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Welcome to another issue of our Weekly Bulletin!
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Please note this week is an EVENING MEETING at Cilanro 6.30pm
It will also be available on Zoom Meeting ID 3532621046 Pwd 3191or click here.
Edition 86
Monday, 25th July 2022
Message from our President
From the Desk of President Margaret
I am allocating my column this week to some reflection and self-introspection and will welcome comments and feedback.
Brad Howard, a former Rotary International Director in the US and Canada, once said that “Rotary has been described as the greatest non-profit, non-religious, non-governmental organisation in the history of the world.” It is apparent that the Rotary membership is declining and we confront this on our own doorstep with the imminent amalgamation of our District 9810 with District 9820 due to declining membership.
An article in the Forbes magazine discussed why large companies fail to keep their best talent. We can draw some parallels with this to the declining Rotary membership in general and perhaps to our club in particular. One reason given is lack of open-mindedness. Members want to feel valued and new suggestions can only improve what we do and achieve our goals.
Another reason is having tasks and projects that members can participate in and feel appreciated. Team dynamics is also very important. Members need to feel that they get along with each other and enjoy each others company and look forward to attending meetings and fellowship functions.
One other reason worth mentioning is trust and shifting priorities. We cannot tell members what to do and how to participate. All members have different needs and priorities at various times in their lives and we need to be cognisant of this.
I hope these words are food for thought and reflection and that they will lead to much discussion and action within our club.
I personally will welcome feed back and input.
Thanks everyone
With every best wishes
President Margaret Mason
Speaker info this Week:
James Grima from Positive Training
How can men positively contribute to their own mental health and well-being?
At Cilantro (details) and Zoom: Meeting ID 3532621046 Pwd 3191 or click here.
Coming Speakers
Speaker August 10, 2022
Peter Hendrix is a local man, very involved with our local life saving clubs in Bayside and Kingston.
Peter will talk about the development of his company, Swimwell.
Swimwell is a unique, locally based business, supporting people of all ages to learn about water safety and to enjoy swimming in the open water. Peter is very involved in our local Life Saving Clubs and regularly volunteers his time to support the swimming community. Refer here
Speaker August 17, 2022
Past District Governor David Tolstrup, who is the District Zone representative, will be attending our meeting on Wednesday August 17th to explain in more detail about regionalisation. All members are encouraged to attend so that we will have a better understanding of this important issue prior to casting our vote. Members who would like more information before David’s presentation can log in to http://creatingtomorrowrotary.org Please take a little time to read this material before David's visit.
Larry was our Chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Neville conducted invocation and Linda conducted the loyal toast. Tony, Peter N, Charles and Karin joined the meeting via Zoom. Announcements – President Margaret District 9815 - President Margaret advises the Rotary year 2024-2025 will be the first year for the amalgamation of Districts 9810 and 9820, and will become 9815. The districts are calling for nominations for DG Nominee and DG Designate. Further information – contact our District D.G. Ken Miller.
Alan Kempton was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Tim L performed the invocation, and Larry performed the loyal toast. Glenda, Julie and Jo joined the meeting via Zoom and Debbie Taylor was a visiting guest returning for a second time.
The Rotary Foundation and Rotary clubs around the world have hurried to provide funds, supplies, and services to Ukrainians displaced by the war.
The Rotary Foundation has raised more than $15 million in contributions that are already helping provide people in Ukraine with essential items such as water, food, shelter, medicine, and clothing. Donations made to the Disaster Response Fund after 30 April will be available to all communities around the world that need assistance recovering from disasters.
After discovering new perspectives and being inspired by new ideas at the 2022 Rotary International Convention, attendees and virtual participants are looking ahead to next year's gathering in Melbourne, the sparkling second city of Australia.
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Turn out to be a beautiful day....Blue sky. Unfortunately not manystall holders turned up. Other helpers: Tim Lynch, Alan Kempton, Ron Browless,BruceFitcher from Moorabbin.Thank for your help gentlemen. Until nexttime.
Pedestrians 921.
Leader Terry Kane
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Note Market start time is 6.15am
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Ian Ballantine
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