Newsletter for the Rotary Club of Western Endeavour - Issue No.: 397 Issue Date: 11 Jul, 2010

The new Rotary year is upon us and I ask myself, where has the year gone?  As Julia tackles immigration and mining tax I will be focussing on membership and fellowship.   Attracting and retaining members I see as our number one goal for 2010-2011.  As the Dockers continue to thrive as a result of a great recruitment strategy so can the Rotary Club of Western Endeavour.    

This last fortnight I have been looking for a new puppy and it has not been an easy process.  You would think with the internet the task would be easier.  In fact, I am finding information overload is making the selection of a puppy very confusing.   After 17 years, my dog decided her time had come a few weeks ago and even though I knew she was not going to live forever it still comes as a shock when it happens.   Coming home to a house without a dog there to greet you is a very hard adjustment and something I plan to change as I have put in an order for two Jack Russell puppies (the non “yappy” variety).

Change can be a difficult process and one I don’t always embrace with open arms.   The feedback from the club questionnaire has been positive and as a club we are doing many things right so there is no need for any radical changes.  The club foundation is strong and there have been some great suggestions for projects and activities which will be presented at our club forum in August.

 Finally, thank you to those who attended our changeover dinner as the night was a memorable and enjoyable evening and I look forward to my first official meeting as president on Tuesday.