Regionalisation Pilot vote soon to be cast.

Posted by David Button on Jul 28, 2022
In July, we had the visit of AG Colin Byron informing the Club on the pilot that RI would like to run in Zone 8 (Australia, and some Pacific Countries).
 
The Club will run, as requested by RI and our District, a vote on its position on Regionalisation (in favour or against). To cast an informed vote, please read the comprehensive PDF Download of frequently asked questions and answers under the More Information heading below.
 
I am planning a few minutes for discussion on the nights of 7 and 14 September, with views of running the voting during the week of 21 to 28 September as we have to provide a result to District by 30 September.
 
I hope you find the information clear. More details are available from www.creatingtomorrowrotary.org and https://rotaryzone8.org/page/rotary-regionalisation-project 
 
Best regards,
 
Gus Dominguez
President
 
 

The subject of Regionalisation is an exciting development for our part of the Rotary world. Below is a reasonable interactive view for those who would like to research the topic further.

OUR REGIONAL STRATEGIC GOAL

Rotary International is considering establishing a regional governance pilot to address membership, public image, communication, and fundraising challenges to ensure our organisation thrives long into the future.
 
Should this proceed, in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands we have an opportunity to be one of a small number of regions across the globe to pilot this new governance structure, created by RI’s Shaping Rotary’s Future Committee (SRF). Read the background of this project here.
 
Why a Regional Pilot?
The overarching aim is to provide better and more direct support to clubs through a less layered, but more effective and contemporary structure. The ideals of Rotary are to be retained with the focus remaining on the Clubs and their engagement with each other and their communities.
 
In addition to potentially saving members time and money, the new structure will foster more vibrant club environments and provide doable and attractive roles that are accessible to more potential Rotary leaders.
 
By streamlining our existing governance structure, we will:
  • Allow clubs sharing geography, culture and language to organise in ways that suit them.
  • Eliminate duplication and remove layers of hierarchy to make Rotary nimbler and more cost effective.
  • Bring together the best resources from across the region and make them easily accessible to every club.
  • Improve communication effectiveness in order to enhance club and member engagement.
  • Grow membership through new club types, flexibility, and partnership options reflecting our diversity.
  • Attract more community, corporate, and government sector support by communicating with one voice.
  • Enhance leadership and personal development activities to better suit our modern world.
  • Foster more diverse perspectives in decision making.
  • Reduce the burden of administrative responsibilities placed upon leaders.
 
 
 
 
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