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Field trips can play an important role in a club schedule. They provide an opportunity to “experience it firsthand” rather than just hearing about it from a speaker in a meeting.
As leaders, Rotarians are well versed
about many aspects of their communities. Field trips to manufacturing plants, public infrastructural facilities, agricultural facilities, human service organizations, food
processing plants or other destinations can provide background and
understanding about important things you would not gain through a speaker or video alone.
Touring a not-for-profit center that
has requested funding support can help to clarify their need. Visiting a
drop-in shelter or food bank can be deeply disturbing and provide first-hand knowledge about the issues they face.
Field Trip Purpose
- To gain insight and knowledge
- To experience processes and procedures
- To provide unique fellowship opportunities
Field Trips require hours of work to
organize, promote and stage. If you have 3-4 per year, that is a lot. As a rule
of thumb, if there is no value in visiting a site other than hearing a good
presentation, then book the program for your club.
