1. Global Grant to Provide Potable Water to Philippine Villages
The grant was completed in June and has now been authorised by all parties. The decision to proceed now rests with the Rotary Foundation;
The grant was completed in June and has now been authorised by all parties. The decision to proceed now rests with the Rotary Foundation;
2. Berwick Farmers and Craft Market
The conduct of the market is under review. At present:
a. Stallholders: We have a reliable group of regular stallholders with good diversity and we are generally able to make up satisfactory numbers for each market (between 35 and 45)
b. Volunteers: Club Rotarians continue to support the running of the market which allows us to continue to operate successfully
c. Customers: Customer numbers continue to fall which is the greatest concern – this despite the good work of David Button and Isobel Caulfield on Face-book, and the marketing work of Trevor Bailey.
We have several actions in mind to attempt to improve customer numbers: (1) Renewed distribution of market fliers; (2) Examination of alternative sites (those closer to main thoroughfares); (3) addition of more community groups at markets (community groups will bring their own set of customers); (4) addition of more entertainment and/or buskers.
Help is needed in administering items (3) and (4).
Any suggestions from members are welcomed.
3. Club Strategy
A standing committee is to be formed, reporting to President Ricardo, to review all aspects of the club structure and strategy, particularly in the context of recent edicts on meeting and membership options from Rotary International.
