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Rotary On The Move

Rotary On The Move - December 2023

Zone 8 Rotary On The Move. Vol 3 - Issue 6

Season's Greetings and Best Wishes.

The next issue of this Newsletter will be published on the 15th of February 2024

SHARE YOUR CLUB OR DISTRICT PROJECTS by sending us a story, 200 to 400 words long, with your contact details and a few captioned high-resolution photos by emailing the editor Rtn Issa Shalhoub.

We would also like readers to share their experiences and stories on ‘best practices’ in their Clubs, what has worked for their Clubs in gaining new members, retaining members, how they raise Rotary’s Image in the community and how they support The Rotary Foundation.

If you know of someone who would like to receive this Newsletter, please email the editor.

Contents

Christmas

CHRISTMAS AND FAMILY

by PDG Stephen Lamont, Rotary Coordinator

Christmas is different things to different people – but for me it is a time to share with family.

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Christmas Wishes

REFLECTING ON OUR PUBLIC IMAGE EFFORTS FOR 2023

by PDG Sarita McLean, Rotary Public Image Coordinator

As this year draws to a close, I have been reflecting on the various aspects of my Rotary life and experiences.

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The Rotary Foundation

THE CADRE OF TECHNICAL ADVISORS AN UNDERUTILISED RESOURCE

by PDG Peter Garnett, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator

The Cadre of Technical Advisors is a relatively unknown, underutilised and yet valuable resource for clubs and districts.

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Türkiye and Syria - earthquake, 2023

FROM THE OCTOBER TRUSTEE MEETING

by Dennis Shore, Trustee The Rotary Foundation 2023-27

The Board of Trustees met in October and reviewed 11 Committee reports and recorded 45 decisions.

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What is SHARE?

WHAT IS SHARE?

by Avneet Kaur Bhasin, Donor Services Specialist RI

The SHARE system is how The Rotary Foundation distributes funds to districts.

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Rtn Sy Laga’aia, Rotary Sydney Chair, Peace Building Group

ROTARY SYDNEY AND NSW POLICE SAY NO TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

by Michelle Gallace, Regionalisation Communications Specialist, RI South Pacific and Philippines Office

On 1 December, the Rotary Club of Sydney collaborated with NSW Police to run its inaugural public awareness campaign against domestic and family violence, tying in with Rotary’s Zone-wide Domestic and Family Violence Campaign launched earlier this year.

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Snapshot

MEMBERSHIP SNAPSHOT

by Barbara Mifsud, Regional Membership Officer, RI staff

Want to know how we are doing membership-wise? Check out this snapshot.

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Bill and Melinda Gates pose in front of the Élysée Palace, Paris on April 21, 2017

ROTARY & THE GATES FOUNDATION – A PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS

by PDG Murray Verso, End Polio Now Coordinator

Since 2007 the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with Rotary International in the fight to eradicate poliomyelitis from the globe.

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Membership resource of the month

MEMBERSHIP RESOURCE OF THE MONTH

by Barbara Mifsud, Regional Membership Officer, RI staff

“There are countless ways to engage with Rotary and your club. You choose how – and how much – to get involved”. Use Connect for Good to start a conversation about how prospective, new and current members can get the most out of their Rotary membership.

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Singapore skyline at night

SINGAPORE – A LAND OF SURPRISES

by PDG Jennifer Scott

I felt it was only natural to share with you why I am tremendously excited about Singapore, and why I believe it will be an event you won’t want to miss.

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Public Image

LET “HOW TO” VIDEOS HELP YOU!

by PDG Sarita McLean, Rotary Public Image Coordinator

Resources from the Brand Centre. Did you know the Brand Center has step-by-step videos to help you design and create club logos, People of Action ads, and club brochures?

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Creating logos

THE DO’S AND DON’TS WHEN CREATING ROTARY LOGOS

by PDG Sarita McLean, Rotary Public Image Coordinator

As brand ambassadors, you know how important it is to protect and strengthen Rotary’s name and logo.

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2024

ONE ROTARY

by PDG Jitendra Prasad, Assistant Rotary Coordinator

Together, let us continue to make a difference, and create hope in the world and remember we are with One vision, One Mission and with One Rhythm, One Rotary.

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Blue Light

COMBINED CLUBS DISTRICT GRANTS FUND VAN FOR NZ BLUE LIGHT YOUTH ORGANISATION

by PDG Peter Garnett, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator

Four District 9910 clubs - Kerikeri, Waipapa, Bay of Island and Kaikohe - based in Northland, New Zealand worked together to successfully apply for District Grants to enable them to proudly fund the purchase of a van to support Blue Light youth activities across the wider Bay of Plenty/Whangaroa area.

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2023-24 Rotary Zone 8 TEAM

by The Team

Please checkout the Zone 8 - 2023-24 TEAM; names, contact details and every Team Member's photo.

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