Thought For The Day
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RI President Ray Klinginsmith September Message
In August we celebrated the centenary of Rotary's first convention with so much of our success started with that meeting.
All of us want the second century of service to be even more successful than the first.
It is an honour to be Rotary’s 100th president.
Such success depends on the ability of our clubs to remain vibrant and vital. |
RI now offers more assistance to clubs, including creating the Rotary Coordinators program to assist district governors in providing information about Rotary International’s programs and best practices to the clubs.
Together we can make this century of service even more exciting than the last!
(Posted 04.09.10)
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President James September Message
September is Rotary New Generations month. The youth of today are the Rotarians of tomorrow. Time and effort given over to youth projects is an investment for the future.
At the recent Rotary International 2010 Council on Legislation, the proposal to add a fifth Avenue of Service: Youth Service, was adopted, stressing the importance given to the coming generation of Rotarians.
Chair of the Youth committee Michael Denley is looking for Members to attend the Mock Interviews scheduled at St. Peter's School on 26th November also members to monitor a student for a day under the work shadowing scheme. |
Our next social activity is the annual Golf afternoon and Dinner at Guildford Golf Club on Wednesday 15th September. Why not bring along a guest and introduce them to the fun side of Rotary? Our thanks to Noel for making all of the arrangements.
This is quickly followed by the 1250 District Conference in Warwick over the weekend of 24th to 26th September. Thanks to everyone who are accompanying Valerie and myself at the Mercure Shakespeare Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Yours in Rotary, James. (Posted 28.09.10)
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Rotary Information Bite : District Governor’s Visit
The District Governor has a duty to visit each Rotary club in the District. Simon Crowther's visit to our Club is scheduled for Wednesday 22nd September.
The governor will not wish to see anything in the nature of a ‘special performance’; but rather to see the club as it is, and to make some assessment of its achievements, its atmosphere, and perhaps its shortcomings.
The visit is not an inquisition, but an occasion for friendship and helpful encouragement. |
"The Rotary Manual For Incoming Club Officers - Section 4.2 District Governor’s Visit".
(Posted 28.08.10)
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Rotary Sound-Bite 33
"We do not succeed professionally,
despite our ethical behavior;
we succeed because of it."
Herbert J. Taylor, author of The Four-Way Test. |
(Posted 14.08.10)
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On Line Resources for Rotarians
The Rotary International website offers a myriad resources to help Rotarians build effective clubs and achieve the Object of Rotary.
Explore the tools using this direct link. |
Recommended key target elements include:
Sustaining or increasing membership base.
Implementing successful service projects that address real and pressing needs.
Supporting The Rotary Foundation through financial contribution and program participation.
Developing leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level.
(Posted 07.08.10)
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Rotary International's New Strategic Plan Comes Into Action
With the start of the new Rotary year, Rotary International’s revised Strategic Plan officially goes into effect.
The plan comprises three priorities, all of equal importance to Rotary's future:
Support and strengthen clubs
Focus and increase humanitarian service
Enhance public image and awareness. |
These priorities stem from Rotary’s core values of service, leadership, diversity, integrity, and fellowship.
(Posted 17.07.10)
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Council and Business Meetings
Rotary Year 2010/11
The intent is to hold the Council meetings on these Tuesdays, with the Business Meeting directly following on the Wednesday. |
| Council | Business Lunch | | Council | Business Lunch |
| 7th September | 8th September |
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12th October |
13th October |
| 9th November |
10th November | |
7th December | 8th December |
| 11th January | 12th January |
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8th February | 9th February |
| 15th March | 16th March |
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12th April | 13th April |
| 10th May | 11th May |
| 14th June |
15th June |
(Re-Posted 17.07.10)
Handover Photos |
Presidents Handover 2010/11
Wednesday 30th June 2010 brought to a close Rotary Year 2009/10 and start of 2010/11.
President Bill past the Presidential chain over to James wishing him a fun and success.
Bill thanked everyone for their support during his term, bringing attention to the major challenges ahead of aging and falling membership, coupled with members inability to commit time to Rotary at the levels sustainable in the past.
James followed with a belief that with realism and understanding of the issues we will adapt and develop to remain a source of inspiration for other Clubs in District 1250. |
James handed over the Vice President's chain to Peter and Peter the Junior Vice President's chain to Kathy.
We thank them for their commitment to the Club and to the Rotary movement.
(Posted 03.07.10)
(Posted 03.07.10)
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James Moulson RIBI President 2010-2011
Jim Moulson, incoming RIBI President, retired from the Strathclyde Police after having served 32 years on the force.
A Rotarian since 1984,
Jim is a member of the Rotary Club of Paisley Callants.
He has served RI as district governor, committee member
and RI training leader. |
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(Posted 26.06.10)
Rotary Magazines Available On Line
In accord with Rotary Administration's corporate goal to reduce overheads and distribution costs, ever more Rotary Publications are now freely available on line for download. |
(Posted 24.04.10)
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What is Rotary : Information Bites
The Club web site, through the past eight years, has carried near 100 individual
"What is Rotary : Information Bites".
These snippets, intended for busy Rotarian's, are the web editor's personal precis of the generally long volumes of official guidance issued by RI, RIBI and District 1250. |
The intent is to offer a painless introduction and overview on each individual topic to meet the "Know your Rotary" initiatives for helping Members to understand the organization, objectives, projects, responsibilities and thereby more appreciate Rotary.
For those wishing to seek official in depth information the membership access pages on the RI www.rotary.org and RIBI www.ribi.org web sites carry a comprehensive catalogue of downloads.
For those happy with a quick overview the following links, are to Information Bites, posted recently:
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