I had hoped by now that a President from our group of four Presidents might have something to say to the readership on the direction of the Club. I know it is early days and it is much easier when there is only one President. I don't have any real information to impart but I am going to have a go at it anyway.
I am the Immediate Past President, and current Vice President of the Rotary Club of Berwick and I am curious of how we are going to be molded as a Club. Are we going to be a bowl, cup or plate?
My past Board had a clear vision to bring the Rotary Club of Berwick forward to regaining our position as a powerhouse in our local community. All Board members worked hard collectively and we achieved all we could between the annoying lockdowns. Our current year has been turned over to four experienced but diverse Presidents who have served the Club well in the past. I wrote two detailed Presidents plans for my years in office to avoid time wasting and ambiguities. I like efficiency and getting on with business. I may have been compromised with lack of time due to my day job but my Board helped me keep it together most of the time and have followed the plan. Personally, I am expecting that the new Presidents and Board will build on the foundations laid and give a vision of a future Club in their eyes.
It was always going to be difficult to blend/meld/bond four distinctly different individuals into one guiding light for the Club. At writing, I have heard nothing of note except to say we want more members. That is no surprise but where is the detail? I am in the inner circle but not in the inner circle. I am sure it will take a bit of time to bring it all together. Perhaps I am just being impatient.
If you are reading this, don't be alarmed. Four Presidents in one year sharing a common outcome is a pretty tall order to bring our Club out the other end on a trajectory of growth. The best we can hope for is that they all come up with a written and agreed plan and the intended outcome is to pass a vibrant and exciting Club onto our next future President.
There is a long game! To build a strong club that is able to serve the community into the future. We need to be patient to learn the process. I need to be patient to report the outcome.