Our Business Leaders Breakfast series is gathering momentum with 190 registrations for the one held this week, when Annette Kimmitt’s presentation inspired us all.  If you missed it, a recorded video is avaliable now. Annette left us with three key points that are so pertinent in Rotary today under COVID-19:

  1. Remember that awful things happen to everyone;
  2. Check yourself every day:  “is my thinking helping or hurting me?”; and,
  3. Hunt for three good things that have happened to you today.

If we add the 4-Way Test to these key points, we have a powerful set of guidelines by which to navigate uncertain times and remain resilient as individual Rotarians and as clubs.  Whilst there is no doubt we need to become more flexible, change the way we look at clubs, and be open to new thinking, we still need to be respectful of our history and traditions.  After all, these have held us in good staid for well over a century.  At club level, it is important that members understand they are part of a team that needs to work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes. Whether considering new projects or making great change, it is critical to maintain respect for, and harmony around democratically voted decisions. 

We have a number of events coming up that promise to provide something for everyone. This Saturday at 10 am is Morning Tea with the DG with a great line-up of presentations.  On Sunday 11th October, the first Rotary in Harmony event will be featured via Zoom, and will focus on Classical music with performances by talented Rotarians.  Also, our next Leadership Breakfast will be on Wednesday 28th October with guest presenter, David Landgren, Executive Director at Fenner Dunlop, who will be speaking on Organisational Culture.  Please make sure you book to participate in these events.

Please also consider participating in Northside Provisional Rotary Club’s session on What Does Diversity and Inclusion Mean this Sunday 27th September.

I would like to highlight a particular article in this week’s edition of Networker submitted by Rotary Port Melbourne about an amazing Mac.Rob Interact Club project initiated by two inspiring teenagers. I’m sure you will all agree that we are indeed in very good hands with our emerging young leaders.

Last week, I advised we would be launching a new initiative this week, The G’Day Network campaign. With such a full event calendar, we have moved the launch to next week, so stay tuned.

Have a great week everyone…Rotary opens a world of opportunity and vision.

Rotary District 9800 Governor Philip Archer