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Rotary On The Move

Rotary On The Move - May 2023

Zone 8 Rotary On The Move. Vol 2 - Issue 10

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.

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Contents

Expectations

10 TIPS FOR DELIVERING AN EXCEPTIONAL MEMBER EXPERIENCE

by RI Director Jessie Harman

Delivering an exceptional member experience is the key to attracting and retaining members; it's the foundation stone of a strong and positive brand, and the reason why members will support Rotary’s Foundation.

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RI Melbourne Convention

ROTARY CONVENTION OPPORTUNITIES - Breakouts and House of Friendship

by PDG Stephen Lamont, Rotary Coordinator

The upcoming Rotary Convention offers some opportunities for those attending to not only witness the Internationality of Rotary in action, but to explore a variety of Rotary topics that have special interest.

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Example of a home devastated by floods and mud

ROTARY RESPONDS TO CYCLONE GABRIELLE, ASSISTING WITH RECOVERY EFFORTS.

by PDG Grant Spackman, Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator

Cyclone Gabrielle, the most significant weather event in a generation threw New Zealand into a national state of emergency, amid this unprecedented weather event there are amazing stories of bravery and generosity.

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What Are District Designated Funds?

THIS MONTH'S FOUNDATION MOMENT

by PDG Peter Garnett and Rob Byrne, Senior Coordinator – Foundation Services, 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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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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Members of the RC of Adelaide with the seedlings

ROTARY ADELAIDE PLANTS TREES FOR LIFE

by VP Zing Hai Tan, RC Adelaide

In collaboration with Trees for Life, Rotary Adelaide initiated a project to grow trees from seeds, aimed at re-establishing the state's native flora on Eyre Peninsula.

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Big Pink

WANT TO BE PART OF SOMETHING BIG AND PINK?

by Rotaractor Jacqueline Wark

Join the “Big Pink Youth Dialogue” on 11th June 2023. This is an initiative aimed at engaging 250 young people across the Asia Pacific Region in a dialogue about women's reproductive health.

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PPS Pin

THE POLIO PLUS SOCIETY - AN IDEA THAT WORKS

by PDG Murray Verso, End Polio Now Coordinator

To increase sustainable giving, the PolioPlus Society (PPS) encourages Rotary members and others to pledge at least US$100 per year to the PolioPlus Fund until polio is eradicated from the face of the earth.

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One & All

GET ONBOARD AND SAIL

by PP Don Will and PP David Binks

The YOUTH SAILING CHALLENGE is now the fastest growing youth project in Rotary in Australia, and over two hundred teenagers have since 2018 had a life changing experience on board South Australia’s Tall Ship, the ONE AND ALL.

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Doing Rotary Differently

DOING ROTARY DIFFERENTLY

by PDG Andy Rajapakse, Assistant Rotary Coordinator

Doing Rotary Differently is a Breakout with a difference.

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Membership resource of the month (Instagram Post)

MEMBERSHIP RESOURCE OF THE MONTH

by Barbara Mifsud, Regional Membership Officer, RI staff

Use this general overview to make evidence-based decisions about where to focus your club’s membership efforts: Club membership profile.

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2023 RICON Breakout

THE POWER OF VIDEO TO TELL OUR ROTARY STORIES

by PDG Sarita McLean, Rotary Public Image Coordinator

Videos and telling a story, RICON Breakout Session Monday 29 May 2023, 4 - 5pm.

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Variety Logo

GET YOUR CLUB ONBOARD

by PP Peter Brown, Rotary Club of Caboolture

This Mobile Billboard to highlight Rotary, its projects; increase membership and to Celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Queensland from 1923.

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RAAF- Roulettes

2023 BAROSSA AIRSHOW

by Keith Millington and Sandie Simons

The 2023 Barossa Airshow, Sunday 16th April 2023, was proudly hosted by the Rotary Club of Barossa Valley.

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Leadership

TURNING GOOD LEADERS INTO GREAT LEADERS

by PDG Euan Miller, Rotary Club of Norwood

Every year Rotary creates thousands of leadership opportunities at both club and district levels. How can we maximise the impact of these opportunities so your club or district can demonstrate real and lasting benefits to your communities?

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RI Convention Melbourne 2023

OUR 2023 CONVENTION

by RI Membership Minute, April edition

If you attend the convention, don’t miss these breakout sessions.

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Traralgon Secondary College Acting Principal 

Allyson Armstrong receiving the cheque for 

the second scholarship

RC OF TRARALGON, DISTRICT 9820 ‘LOW LEVEL’ SCHOLARSHIP

by PDG Janne Speirs, Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator

A D9820 Foundation initiative to dedicate a part of the DDF allocated to District Grants to a system of ‘low level’ scholarships open to students just commencing their first year of Secondary School.

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The State Of Membership

THE STATE OF ROTARY’S MEMBERSHIP

by RI Membership Minute, April 2023 edition

We all know that member retention depends on member satisfaction.

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Our Disaster Aid Australia project is expanding its Safe Water for every Child program in East Timor in Partnership with Yooralla Mission

FOCUSING ON THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO GROW ROTARY

by President Leanne Byron

My name is Leanne Byron, I am the current President of the Rotary Club of Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills, D9820, Victoria. I’d like to share the story of my Rotary journey so far.

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Club Experience

CREATING AN ENGAGING EXPERIENCE FOR CLUB MEMBERS

by Learning in Action, April 2023 issue, Rotary.org

How are individual members in your club given the chance to have input in their club? Are club leaders open to new ideas from members?

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Companion Pets

ACTIVE IN AGED CARE COMPANION PETS

by PE Rachelle Mulraney, Public Image Director, RC of Beenleigh

Rotary Club of Beenleigh is proud to have partnered with four local nursing homes, to help in providing residents with enriching activities.

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2022-23 Rotary Zone 8 TEAM

by The Team

Please checkout the Zone 8 - 2022-23 TEAM; names, contact details and every Team Member's photo.

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