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Dear Members, At our dinner meeting I advised those present that the board and I had spent many months seeking a President Elect for the 2023 / 2024 year to take up the Presidency in 2024 / 2025. This process had also involved other members speaking with several potential candidates. Unfortunately, the answers were a resounding “NO” for a host of reasons and we respect those reasons. However, late in 2023 a member did advise that they would consider being President Elect but could only give 50% in their Presidential year. I met with that member in early January 24 and had a one-on-one conversation suggesting that they should be the single head of the club and that the board would support as and when required. However, the board did understand that the member would only take up the role if they could share the role with another. In other words, co-preside. At the February 24 board meeting a discussion was held and several options were discussed: - The member would ask individual persons if they would co preside
- I would ask other members if they were willing to co-preside
- The nominee was offered the option of co-presiding over the year with a past president for each 3-month period
For the first two options a co-president could not be found. The third option was subsequently rejected by the member who nominated. As we are very close to the new Presidential year, I felt the need to resolve this matter without further delay. Therefore, after some considerable thought and discussion with my wife, I advised the board that under the terms of our by-laws given a successor was not elected, I as the President accepted to have my term extended for up to one year to be President for 2024 / 2025. The board fully supported this decision. The prospect excites me as I believe we have had a very good year thus far. I see energy displayed by our members and chairs working to the goals I set at the start of the year and want to see this continue. The increase in our membership with some well credentialled people, potential growth of our ROMP initiative and as mentioned last week the prospect of a Rotaract Club at Swinburne University all bode well for the future of this club. Naturally I look forward to leading and representing this club with your continued support. George de Souza President 2023 / 2024 |
The Club was invited to attend a recent performance by the Zelman Memorial Symphony Orchestra, and Lindy and I were asked to attend on the President's behalf and represent Rotary Camberwell.
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