Guest Speaker - District Governor Peter Maxwell and Mary
Peter's two main tasks are to visit every club in district and to organise conference.
What is Rotary/how are we perceived? What public see is tip of the iceberg. 10 reasons to join including friendship and fun. Powerful networking organisation. Helping people every minute of the day. Aim is to record volunteer hours. Matamata club has a good reputation. US $166,000 to Rotary Foundation by Matamata so far. 100% goes to those in need.
Where to from here? Mark Maloney World President recommends involve own children and grandchildren. Rotary spans the world. 1.2 Million Rotarians in over 200 countries. United Nations asks Rotary for help. This is recognition of our network.
Strategic priorities. Who is missing from our club? Need to be diverse. Are clubs fit for purpose? Are we speaking to other parts of community?
Why people join? Local service projects 41%. International projects 31%. Personal development/training 27%.
100 years of Rotary in New Zealand shortly. Project? Celebrations?
District goals are connect, collaborate and communicate with our communities.
Mary Maxwell explained that Rural Support Trust is their charity of choice. When you help a farmer know how much they are valued - legend!
District Conference May 2020.
And Finally - by working together we CAN change the world.
Thank you Peter and Mary for your presentation.