Desk: Scott and Joe
Greeter: John B
Guests: Norm L's daughter Ailsa, Jim Weir (Tire kicker), Ann Day (soon to be member), Anders Diagden (Michael House)
Happy Bucks:
Paul - Heading to Arizona for 10th Ironman Triathalon on Sunday
Carrie – went to Kitchener Conestoga Rotary meeting with PWC partner and make up was recorded by our stellar club secretary before the end of the work day.
Ann - spent 2 weeks in UK
Sonia - Fun at the Drop In Centre; didn't know they collected clothes
Ave – Registered for Mexico Polio Trip; Zambia fundraiser meal was delicious; hoping to go to Zambia in July
Robert – daughter's follow up surgery went well.
Seelan - Drop in Centre turnout; pyjama collection bag is filling up.
Don – Happy Birthday to Jeannette; also his own birthday; humbling story from patient's mother who lived in Panama City FL
Dennis - 6 of the first kids that they/we first sponsored have graduated from Gr 7
Shawn – Sad buck for father-in-law who passed away
Sonia - Fun at the Drop In Centre; didn't know they collected clothes
Ave – Registered for Mexico Polio Trip; Zambia fundraiser meal was delicious; hoping to go to Zambia in July
Robert – daughter's follow up surgery went well.
Seelan - Drop in Centre turnout; pyjama collection bag is filling up.
Don – Happy Birthday to Jeannette; also his own birthday; humbling story from patient's mother who lived in Panama City FL
Dennis - 6 of the first kids that they/we first sponsored have graduated from Gr 7
Shawn – Sad buck for father-in-law who passed away
Mary - good morning at Drop In Centre
Donna - Peterborough visit; CA kids are south of fires
Brenda - thanks to Joe C for bringing her travel agent back
Mike T – back from surgery; everyone in house employed for now
Brenda - thanks to Joe C for bringing her travel agent back
Mike T – back from surgery; everyone in house employed for now
Maneesh - District funding training with Frank
Fines – None
Fines – None
50/50:
Mary drew the 6 of hearths
Announcements and Club Business:
Seelan – Time to bring in those pyjamas for Power of Hope and, also this year, socks for Saugeen House.
Cam – Scotch Nosing – February 22, 2019 – get your tickets early (Christmas Stocking Stuffers). Norm L is lining up the scotches for this years theme ``The North``
Laurie – Club Christmas Party at Elora Raceway on December 1st. One ticket has become available if someone would like to attend - $56.
Paul - Santa retired and got rid of his suit; looking for a replacement Mr or Mrs Claus
Maureen - Dec. 2nd, 2-4 pm Bag sale at her house; proceeds to Food 'n Friends
Program – Club Assembly
President Elect Brenda - discussed our 3 fundraisers and current board discussions about whether we grow Tour de Guelph bigger; Fireside discussions will be returning in Feb/Mar
Treasurer Scott - presented June 30th and September 30th financial statements (has in paper format if you want it)
Donna Graham - review of Membership committees and Fellowship team plans
Sonia - review of Community Service committees
Shawn - Foundation
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION:
Further to Scott’s fantastic presentation last week, some quick summary points on the Rotary Foundation:
• The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.
• As the charitable arm of Rotary, the Rotary Foundation taps into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money and expertise into Rotary priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace.
• Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact.
• As the charitable arm of Rotary, the Rotary Foundation taps into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money and expertise into Rotary priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace.
• Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact.
Strategic Plan for the Rotary Foundation:
The Rotary Foundation’s strategic plan sets the framework for the future, ensuring that the foundation continues to be known as a respected, dynamic organization that advances communities worldwide.
Rotary leadership is developing a strategic plan that will help guide the organization from Rotary year 2020 and beyond. In June of 2018, Rotary’s Board of Directors and Trustees approved four key priorities and objectives to serve as the foundation for the next strategic plan:
INCREASE OUR IMPACT: Rotary strives to change the lives of others for the better. Members invest volunteer and financial resources in a broad range of service activities. What is often missing is the measurement of results and outcomes of the work. So that Rotary can continue to attract members, partners and donors, Rotary will focus their programs and produce evidence of lasting impact.
Related objectives:
• Eradicate polio and leverage the legacy
• Focus Rotary programs and offerings
• Improve the ability to achieve and measure impact
• Eradicate polio and leverage the legacy
• Focus Rotary programs and offerings
• Improve the ability to achieve and measure impact
EXPAND OUR REACH: People are seeking ways to make a difference in the world and connect to others. How can the Foundation help them find what they’re looking for in Rotary? By creating unique opportunities for more people and organizations to get involved. Clubs will always be important. To extend the global reach, Rotary will expand its current structure with innovative models that welcome more participants and give them meaningful ways to unite and take action.
Related objectives:
• Grow and diversify membership and participation
• Create new channels into Rotary
• Increase Rotary’s openness and appeal
• Build awareness of the Rotary impact and brand
• Grow and diversify membership and participation
• Create new channels into Rotary
• Increase Rotary’s openness and appeal
• Build awareness of the Rotary impact and brand
ENHANCE PARTIPANT ENGAGEMENT: Clubs are facing challenges in todays changing world, and Rotary is supporting their clubs efforts to deliver an experience that engages and retains members. By helping clubs focus on the experience and value they give their members, Rotary is looking to provide Rotarians and other participants the opportunity to serve together, connect with one another, and have a more satisfying experience with Rotary.
Related objectives:
• Support clubs to better engage their members
• Develop a participant-centered approach to deliver value
• Offer new opportunities for personal and professional connection
• Provide leadership development and skills training
• Support clubs to better engage their members
• Develop a participant-centered approach to deliver value
• Offer new opportunities for personal and professional connection
• Provide leadership development and skills training
INCREASE ROTARY’S ABILITY TO ADAPT: To achieve the Rotary vision and keep pace with changing global trends, the structure and culture must evolve. Rotary is ensuring that operating and governance structures are efficient, flexible and effective in delivering services to all Rotary participants.
Related objectives:
• Build a culture of research, innovation and willingness to take risks
• Streamline governance, structure and processes
• Review governance to foster more diverse perspectives in decision making
• Build a culture of research, innovation and willingness to take risks
• Streamline governance, structure and processes
• Review governance to foster more diverse perspectives in decision making
In the coming year, Rotary International will craft the strategies and tactics for achieving these new objectives.
Communications - Social media coverage is way up thanks to Lesley
PP Norm G - Elections will be on Nov 28th; Donna G has agreed to put name forward as President Elect Nominee
Sec Ken - working on policy and procedures manual
Next Meeting: November 21st – Experienced Rotarian panel (part 2)