From our President....
Dear fellow Rotarians and friends,
Perhaps it is due to the slow pace of the last 6 months or
maybe I am becoming like my grandmother, but things are suddenly moving at a
pace – I can hear her saying “Christmas is just around the corner!!” As we
become more social, our calendars filling up to make up for lost time, it
certainly feels that life is exciting and there are things to look forward to.
Our quiz night at Parkview Golf Club on the 21st October for instance! As this
will be one of our main fundraisers this year, we need to pull out all the
stops. We need participants and prizes! (the type of items which can be added
to hampers)! Of course Christmas also means collecting for hampers for the less
fortunate – and yes, there are more of the less fortunate than ever before and
it will be harder to get people to give this year. A good challenge!! Please do
your part to assist.
Looking forward to summer, to rains, to meeting again and to
lively meetings.
Stay safe, do not take your mask off yet!!
Till next week.
Ann
Attention, Attention! Save the Date.....
It is only a little more than three weeks to go until we host our fundraising highlight of the year.
Wednesday the 21st of October sees the return of our very successful Quiz evening to be held at the Parkview Golf Club.
The management of the Club has assured us that they are strictly adhering to Covid regulations, and as a member of the club I can affirm that every visitor's health and safety is of paramount concern to them, and all necessary measures are in place.
To ensure that this fundraiser is successful Sonja Hood, the Club's fundraising chair is making a heartfelt request for our members to rally their friends into teams of six and to support this worthy effort. In addition we are also planning to offer a Raffle and ask our members whether they could rustle up a prize or two, and any bottle of wine or hooch would be gratefully accepted for our prize hampers.
Last Friday....
we were entertained and captivated by international lecturer and leadership trainer David Allen, who shared his insights on the Art of Body Language.
He has been a police reservist for the past 25 years and is particularly sought after as a hostage negotiator.
His first question to us: How can one see that a person is lying?
Tell tale signs would be studying the persons eyes; if the person looks to the left they are telling the truth, looking to the right means they are lying. Pupils dilate when you lie, because of a burst of adrenaline, which also results in a dry mouth making the person lick his or her lips; they perspire due to their blood pressure going up. When a person distances himself from you it generally can be seen as a red flag. Watch whether the head movement is opposite to what they are saying.
David maintains that it takes a mere 30 seconds to make a first impression and that it all boils down to the body language you portray, does it create friendship and trust, or do you come across as a predator? You might immediately be attracted to the person and more often than not you just have a feeling of sheer indifference.
A good first impression starts with your greeting; a handshake shows respect and make sure to look the person in the eye. A smile is contagious and generates positive endorphins. Raising your eyebrows shows recognition and open palm gestures creates trust. Try to remember and use the person's name. And leave the cell phone!!
Fascinating topic!
International Fellowship in the form of virtual quiz evenings....
Last Wednesday saw us competing against the Rotary Club of Centurion, who we narrowly beat. Sadly our wonderful quiz master, Gareth Hood, who has kept us on our toes for the past few months announced that he would be returning to his teaching post in China within the next week. That elicited a collective "Oh No!!" but David managed to twist the young man's arm and he has agreed to make one last quiz master appearance this coming Wednesday when we take on the Rotoract Club of Bukoto in Uganda.Their International Service Director Joanita Nsimbe produced a flyer and put Gareth's picture in it and they estimate that 20 of their members will take part.
How about it Rosebank? Are you up for the challenge?
Please let David know.
Because there is an hour's time difference we are starting at 20:00 hours this Wednesday.
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