I feel that high on my list is that we must enjoy our Rotary. If we enjoy Rotary we are very much more likely to be an effective and cohesive club; a club in which to be a member, is a pleasure.

We will be examining the new leadership plans suggested and proposed by District, taking particular note of that which is relevant to our club. In fact we have already started by making a new committee structure which we hope will answer one of the results of last year's survey. Where possible members have been asked to be on one committee only. I know there are one or two exceptions but I hope I have already spoken to and cleared that with them.

With the new structure each committee has a wider scope and I ask that the projects and activities that are proposed can be supported by all members. There is a great wealth of experience and knowledge within the club and urge all members that where appropriate and needed, they may be willing to be co-opted to help. There are already some positive ideas and projects in the pipe line.

I will not pre-empt the reports from the chairmen of the committees, only to say that of old I have a bias towards the supporting of local charities and would welcome our continued support for the Hospice and Hospice at Home and I am hopeful that there may other avenues that can be explored when our Wishing Well project comes to fruition, fingers crossed for its success. My bias is in no way meant to sound as if it will preclude both International and Foundation goals, as voiced in previous meetings and emphasized by our R.I. President. ie elimination of polio, as well as water and food aid for children and disaster responses. Our successful youth program also very much deserves our full support in order to continue the good work that has been established in this field in this area.