Have you ever contemplated, that it would be great to share with a vocational pursuit, hobby or recreational passion with persons of like minds, and that this could be done with other Rotarians. This can be done.
The process is Rotary Fellowships.
The Process began informally in 1928 when a group joined informally with an interest in Esperanto. In 1947 a group of enthusiastic Rotarians formed what became the Yachting Fellowship.
From this Fellowship, grew activities which operated over the years as world Fellowship activities, International vocational contact groups, Rotary recreational and vocational Fellowships and finally as Rotary Fellowships.
They now belong as a distinct category under Global Networking Groups, which also include Rotary Action Groups. Rotary Action Groups are focused on specific service related activities.
As of 2007 there were 84 Rotary Fellowships and 14 Rotary Action Groups.
Rotary Fellowships help to expand skills, foster vocational development, make lasting friendships across the club, district and country. They operate independently of Rotary International establishing their own structures and dues.
There are opportunities to join an existing Fellowship or Action Group, or, start a new one.
Rotary International Conventions are an opportunity to network and share experiences.
Locally there are members of Fellowships of Cricket, 4WD, Caravanning, Philately, Flying, Motorcycling &
Cycling.
Rotary Action Groups include:-
RAG for Peace, Polio Survivors and Associates RAG, Environmental Sustainability -ESRAG, RAG4Clubfoot, Water and Sanitation- WASRAG, RAG Against Family Violence, RAG Healthy Pregnancies/ Healthy Children, Addiction Prevention – APRAG.
The first Rotary Club websites from the DCS project are up and running thanks to Southbank and Point Gellibrand, more to follow over the coming weeks. The project site where you can find all information including FAQ's and signup is at www.rotarydcs.com.au
We know everyone has been waiting to see the first live sites, so thanks for your patience. We realise that all Districts and Clubs have processes to follow and multiple people to make decisions, which all takes time.
Don't forget the benefits
Here is a reminder of all the good stuff you get with your new web platform, all included, no hidden extras!
Public Website Management
Private Members Area
Events Registration & Ticketing
Fundraising & Online Donations
News//Podcasts/Images/Videos
Client Relationship Management
E-Newsletter Marketing System
Integration with RI Database (in progress)
Embedded Google Analytics
Shared Content
Shopping Carts
Search Engine Optimisation
Domain Registration
Social Publishing
Club Reporting
Membership billing
WINNER OF THE INTERPLAST RAFFLE
The District 9780 winner of the Interplast raffle was long time Rotary Club of Beaufort stalwart, and recently named Beaufort No 1 volunteer Maurice Barwick. It was a delight to see this prize go to someone who has put in so much for so long. Well done Maurice!
Maurice has just donated the entire $5,000 to his club to further expand on their projects. A really worthy winner!
John Oswald
Chairman Interplast committee, Rotary District 9780
WE ARE GETTING WORRIED - BUT TAX TIME IS APPROACHING FAST!
But we know we can do it. And we know you'd like a tax deduction with tax time coming up. We are a small fish in a big pond, but once we were only a dream, but dreams do come true. Especially for our children. And we want to help more children.
Our $ for $ matching sponsor is getting nervous we won't make the $50,000 we need for him to match (and so are we quite frankly), by July 15th deadline. This money is crucial to continuing construction of our second children's home which began last month. Look where the donations have gone in the last 6 weeks
From little things big things grow.
Umoja Orphanage Kenya (RAWCS Project 51/2011-12)
A trip down memory lane - October 2014
Doesn't seem so long ago we began construction on our first children's accommodation at the Umoja Project. You have assisted us to grow and grow.
I've just spent 5 weeks at the project spending time with our children, lots of organising, meetings, and the daily challenges, tribulations and frustrations of doing things in Kenya, which is so vastly different to Australia. To be there for both homes initial construction was pretty special.
There are many membership resources on offer to assist clubs.
The latest being a ‘Task Team’ – a District 9780 initiative, a resource group of passionate people, committed to ‘Making a Difference.’
These Team members have been trained by PDG Jessie Harman and are available to clubs wishing assistance in driving their membership efforts. They come with enthusiasm, passion and commitment, to assist your bags of contacts become members.
