As we prepare to transition to regional operations in Zone 8 on July 1st, a new era of opportunities is on the horizon. Clubs will be motivated to embrace growth strategies and deepen their connections with their core causes and communities. I am thrilled about the possibilities!

Article by PP Kero O'Shea, Membership Voice Coordinator

However, the pressing question for club leaders is: can you break free from your Rotary rut?

A Rotary rut is where clubs find themselves stuck, constrained by what their communities expect, based on past actions by the club. These expectations, although well-founded, can and will limit your potential, as potential members see your club through the familiar lens of history.

Reflecting on the insights from the Membership Voice webinar series, it’s clear that Rotary and Rotaract leaders who have driven success share numerous admirable qualities. Effective leadership, inclusivity, a passion for learning, and a willingness to take risks are just a few.

Another crucial quality stood out: a determination not to be pigeonholed.

Consider this:

• If PDG Brian Coffey had accepted that unresolved conflict was the norm at East Maitland, would club still exist today, let alone become an outstanding success story?
• If President Dave Harmon and the team at Ballina on Richmond had gone with the status quo, would they have made the outstanding community contributions that define their success story?
• If Mark Huddleston had settled for business as usual a decade ago, would the Seaford Rotary success story exist today?
• If PDG Michael Buckeridge and his fellow Mackay Rotary members had stayed in their comfortable rut, would their innovative corporate satellite have ever been created?

Will your club break free from your comfortable Rotary rut? Go for it!