Bulletin No. 14 – From the President

Hello from sunny Miami – Qld. that is – where the most active I’ve been is to walk on the beach.

I have attended one Rotary meeting so far – an online meeting with Rotary eClub One – the first ever online Rotary Club. Based out of Minnesota, USA it boasts some 200 members. Can you imagine that? In attending the meeting, I watched a video – ‘What in the world is Rotary’ – narrated by Roger Climpson, which I encourage you to watch. It provides a really good overview of what we are about as Rotarians.

I also read two articles – one about Todd Jenkins titled Young member uses leadership positions to promote diversity, inclusion is really inspirational:

This month, Jenkins is leading a Young Professionals Summit in northwest Arkansas, an event cosponsored by Rotary clubs in the area. The summit's aim is to empower emerging leaders to create positive change within themselves, their workplace, and their community. Says Jenkins: "I want to showcase Rotary and encourage attendees to expose themselves to what we do."

To promote that goal, Jenkins speaks to clubs all over the world about diversity and inclusion. "I don't necessarily like using the word diversity. To me, diversity is 'fullness,' " he says. "I believe Rotary can achieve fullness through investing in our youth and diverse members. I often say to clubs, 'Let's color the Rotary pipeline with our programs like Youth Exchange and membership development.' Those are the people who already have a global experience, which I feel is crucial for Rotary's future.


"Diversity is inviting everyone to the party. Inclusion is allowing everyone at the party to dance the way they want to dance," he adds. "That's what I want for Rotary. Let's all continue the dance."

"If people in our community aren’t exposed to Rotary, how are they going to know all that we do and accomplish? Bringing in young professionals with a financial incentive is great way to holistically develop and fill in what’s missing," he says.

The second article is What is sustainable development and why does it matter? – which is truly information, thought provoking and highlights how Rotary can be, and is, involved in ensuring the world we leave for future generations is one in which they will want to live.

Disaster Aid Australia update

The spring edition of news from Disaster Aid Australia gives us n insight into the many projects we can support.

Alfredton Rotary’s Fundraising movie for Polio

Alfredton Rotary is using the screening of ‘Inferno’ on October 13^th at the Regent Cinema Ballarat as a fundraiser for Polio Plus. All clubs are urged to support Alfredton’s efforts to raise funds for the eradication of polio.