First, welcome to our guests Andrew Saliba and Linus Krewanty who came along to have a look at Rotary for the first time last week. Congratulations to John Kinai for setting the benchmark for the year by bringing two prospective members along on the one night. However, John’s achievement may be short lived with the promise of more potential new members this week….watch this space. Justine Cadell, who has been to two meetings so far will return again this week after not attending last week due to another engagement.
There were a few points of interest that stuck in my mind after last week’s meeting. Certainly Lisa Kempa’s talk about RYLA was interesting in its own right, but it was some of the member’s comments afterwards that were also remarkable. Peter’s feedback from his position of being Lisa’s employer about the personal growth in her that he observed served great testimony to the value of the program. Then Christina commented on how RYLA was a life changing experience for her after attending in the late 1970’s.
Chris Egger had spoken to me previously about how he was impressed with the GSE (Group Study Exchange) program and our very own Belinda Munzone who was a successful candidate for the Sweden trip. Chris was suitably motivated to put forward a candidate from his work, a high achieving young economist, to be considered for the Spanish trip. There is an article in this week’s Networker, which profiles the successful candidates, demonstrating what level of excellence is required to get through. Whilst Chris’ nominee was unsuccessful, I congratulate him on the initiative of putting someone forward in the club’s name.
I would also like to thank Frank for taking a positive role in the working party that was discussed, and I know that Frank will revert in due course with some valuable information to consider.
This week we have committee meetings. I have asked Sanctuary Lakes to set the room such that there are two separate tables, one for each committee team. Each table will be labeled as to which team it relates to. For our newer members and guests who have not yet been allocated a committee, please feel free to sit at either table. This will give you the best opportunity to get a feel for what projects are being considered and then get involved in.
The following week we have the Board meeting. Alex will be our member behind the badge speaker. Alex is another of our members who has lived for extensive periods in a number of countries, so I am sure this will be another remarkable tale to hear.
As you progress through the week, remember, THE FUTURE OF ROTARY IS IN YOUR HANDS.
