The Rotary Club of Brisbane
High-Rise
Vision
To maintain a vibrant club with members who represent a
cross section of business and community focussed on the
provision of service to Board identified projects/programs
and who have opportunities to network, share time together
and laugh as they go about their commitment to make a
difference
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The Rotary Club of Brisbane High - Rise
2013 – 2014 Committees
 Meeting Program
 Membership
 Community Service
 Rotary Foundation
 Youth – Future Leaders
 Administration
 Fellowship
 Club Support
 Financials
President: Wendy P
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Community Service
Goal : To identify opportunities and coordinate the participation of
members in service
Strategies:
• To ensure Club responsibilities are understood and undertaken in
relation to service projects
• To coordinate the involvement of members in service projects
Director: Margot B
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Community Service
Walk for
a cure
Picnic in
the park
Art Show
Clean Up
Australia
DIK
PWC
Cool
Nights
classic
Bridge to
Brisbane
Margo’s
Team
Christmas
at street
level
Knitting
for
Women
in Refuge
Red
Shield
Appeal
Director: Margot B
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Service
Director: Margot B
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Rotary International
Goal:
To maintain member awareness of and
involvement in the role of the Rotary
Foundation including the global priorities
and humanitarian projects
Strategies:
 To provide information in a way that engages members
 To encourage participation in district and international activities
 To utilise Rotary resources to further the progress of club
projects
Director: Jennifer E
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Rotary International
Raise
awareness and
understanding
of Rotary
Foundation
Jennifer's
Team
Facilitate
Global Grant
Mamba
Facilitate
District
Grant
Albert Park
Flexi School
Director: Jennifer E
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Rotary International
Director: Jennifer E
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Rotary International
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Speaker Program
Goal:
To ensure members are engaged to come to Rotary
meetings through accessing interesting and topical
speakers
Strategies:
 To engage with members to identify potential speakers
 To target and invite speakers to present at club meetings
 To include opportunities for Club fellowship at targeted
meetings
 To manage calendar of speakers that provide opportunities for
public relations
Director: Kym M
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Speaker Program
Kym
Cajoled
members
to speak
Organised
calendar for
speakers
Sought
Speakers
Coordinated
Meeting
Fellowship
Days
Director: Kym M
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Speaker Program
Director: Kym M
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Membership
Membership Committee
Goal:
To develop and maintain a vibrant membership
base
Strategies:
 To attract new members through personal contact and web site
connections
 To ensure new members understand our Rotary Club through
induction materials and discussions
 To monitor current members and provide support for members at risk
of separating from club due to health, work and family commitments
 To involve past members in Club activities with the aim of future reconnection
Director: Barbara L
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Membership Departures
 Wendy R
 Gordanna B
 Gary M
 Jonathan C
 Ross G
 Tim B
 Ken W
 Denise S
 Caroline L
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Membership Arrivals
High Rise members inducted in 2013-14:
-Christa G
- Mavis
-Melanie N
- James N
-Stephen F
- Jo A
-Julie D
Potential members with applications being processed:
-Andrew A
- John M
-Lyn M
- Wen Z
Interested Visitors wanting to join:
- Ann F
- Nicole B
Director: Barbara L
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Membership
Director: Barbara L
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Youth – Future Leaders
Future Leaders Committee
Goal:
To identify opportunities to support and mentor
young Australians to develop leadership skills
Strategies:
 To promote RYLA and RYPEN projects to the club to broaden
opportunities for youth nominations
 To promote club nominated projects to young people
 To introduce potential support recipients to the club
 To monitor and support young people’s activities in club nominated
activities
 To coordinate presentations by recipients to the club
Director: Lindsay M
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Youth – Future Leaders
Lindsay’s
Team
Albert Park Scholarships
Rotary
Exchange
Student
Rotary
Peace
Scholar
National
Youth
Science
Forum
Director: Lindsay M
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Youth – Future Leaders
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Fellowship
Fellowship Committee
Goal:
To provide opportunities for members to enjoy
networking opportunities that will support their
commitment to make a difference
Strategies:
 To develop a calendar of events that will provide variety by activity and
cost
 To identify and engage with members interested in networking and
provide opportunities for them to propose activities that will meet
individual family needs
 To coordinate committee involvement in special event meetings
Director: Yvonne R
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Fellowship
Yvonne’s
Team
Poetry
Evening
Amberley
Visit
Christmas
Party
Dinners e.g.
China Town
Buzz
Director: Yvonne R
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Fellowship
Director: Yvonne R
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Administration
Goals and Strategies for Club Committees
Club Administration Committee
Goal:
To help the Club to function efficiently and effectively
Strategies:
 To receive internal and external information and distribute as
necessary to enable timely and effective responses
 To maintain membership records
 To make required reports to RI and the district
 To track attendance and manage liaison with meeting venue
 To manage archiving of Club materials
 To minute Board meetings and coordinate distribution of Committee
Chair reports
Director: Rosemary M
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Administration
Information
Distribution
Archiving
Photography
Reminders
to
President
Rosemary’s
Team
Website Barry
Mark
Membership
Records - Joy
Venue
Organisation Ros
Director: Rosemary M
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Treasurer
 To manage Club Finances
 To ensure accounting practices meet Australian
standards
 To process weekly funds income
 To process funds distribution as determined by Board
Treasurer: Deb L G
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Major Projects
Art Show
Bill’s
Team
Waitangi Day
Vic’s
Team
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Special Thanks also to……
Past District Governor
John K
Past President
Angela T
Steve K
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High Rise Being There
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Ayan and Dr Edna
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Presidents Responsibility
Hatched
Welcome
Edison Osbourne
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A great club can only continue to be great if
members engage
Thank you
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