Here is a report directly from President Elect Elizabeth. Last Saturday, she joined the Presidents Elect of District 9640 at PELDS (yes, yet another Rotary Acronym: Presidents Elect Learning and Development Seminar), which was held at the Southport Yacht Club. "Facilitated by Past District Governors alongside the District Leadership Team for DGE Deb (Frugtniet)’s year, the day will equip you with the clarity, confidence, and tools needed to lead well from day one" was the promise of the Event description. And, judging by Elizabeth's report, it was "very worthwhile, inspiring and grounding in preparation for my President role". Here are some of her points:- several 2nd/3rd time incoming Presidents alongside many new Presidents learning the ropes, opportunity to connect with other PE’s was facilitated yesterday. Will aim to visit a few surrounding Rotary Clubs so we’re aware of eachother at least
- nurturing our club members and the various reasons people participate in Rotary a positive focus for me coming into my President year
- I'm considering nominating to the be the District QLD President's Rep for the year I'm President, basically a channel to share any Club President's issues with a District process/decision. Email for EOI or Nomination to go out in next few months, will keep you posted as I get it
- District Assembly 21/3 and 29/3 open to all Members, particularly Secretary and Treasurer with regard to how insurance might be able be paid at Club level and possibly reduce membership subscription - more update ready at District Assembly
- I've registered for the District Conference May 1-3rd (not doing the Golf Day on the Friday!). Registrations for tri-district conference close 10th April for venue deadline. There are some great speakers, not least the President for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games organising committee [See article below and flyer in the Downloads Section - Ed.]