Discussion Leader Trainees:

1. Must be a graduate of the RLI program.

2. Nominated by a current RLI Discussion Leader.

3. Attend and complete a Discussion Leader training session.

4. Should be familiar with PowerPoint and have PowerPoint installed on their computer.

Upon completion of the training session, the trainee must be approved by the current RLI Officers. If the candidate is not approved, they will be asked to attend another Discussion Leader training session so their skills at facilitation can be further refined.

Exceptions: The RLI Officers can appoint temporary Discussion Leader members.  Temporary Discussion Leader members will be considered a Discussion Leader trainee, and must abide by the same rules as all other Discussion Leader trainees prior to becoming a permanent Discussion Leader member.

Discussion Leader:

In order to maintain a current Discussion Leader position status, each Discussion Leader member must:

1. Participate and facilitate at a minimum of one RLI per year, and/or

2. Participate in a minimum of one Discussion Leader practice session per year.

3. Participate in the Discussion Leader Meeting/Meal prior to sessions where they will be serving, unless excused by the Division or District Chair.

Expenses:

1. Transportation: All Discussion Leader and Discussion Leader trainees are expected to pay their own transportation expenses.

2. Meals: All Discussion Leader and Discussion Leader trainees are expected to pay for their own meals except at the pre-meeting gathering and at the actual training event which cost are to be covered by RLI.

3. Lodging: When lodging is required, the RLI host location will attempt to place Discussion Leader members in homes of host Rotarians.  If this is not possible, Discussion Leader members are expected to pay their own lodging costs.