Well, Wil (Cornelissen) and his team have been hard at it getting exposure for our Conference in Warrnambool. In addition to articles in the local paper and the Tourism Guide, there are banners flying proudly in the street. Wil also has a radio interview lined up with the ABC. Warrnambool - HERE WE COME! Click on Read More for more pics |
Saturday: 8.30 am - 12.00 noon
We held our Clean Up Australia Day.
The keynote speaker was Tania Farha, CEO of Safe and Equal, a merged identity of two organisations: the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) and Domestic Violence Victoria (DV Vic). Previously, Tania has held executive positions across the Victorian Departments of Justice and Community Safety and Premier and Cabinet, including as CEO of the former Office of Prevention and Women’s Equality. Tania worked at UN Women for over four years as a policy specialist in the Ending Violence Against Women Section and worked for Victoria Police for over nine years to improve its responses to family violence, sexual assault and child abuse.
There were many members of other Clubs, council and state dignitaries and members of the public in attendance. My congratulations to President Chris George and his team. A highlight was the handing over of a cheque to Tania for proceeds from the evening of $1100.
She began as a Charter Member of the Rotaract Club of Emerald & District in 1991. She held various positions in Rotaract including Deputy District Rotary Representative.
She joined the Rotary Club of Emerald & District in 2002 where she has been a very active member serving in many key positions including Secretary (2022-23) and President (2016-17). Emma served the District as a key contributor to the organisation of the District Conference, 2023.
Emma is holder of two PHF's. She is also a member of the Spangles!
Under the Pilot, a database will be established of Rotarians who will contribute their expertise in specific areas to assist Clubs. Specifically.....
The Rotary Specialist role is a new way you can use your skills to help clubs reach their goals and make a difference.
Each Rotary Specialist will be an expert in a particular field who will provide guidance to clubs across the Zone, either in person or virtually, in their specific area of expertise.
When clubs ask for help, Specialists will support them by providing expert advice, and directing them to useful resources and other experts as required.
Clubs will be able to easily find and request assistance from Specialists through a searchable database.
There may be numerous specialists in the same subject area to cover the geography of Zone 8.
If you have the required skills and knowledge to provide expert advice to clubs in your area of expertise, you can be a Rotary Specialist! You may be:
Someone who has been in Rotary anywhere from a few months to a few decades
Someone who has held multiple leadership positions in Rotary, or none at all
Someone who has relevant formal qualifications such as a diploma or university degree, or has simply gained expertise through practical experience – either within or outside Rotary
If you’re an expert in a field relevant to clubs, great with people and passionate about Rotary, you should consider applying here.
A copy of the recent webinar which explained these roles can be viewed here.
The other role that is available is that of Regional Council Portfolio Committee Member.
Let’s talk about Elephants…
Rotary International President, Gordon McInally will talk about his personal story and how Rotary is working to support mental health outcomes.
Even though you may have told your club's On To Conference Chair that you are attending, for most clubs they will still be expecting you to do your own registration. Please check.
Our speaker list includes:
Bernadette McSherry - served as a Commissioner with the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System
Tom Boyd - ex AFL footballer sharing his experiences with mental health
All clubs were asked, before Christmas, to indicate their preferences for their Community Group. Remember, under the Pilot, our Zone will comprise Community Groups, each containing somewhere of the order of 15 Clubs.
Under the Pilot, a database will be established of Rotarians who will contribute their expertise in specific areas to assist Clubs. Specifically.....
The Rotary Specialist role is a new way you can use your skills to help clubs reach their goals and make a difference.
Each Rotary Specialist will be an expert in a particular field who will provide guidance to clubs across the Zone, either in person or virtually, in their specific area of expertise.
When clubs ask for help, Specialists will support them by providing expert advice, and directing them to useful resources and other experts as required.
Clubs will be able to easily find and request assistance from Specialists through a searchable database.
There may be numerous specialists in the same subject area to cover the geography of Zone 8.
If you have the required skills and knowledge to provide expert advice to clubs in your area of expertise, you can be a Rotary Specialist! You may be:
Someone who has been in Rotary anywhere from a few months to a few decades
Someone who has held multiple leadership positions in Rotary, or none at all
Someone who has relevant formal qualifications such as a diploma or university degree, or has simply gained expertise through practical experience – either within or outside Rotary
If you’re an expert in a field relevant to clubs, great with people and passionate about Rotary, you should consider applying here.
A copy of the recent webinar which explained these roles can be viewed here.
The other role that is available is that of Regional Council Portfolio Committee Member. Please click on Read More for the rest of this story.