Visit by District Governor - Jo Pawley
Wed, Aug 28th 2019 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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District Governor Jo Pawley presented the club with an RI banner.
The theme for the year is ‘Grow Rotary’
The organisation puts a great deal into the community. Clubs are active but not attractive to potential new members.
Regrettably this has been a record year for people leaving Rotary. Membership in some countries is increasing but in the UK, USA and Australia it is declining.
The average age of members is also increasing. He or she may be active now but what about 5 years hence?
Membership retention is a problem in district 1020. Curie Balerno is an exception to this. How do we succeed where other clubs fail? Jo Pointed out how important it was to have some sort of communication with members who missed a meeting(s) to keep them informed as to what was happening.
Clubs must make more of an impact in their communities. Tell people about Rotary, expand their reach.
Other types of clubs can be created. For instance a club that meets once per month and just have a coffee or a drink can do great things in their community.
Sometimes a small club has a good idea but have insufficient numbers to carry out the project. To solve this another club could be approached and asked for help thus increasing the manpower. Rotaract can also be approached and asked for help. In the same way a club can help Rotaract.
We must change the way we do things – be flexible, innovate.
In his vote of thanks Richard Basker said that this had been a very thought provoking talk and had given members much food for thou'What We Do' Main Pages:
