Trevor Joins the Club Leadership Team

Posted by David Button on Sep 22, 2023
 
Each year, the Leadership Team of the Club changes to allow a steady flow of members to step up and experience leadership roles, allowing them to gain valuable experience and in turn, grow their own abilities and confidence to become leaders in their own right. Over the last few years, convincing members to step up has become harder and it has got to the stage where the same people are doing the work to keep the Club running.
 
This is not unique to our Club; it is a societal shift in thinking about commitment where flexibility and staying "fluid" have taken over from the traditional norm of long-term commitment. While quite interesting from a psychological standpoint, this shift has created many long-term problems for (Western) society to stay coherent. While we are all running around being "Fluid", we are neither committing to building our future worth nor meaningfully contributing to something bigger than ourselves. There may be a goal, but it is up to someone else to achieve it. 

In my observations, individuals who embrace fluidity in life often seem to constantly pursue the next exciting adventure to add to their list of experiences. On the other hand, those who commit themselves to particular endeavours tend to derive deep satisfaction from their achievements and use these accomplishments as a foundation for further growth. While committed individuals may have a narrower range of life experiences, they often possess a robust foundation to construct their future endeavours in any direction they choose.

An interesting example of this principle can be found within the Rotary community, where many of the most influential members are actively positioning themselves in areas where they believe they can cultivate personal growth and skill development. This deliberate commitment to self-improvement not only enhances their capacities but also strengthens the organization as a whole. There is a strong upside in committed involvement, as it not only fosters personal growth and expertise but also contributes to the stability, cohesion, and progress of groups such as Rotary. It fosters a sense of belonging and gives stability and a purpose to the individual while still allowing the flexibility to move around in different roles, building a foundation towards future growth.

Ok, that was a pretty long-winded introduction! Our Club has two holes to fill in the Leadership Team: Projects and Fundraising, and Membership.

I am very happy to say that Trevor Watson has agreed to take on the Membership role. Trevor has not wasted any time learning everything he can about Rotary. https://rotaryberwick.org/Stories/rotary-is-an-opportunity-to-help-others through the learning centre resources. Trevor has recognised a need in the club and stepped up to do what he can. With his Rotary Knowledge already well-developed, Trevor is set to do an exceptional job with the support of the club.  

Trevor is a man who likes to build, grow and develop as we are seeing with the Art Screen Hire Project.

Membership building, growth and development takes the whole club to contribute, so now we have a competent Membership Chair in Trevor, let's all make an effort to put him to work by inviting potential Rotarians to join us in our mission to do some good in the world. 

Congratulations Trevor. I hope you have a busy and successful year!