possible the attendee will not get into the class requested.

“CANCELLED” means the registration has been CANCELLED. Classes may be CANCELLED for a variety of reasons including: Payment not received within allotted time frame, Class size too small (<8); Class size exceeded (>20).

The ATTENDEE webpage information is updated at least weekly on Saturday or Sunday.  Class registration and payment must be made at least ten days prior to the class. Class sizes are limited so everyone is encouraged to register early and before deadline dates.

What happens when a class is cancelled?

RLI may at times cancel a course. If this should happen, everyone will be notified in time to re-schedule the course. In the event a student should cancel a course, you must do so at least 10 days prior to the class you had requested. Refunds within the 10 day period before a class will be considered on a case by case basis due to materials and meals already being purchased.

What else should I know about Registration?

RLI has considerable preparation to prepare for each class including: Ordering, text materials, diplomas, and meals must be pre-ordered and Discussion Leader assignments must be coordinated. Because of these reasons, RLI operates on a pre-registration/pre-payment policy as previously stated.  Walk-in’s are not permitted and Transfers and substitutions are not permitted except under emergency situations. Registrations will possibly fall into four categories as define below. All registrations MUST be received by the Registrar including payment no later than ten (10) days prior to the course date. If this Board Policy is not followed, your registration may not be  accepted or may be CANCELLED. To improve class position, we suggest you register early and submit payment with registration. Class walk-in’s are not permitted, everyone must pre-register and pre-pay. To cancel a registration, contact either the Site Registrar or Sunshine Division Registrar. Contact information for these Registrars can be found by clicking this sentence. All cancellations are processed in accordance with RLI Policies.