I can say that joining Rotary has been the best thing that I've done in my life without question.
Many messages of gratitude were received in the feedback, paying thanks to members who show leadership, help boost our reach through social media, and generally help to get stuff done. One message spoke of the value in a particular Leadership & Personal Development opportunity that was discovered through REQ.
Whilst on a break ‘in between jobs’, I decided to catch up with David Reed who has been part of the Rotary family for 47 years and counting. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Perth and a Past President for both the Rotary Clubs of Perth and Kalgoorlie. He has won every Rotary accolade and award under the sun, including the Service Above Self Award that has only been awarded to 150 people.
Volunteer Service Organisations like Rotary, Lions, Apex, and Rotaract provide a noble service to the community. In smaller communities, these services are often quite critical to maintain and sustain the environment, health, safety and wellbeing of people in our communities.
A major challenge we face as volunteer organisations is how do we attract and retain volunteers to sustain our good works?
The whole afternoon was a fun-filled experience that not only helped everyone unwind and unleash their inner creative genius but was also a valuable mindfulness exercise for those who chose to see it that way. The afternoon wrapped up with each of us posing for a proud snap with our creations and the event raised $455 to support the ‘End Polio’ campaign.
Aside from managing his young family and full-time employment, Tristan dedicates his time volunteering at the Rotary Club of Elizabeth Quay (REQ). Tristan has been a Rotarian for over 10 years and chartered REQ in 2017 as the Club’s first president, creating a place for young professionals to serve the community through the Rotary motto ‘Service Above Self’.
On October 24 each year, Rotarian’s take action to remind the public that together it is an achievable goal. This year 2019 Rotary Elizabeth Quay invited members of District 9455 to take part in the Train Ride to End Polio.
