We are going to have a Banger of a week in Rotary THIS WEEK if all the stars align and the Gods are kind. We have a diverse range of choices we can make to make a difference to someone this week.
Coming off the back of a wonderful afternoon watching The DUKE and having a very chatty and entertaining dinner last Saturday quickly followed by an equally enjoyable Lawn Bowling experience on Wednesday, we have it all going on.
THIS Sunday 27th March there is a fabulous presentation about Rotary Public Image by Zone 8 Public Image Chair Roslyn Tierney.
If you were at the District 9820 Conference you will have met Roslyn and felt her passion for getting the Rotary message out in the community. I have already seen a preview of the presentation (since I am part of the District 9820 Public Image Team) and it is well worth a look for those who want Rotary to be a dominant service organisation in the City of Casey.
Rotary can do so much amazing stuff from ending the world of the crippling disease Polio, making a school a better place to attend, recognising potential leaders in the trades, pumping up the tyres for the petrol heads and promoting the work Rotary can do in the world. Register HERE Starts at Noon.
All we need to know is how to present our Rotary story to our community and find like-minded people who share our passion.
Monday, the Presentation Ball practices continue. As you can see from Leader David Anderson's report, the team has pulled it all together but there is always room for more volunteers to learn the ropes. This is a long term (decades!) fundraising project of the Rotary Club of Berwick and it is also an important strategic partnership with Berwick College. Our work helps us but also contributes to the financial goals of the College. Long story short, our efforts make a long-lasting and significant contribution to the school and its students.
Wednesday we have a visit to Disaster Aid Australia https://rotaryberwick.org/event/visit-to-disaster-aid-warehouse/. There is a limit of 20 for a fully catered meeting costing only 20 bucks. At writing, we have 6 booked! Disaster Aid Australia is a very important part of our water purification strategy for our third world projects. Currently, the Rotary Club of Berwick is part of a major clean water project in the Philipines using Disaster Aid Skyhydrants across six sites. If you really want to learn about the power of Rotary in the clean water space, this is a meeting you should be at.
Thursday AND Friday make a difference to a Nossal student by putting them through a Mock Interview. Let's face it, getting in a little practice before a real job interview will give anyone a better chance at scoring their dream job the first time around. Rotarians are professional people of experience and that is why this project fits so well in the community. If you are available, let Sam know! Secretary@Rotaryberwick.org
Saturday a couple of us have a quiet meeting with Jarrod Flanigan to flesh out a new Vocational Awards project. We need staple projects that our Club is known for. I am sure that this project will get some legs and propel our Club into the mainstream of the community. Jarrod is our guide and if you were at his Club presentation, you would have seen his passion for this project. If you feel like getting on board at the ground level, now is your chance. Contact The President on President@rotaryberwick.org if you would like to attend.
Sunday! I feel the NEED. The need for SPEED! Sunday I am looking forward to parking cars. I am no petrol head, but I would like to be part of a bigger Rotary family and gain some experiences in a project I have no experience in. Rotary is about the experience and who knows, I might learn something new! LIKE the Police version of the Holden Interceptor didn't have power windows!
What a week we have ahead! It is great to be part of an organisation willing to wake up and get on with the big picture after a bit of a COVID sleep. The Rotary Club of Berwick members ARE leaders in our community, for this week at least.
I hope every member has already signed up for at least one activity for this week.
