Harold Sharp our Guest Speaker on Club MembershipHarold and Gina have just returned from the Rotary Zone 8 Institute in Darwin
Where they were brought up to-date by the visiting Director form Rotary International
The biggest issue facing Rotary is membership,the last year ,world wide lost 1500 members,with a total membership of 27000
Biggest losses in the US,UK,Australia,New Zealand and Brazil
Challenge in getting the right message across,like what does Rotary represent
As on gets older,the RI Director felt that his Club meetings were boring,so he didn't want to invite anyone along
Many Clubs have gone to fortnightly meetings
Other issue is cost,for some it's too expensive
Women membership,like there are still 5 clubs in our district which wont allow women.But some of these clubs are doing very well
Once strong clubs like Castle Hill and Gosford have had a big fall in membership
Other area of concern is transparency,like where do the Funds go(this has been a problem with very large organisations like Red Cross)
Use opportunities such as Pride of Workmanship nights to bring a friend along,which has worked well for Turramurra
And ,is Rotary keeping up with today's world.Do younger members understand the world wide focus on Polio Eradication.
In Other News
- International Toast by Tom,was to the Rotary Club of Dubai ,meet on a Tuesday at the World Trade Centre.
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discussion on the Crows Nest Fair,which is to held on Sunday ,the 15th of October, much discussion on stand setup
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Pride of Workmanship Night,16th of November at Northbridge Golf Club.Also involving North Sydney Sunrise Club.All nominations to Tom Sweeney.
Reminders
- 9th of October,Board Meeting
- 15th of October,Crows Nest Fair
- 21st of October,Charity Poker Night
- 16th of November,Pride of Workmanship Night
