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| What a great bunch - on Charter night - 10 May 2011 |
I posted this on Facebook (I'm still learning!!)
Isn't Facebook a wonderful way to communicate. Greetings to you all from 9940 - lower North Island of New Zealand. This year Jenny and I have had an experience which has left us totally humbled by the work our wonderful organisation does to assist individuals, communities and indeed our planet. We have been made so welcome as we have visited each of our Clubs and as we have listened to them describe their projects and tell of how their members serve their community. The sad side of the visits has been the dilemma many face over membership. The increasing average age of Clubs is a concern. I encouraged them to think differently, to be prepared to be bold and creative and to energise their Clubs with new projects, possibly new venues and definitely by inviting in new members. It has been a great year with the support of a wonderful District team. Next week we fly out of New Zealand bound for New Orleans, looking forward to meeting the other 'merlot' jackets!
It was great to charter a new Rotaract Club this week with PRIP Frank Delvyn doing the honours!
