District Govenor Phil Gully of the Whakatu Club in Nelson was our guest along with his wife Anna. Phil has visited 55 clubs to date so has not had a lot of time at home. Phil has worked in media but is currently a real estate agent. Phil outlined the vision Rotary International currently has. - create hope in the world, empowerment of women and girls, the continuation of support for the Polio Foundation and a focus on mental health. Phil feels the joining of the Rotary Districts has been successful. He outlined his goals for the year.
- have fun
- be bold
- creative to issues of membership
- be flexible. ie bi weekly meetings and different types of membership
Phil explained how zone 8 which encompasses New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific need to raise $50 million annually for polio to match The Gates Foundation. Zone 8 have committed to a program " say no to domestic violence ". Phil encourages us to view his monthly vidieo, read the weekly mailout and follow his adventures on facebook. He also encouraged us to come to change-over which will be in Dunedin.
Robin with District Govenor Phil Gully and Anna Gully
