Hi all

We are sort of getting used to the zoom meetings . It is encouraging to see that all but about three members are taking advantage of this technology to “meet”

And until, restrictions are lifted we will have to continue this way.

There is a possibility that we can met in our hall later than usual after having dinner at home

We will explore this possibility and report bank to you for you opinion.

Annuals Fees

Treasurer Mark will be emailing you your invoice soon. With the power of the MYOB accounting system and the internet you will be able to pay it while sitting comfortably in front of your computer your pad or your phone. For those of you that are not familiar with the process I will show you how easy it is by paying mine at next Thursdays Zoom meeting.

We have to plan for the DG “visit” in the near future a date to be decided.

It will probably be by Zoom unless the unexpected happens.

I trust at you all received the annual report. I hope you have read it because the directors put a lot of effort into preparing it; and don't forget it is safely stored on our Website for all to see.

It is often said that “Charity begins at home”, this has more meaning at the moment when we are a rather restricted in our movements.

If any members need a bit of help shifting stuff or other household chores remember that within our membership there is a great collection of physical and mental skills available so please don't hesitate to ask if you need something moved or repaired and you think a member might be able to help.

Saturday night carol's initiative was kicked off successfully see her report below club.

District Governor Mark Humphries

Hello Everyone,

Here we are at the start of a new Rotary year. A year that will see change. Past District Governor Adrian asked us all to Break the Changes, we did. Now I am asking you to Change. Our clubs need to change, we need to look at what we are doing and how we engage with our communities and each other. We need to be bold, International President Holger Knaak has asked you to challenge your thinking, how can you make you clubs more inviting, how can you better reflect your community needs and wants, how can you actively involve younger people in meaningful ways? Stop doing and stop saying, this is how we have always done it or we tried that once and it didn’t work. Times have changed, we need to change.

To help clubs adapt to new times and ways of doing things we have put together a team of people who want to help, a group of people with idea that they want to share with you. You are not alone, do not try an reinvent the wheel all the time, work with each, learn as a team, engage with other clubs in your cluster, be involved with projects outside our District, become a project driven club.

Your new team to help invigorate all areas of your Rotary club are ready to help, they wont tell you what to do. They will help you, lead you, give you ideas and importantly be involved with the process all along the way. Please make use of the team,

Stay Safe!

Mark & Linda