In Gear | Rotary in Southern New Zealand In Gear - Issue 3 | Page 25

partner Jill Shayler, was among the 525 incoming leaders
who participated.
“A wide variety of important subjects was covered,
including youth programmes, grant applications,
membership trends, insurance, how to motivate your
district, the six areas of focus and the Council on
Legislation,” Stuart says.
The assembly, which was held in January, also provided
a unique opportunity for the incoming leaders to have
direct input into the development of Rotary’s future,
with participants providing feedback straight to Rotary
International management via the new assembly app.
Running parallel to the district governors-elect
programme was a full itinerary for partners. While
attending is not mandatory for partners, most do,
Adrienne says.
“Ian’s partner, Juliet, who’s a past-district governor
herself, was insistent that the programme be meaningful
and stimulating for all partners, no matter their level of
involvement.”
with
Stuart and Adrienne Heal
For those who’ve never been to
district governor-elect training –
what’s its objective, and what does it
involve?
The president-elect announces the theme and
goals for the year. It is a training environment to
ensure our governors are familiar with Rotary
101, and more.
How valuable is this training?
In our view, it illustrates the internationality of
Rotary, and shows the incoming leaders they
are part of a huge international organisation
and helps them see past their own specific local
issues. It also allows them to network and grow
the Rotary connections around the world. They
leave with the most current knowledge of our
programmes and plans.
Partners put together literacy packs.
Adrienne worked closely with Rotary International
learning event specialist Lee Ann S