tWe are now beginning to move into the ‘Change’ stages of the Regionalisation Pilot that will see us ready for a revised approach to be implemented from 1 July.
 DGE Colin Byron has been attending weekly meetings and working with the Steering Group to ensure a smooth transition for all clubs and to assist everyone in understanding what this change will mean. 
 
•    The appointment of the Regional Council – has been completed. The Regional Council begins its official role from 1 July, 2024
•    Formation of the new ‘Communities’ structure. This has been undertaken, The outline of this is attached for your reference. The Community replaces the current Cluster approach.
•    Appointment of our seven Rotary Community Leaders (RCL) for each Community. This process has The Rotary Community Leader (RCL) will replace the current Assistant Governor with a focus on supporting the needs and direction of the Rotary Community Groups (RCG).+
Rotary Community Leaders will….
•    Facilitate club leaders within their RCG to lead and build relationships in their own clubs
•    Build strong relationships with the club leaders in your RCG
•    Arrange other engagements as required
Rotary Community Leaders won’t….
•    Schedule club visits
•    Report to, or be directed by, District Governors
•    Assess clubs or determine what they need or should do
RCL Training.....
•    Training of the RCLs is currently being facilitated across Australia and New Zealand
•    Initial meetings of each of the new Rotary Community Group RCG. This will be organised by the RCLs to set out desired priorities and approaches to how the Community clubs wish to work together.

 

Peter Rawlings will head up our Community Cluster Group.  which will consist of

 

Cranbourne

Dromana

Hastings

Mornington

Mt Eliza

Mt Martha

Rosebud/Rye

Somerville Tyabb

Sorrento 

 

 

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