Weekly Meeting

4 January 2018 The Vale of Belvoir Rotary Website - Mike Morris & Allen Richmond

Mike opened the batting with a little history of the RI website and our reason for moving to this platform. One important aspect was the cost, the money we have to pay (£50 annually) goes directly to Rotary Foundation (£61k raised each year for Foundation through this hosting website).  He described the benefits of the site and named the Website team, showed a simplified website plan, expanding the “What we do” layout.

Allen logged live into the website (eventually) and took the Members through some of the navigation, extolling the virtues of the wide range of information Mike had developed. The audience became engaged in the dialogue, questioning where to find certain information. The main message that evolved was that, both the public and members could easily access the weekly programme, both historically and yet to come, giving a flavour of what Rotary and our Club in particular is about both locally and internationally.

On the Members section, apologies could be made and an email system used for circulation to all or specific members.  The request was made for members to take some time to explore the website, use it and provide feedback with regard to any problem issues (like Rob’s inability to register and successfully log in!) or any areas for general improvement.

President Adrian decided that despite the interesting and informative presentation, no ‘vote of thanks’ was necessary, but after taking a “sincerity” pill had a change of heart with a heart wrenching thanks!