It was a Business Meeting and as we don't usually have photos of members on the blog I thought it would be a good idea to show how seriously they take these meetings.
Much time was also spent on the Arts Festival which opens on Thursday.
I include a video of the Four Way Test that was seen by our incoming DG. It is rumoured that he would like this to be the way every club presents it each week. The District 9400 Glee Club will be performing at Discon with the intention that everyone else will be able to join in and then take it back to their clubs.
This Week
It's a Social Meeting, partly because of the Arts Festival.
Obviously it is our major fundraiser but because of the changes to the nature of the festival we must see it as a Rotary Exhibition which gives us the opportunity to talk about Rotary in general and our own club and its projects in particular.
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| The Arts Expo Hanging Team |
No, they are not preparing the the gallows. They are helping they are allocating space for the artists and assisting in hanging the paintings.Let's really make an effort to recruit members but not only for our club but for the club which suits the potential member such as New Dawn or Morningside for breakfast or one of the many evening clubs which maybe close to where the person lives.
Rotary's new Strategic Plan will give us some ideas.
Rotary's Strategic Plan
Rotary's strategic plan sets the framework for our future, ensuring that we continue to be known as a respected, dynamic organization that advances communities worldwide.
As we stand on the cusp of eliminating polio, it time for us to create a new path toward bringing more people together, increasing our impact and creating even more lasting change around the world.
Rotary leadership is developing a strategic plan that will help guide our organization from Rotary year 2020 and beyond. Our current plan guides our work through Rotary 30 June 2019.
In June Rotary's Board of Directors and Trustees approved four key priorities and objectives to serve as the foundation for the next strategic plan:
Increase our impact Rotary strives to change the lives of others for the better. Our members invest volunteer and financial resources in a broad range of service activities, but we will do a better job of measuring the results and outcomes of our work. So that Rotary can continue to attract members, partners, and donors, we'll focus our programs and produce evidence of lasting impact.
Related objectives:
- Eradicate polio and leverage the legacy
- Focus our programs and offerings
- Improve our ability to achieve and measure impact
Expand our reach People are seeking ways to make a difference in the world and connect with others. How do we help them find what they're looking for in Rotary? By creating unique opportunities for more people and organizations to get involved. Clubs will always be important. But to extend our global reach, we'll expand our current structure with innovative models that welcome more participants into Rotary and give them meaningful ways to unite and take action.
Related objectives:
- Grow and diversify our membership and participation
- Create new channels into Rotary
- Increase Rotary's openness and appeal
- Build awareness of our impact and brand
Enhance participant engagement Because we recognize the challenges our clubs face in today's changing world, Rotary will support our clubs' efforts to deliver an experience that engages and retains members. When we help clubs focus on the experience and value they give their members, we give Rotarians and other participants the opportunity to serve together, connect with one another, and have a more satisfying experience with Rotary.
Related objectives:
- Support clubs to better engage their members
- Develop a participant-centered approach to deliver value
- Offer new opportunities for personal and professional connection
- Provide leadership development and skills training
Increase our ability to adapt To achieve our vision and keep pace with changing global trends, our structure and culture must evolve. We'll ensure that our operating and governance structures are efficient, flexible, and effective in delivering services to all of our participants.
Related objectives
- Build a culture of research, innovation, and willingness to take risks
- Streamline governance, structure and processes
- Review governance to foster more diverse perspectives in decision-making
What's next
In the coming year, we will craft strategies and tactics for achieving these new priorities and objectives.
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