2. DISTRICT 9400
District Governor : Annie Steijn
District Governor’s personal representative
for RC Morningside : Steve Margo
Assistant Governor for RC Morningside:
Jean Bernardo
3. BOARD 2014-2015
President : Greta du Bois
Past President : Salman Khan
Secretary : Adèle Thomas
Treasurer : Les Hudson
Master Sergeant : John Thornhill
4. 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
6. 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
7. 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.
8. 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
10. 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.
11. 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
12. 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.
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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)
17. 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
18. Where are we now ?
Club strengths Club weaknesses
19. Where are we now ?
Opportunities for
the community
Challenges facing
our community
20. Vision Statement
What will make our club stand out
What are our priorities , motivation
Include positive , vibrant words
21. 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.
