Club Assembly provided club directors to speak on their portfolio for the benefit of new members.
Membership - valuable membership conference attended in Sydney last year and has changed how we recruit new members. Membership is vital and need to be passionate. Two parts, gaining new members - promoting the benefits of Rotary, visibility, seen to be doing community work and relevant, flexible. Second part is retaining current members - need a subcommittee to find out what all the members interests and passions are. Important to have mentors for new members, to have regular check ins with new members to encourage engagement. Currently 46 full members and 1 honorary. Update the information pack is a priority. Develop a strategic plan, develop a formal exit survey for feedback.
Foundation - Rotary's own charity fund. The purpose is to do good in the world. Is a listed public charity. Overseen by a Board of Trustees. The Foundation's mission to support education, alleviate poverty. Awards grants to clubs at local and international level in line with the seven avenues of service. Chair job is make sure the club supports Foundation and members know and support Foundation to organise significant days to Foundation like Polio Plus, Foundation Day.
International - leads the members to get started with International projects and service. Works closely with the Foundation Chair. Assist the club with District international projects. Attend training and attend meetings at local and district level. Reporting to the club our current international projects of Umoja Children's Home and Plan International.
Public Image - implementing public image strategies that help our local community understand what Rotary does and how we make a difference. The role is to foster understanding, appreciation and support our programs. Sharing stories that show our district we are people of action and this can be highlighted through radio, paper and social media. Current role involves creating the weekly club bulletin, highlighting our service projects and promoting Foundation's campaigns.
Community Service - Doing local community projects up and running, liaising with local government for permission. Seeking out what the needs of our local communities are and putting things in place to improve our amenities.
Vocational Service - Visiting local businesses to hear about our local community businesses. Vocational Service award every year.
New Generations - Award "Ernest Jones pre-apprentice of the year award'. RYLA, RYPEN, YSF programs. Breakfast club at the local primary school.
Rotary Community Leader (Anthony) - Group 8, report to the District (106 Rotarians), Numurkah being the biggest in the group. Role is to liaise with the clubs and offer advice and support. Good to see how all the clubs operate in the area.
District Youth Exchange (Meredith) - Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Europe. Sending 15-16 every year and receiving the same. Sending 16-17 yr olds. Apply online through District and then get linked back to their local clubs. Potential new members gained from the program. 12 month program with 3-4 families. There is a new 3 month program which is matched with an incoming and outgoing student. Certified for 6 years which took ten months to complete required guidelines.
Secretary - reading the mail, reporting all communication to the club members. Taking Board minutes.
