Did we have fun last night, or what? A number of events, planned and otherwise, combined for a very entertaining evening.
Our Lift The Lid hats were a credit to the inventiveness of many. And Alex Anderson OAM wore a matching weskit, which even fitted. Well done, indeed. Brendan, by chance our cashier, wore his black top hat. He was the perfect image of an 1850's banker.
Judy Coultas produced a speaker, Jane Verity [see her story] who was indeed a triumph from Judy's repertoire of enthralling speakers. Jane also won 'Best Hat'!
Now, I am told occasionally that we are supposed to rotate portfolios every Year or two. My opinion is that there is also the 'if it is not broken, don't fix it' rule. There are two or three roles in our Club that members are happy to continue with. We do ask said members each Year if they wish to continue, before approaching others. Where enjoyment and contact are maintained, I see no harm in leaving this arrangement alone. Should another member wish to undertake a duty, now is the time to tell Sue Voss, she being Club Service Director and President - elect.
Your Board looks to improve transition, by training new members into their role prior to Changeover. It was I.P.P. Jim Young who primarily mooted the idea during his presidency. We started this with the Youth Portfolio from last November, and ran the full handover over several months. System and procedure information comes from our District and RI with ..... frequency.
The Dementia Foundation?
District Governor Elect Mark Humphries
Governor Elect training and Conference, is an amazing experience. A chance to catch up with other Governor on the train. Make new life long friends and enjoy the fellowship that come with being in Rotary.
Next year the conference is in Alice Springs. Want to be inspired? Come to Alice Springs for the conference. You will be inspired! See you there!
www.dementiacareinternational.com info@dementiacareinternational.com ABN 57 062 386 216
Jane Verity is a world leader and pioneer in the social and emotional care of people with dementia. She is the Founder, Director and CEO of Dementia Care International, the Dementia Foundation for Spark of Life and the internationally awarded Spark of Life Philosophy. Originally from Denmark, Jane is an occupational and family therapist, a master practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and has earned the highest international accreditation as a professional speaker. She has authored two internationally published books and contributes regularly to national and international conferences and journals. Jane has represented Australasia as an advisor in innovation in dementia care for the Singapore Government, and at the Dementia 100 Experts Forum in Sweden.
