Posted by DG Martha Weaver
We are over half way through the Rotary year. A lot to celebrate! And, a lot to do by 30 June 2018. Thank you for letting me serve you. Being District Governor is a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity to meet Rotarians across the district and experience what makes Rotary so very special.
 
 
Thanks to the fantastic organizing team chaired by Trevor Dagilis the District Conference produced a rich set of ideas for use by clubs. In the spirit of innovation that the conference was based on, the conference document is meant to be an inspiration and resource for clubs. It was never meant to become a set of goals and a directive from the district.  Rotary is a grassroots organization, and clubs need water and sunshine to grow in their own direction.
 
Membership
 
Many clubs have grown their membership significantly.
Congratulations to these clubs who increased membership by 10% or more:
 
Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills           
36%
D7040 Passport
26%
Gananoque
13%
Kingston Waterfront
29%
Old Montreal
14%
Pembroke
17%
Shawville
19%
South Nepean
15%
Saint-Jérôme
15%
 
Many of these clubs are taking advantage of the new flexibile meeting and attendance rules. Holding two meetings a month instead of every week is a popular way to accommodate the 24/7 work schedule of today’s professionals.