There is always the opportunity to serve Rotary at levels past our own Club. There are many Rotary Club of Berwick members who look at Rotary as an International Organisation and contribute their time and talents to the bigger Rotary picture. RC Berwick District Governors abound as well as involvement with Rotary International, the upcoming Rotary Convention in Melbourne, RACWS, Zone 8 and for me, District 9820. We can and do make a difference in the strength, diversity and abilities of Rotary across the world.
I am not saying that we should all drop the club and rush towards the big stuff. Our community still needs all of us. I am saying that if you have the passion and abilities to move forward, don't be shy to step into the bigger picture. The pay is terrible but the experience is worth it and it brings hidden value back to our Club.
Rotary is a very large and exciting organisation and Rotarians are People of Action. For some, there is the opportunity to make a difference in other areas and extend the reach and service of Rotary.
ROTARY’S VISION STATEMENT INCREASE OUR IMPACT
• Eradicate polio and leverage the legacy
• Focus our programs and offerings
• Improve our ability to achieve and measure impact
As we stand on the cusp of eliminating polio, we find ourselves poised for our next challenge. The time is right to move toward realizing a new vision that brings more people together, increases our impact, and creates lasting change around the world. To achieve the vision of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, we have set four priorities that will direct our work over the next five years.
ROTARY’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES EXPAND OUR REACH
• Grow and diversify our membership and participation
• Create new channels into Rotary
• Increase Rotary’s openness and appeal
• Build awareness of our impact and brand
ENHANCE PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT
• 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 OUR ABILITY TO ADAPT
• 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
TOGETHER WE SEE A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE UNITE AND TAKE ACTION TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE ACROSS THE GLOBE IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND IN OURSELVES
