Here is the July 2019 edition of the Rotary Leader.
There are stories about membership, projects, and ways to support disaster recovery.
Check us out:
I can honestly say that on a personal level, apart from being a father to six children, this is one of the proudest moments of my life. It is an absolute honour to have been chosen, trained and inducted as a District Governor and I truly look forward to working with my team, the Clubs and all Rotarians in representing you to the best of my ability.
You may have heard me say that I didn’t consciously join Rotary…I joined a Club where my friends were. Seven years ago I didn’t know what Rotary did. Sure I had travelled a lot overseas on business and didn’t spend a lot of time in my community, but to be ignorant of the great work Rotary does? How could this be?
One chance remark in a whisky club meeting by a member of what’s become my Rotary Club led to me asking my good friend, Rob Meers, to take me to the Rotary Club of Albury West. The rest is history. I took to Rotary like a duck to water.
I used to work for Mars, Inc and I always knew that wherever i travelled to for business if I got into trouble I could always turn to Mars for support - it’s a worldwide business.
Mars is also governed by the Five Principles of Mars - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Those principles guide the way Mars does business and the ethics they use in dealing with consumers, the environment and trading partners.
So as a Rotarian I can pretty well visit any country in the world and I have a support network I can call on if I’m in strife.
And, of course, Rotary is guided by the Four Way Test
- Is it the Truth?
- Is it Fair to all concerned?
- Will it Build Goodwill and better friendships?
- Will it be Beneficial to all concerned.
The parallel of how these two organisations operate is not lost on me.
When I arrived in Australia in 1983 the population was 15 million. Today it is 25 million and we are dealing with falling memberships and Districts being consolidated.
Our District encompasses some of the fastest growing demographics in Australia.
- Mitchell Shire is poised to go from 50,000 to 250,000 in 10-15 years.
- Mickleham is the fastest growing suburb in SE Australia.
- The train line has been extended out to Mernda.
- I thought Epping was a little like Whittlesea until I drove through it last year - it took me 20 minutes to drive through and we weren’t successful in establishing a Rotary Club there?
- Albury Wodonga is also growing fast - another 30-40,000 in the next 10-15 years.
We have to grow. Not growing is a little bit like holding your breath - if you’re successful the outcome isn’t very good.
As we move into the new Rotary year I just want to reiterate my main objectives for 2019-20:
- A healthy District;
- membership maintained (but preferably increased);
- plans for more Clubs in key growth areas;
- and FUN, FUN, FUN. Let’s celebrate the FUN we have in Rotary.
As I’ve said before I am very much looking forward to visiting all the Clubs, working with you, your Assistant Governors and my District Team, having FUN and another successful Rotary year for 2019-20.
I’m also looking forward to our District Conference to be held in Albury Wodonga, 20-22 March 2020. Come and join us....come and join Murray!
Fellow Rotarians it’s time for
“ROTARY CONNECTS THE WORLD”
Let’s do it.
Brian
Here is a video from RI President 2019-2020 Mark Daniel Maloney announcing the Rotary Theme for 2019-2020
https://vimeopro.com/rotary/2019-international-assembly/video/310884339
General Secretary John Hewko speaking about membership
https://vimeopro.com/rotary/2019-international-assembly/video/310889662
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District Assembly will be held on 7 April 2019 at the Benalla Performing Arts & Convention Centre, 57 Samaria Road, Benalla.
This is an important opportunity for Rotarians from across our District to come together, catch up with old friends, make new ones and take on board important information to ensure the success of your Club in 2019-2020.
There will be sessions for Presidents Elect, Secretaries, Treasurers and Presidents Nominee together with informative and interactive sessions around Membership, Public Image, Foundations & District/Global Grants, Vocational Service, International Service, Community Service and Youth Services.
This is the final element of preparation for the coming year and it is important that as many Board members as possible from each Club attend.
The cost for the day is $20 per attendee – this covers morning tea and lunch.
Registrations for this event open on 14 March 2019 and close on 2 April 2019. To register for the event, go to the District 9790 home page and follow the links. Payment is by TryBooking.
Newer members of Rotary are more than welcome to attend.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Foundation and the District Grants Management Seminar will be held on this day. For a Club to be successful to apply for a District Grant in 2019-2020 they must send a representative to this year’s District Grants Management Seminar.
Who needs to attend?
Incoming Club Officers – especially Presidents Elect, Secretaries and Treasurers
Committee Members
ANY ROTARIAN IN THE CLUB
Please direct any queries to District Trainer, PDG Terry Grant (Sunbury)
Inspire Rotary March 2019 is out now.
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https://issuu.com/rotaryinternationaldistrict9790/docs/inspireinrotary_march2019
In 2017-18 the Rotary Foundation raised in excess of US$415 million, primarily through Rotarians, Rotary Clubs and Friends of Rotary. 92% of the annual expenditure goes towards projects and programs aimed at “doing good in the World”. 2% is administration and 6% promotion. The Rotary Foundation has been awarded a four-star rating by the Charity Navigator for eight consecutive years.
Let's Celebrate! Gala Dinner on the 16th of March
The Rotary Foundation Rotarians in Rotary International District 9790 are proud of their Foundation and the work that is done throughout the world. We are also proud of the contributions made to our Foundation by the Rotarians, and Rotary clubs in the District.
Our annual dinner is a time to celebrate the good works of The Rotary Foundation and the excellent support from the members and clubs.
Our annual dinner is a time to celebrate the good works of The Rotary Foundation and the excellent support from the members and clubs.
This dinner is open to all Rotarians and friends. Come along and see Past RI President Bill Boyd.
See below to book or donate now!
Rotex has been a long time coming in our Rotary District, 9790. There has been a select and dedicated group of past exchange students who have been working to create Rotex as a bonafide club in the District. As of these past couple of weeks, all the hard work has paid off! We have become an official Rotary Alumni Association, and the first Rotex club in District 9790.
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5 years of past exchange students L-R: Jack Kadaoui (2015), James Richardson (2014), Nicola Gates (2013), Rachael Feldtmann & Gab Jeffs (2012), Sarah McNamara (2011).
Rotex is a Rotary alumni association that exists to establish and maintain a common bond among Rotary Youth Exchange alumni, as well as to provide past exchange students the opportunity for involvement in Rotary service directly relating to Youth Exchange programs. Rotex is open to all former Rotary Youth Exchange participants who have successfully completed the program, including long term and short term exchange.
Have you seen the District 9790 facebook page.
If you haven't then check it out. It isn't getting enough use at the moment because you haven't liked it. Check it out and like us so that you are kept up to date with what is going on at District.
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