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Happenings at the last meeting... The guest speaker when you are not having a guest speaker.
At the last meeting, Paul and Adelle Mee were visitors. Paul is the District Governor Elect. Paul and Adelle have been Rotarians for a number of years in various states, while Paul was working for a well-known bank.
Paul spoke about the District Conference which will be held on the Mornington Peninsula in February 2023 when Paul is the District Governor. Paul is gathering thoughts of others on the possibility of home hosting for delegates. Paul considers the cost of accommodation is often a disincentive for some people and home hosting will reduce these costs. Chris asked how much we can charge for each bedroom!!! The next District Conference is in Traralgon. Paul put his hand up for the DG position because he wanted to support the District as Rotary has been very good to him. Paul believes the integrity of Rotary is an outstanding attribute. Paul has had 8 Rotary exchange students over the period; a truly outstanding contribution. Club matters Secretary Chris mentioned that Lynda Humphries (the District Governor in 2023/24) is promoting membership. She is organising a zoom meeting to discuss options and ideas with club membership officers. Watch out Mark.
Chris stated that there is a challenge to cross Egypt on a motorcycle.
Greg mentioned that preparations for the Halloween function are developing. See Greg for more details.
Michael Smith mentioned that there were 1000 hits on the Market Facebook in 1 week.
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Well being of our members Ailsa’s broken arm is mending, but what a contraption she has on it. We wish her a steady recovery.
Ray is going home for a day to see how Ray and Elaine would be able to manage. Ray has had several falls and we hope his condition stabilises.
Tyrell’s medical condition, I am told, is improving by the use of medical cannibals.
Consider the lockdown to be like a lifeboat; it is better to be in a lifeboat than in the ocean and it is likely to take you to a better place. Strategic Planning The club is undertaking a strategic planning process. Michael Anderson has produced a draft Strategic Plan using a reflection of Achievements and successes, Disappointments and concerns and Learning and reflections. They also used a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) to establish 5 key objectives: 1. Develop concise strategic plans 2. Budget to meet objectives 3. Develop a fundraising plan 4. Grow membership 5. Election of office bearers From these objectives, 7 actions were defined. These are: 1. To develop a fundraising and communication plan 2. to develop additional fundraising ideas 3. To establish a Dromana Rotary Club “Milestone” project 4. To increase the value from the Dromana Rotary Club Monthly market 5. To increase sales from the Dromana Rotary Club Monthly annual raffle 6. To increase the number BBQ’s (Bunnings etc) 7. To increase donations from philanthropic trusts and others With the Strategic Plan, it should make it easier for all members to become involved and for our actions coordinated. See Mike Anderson for more details The Club Communications Strategy has been produced by Mike Smith. He has presented the strategy as a flow chart which is reproduced below. Members are encouraged to provide comments to Mike. From our International President In an email from the International President, Shekhar Mehta recommended four main actions for all of us. Each One, Bring One: Commit to bringing one friend, neighbour, or colleague into Rotary. Use these resources to share the gift of membership with others. Serve to Change Lives: Share our passion for doing good by hosting a Rotary Day of Service in your community. Be a brand ambassador: Download resources from the Brand Center to help you promote your club’s members as people of action. For more information see an email from Secretary Chris.
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