THE ROTARY CLUB OF MORNINGSIDE Year 2014 - 2015

DISTRICT 9400

District Governor : Annie Steijn

District Governor’s personal representative for RC Morningside : Steve Margo

Assistant Governor for RC Morningside: Jean Bernardo

BOARD 2014-2015 President : Greta du Bois

Past President : Salman Khan

Secretary : Adèle Thomas

Treasurer : Les Hudson

Master Sergeant : John Thornhill

Avenues of Service Committees Club Administration Chair : Richard Clowes Secretary and treasurer are ex officio members Attendance ,membership list & statistics.

Report to RI . Budget for different dues, organize meetings & social events, regalia Provide opportunities to develop strong relationships among members.

Draw up Club’s duties monthly roster and annual events calendar

Service projects

Service Projects

Chair : Arnold Bell

Assessment of community needs, planning service projects, local & international using club , district and RI resources. Carrying out projects involving all members , working with public relations, evaluating finalized projects & use the findings to strengthen future projects

Public Relations

Chair : Kristi Hansen

Promote RC Morningside. Manage website and produce the Club’s newsletter ,create awareness of service projects, create exhibits and displays, advertise club projects in different media, post Rotary information on line, social networking sites.

Vocational

Chair : Geoff Verschoor Adherence to and promotion of the

highest ethical standards in all professions.

Vocational guidance for young people in the selection of careers

Establish communication with chambers of commerce and industry

Application of the 4-Way Test

Membership

Membership Chair : Geoff Verschoor Recruitment , retention , orientation ,

mentoring , education . Membership assessment and planning , diversity.

Current state of membership , priorities, goal. Member orientation programme.

Foster Club innovation and flexibility Every member of the club should play

an active role. Follow-up.

New generations

Chair : Neville Paulsen Improve youth life skills . Undertake projects that

support fundamental needs: health , human values, education, self-development

RI programmes for new generations : Interact Rotaract ,Youth Exchange , Rotary Youth Leadership Awards ( RYLA).

Involve the youth in the Club’s activities Club to support their activities Apply Risk Management for Youth programmes Make it fun

Rotary Foundation

Officer : Maryam Dymond Use of Rotary foundation grants and

programs including District grants, Global grants , Packaged Grants. Polio Plus , Rotary Peace Centres . Attend District Foundation and Grants seminars. Ensure financial support from the club to Rotary Foundation. Organise Paul Harris Awards.

GOALS for 2014-2015

Strengthen the Club Continuity solid base , mentorship,

confidence Innovation & Flexibility new ideas ,

different views welcome. Member recruitment and retention

review of member expectations , motivating members to participate in projects , increase fellowship events

Enjoy your club

Focus on Humanitarian Service Assess present humanitarian projects ,

finalize those for which we have the funds. ( spring clean)

Be discerning of new projects. Viability. Happy mix of long term and short

term projects Create a strong fundraising committee

Focus on Humanitarian Service Align ourselves on the RI Foundation

projects : Peace & Conflict, Disease Prevention, Water& Sanitation, Maternal & Child Health Care, Basic Education , Economic& Community Development.

MAKE USE of the different available Foundation grants .Contribute to Foundation. Apply , work in conjunction with international clubs.

Participate in District Projects(we already do)

Aim for RI and Foundation Awards Avenues of Service Citation- Individual

Award – nominated by the Club President

RI Service above Self Award- Individual- nominated by DG

Presidential Citation- Club Award ( Rotary, Interact Clubs) – nominated by the DG

Significant Achievement Award- Club Award- nominated by DG

Where are we now ? Club strengths Club weaknesses

Where are we now ? Opportunities for

the community Challenges facing

our community

Vision Statement What will make our club stand out What are our priorities , motivation Include positive , vibrant words

What is the Rotary Club of Morningside? The Rotary Club of Morningside is a

network of inspired individuals who translate their passions into relevant social causes to change lives in our community.