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Rotary On The Move

Rotary On The Move - October 2023

Zone 8 Rotary On The Move. Vol 3 - Issue 4

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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.

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Contents

Make the Connection

STRENGTHENING OUR CONNECTION WITH GENERATION NEXT

by PDG Stephen Lamont, Rotary Coordinator

As the age of a Rotarian rises, we get closer to the reality that at some point a decision is made to retire from Rotary service. This is brought into stark reality every June 30th.

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Moments That Matter

2023 ZONE 8 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

by PDG Leanne Jaggs

It’s not too late to register for our “Moments that Matter” Zone 8 Virtual Conference on the 28-29th October 2023.

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Maiduguri Improving Healthcare

WHAT IS THE PLUS IN POLIOPLUS?

by PDG Murray Verso, End Polio Now Coordinator

Have you ever wondered what the “plus’ in PolioPlus stands for and how the term came about? When we talk about PolioPlus, we know we are eradicating polio, but what additional benefits does the program bring?

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Group photo of 2023 RYLA Elevate participants and facilitators

RYLA OCEANIA ELEVATE - Leadership in Action

by Ariana Andrews, dual member of Rotaract Auckland City and Rotary New Market

Leadership goes beyond individual success; it entails utilising our skills and capabilities to make a positive impact in society.

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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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Public Image Training

NEW SOCIAL MEDIA COURSE IN THE LEARNING CENTER

by PDG Sarita McLean, Rotary Public Image Coordinator

“Promoting Rotary on Social Media” is a new Learning Center course that focuses on using social media platforms and creating posts that resonate with members, potential members, partner organizations and possible donors.

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TRF District Grants

GET STUFF DONE AT HALF THE COST!

by PDG Lindsay May

District Grants are available as a result of your club and personal generous contributions to The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund

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Foundation Moment

THIS MONTH'S FOUNDATION MOMENT

by Avneet Kaur Bhasin, Donor Services Specialist RI

Each month, we’ll provide a snippet of information about the Foundation, 'Foundation Moments', in a form that can be readily used by clubs and districts in their newsletters, web pages, social media pages etc.

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Membership resource of the month (Instagram Post)

MEMBERSHIP RESOURCE OF THE MONTH

by Barbara Mifsud, Regional Membership Officer, RI staff

Having a plan is essential for growing for your Rotary club. Use Strengthening your membership: creating your membership plan to help you attract and engage members, and in turn increase your impact.

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Public Image Training Calendar 2023

PHOTOS – PERCEPTION, REALITY AND HOW IT AFFECTS PUBLIC IMAGE

by PDG Sarita McLean, Rotary Public Image Coordinator

For our November learning session, we are really excited to have Professor Roland Bleiker as our guest speaker

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Ms Erin Hegarty

GLOBAL GRANT FUNDING FOR THE SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHING UNIT AT NOONKOPIR PRIMARY SCHOOL, IN KITENGELA, KENYA

by Rtn Chris Whelan

In 2021 Ms Erin Hegarty from Mama Respond International was the guest speaker at an Applecross Rotary weekly meeting. Her presentation resonated with Applecross Rotary and a fruitful program came to life.

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PP Roslyn Teirney, ARPIC

TAGGING AND HASHTAGGING

by PP Roslyn Teirney, Assistant Regional Public Image Coordinator

If you volunteer as a social media content developer for your Rotary club or district, you know that one of your goals is to help expand our reach.

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Amy Payne, middle, with her Rotary mentors Richard Wheaton and Reda Tabor.

MY ROTARY JOURNEY: FROM MEMBER TO ROTARIAN

by Rtn Amy Payne

A meeting would mark the beginning of a life-changing transformation for me.

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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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