I thank all of you for the good you have each done through this year.
Georgie and I have seen a lot of variety and diversity across our 52 clubs and 8 countries, and we have been impressed by the common thread that Rotary brings out our Best Selves where ever we go.
Thank you for taking on the responsibilities of leadership. Thank you for the time you have put in to helping others, and for developing your Club.
Your enthusiasm and enjoyment of each other’s company is the glue that keeps us working together. Thank you for your ideas and persistence in seeing things completed.
For all your donations to Rotary - thank you on behalf of all those who will benefit.
I wish to acknowledge the great work put in by all the many Rotarians who serve on District Committees. This is where our programmes are developed and managed. From the International Youth exchange, to Global grants that make so many people’s lives better, to our necessary training, to managing our finances, fund raising, and working with others around our Rotary world.
Together we do more - was a theme I encouraged- and the multi club District Grant allowed bigger projects, such as the big shipment of Wheel chairs to Rarotonga. There was increased cooperation among Clubs in Clusters and geographically.
More Projects - are necessary to engage Rotarians, and provide more Humanitarian Service. The District initiated AED project has been a great success with take up from most clubs. The Diabetes Project still underway has drawn support from many clubs. Our District ERK packing project continues to be popular.
Our District Projects Video provides 22 minutes of project examples and stories across our District, helping to seed new ideas and inspiration. Sharing the experiences that we had in our club visits
Our Island Clubs face the greatest needs in their communities and need the support of our NZ clubs. Their challenges include floods, disease, lack of clean water, education, medical support, housing and much more. I salute those clubs who have reached out to help them, and challenge other clubs in our immediate Rotary family to join in and help them.
We all need to tell our personal Rotary stories to others. This will engage others to join us.
Our Best wishes to you all as you get ready for the new Rotary year.
Roger & Georgie
Our District 9920 Training and Development team includes: The District Governor Elect; District Trainer & Rotary Leadership Institute Chair DGN Ingrid Waugh; plus District Training & Development Chair PDG Beryl Robinson. Each comprehensive annual Rotary training cycle includes:
In what seems a testing time in global history, MUNA (Model United Nations Assembly) once again welcomed vigorous debate focused on the most pressing issues of our day. Organised by Rotary Auckland East with Auckland Girls Gramar School, this event saw high school students sacrificing personal viewpoints and instead adopting those of their delegated country, with alliances comprised and looks exchanged in only minutes of an early start on Friday. Delegates represented their countries not only through speech but through costume; in a crowd of abundant colour, one could spot an Abba inspired Sweden, latex and all, and even a human size Kiwi amongst his Lord of the Rings companions.