Our new International President Barry Rassin has set his theme for the year as ‘Be the Inspiration’. In other words, let Rotary be inspirational within our Communities, let us all be inspirational within our Membership, and of course within the wider world.
I would have to say that I am somewhat a traditionalist, however at the same time, I will always be open to look at and incorporate new ideas, or projects, or incentives which will enhance Rotary’s involvement in our local community. Of course, this will assist us to be a major part of the wider Queenstown Community for years to come.
I believe in communication, dialogue and listening to members points of view.
Rotary throughout the world, is generally struggling with keeping up with modern technology, and more especially how and what our younger generation want and expect, to be part of such an organisation. We must listen to them and adapt accordingly.
A couple of weeks ago Bruce Boivin gave us some statistics from his year as President in 1994. With a membership in the 70’s and a far lower age bracket than that of today we were a really vibrant Rotary Club. He in fact made the comments of inducting a much younger Alan Ward and Stuart MacLean during his term as President.
I have taken on board at least a couple of activities which occurred during Bruce’s year. One is to have Inner Wheel Members take over one of our meetings and Inner Wheel President Pauline is taking this idea to her Board. I’m sure that we shall be looking at a night of great entertainment.