Have you ever noticed how at times it’s easier to believe the negative things you hear, rather than the positives?

Article by PP Tony Heyward, Assistant Rotary Coordinator

Lately, I have been hearing that we need to have a “mindset” change for Rotary to grow and prosper for the future. I tend to agree. It is important to work on “mindset”. On reflection, I think this can help us see the huge opportunities to support Rotary’s growth strategy, by starting new style Clubs. Have you ever noticed how at times it’s easier to believe the negative things you hear, rather than the positives?

In today’s ever-changing world, we seem to be more critical, looking for what’s wrong rather than seeing what’s right. If you want to talk to people who are always positive, speak to a young child. The time has come, we believe, to urgently focus on the growth and development of new Clubs in our Zone 8, that are “purpose driven” or as some say, “cause driven”.

We need to get the flip charts out and look for the possibilities around us. If your Rotary Club or District has a culture of possibilities, you will be amazed at the opportunities coming your way that have been missed by our competitors.

The world has changed, Rotary International too is changing in our part of the world to keep up with this pace. John Hewko, our General Secretary and CEO of Rotary International, has recently reminded us that Rotary’s biggest internal priority is – Growing Rotary Membership!! This should be our No 1 Goal for every Club President and every District Governor.

To focus on the urgent need to grow our Rotary Zone 8 membership and clubs, together with our Zone 8 New Style Club Specialist Assistant Rotary Coordinator PDG Andy Rajapakse and I are forming a team of New Style Club Specialists.

This proposed team of 12 with their hands on expertise will motivate our Districts, Clubs and Rotary Members in Zone 8 to start new style Rotary clubs. PDG Andy with his experience and expertise in forming the largest number of new style Rotary clubs in Australia will coach our team to be the best of the best New Style Club Specialists.

If you like a big challenge and a big opportunity and have the below skills, please contact either of us.

New Zealand and Pacific Islands - Tony Heyward, email: tony@transitlounge.nz

Australia – Andy Rajapakse, email: andyrajapakse@gmail.com

12 SKILLS FOR ZONE 8 NEW STYLE CLUB SPECIALISTS

WE NEED YOU URGENTLY!!

We are building a team of 12 Rotarians enthusiastic, passionate, and ready for hands on action in growing Rotary membership across our Rotary Zone 8

1 and 2 are mandatory skills plus 4 others of the below 10 skills;

Mandatory:

1. Have introduced a minimum of 3 new members to your own club in the last 5 years

2. Have started at least one new Rotary club in your District or held the office of Charter President for a full Rotary year of a new Rotary Club in any District in the past 5 years

Plus 4 of the below skills:

3. Proven Leadership at your Rotary Club or District

4. Proven skills in taking calculated risks

5. Proven skills in problem solving

6. Inspiring Public speaking skills

7. Enthusiastic on upskilling

8. Proven analytical skills

9. Served as a Rotary District Membership Chair in the past 5 years and showed positive membership growth during your term of your office

10. Proven strategy development and planning marketing campaigns that has generated genuine membership leads

11. Proven skills in creating engaging and informative content for social media, blogs, websites

12. Proven experience in business innovation or a new business start-up.