Rotary Club of Cairns Mulgrave Inc.

Club Bulletin Vol 29 Issue 45, June 24, 2011

The Cam

Rotary 4-Way Test

1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Email your contributions to the Club Bulletin.
Email Gayle at mgcp@bigpond.com
Pictures and copy very much appreciated

High Quality Cairns Internet Service Provider IIG kindly donate the web space for this bulletin.

June 2011

July 2011

Max Bryant Birthday June 30

District Calendar

11-12
Mission Beach weekend for Inbound YEP Students

10        
District Applications close for National Youth Science Forum

26
Departure of A-NZ students (A-NZ Matched Exchange)

Change-over Dinner 3rd July at Fratelli’s on the beach at Trinity Beach - No lunchtime meeting that Friday

Michael Plunkett Birthday 13th July

Col Koppen Birthday 21st July

District Calendar

TBA

June 24 - Asst Commisssioner Carroll

TBA - Eugenie Navarre

Previous Bulletins President's Message Duck Diary From the Desk Rotary Awareness YEPCorner Random Outbreak

Hi everyone,

Please note that there is still a meeting even though the District Governor's Changeover is on tomorrow night. we will have AC Carroll as our guest speaker so please make her welcome.

On behalf of

The Prez

RSVP your attendance at the meeting...to keep Gayle & Oz Blanc happy.

Parking is not a problem!!! Choice of: out the front on Mulgrave Road, Spotlight Carpark, or, in Motel Carpark to the side.

From the Desk

Events and happenings.........

1. Cairns-Mulgrave ChangeOver

3rd July 2011

Fratellis Restaurant at Trinity Beach

12 noon for 12.30pm start

$50/person - Casual Italian dining, Drinks on table provided, Barbary Coasters to entertain us.

2. Membership Seminar - Please take note:

The district is holding a membership seminar on July 10th. from 08.30 AM for 9.00 AM commencement at The Sheridan Plaza. Morning tea will be provided, with the seminar finishing at 1.00 PM.  PDG Rob Wylie, zone 8 membership coordinator will facilitate the seminar. Current Presidents, President Elects, membership directors and their committee members and all club members are invited to attend. There is no cost to attendees, as the district is funding the seminar.
Could you please RSVP by Wednesday 6th. July for catering purposes.

Matt Kreplin Visit 10-6-2011

Matt with his girlfriend Steph and brother John.

Rotary Foundation Thought of the Week

This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is about the Permanent Fund.

One of the many ways to support The Rotary Foundation is by including it in your estate plans. Many other Rotarians have, enabling our Permanent Fund to grow and providing long-term stability for Foundation programs.

Arch C. Klumph, who conceived the idea of our Foundation in 1917, said it best: “We should look at the Foundation as being not something of today or tomorrow, but think of it in terms of the years and generations to come.

Rotary is a movement for the centuries.” Our investment in time, talent, and financial resources is an investment in making the world a safer and healthier place for our children and our grandchildren.

Generation Y has much to offer Rotary, says McQueen

By Ryan Hyland
Rotary International News -- 23 May 2011  

Michael McQueen, who spoke at the second plenary session of the RI Convention, is a social researcher and best-selling author of two books on bridging the generation gap. As a leading authority on youth trends, he is regularly featured on TV and radio programs. McQueen sat down with RI News in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, to talk about how Rotary can best connect with Generation Y.

RI News: Your book The 'New’ Rules of Engagement looks at what drives and defines Generation Y. How do you define this generation?

McQueen: Well, numerically, Generation Y is between the ages of 12 and 30. But culturally, they are globally minded. Through online social interactions, many members of this generation have networks of friends around the globe who are only a click away.

RI News: How can Rotarians best reach out to Generation Y?

McQueen: Start small. Rather than approaching young people by asking them to join, engage them with short-term projects. Build relationships with them so they get a sense of Rotary’s DNA. When Rotarians are asked about Rotary by younger people, often they answer with how Rotary works -- the rules, traditions, and rituals. Rotarians need to explain the “why” of Rotary. Generation Y is outcome focused. Have a clear answer on why the outcome of projects is important.

RI News: What kinds of benefits can Generation Y bring to Rotary?

McQueen: The next generation represents an enormously exciting opportunity for Rotary. There are three reasons why. One, having grown up with the Internet and being so interconnected, young people are acutely aware of global issues and concerns. They believe that such a small world really can be changed. Two, they are socially engaged. Recent studies have shown that 70 percent of Generation Y actively volunteers on a weekly basis. Not only does this group feel it can make a difference, it genuinely wants to. Three, they are ambitious. Young people today are desperate to get ahead in their careers and are looking for mentors and networking opportunities.

RI News: Generation Y seems to be very busy, perhaps busier than previous generations. How can Rotary overcome this challenge?

McQueen: Yes, the younger generation has been raised in a faster-paced world. The demands on their time, energy, and attention are enormous. But when young people say they don’t have time for Rotary, they are stating a priority rather than a fact. Young people simply perceive Rotary as a lot of restrictive rules and time-consuming work. Rotary’s challenge is to communicate to young people the compelling reasons and benefits of joining Rotary.

RI News: What about new technology? How should Rotary be using technology to its advantage to attract young people?

McQueen: Use more multimedia. For instance, nobody under the age of 35 really knows what polio is. Their parents do, and they can be told how crippling this deadly disease is. But that only means young people will be intellectually pulled in, not emotionally. Use video to educate them about polio. Also, more clubs should have websites that engage young people.

RI News: Are you considering becoming a Rotarian?

McQueen: Funny you ask. I officially joined Rotary on 28 February. But there are so many passionate, engaged, and inspired young people around the world right now who are in the right position to join.