The Power of Networking

On 18th January 2012, we conducted a professional networking lunch where our club members met with local professionals and introduced them to Rotary. There were eight executives and professionals (such as Government professionals, doctors, business executives and executives of many parts) of which members from our club invited them. 

We started off with our traditions of Grace, Loyal Toast and the Four Way Test and created a mini-ice-breaker where Rotarians introduced their business professional guests. Lunch was served and everyone savored on the new Serena Hotel menu.

IPP Doug Bramsen did an amazing presentation on what inspires us to be Rotarians, the projects that we have implemented and what Rotary stands for. This did not only create positive awareness to our executives but also we Rotarians felt proud and spoke passionately about what we have been doing for our community.

After the presentation, all executives were given a chance to speak about what they felt about Rotary. Many said that they were thoroughly impressed with the work we have done as volunteers and the time we put in. Some showed interest in becoming part of our activities. Some executives also mentioned they would like to implement high ethical standards and foster such practices in their work places.

We were thrilled with the responses and felt together we can work to make a difference in our society today!

Mohammed Ismail, being a sergeant at arms, made some money for our club as he fined everyone with his personal touch including the executives!