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‘HERE IS SOME GOOD NEWS’

Article by DGN Andy Rajapakse, District 9640, andyrajapakse@gmail.com

The Rotary Club of Gold Coast Passport of District 9640 was chartered on last week by Rotary
International. This is the 25 Passport Rotary Club in the world and first in D9640.
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This club brings in 20 new members to Rotary and to 9640. And 6 more ready to join this month. All

are young professionals under 45 years age. Except for 1 all 19 are completely new to Rotary. This is

truly a Passport Rotary Club with flexibility to attract millennials and Generation Z.

They meet on the last Tuesday of the month to a networking meet up 6pm to 7pm over wine and cheese at Karma

Collab Hub in Miami. Cost is $10 each per meet up and dues are $360 a year paid monthly by direct debit. They will
dedicate a minimum of 30 hours a year to give back to the community by engaging in activities of other Rotary Clubs

or other local charities of their individual choice.

This was a district initiative with no sponsor club. It was an exciting journey for DGN Andy Rajapakse since January
this year to take on DG Terry's challenge to understand the Passport Rotary concept and market the idea to young

professionals in Gold Coast. We have now demonstrated another innovation in attracting young professionals to
Rotary.

Andy will be happy to share with your membership teams how a Passport Rotary Club works and the bylaws needed

for same. Most importantly how to market this concept to engage Rotary with young professionals.

‘SATELLITE CLUB GUIDE’
Article by Barbara Mifsud, Regional Membership Officer, Membership Development, South Pacific and

Philippines Office

Satellite clubs are becoming an increasingly popular way to grow and retain members because of the flexibility
offered to create a club experience more suitable to members’ needs. Do you think the idea of creating satellite clubs

in your district could be beneficial to members, but you’re not sure where to start? The new Guide to Satellite Clubs
helps members understand how a satellite club differs from a traditional club, its benefits, challenges, and how it

works. Use it conjunction with the Satellite club FAQ and the Satellite club application form

SHARE YOUR CLUB OR DISTRICT SERVICE PROJECT AND MEMBERSHIP BEST PRACTICES.

We would like to hear from Clubs or Districts telling us what they have done. Please include a summary,

contact details, a couple of captioned photos, and email to Issa Shalhoub, this Newsletter’s editor.

We also would like readers to share their experiences and stories on Best Practices in their Clubs and what has

worked for their Clubs in gaining new members and also what has helped in keeping members.

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