New members and those who joined in the last couple of years but have not previously attended are invited to a New Members Meeting at our District Headquarters in 6 York Gate, NW1 4QG, on Thursday 9 February at 6.30 for 7pm. The meeting will commence with a buffet supper, after which there will be a short talk about the world of Rotary. New members may be accompanied by another member of their club. There is no charge but we do need to know numbers by 5 February at the latest.
New members and those who joined in the last couple of years but have not previously attended are invited to a New Members Meeting at our District Headquarters in 6 York Gate, NW1 4QG, on Thursday 9 February at 6.30 for 7pm. The meeting will commence with a buffet supper, after which there will be a short talk about the world of Rotary. New members may be accompanied by another member of their club. There is no charge but we do need to know numbers by 5 February at the latest.
The exciting new web based training facility for Rotarians; the RIBI Moodle, is now beginning to take shape. It will enable members to access a range of training courses whenever and wherever they are.
The modules now available are:
Detailed guidance on how to access these can be found on the Self Registration and Enrolment page.
Representatives from each club are invited to the District Vocational Forum on 9th November at York Gate. The Forum is planned to share Vocational Service ideas, and review Business Ethics issues. The agenda is outlined in the attached flier with tear off slip to book your place. The event will include a buffet starting at 6.30. Contact me asap to book your place. All Rotarians are welcome.
Scott Maclachlan, District 1130 Chair for Community & Vocational
Attached is a letter from DGE Eve Conway-Ghazi to London 2012-13 Club Presidents-Elect about the Pre-PETS evening at Rotary in London Headquarters, 6 York Gate, on Monday, 28th November from 18.30. An evening not to be missed as we plan for the year ahead for our clubs and make the most of the spotlight on London during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
It is a requirement of The Rotary Foundation (TRF) that all Clubs participating in Foundation activities (Grant applications, hosting Foundation Scholars and nominating participants for scholarships or Vocational Training Teams) attend a District Grant Management seminar and in due course complete a Memorandum of Understanding relating to the financial obligations associated in using TRF monies. This needs to be undertaken every Rotary year with the documentation completed by the new Club officers. This seminar will help everyone’s understanding of the operation of TRF and increase awareness of opportunities available for Grants and Programmes. Contact Mike Hodge for more details.
District Governor Elect Trevor and the District Team invite yourincoming Club President, Committee Chairmen, Specialists, and all interestedClub Members to attend the
PRESIDENT’S ELECT TRAINING SEMINAR (PETS)
and
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
on
SATURDAY 7th MAY 2011
Breakfast, Registration and Directory photographs from 8.30 a.m. until 9.45 a.m.
City of London School for BoysQueen Victoria Street, London. EC4V 3ALThe main entrance is on the river frontage, adjacent to the Millennium Bridge.
There will be something for all Club Officers and CommitteesThis is where you will learn about your role in your Club job.
You will find out the District Team’s plans for the year ahead and about projectideas for your Club to pursue
It is also an opportunity to share ideas with other Clubs and ask questions of theDistrict Service Committees
It is generally recognised that it is a requirement for Club Presidents and theirteam to attend. Please ensure a good contingent from your Club comes along andparticipates
Action: Club Rotarians
Be part of an historical event by taking part in RIBI’s first ever live webcast!
What’s this?
RIBI is broadcasting An Audience with The Presidents with incoming RI President Kalyan Banerjee, incoming RIBI President Ray Burman and a panel of RI & RIBI leaders, as well as a fabulous motivational speaker, Jack Russell, LIVE via the Internet from the Metropole Hilton Hotel, Birmingham.
When’s it happening?
From 2pm ’til 4pm this Saturday 26th March.
What do I have to do?
Simply go to the Audience with The Presidents page on the RIBI website and follow the instructions. [http://www.ribi.org/events/audience-with-the-presidents]
Don’t miss out!
Rotarians will be travelling from all over GB & Ireland to be at the event in Birmingham, but you can watch from the comfort of your own home. And, you can even participate: simply submit your own questionsor comments to the panel during the event, using the form that will be on the same web page as the webcast screen.
See you on Saturday… well… you’ll see us, anyway.
District Assembly will be on Saturday 7 May at the City of London Boys’ School – only two months to go – make sure all your 2011-12 officers have it in their diary. Booking forms will follow in due course.
How much of your Club activities and work in the Community count as Vocational Service? Representatives from each Club in District are invited to attend. Community and Vocational leads or someone involved in these activities would be ideal, but all are welcome. See attached form for details and booking form. More information from Scott Maclachlan