I recall, way back in the early sixties, a newspaper cartoon depicting J F Kennedy sitting at his desk in the oval office, his brother Bobby standing next to him, and a secretary poking her head through the door, saying "there's someone out here who claims his name is Kennedy and he doesn't have a position in the Government yet..." No, it is pure coincidence that two successive District Governors share the same surname! Ed.Last Wednesday, our club was honoured by the visit of DG Terry Brown and his charming wife Carol. Terry gave us a brief background about himself: Born in Bingara in North Western NSW, he may well be the only DG who started his professional life in Shearing! "Good money in those days..." he dryly remarked [I think it's still good money today! Ed.] But for the most part of his working life, he and Carol ran a business in Lismore, specializing in Irrigation. About 8 years ago, they sold the business to their nephew - it would appear that he took it from one strength to the next!.png)
Terry explained the concept behind RI President Barry Rassin's theme logo for 2018/19, 'Be the inspiration': the wave depicts Barry's home of the Bahamas, the orange and red beams coming in from the right depict the sunbeams, signifying the diversity of Rotary.
Naturally, Terry's major goals are closely aligned with Rotary International's goals. One of the principal aims it to pay close attention to Membership Development. One of the methods is the formation of Satellite Clubs. Just recently, the (former)
Satellite Club of Griffith University has been chartered to become a full Rotary Club. In Lismore there is one in the process of formation, as well as a Satellite e-club is on the way, with so far 28 positive responses to a promotion campaign. Shortly, the new club of Varsity Lakes will be chartered. On the 4th of November, a major seminar on Membership Retention will be staged in Mermaid Beach. Mark Huddlenston (he is the author of 'Creatures of Habit', a book on how to address membership decline in service clubs). Note, maximum of 100 attendees - get in early! There is a whole lot more! Why not download Terry's first DG newsletter - click on this link. Lots of good stuff in there!
Following Terry, Carol Brown outlined here 'DG's Partner Project': her support will go to RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service), and in particular to the Human Brain Research - Parkinson's Disease program. Did you know that some 700,000 people suffer from Parkinson's? To this effect, Carol is putting up a magnificent old style rocking horse to raffle. It would be worth a packet! Now, wouldn't it be great if it was won by a new member who has children of an appropriate age? Just suggesting that perhaps we should get going!