Did you know that Rotary International has theme months?
AUGUST is MEMBERSHIP
It is also a month where we have seen and heard from 2 supercity mayoral contenders and about to get a dose from 2 more. If there is a lesson to be learnt from these diverse personalites it is that old chestnut…if you want something ASK
So, should Member attraction and retention be a Dilemma?
When was the last time you ASK-ed someone to join Rotary….or better still join our RCoN family
In our Members Slot below, our membership director Martin McGahan shares his tips from his winter playground … and a potential prospect in grandson Archie.
We also have our comms tech guru Simon Dalton sharing his recent extended stay in the wintry south…if there ever is a story of rotary commitment to get your RAPPORT out then this is it!
All this Big Wig had to do was ASK! Ron Seeto
Dave's Rave
The Dilemma of Democracy
Disillusionment at the status quo, boundless new ideas, energy, multiple vocations, wide recreational interests, a fair amount of chutzpah and an equally thick skin – all characteristics of our last two speakers and mayoral candidates.
These are arguably also the required characteristics for any new Mayor to affect change. How ready though are we to accept change? What about changes that affect us personally and negatively in the short term?
Democracy consistently produces the dilemma of whether to vote based on short term personal impact, or with a longer term and broader community perspective. Easy choice … or is it?
Club News and Notices
LEO MALLOY - AUCKLAND MAYORALTY CAMPAIGN
On Tuesday, Leo Molloy was the second – and possibly the most colourful - candidate to present his views to us.
An ex-jockey and horse trainer, veterinarian, restaurateur and entrepreneur, Leo is standing as an unaligned candidate, focussed on the need for change at the Council level, and in the Council Controlled Organisations. In his introduction, Brian McMath also mentioned Leo’s social conscience.
Leo emphasised his achievements during 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, his work ethic and his planning for the future.
In particular, with the Council, he highlighted his views on the lack of accountability in
Auckland Transport
Unlimited
Watercare & the Three Waters reform, and
Ports of Auckland
He drew a number of comparisons with Brisbane, a similar sized city to Auckland, stressing the unrealistic salary levels of senior staff here. He admires the style of previous mayor “Robbie” Robinson and is offering himself for the long haul.
PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS
Congratulations to our two latest Paul Harris Fellows and immediate past presidents: Scott Burridge and Greg Carr. Their presidential years were badly interfered with by Covid – fitting acknowledgements of the disruptions they so successfully overcame.
Members Slot
MANAPOURI It’s a privilege to be asked to head up Membership for the club in this, Pres. Dave’s year. This is fundamental to the future of Rotary Newmarket, but your committee can’t do on their own.
Having led Membership on I think two other occasions, having been on Membership committees a further two or three times I guess I have some experience!
Membership IS a whole of club obligation and without you all it is difficult for just a few to grow the club with new and enthusiastic members. Think of your involvement as a “succession plan”. You do this in your business, why not for Rotary too? You have contacts and relationships, close and not so close, who potentially could all be members of Rotary Newmarket. We would like you to think of those connections and be prepared to share some of those names with us.
We joined Rotary for a variety of reasons. Ask yourself what inspired you to become involved, then think about your associates and what they may enjoy and gain from membership.
Personally, Robyn and I are presently in Manapouri, Southland, enjoying time with our first grandchild, Archie McGahan. We are with Andrew and his partner Helene, and Archie, who will be 5 weeks old this Saturday.
A bonus is we are probably in the part of NZ enjoying the best of current weather conditions. Almost no rain, no wind, no flooding, and not too cold. It’s great to walk around the edge of Lake Manapouri and enjoy the views and tranquillity.
I have done a visit to Fiordland Rotary Club last Thursday evening and was welcomed generously, as you would expect. The president said on my arrival “it’s a shame, we don’t have a guest speaker tonight”…Guess what!!
QUEENSTOWN ISOLATION SUCKS
Is there a better place to isolate? Probably not. (photo taken before I was sick)
After a few days of fun with some nice walks, scenic drives and one (yes, just one) day of skiing, I caught the lergy. I will confess, like most people in New Zealand, I had got a little bit complacent. I had, up until this point, managed to avoid catching COVID-19. Don't get me wrong, I had tried to catch from my wife when she had it but failed miserably. She had a mild dose and, by her own words, felt a little bit of a fraud for having to isolate at home when she felt fine. At that point I had to question the Governments isolation policy. We were all negative after three days but still had to isolate which seemed to be daft.
Was I immune? Clearly not. Did I get a mild dose? Hell no!
There are approximately 1.2 million Rotarians around the globe, all committed to serving their community and building a better world. Whilst there are many people that know a Rotarian, or have heard of Rotary, very few know about Rotary’s secret weapon against poverty and depravation. The Rotary Foundation.
The Rotary Foundation has been around for 105 years, is funded primarily from Rotary member’s contributions and has significant resources to bring to bear on it’s seven key focus points. Peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, Water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, Economic and community development and the environment.
On Tuesday, Leo Molloy was the second – and possibly the most colourful - candidate to present his views to us.
Congratulations to our two latest Paul Harris Fellows and immediate past presidents: Scott Burridge and Greg Carr. Their presidential years were badly interfered with by Covid – fitting acknowledgements of the disruptions they so successfully overcame.
It’s a privilege to be asked to head up Membership for the club in this, Pres. Dave’s year. This is fundamental to the future of Rotary Newmarket, but your committee can’t do on their own.
Personally, Robyn and I are presently in Manapouri, Southland, enjoying time with our first grandchild, Archie McGahan. We are with Andrew and his partner Helene, and Archie, who will be 5 weeks old this Saturday.
After a few days of fun with some nice walks, scenic drives and one (yes, just one) day of skiing, I caught the lergy. I will confess, like most people in New Zealand, I had got a little bit complacent. I had, up until this point, managed to avoid catching COVID-19. Don't get me wrong, I had tried to catch from my wife when she had it but failed miserably. She had a mild dose and, by her own words, felt a little bit of a fraud for having to isolate at home when she felt fine. At that point I had to question the Governments isolation policy. We were all negative after three days but still had to isolate which seemed to be daft.
There are approximately 1.2 million Rotarians around the globe, all committed to serving their community and building a better world. Whilst there are many people that know a Rotarian, or have heard of Rotary, very few know about Rotary’s secret weapon against poverty and depravation. The Rotary Foundation.