Contact: your Club Assistant Governor or District Membership ChairSteve Giddens
This is the last opportunity I have in the role of District Governor to express my sincere thanks to team and District for an excellent year in “Rotary: Making a Difference.” We were blessed with a great slogan, courtesy of our outstanding Aussie Rotary International President Team Ian & Juliette Riseley. His challenges were practical and sustainable, with the Citation challenges realistic and attainable. These are also to encourage us to upskill and create history files for our clubs, for future use.
It has been an absolute pleasure for Deidre and I to be received by all clubs with a sense of warmth and inclusiveness. The commitment and passionate manner that clubs respond to the needs of each of their communities is to be commended. This is where the true work of Rotary is evident.
I also commend the manner in which all Rotarians and clubs have responded to the challenges confronting them, whether Dairy Farmer relief or Bushfire relief, which has added to the normal demands of ‘service above self’. I have been pleased to witness the power of clubs joining and supporting each other – sometimes across physical distances, but with a passion to assist because of the realisation that ‘together we can do more.’
Membership the eternal challenge is being met head on, with many clubs growing and refreshing their numbers, by simply asking potential member if they would like to join our wonderful fraternity. We look forward to seeing further opportunities created. We have witnessed incredible passion and talent in many of our program, especially those dealing with Youth, RYLA, NYSF and Youth exchange to mention a few. The energy of committees and leaders to make a better organisation, safer and more efficient, to ensure we are delivering world class experiences to the leaders of tomorrow, is outstanding and highly commended, often way above the normal expectations.
None of the results of a year’s activities happens by accident, but by planning, leadership, negotiation and commitment. To club Presidents and Secretaries, many thanks for your assistance and commitment in leading your Clubs and members through a year of achievements. I trust your year has resulted in substantial personal pride.
To the Assistant Governors both Service and Clubs, many sincere thanks for the commitment and efforts you have made to support and foster growth, co-ordinate collective opportunities and training. Without this extra field support the challenge of assistance and support to clubs is severely diminished. Thank-you in particular to retiring AG’s Lorraine Wilson, Rosanne Kava, Graeme Fischer and Mark Bartetzko. These roles have been supported by many Service Committees and Chairs across the whole range of Rotary programs that we endeavour to support. Many thanks, in many cases, to years of support for these programs, we are indebted to your passion and commitment. There are many opportunities for new members to join these committees and programs and I believe these will be advertised in the near future.
There are special efforts that need recognition and they are, Jane Cox Trainer, Pauline Stewart PR & Communications, Tony Stewart Technical productions, Chris Sims and Geoff James Administrative Advice, Planning and documentation, Howard Randall Learning and Development, Louise Brennan DG Monthly Newsletter, Ken McInerney, Martin Hill, Peter Simons, Rod Stewart - Rotary Foundation. Many thanks for your Leadership and talents in your various field of technical expertise. To the Board members of District 9780 many thanks for your commitment and guidance to ensure good and efficient governance of our District.
Special thanks to my club the RC Mount Gambier West, under the leadership of president and MC David Burt, for their continued support, often in my absence, but also in the additional efforts you have gone to in coordinating, the District Changeover and the District 9780 Conference. These great locally run events showcased the local products and depth of talent in our club and region.
Many thanks to Treasurer Lisa Rowley for your efficient, thorough and professional manner that you have managed the district’s financial and administrative affairs. Also, to the untiring District Secretary, Barry Clark for his ‘nothing is too much trouble’ approach and commitment to supporting myself, the Board and members. Only a few know of Barry’s extraordinary commitment of ‘service above self’ – thankyou Barry.
To the members and Clubs that have supported Deidre’s ‘Partners project End Trachoma 2020’, many thanks for your support of the shared vision to eradicate trachoma in Australia by 2020.
Finally, thank-you to Deidre, who has supported me over all our years together, travelled ever kilometre together, shared strange beds and wildlife experiences and in particular, for supporting our passion for ‘Rotary: Making a Difference’. We have been successful. Personal thanks to Brian and Jenny Trenery for your support as DG Mentors always available for a discussion and advice. Also, to the ‘College of Knowledge’ for their experience, support and advice. We thank you for the tremendous opportunity, afforded to us by the Rotarians of District 9780.
The future of the District is in good hands, with DGE Anthony and Kerrie about to assume DG duties, followed by Rosanne Kava and Peter Walsh, then Philip and Judy Beasley.
Sincerely yours in Rotary service Ray & Deidre Herbert District Governor District 9780 2017-18
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