Serving Districts with a sharp focus

Fergus Cumming, Anthony Scott, Alan Davies, Howard Tong,
Simon Manning, Jock McIntyre, David Wong, Murray Allison,
Mike Smith, Phil Ashton

The public image chairs representing Rotarians in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands met in Wellington last weekend to review current programmes and to chart the way forward in the next year.  Many exciting activities were shared by those who attended.  PDG Alan Davies has passed the chairmanship of this group across to PDG Howard Tong who is completing his last year as Rotary Public Image Coordinator.
 

Farewell 2011 and welcome 2012

PDG Howard Tong and PDG Dick Garner - we are the
Australasian Public Image Coordinators

Another year is about to end and the service provided by Rotarians around the world continue to improve the lives of many.  This coming year Rotary is working hard to increase the profile as well as educate the public on what we do.  In many ways we are the 'world's best kept secret'.  Once member of the public hear of what Rotary does, they immediately join!  Who would not want to be part of an organisation that is international, encourages all to volunteer their talents and their time to improve the lives of others.  If you are not a member, why not approach your own local Rotary Club to inquire.  Your approach would be welcomed.

Have a great 2012 and visit my Public Image blog at http://public-image-action.blogspot.com/

Adding ad track

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A search facility to remember

For those visiting this site, athough I am not updating it now, there is a large amount of information which you can access using the Search Facility.  Links can be added to your own newsletters and Blogs/Web Sites to spread the information.

DG Bob's Blog looking good!!

Make sure you support DG Bob's journey - follow by logging on to his Blog here....

Thanks for your Support & come on over!!

Signing out!

To have received such wide readership has been very humbling.  Wow - over 40,000 hits!!

I am now running a Public Image Blog in my capacity as Regional Public Image Coordinator for New Zealand, Pacific Islands and part of Australia.

I would love you to join me in my next journey so come on over (and add it to your favourites) to:

http://public-image-action.blogspot.com/

This Blog will focus on the key need for all Rotarians to increase their visibility in the community through the media and through the various public activities.

Last weekend we met up with DG Bob and handed
him the District Chair - pictured from left:
DG Bob and Margaret, Nev Gimblett, Christine Blick
(DGE Graeme was overseas), PDG Howard, Jenny,
DGN Deb Gimblett.

Please send me material (comment and pictures) that I can add to the Public Image Blog - whether you are here or overseas.

Regards and signing out.

IPDG Howard

PS  DG Bob is to run his own Blog and I am sure once we have the URL we will publicise it.

So much sizzle!

As the new year in Rotary gets underway we have attended many different changeovers and last night attended my own Clubs changeover at Port Nicholson.  It was a well attended event with much fun, laughter, many new faces as new members joined in the celebrations as President Jane was ushered into office.  The big surprise of the night was for Jenny, being made an Honorary Member of the Club in recognition of the support she has given me and the District in the last 12 months.  I was so proud!
New AG Colleen Singleton presented the new theme banner - Christopher and Gillian Robertson were recognised for their efforts with a weekend away package in Martinborough.  A Paul Harris was given to Paul Fong's wife Tanya from Youth Quest - so well deserving.  As well as a cheque to support their further work with youth.
Our next meeting with be with DG Bob and Margaret as they start their round of visits to our Clubs in 9940.  I know they will have as much satisfaction and enjoyment as they serve the District and I am sure they will experience the 'sizzle' of fun through service that we have experienced.

I couldn't resist!

Well, I did say I had a made my final posting..... but just to let you know that DG Bob is about to launch his own Blog and to ask all Bulletin editors to make the switch once we know the new address.  Also to note that the Public Image Blog is now up and pumping!!  http://public-image-action.blogspot.com/ and this can be added as a link to your Bulletin as well.

Time for a CHANGE - FINAL POST

To all those Presidents who have given of their time and talents, to those Assistant Governors and other Rotarians who have served at a District level, to all of you Bulletin Editors who have produced weekly publications for your Club and to all those who have served their Club in an admin role or as a Director - WELL DONE! 

Some of you can now step back and take a break and allow someone else to take over your role.  For others the role continues and I thank you for your willingness to continue to serve your Club and the community.  For others, you will be stepping into a new role.

Jenny and Howard next to Michele and David
at Convention - New Orleans

If you can follow all that well done!!  We in Rotary do have a bit of a reshuffle come 1 July - and this happens world wide.  It is called CHANGE.

To me Change is my ally - it is my partner in everything I do.  This year District 9940 has continued to embrace the need for change.  Outgoing RI President Ray Klinginsmith talks about establishing a climate for change.  This has put our organisation in a good position to grow and to become more visible in the community.  More will want to join forces to give back to their community.

Thanks to 'my team' this year and to all you have served so well.  

Thanks also to all those who have followed this Blog - it has been a great journey.

I will be printing this Blog - if any want copies please let me know in the next week - there are two volumes (July - Dec 2010 and Jan to June 2011) at a rough cost of $80 each depending on volume ordered.

I have created a new Blog supporting our Public Image work in this region - so let's get started on a new journey!!

http://public-image-action.blogspot.com/

Ideas

Do you have ideas you can send me regarding public image activites the District could consider?

In my new role I have the wonderful task of promoting the image of Rotary in our country.  If you have expertise, contacts in this field or ideas (not matter how wacky) - please do not hesitate to send them through for me and the District Public Image Task Force to consider.

Thanks.