Consider your audienceYou have great stories to tell, but it’s important to adapt them to the people you’re speaking to. What do these people care about? How is Rotary relevant to them or to that issue? Be inclusiveYou want people to imagine themselves in Rotary and understand that Rotary is...
Five ways your club can prioritise public image
Appoint a public image chair to coordinate the sharing of your club’s stories with your community. Set goals to enhance your club’s public image in Rotary Club Central, where you can conveniently record club goals and track progress. Watch the ‘Getting Started with the Brand Centre’ video to get an...
Te Kāhu Tiu
ROTARY is a proud financial and hands-on supporter of Te Kāhu Tiu. Based in Kapiti, Te Kāhu Tiu will address the root causes of offending amongst young men who are entrenched in the youth justice system – young men who have seen the worst of life from an early age,...
Mr Guide Dog: Rotary’s role in illuminating a guiding light
Local man Hubert Morris became so popular in Townsville, Qld, the community rallied together and raised enough money for him to fly to Perth in 1960, where he acquired a remarkable new invention – a seeing-eye dog. By Neil AndrewsRotary Club of Mundingburra, Qld It’s 1944. A 40-year-old man loses...
Tonga Medical Project
The Rotary Club of Whanganui North has a close association with Tonga, and in particular Vaiola Hospital, in Nuku’ alofa. Club member and orthopaedic surgeon John van Dalen has been travelling to Tonga for the past six years to carry out surgery for Tongan patients. He visits three times a...
Refugee and emerging leader announced as Eaglehawk’s top citizen for 2024
An inspirational and respected community role model was announced 2024 Eaglehawk Citizen of the Year during the Rotary Club of Eaglehawk’s annual award ceremony, held at Canterbury Gardens. Karen community member Gai Porh La Myint has overcome great adversity but is now entrenched in her new community based in Eaglehawk,...