The Swan 2 Surf Rotary Community Group 2 is called to a meeting of all Clubs, Wednesday 12 November 2025. What does this mean for our club? The Perth Rotary Club?
The Rotary Regionalisation Pilot: A New Way Forward
The Rotary Community Group Regionalisation Pilot is a critical initiative in Australia (Zone 8) to modernize Rotary's structure and provide more direct support to clubs.
The core idea is simple: we achieve more by working together. Our Focus: The Swan 2 Surf Rotary Community Group
OUR club is now part of the Swan 2 Surf Rotary Community Group 2 (RCG2).
Participation in this group is fundamental to the new model's success, as it’s designed for clubs to collaborate based on shared geography, interests, and goals.
- RCG Purpose: Encourage clubs to collaborate for greater collective impact and to share resources, which helps YOUR club feel less isolated.
- Leadership: Our RCG is guided by an elected Rotary Community Leader (RCL), who is there to inspire, mentor, and connect us with regional support and resources. Swan 2 Surf has a joint leadership team of Cat Ferrie (Crawley RC) and Jill Dawson (Perth RC).
Why This Change is Essential (The Core Objectives) |
This pilot aims to fix long-standing challenges—like membership decline and inconsistent public image—by achieving five key objectives:
Objective | Benefit to Clubs |
|---|---|
Improve Efficiency | Streamline administration and reduce duplication, making volunteer roles more manageable. |
Strengthen Brand | Create a unified "Rotary voice" to boost public image and attract corporate partners. |
Support & Grow | Give clubs direct access to resources for membership growth and innovation. |
Increase Impact | Enable partnerships for large-scale projects and greater community change. |
New Leadership | Develop meaningful and diverse leadership roles accessible to more members. |
Ultimately, this new structure helps Rotary become nimbler and allows all members to focus more on service, fellowship, and fun, rather than bureaucracy.
How Swan 2 Surf RCG Directly Benefits OUR Club
Collaboration within the Swan 2 Surf RCG provides concrete opportunities for greater IMPACT and VISIBILITY:
- High-Visibility Projects: We can join forces on large projects that would be impossible for one club alone, significantly increasing our community impact (Eg: Mini Forest Project).
- Public Exposure: We gain opportunities to bring Rotary to the people at major events with high attendance (e.g., Carols in the City).
- Wider Network: Direct access to a broader network of Rotarians for "brain trust" support, event planning, and specialist advice.
Upcoming RCG Collaborative Opportunities:
Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
Mini Forest Movie & Panel Discussion | Monday, November 24th, Floreat Athena Clubrooms. Focus on a shared environmental project. |
Carols in the City | Saturday, December 20th, Supreme Court Gardens (Est. 10,000 attendees). We'll manage a volunteer sausage sizzle and secure a Rotary promotional booth. |
Community Festivals & Open Days | To be determined for 2026. Joint RCG presence to advertise all our clubs and programs. |
What are OUR club's greatest challenges right now, and how could working with our RCG help address them?
ALL Rotarians are welcome to attend the planning meeting, Wednesday 12 November. Will you consider joining us? If so, please register your attendance by clicking on the following link - https://www.trybooking.com/DGYJP. It would be fabulous to have a strong showing of Perth Rotary Members to support us in this new initiative and way forward for the future of Rotary in Australia and the South Pacific.
