DG's CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

Marilyn and I wish you all a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year in both your personal lives and in Rotary. Enjoy this time with your families and reflect on how lucky we are to be in such a safe and happy country. We have much to be grateful for.

We are now 5 months into this Rotary year and rapidly approaching the Festive Season.

This is also an opportune time to review just where we are in our plans for this Rotary year and what is left on our goal sheet for us to achieve.

I am very pleased to advise that we are well on our way to achieving some of our gaols from the strategic plan and my personal goals for my DG year. I would like to thank all those clubs who have supported Marilyn’s Partners Program with donations to the Foundation and recognition of the significant role our partners play in supporting Rotary. This Foundation Area of Maternal and Child Health needs our continued support and I am hopeful of a major announcement in the New Year to support the work of the Foundation from our District.

Clubs and individuals can still show support for Marilyn’s Partners Program as we have a whole half year left to give to Foundation and recognise deserving people in our clubs and the community.

It was one of my goals to promote the acknowledgement and recognition of our partners, and I am pleased to say quite a few clubs have honoured deserving partners or community partners with Paul Harris recognition.

On a personal note, Marilyn and I will be travelling to Boston USA in January and will return middle February. We will be visiting our daughter Heidi and her family. Yes, we are going from the hottest month in Australia to the coldest month in USA, but we both love a challenge. I will be contactable at all times by email and my mobile will also be operational. Should you have any queries, my Board of Directors I am sure will be able to assist you.

Gary Roberts

District Governor