Major points from the District Training Assembly

As sometimes happens, other items took up time, so the presentations were limited to severe brevity before the meeting closed at its usual exact time of 08:30 am.

 

Simon Brook had attended the Membership segment. "Is the club ready to accept young members?" was the big question.  Simon outlined details of an alternative arrangement, successfully carried out by another club:  The Satellite Club.  In essence, a separate group is formed which administratively (and legally) runs under the banner of the main club, but has meetings at different times of the day and/or on different days.  There is also a new badge to be had for members who have introduced another member.

 

Tania Laird provided insight into the Youth program. "Develop strong strategies, involve them in your club" was the message. One needs to maintain positive communications channels. Since it it difficult to get into the schools directly, one can work with their P&C Associations, but personal contact is required.  One should also have a dedicated fundraising event, specifically for Youth projects.