MEMORANDUM TO ALL MEMBERS OF ROTARY eCLUB ONE

PRESIDENT'S REPORT 2005 - 2006
 

CLUB SERVICE & ADMINISTRATION

PE Gerry Roberts, Secretary Jackie Grant, and Treasurer Gary Fletcher have streamlined much of our administration in recent months. I am grateful for their expertise, commitment and attention to detail. Gary has implemented a new backend engine on our website to facilitate more efficient administration of visitor reports and data analysis. Our Newsletter, edited by Jackie, has become our primary means of keeping our members informed.
 

MEMBERSHIP

We have achieved our target of 40 members by June 30. Congratulations to all who supported this effort and thanks to Angus Robinson for his splendid administration.

PROJECTS

Throughout the year there were two categories of projects - PERSONAL PROJECTS conceived and implemented by individual Rotarians as a mandatory requirement of membership, and CLUB PROJECTS selected by the Board as commitments of the club.
 

PERSONAL PROJECTS

The wide range of members' community service projects was impressive. Over 30 projects were submitted to Community Service Director Tom Green for service hours recognition. It is pleasing to see our members identifying needs in their home communities and beyond, and then acting to make a difference. Some examples include Habitat for Humanity in North Carolina, Seniors Golden Games in California, hospice visitation in Oregon, children's playground in Mongolia, wind-up radios for remote villages in Rwanda, Girl Guides service in Canada, work book distribution in Philippines, sailing lessons for teenagers at risk in Washington state, Downes Syndrome education in Italy, and Court Advocate volunteering in Georgia USA.

CLUB PROJECT - SAFE WATER MATCHING GRANT

Under the leadership of Brett Edwards the safe water project in Mexico will proceed. Brett is to be congratulated on his persistence and his attention to detail.
 

CLUB PROJECT - LA MULITA WATER TRANSPORT

Brett Edwards has kept us informed on design and testing of prototype wheeled water carts for the transport of safe drinking water from collection points to village dwelling places in Mexico. When manufacture of a proven design commences we will support and promote this initiative in several countries.
 

CLUB PROJECT - VOCATIONAL STUDY TEAM

The team comprised an impressive group of MS professionals from USA, Australia, New Zealand and Denmark. Dr Beverly Noyes of the MS Society provided a wellconceived and well-managed professional program. The Rotary Club of Denver Mile High replaced Rotary Club of Denver as the host club. VST plaques have been mailed to each member of the team. Tim Mowbray, Gerry Roberts and Dee Roberts ensured that the week was positive, productive and enjoyable for each participant.
 

CLUB PROJECT - SHELTERBOX

Our commitment, by way of cash contributions, website promotion and our display at District Conference, made this one of our major club projects this year. Gerry Roberts championed this project and his enthusiasm was shared by fellow members.
 

CLUB PROJECT - ADVANCED RYLA

After an uncertain start, our organising committee (Samira and Jason) mentored by PDG Talee Crowe, and supported by our Youth Chair Carol Steen, are in the final stages of preparation for event in Denver in August.
 

CLUB PROJECT - HURRICANE KATRINA & CYCLONE LARRY

Our support of District 6200 (Louisiana) and District 9550 (Queensland) has contributed to the restoration work being undertaken by Rotarians.
 

CLUB PROJECT - MATERNITY PACKS

This "whole of club" project received excellent report from our members and we were able to provide maternity packs to 154 expectant mothers in East Timor.
 

CLUB PROJECT - CHILDREN'S CRECHE

Construction of this crèche for the children of mothers attending health and nutrition classes in East Timor has been described as "a magnificent success".
 

CLUB PROJECT - RAIN WATER TANK

The rain water tank has been installed at the accommodation cottage located at the vegetable garden teaching site in East Timor.
 

CLUB PROJECT - EAST TIMOR FRIENDSHIP SCHOOLS PROJECT

Rotary eClub One is one of 6 Rotary clubs that will support this three-year program that will link schools in East Timor with schools in Australia. Each Rotary club will contribute US$1,900 per year for three years.
 

CLUB PROJECT - FOSTER PARENTS RECOGNITION DINNER

This was the first project of Rotary eClub One and we continue to support it. Brett Edwards attended the function as our representative.
 

CLUB PROJECT - RANFURLY LIBRARY BOOK AID

We sponsored the provision of 12,500 books for school and community libraries in needy communities in Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Tonga.
 

CLUB PROJECT - FAMILY STORYTELLER

This parent - child reading project in the Galt school district in California is designed to improve reading and comprehension skills in families where English is the second language. Sandra Trousdale and Carol Steen will monitor this project to measure its effectiveness for implementation elsewhere.
 

CLUB EVENT - ANNUAL DINNER

The Denver dinner featured our reports from the Four Avenues of Service, the Professional Excellence Award to Jimmie Heuga, PHF presentations, ShelterBox briefing, ARYLA introduction and splendid musical entertainment. Carol Steen organised printing, Gerry & Dee Roberts took care of table decorations and Gary Fletcher prepared the audio visual material. Seventy guests attended.

 

CLUB EVENT - DISTRICT CONFERENCE

Our club was well-represented at the conference in Vail, where I had the privilege of being the MC. Our ShelterBox display in the House of Friendship generated considerable interest because Rotarians could see the box contents deployed. We received two District Awards - Best Website (shared with Smoky Hill) presented to our webmaster Gary Fletcher, and Best Membership Growth (small club) presented to PE Gerry Roberts who stood in for Angus Robinson who was unable to attend.

AWARDS

RI Presidential Citation for Exemplary Achievement 2004 - 2005

RI Presidential Citation for Exemplary Achievement 2005 - 2006

Professional Excellence Award 2004 - 2005 Roxanne Spillet, Boys and Girls Clubs

Professional Excellence Award 2005 - 2006 Jimmie Heuga, Heuga Center for MS

Donald M Carter Service Award 2004 - 2005 PP John Minter

Donald M Carter Service Award 2005 - 2006 Tim Mowbray

RI Four Avenues of Service Award - PDG and PE Gerry Roberts

Appreciation Award for Outstanding Service - Webmaster & Friend Gary Fletcher

District 5450 Award Best Website 2005 - 2006 (Gary Fletcher)

District 5450 Award Best Membership Growth 2005 - 2006 (Angus Robinson)
 

CLUB HISTORY

PP John Minter is bringing our club history up to date. John leaves us next week to take up membership of the Rotary Club of Florence in his local community. However he has offered to submit a history update to June 30, 2006. We are very grateful to John for his kind offer.

GENERAL COMMENTS

The progress of Rotary eClub One during my two-year Presidency has exceeded my expectations. The generous commitment of time, effort and resources by so many of our members has been magnificent.
 

My only disappointment has been our inability to engage effectively with a minority of our members who are on the "fringe". This is a club for active Rotarians. It is not a "holding club" for inactive Rotarians who just want to wear the pin. This is why teams within the club would be a friendly way to engage with members who might otherwise not become involved. I have seen the teams concept work well in other Rotary clubs.
 

Rotary eClub One has achieved its service objectives and created warm friendships no matter where our members are located. The club has earned Rotary Presidential Citations in 2004 - 2005 and in 2005 - 2006. PP John Minter led our establishment stage. I have had the privilege of leading our development stage. As our third President Gerry Roberts takes office we will commence the consolidation stage that will shape our long-term future. We have an exciting year ahead!
 

At the conclusion of my final Board meeting as President, my fellow members of the Board moved and adopted a formal motion expressing their unanimous appreciation of my Rotary service. I thank them for this kind gesture.

Chris Joscelyne

President 2004 - 2006