I’ve got a master’s degree in clinical nutrition, have owned a nutrition consulting business, and have had a life-long problem with weight. I know a thing or two about dieting! I am a graduate and facilitator of Rotary Leadership Institute, have started a new stand-alone Rotary club (and failed), started a Satellite Rotary Club (so… Continue reading Growing Rotary Membership is Like Losing Weight!
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What’s Your Story?
Advertisers know well that colors, images, typography and logos impact our impression of a company and ultimately the value of a brand. What stories are these images telling? The updated Rotary logos, typeface, colors and People of Action images tell a true story, that Rotary is a modern, effective and active… Continue reading What’s Your Story?
Celebrating Diversity!
When most of us think about diversity, in a Rotary context, we usually think of having a wide array of club members of differing ages, genders, ethnic backgrounds and professional credentials (dare I say ‘classifications’?). Having a diverse club membership is important; the varied talents and perspectives will add strength to the club and ideally… Continue reading Celebrating Diversity!
Well, That Didn’t Work, Now What? The Joys and Challenges of Starting (or Reviving) a Rotary Club
In January of 2016, I asked, and was granted, permission from our District Governor to start a new Rotary Club. As an Assistant Governor covering five clubs in four rural counties, I had three clubs with membership in the low 30s and two clubs with a membership around 12. All clubs were getting older and… Continue reading Well, That Didn’t Work, Now What? The Joys and Challenges of Starting (or Reviving) a Rotary Club
It Made ALL the Difference!
I became Rotary club President by accident. The President-Elect stepped down just weeks before taking office, leaving me to assume the role a year before I expected. I was frankly overwhelmed. I’d been a Rotarian for just a year and a half and didn’t feel like I knew enough about Rotary to lead the club. … Continue reading It Made ALL the Difference!
10% Were TRANSFORMED!
More than 10% of District 7710 Rotarians attended the RI Convention in Atlanta last week, and our lives were TRANSFORMED! We were INSPIRED by great speakers, moved to tears by generosity and courage, awed by the reach of Rotary around the world, encouraged to try new ideas, challenged to be better ambassadors for Rotary, and… Continue reading 10% Were TRANSFORMED!
Passport to Success
As a Rotary Club Leader, and in Life! Anyone that knows me, knows I am a planner. I enjoy the anticipation of a trip to another locale and reading a map, even if the GPS system is guiding the way. I like to get a feel for the environs and the possibilities offered down the… Continue reading Passport to Success
JUMP In, the Water’s Fine!
When I joined Rotary in the fall of 2011, I could not have imagined that in just 5 years, I would be in the ‘DG chain’, following leaders with vastly more Rotary experience than me. I believe one of the reasons I was selected was that I have immersed myself in Rotary, striving to learn… Continue reading JUMP In, the Water’s Fine!
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