It was a Business Meeting and here you can see John Symons, in the middle, giving a financial breakdown for the end of the Rotary Year. Each member of the board gave a brief résumée of the year but we will have to wait for the Induction this week to hear who is on the new board and what their responsibilities are.
Despite Covid-19 a lot has been achieved by the club and by individual members and though we have lost members at the end of the Rotary year it's not catastrophic and we are gaining some virtual members which will practically close the gap.
This Week
It's the Virtual Induction of Ann Hope-Bailie as our President on Friday evening...6:00pm.
Invitations have been sent out.
Who the President Elect will be to follow her? We will only find out on the night. This will mean a straight run of 4 years for woman Presidents. Is it going to be 5?
Both Jean Bernardo and Ann Hope-Bailie will be members of the District Youth Committee from 1st July.
Quite a number of us, Jean and myself as AG's and others will be attending a number of on-line Inductions over the next few weeks. I am starting off with Germiston on Thursday. It will be interesting to make comparisons as any dress code will only be from the waist up! Whatever you do don't stand up...just sneak out sideways!
Next week's Ramble will be my last one but it will mean that the everything for July will be up to date before I fade into the sunset.
Rotary Great Britain & Ireland are pleased to announce a 12-month partnership with Carers UK. Launching in time for Carers Week the partnership will help make caring visible across the country; working with Rotary members and volunteers to raise awareness of caring and Carers UK.
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There are an estimated 6.5 million carers in the UK, supporting a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill. With 65% of people likely to care in their lifetime, this is something that will affect almost all of us, often more than once.
Caring is such an important part of life. It’s simply part of being human. Carers are holding families together, enabling loved ones to get the most out of life, making an enormous contribution to society and saving the economy billions of pounds.
Now more than ever it is vital to raise awareness of caring and the work of Carers UK. At Carers UK, we support carers across the UK:
- Providing expert advice, information and support through our website, helpline, and publications
- Connecting people through our online forum and community volunteers, making sure no-one has to care alone
- Supporting employers to make sure carers are able to balance work and caring
- Campaigning for lasting societal change in areas that make a difference for carers
Our partnership will enable us to reach many more carers though Rotary in Great Britain & Ireland’s active membership and networks, increasing individuals understanding of what support is available to them and connecting carers across the UK, and to raise awareness of caring and Carers UK.
Rotary Carers UK Ambassadors will help spread the word at a time when many carers are providing more care than ever due to the current crisis. Connecting with carers and supporting them is key to our partnership.
We want to ensure that this relationship is reciprocal and raises awareness of the support Carers UK offer unpaid carers nationwide, as well as promoting the community-driven, volunteer-led impact Rotary delivers.
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| Our partnership will enable us to reach many more carers though Rotary in Great Britain & Ireland’s active membership and networks |
Amanda Watkin, General Secretary of Rotary in Great Britain & Ireland:
“Rotary in Great Britain & Ireland is extremely excited to be embarking on a 12-month partnership with Carers UK. At Rotary we are focused on two principles: making a difference and making connections.
It is so important to recognise the contribution millions of unpaid carers make in society, and raise awareness of the sacrifices they make and challenges they face. Rotary is proud to be pledging our support so that carers have a voice, as well as access to the support and connections they need.”
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| We want to ensure that this relationship is reciprocal and raises awareness of the support Carers UK offer unpaid carers nationwide, as well as promoting the community-driven, volunteer-led impact Rotary delivers. |
Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK:
“Rotary’s active membership of 1 700 clubs across the country will enable us to reach many more carers at this crucial time, and beyond. We are really excited to be developing and delivering a year of activity with Rotary, an organisation dedicated to tackling some of society’s biggest issues at a local and national level.”
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