Today we welcomed Past District Governor Harold Sharp and our Guest Speaker Past District Governor Gina Growden , prospective member Marian Pereira, and Past President Andre Hariman from ChatswoodSunrise Club to our Meeting.
I would like to Thank PDG Gina for her very informative talk. Already I have had some suggestedupdates and branding changes from our Club Members as a direct response to Gina’s talk.
Last Tuesday Angelo and I attended Mosman Rotary Club’s Meeting where Prof Geoffrey Hull spoke about his work in East Timor regarding tracing the origins and recording the many different dialects spoken throughout East Timor . One particular dialect has its origins in Formosa !
We now have 2 tables of 8 going to the Quiz Night on The 25 th August . Let the best Table win!!
PP Andre spoke about the Drought Relief Project that a majority of the Combined Rotary Clubs of the Lower North Shore are working on. Past President Peter Coote will be attending the initial Meetingon our Club’s behalf and will report back to us at next Monday’s Meeting.
Again I remind you that the Official District Governor ‘s visit is on Monday 13th August and I ask as many as possible to attend .
At next Monday’s Meeting I ask for your input as to how, you, the Members feel we should promote Our Rotary Club in our Community.
Next Meeting Monday - August the 6th - Sue Raveane.
Sue will lead the Club discussion,one of the topics up for discussion being howwe should promote Our Rotary Club in our Community.
In addition,Tom Sweeney will give an impromptu talk on "If I were Federal Opposition Leader I would ………".We look forward to Tom's words of wisdom.
Last Meeting - Monday July 30th 2018.
Ross gave the International toast to the Rotary Club of Messina in Sicily, founded in 1928 ,the club has 88 members,and is very active in countries like India.They meet at the Royal Palace Hotel on Tuesday's
Angelo again mentioned the 90th birthday celebration for North Sydney Club,with replies closing that day.
Phil Smith advised that the District Grant for Mary's House to replace the bedding has now been approved.Well done for all involved .Phil also mentioned that he would be absent for the next two weeks picking up his m/cycle in Alice Springs and driving it back via Longreach.
Gina has been appointed the Public Image Co-ordinator for Australia, and confirmed our thinking that Rotary does not get the recognition we deserve.
This is confirm by a poll showing that 80% of Australians are NOT familiar with Rotary. In fact 40% haven't even heard of us and 53% of the websites are out of date.
Gina reminded us that we have a great story which we need to tell. Keep it simple and relate it to the public. We need a consistent message and a visual identity.
We walked thru ways to improve our image - many of which we have started work on. (We appreciated Gina giving our website a tick of approval)
Firstly we have the Rotary International Brand centre offering numerous tools to help us. There is also the People of Action campaign.
Individuals can wear their Rotary Pin, avoid 'Rotary Speak'' and add Rotary to their email Signature.
Clubs can ensure they use the new Rotary logo, use A frame boards and pull up banners, etc. A team should be pulled together to download guidelines, plan & budget activities.
Social media should be used frequently and persistently, always with photos & videos.
Whilst we have done some of the above, we don't give the subject much ''air time'' and can certainly do more.
Gina's 20 years experience, offer of assistance and enthusiasm has prompted us. Thank You Gina
News
BBQ this Saturday the 4th.Any concerns please discuss with Howard
Reminders
Monday August 13th , District Governor Susan Wakefield official visit to our Club Meeting.
Saturday 25th August - Trivia night @ Chatswood Rotary
Our parent club North Sydney is celebrating its 90th year of service on the 16th August.
As it was North Sydney that formed the Rotary Club of Crows Nest 49 years ago I feel we should have some presence at this celebration. To date the Raveane's and Lee's are going it would be great if others could join us
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