ROTARY CLUB of GOMBAK
Report of Meeting
Thursday 25 October 12
Evening Meeting
Club Assembly 6.00pm
Club Meeting 8.00pm
It was the time of the year again when
we get inspired for another year with the visit from the District Governor;
Mansoor Saad with his Assistant Governor
The main
topic at the assembly was on the change of venue for our meetings among other
usual things that were reported.
This was
followed by dinner at 7.30 pm.
At 8.00 pm
we started the club meeting. The DG spoke of the Rotary Strategic Plan of the
three parts;
1.) Vision
Statement
2.)
Strategic Thrust
3.) Core
Values
He reminded
us of 1905 when Rotary was born under not so rosy circumstances in Chicago, in
the midst of crime and poverty. But yet something good and noble can be
relevant and sustainable to this day.
What will Rotary be in another 100 years from
now? He informed that 30% of the clubs less than 50 members around the world
are weak and it is the duty Rotary to strengthen such clubs in the strategic
thrust.
He then
spoke of a vision statement that every President is to have one. As for him,
his would be on a broader base based on the following three parts;
1.) To strengthen
clubs – reduce drop-out rates, inspire interesting projects.
2.) Humanitarian
service – fruitful projects that people can relate to.
3.) Enhance Public
Relations – advertise projects that Rotary is trustworthy and good. And to tell
the world that we need their support.
He stressed on core
values to supplement the four (4) way test.
1.) Service – to be
hands-on and be involved
2.) Fellowship – to
have good fellowship so that we could synergise for
service
3.) Diversity – in
international service, women in Rotary and other races in
the country in Rotary.
4.) Integrity
5.) Leadership – with
a vision plan
The meeting ended with a short
question and answer session with the DG.
This was followed by a vocational
service award to Manakum for service to the Sentul Community.
The night ended shortly after with presentation
of momentoes to the DG and his wife.
