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The presidential theme for the 2022-23 Rotary year is Imagine Rotary, in which Rotary Clubs globally are encouraged to dream big and use their abilities to turn those dreams into reality in order to make the world a better place. In some cases, this is not only about imagining, but also reimagining, by adapting and retooling.
Invariably the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact not only on our health and wellbeing, but also in far reaching aspects of our lives, Rotary included. It impacted the way we held meetings, the activities we could and couldn’t undertake, and the fellowship that forms such an integral part of what binds us together as Rotarians. I think all of us learnt many significant lessons from this experience, and that, in moving forward into the new Rotary year, we can take these lessons and truly imagine a big and bright future for our Club.
Applying this theme to our Club in the coming year means focusing on:
Reimagining Club Vitality - members, and their partners and families, are the linchpin that holds our Club together. Without active, happy and engaged members and partners our Club will fail to sustain and achieve its aims and potential. As such, its vital that we:
As we look forward, let’s do so with energy and enthusiasm knowing that imagining a better tomorrow and dreaming big, will achieve positive impact on people’s lives.
Yours in Rotary
Janelle Craig
Invariably the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact not only on our health and wellbeing, but also in far reaching aspects of our lives, Rotary included. It impacted the way we held meetings, the activities we could and couldn’t undertake, and the fellowship that forms such an integral part of what binds us together as Rotarians. I think all of us learnt many significant lessons from this experience, and that, in moving forward into the new Rotary year, we can take these lessons and truly imagine a big and bright future for our Club.
Applying this theme to our Club in the coming year means focusing on:
Reimagining Club Vitality - members, and their partners and families, are the linchpin that holds our Club together. Without active, happy and engaged members and partners our Club will fail to sustain and achieve its aims and potential. As such, its vital that we:
- Ensure relevancy of the Club in meeting member needs
- Grow membership, and do so by embracing the equity and diversity principles of Rotary
- Ensure vibrancy in Club events, activities, and meetings
- Use the opportunities provided by the Social Committee for fun and fellowship whilst making a difference
- Listen to what members have to say through a membership survey, Club Forums and via participation in Club committees
- Value and respect partners and encourage them to actively engage in Club events and committees. To this end, the Partners Representative Team (PRT) will be reformed
- Encourage and foster development of future leaders.
- Local schools and community groups – further nurturing existing relationships and in other instances growing new relationships, for example with Scouts
- Local businesses – through sponsorships, vocational opportunities and the Pride of Workmanship Awards scheme
- Other clubs in our District – through special projects, grants, combined meetings and through District forums and conferences
- the Rotary Club of Coonabarabran - by formalising a ‘sister’ relationship with their club
- International Rotary Clubs – for example via attendance and participation in the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne 2023
- International organisations and charities – such as the Nusa Tenggara Association (NTA)
- Continue to support vulnerable local communities be they:
- disadvantaged individuals or families through activities such as The Tree of Joy
- older community members e.g. the ARV BBQ
- students and youth through the range of Rotary Youth programs and via support of local schools and schools-based programs
- Continue to support vulnerable international communities:
- maintaining our work with NTA to support the international community in West Timor build resources and skills regarding water and sanitation
- supporting other international humanitarian and educational projects as needs arise
- via increased Club and member contributions to the Rotary Foundation to support programs such as End Polio Now
- Consider how best to support our local environment (the newest Rotary pillar) by activities such as Clean Up Australia and land care or recycling initiatives
- Ensure resources are available to enable Club projects and avenues of service
- Tony Makin Secretary
- Tony Coote Treasurer
- Neville Hansen Club Services/President Elect
- Colin Sharpe Community Services
- David Turnbull Foundation
- John Caruana Fundraising
- Peter Stanton International
- Carol Russell Membership
- Keith Ball Public Image
- Edwina Ruff Vocational
- Rosemary Clarke Youth
As we look forward, let’s do so with energy and enthusiasm knowing that imagining a better tomorrow and dreaming big, will achieve positive impact on people’s lives.
Yours in Rotary
Janelle Craig
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