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Fostering Friendship in District 199: Challenges and Solutions

Discover the Inner Wheel Spirit in District 199 with 2 countries, 4 languages, and 43 clubs aiming to find new members and motivate ladies to take on duties. Learn strategies such as integrating new members, preserving traditions, and fostering teamwork. Explore the importance of friendship and collaboration within the club. Join the 13th European meeting in Münster, Germany from September 9th to 12th, 2019.

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Fostering Friendship in District 199: Challenges and Solutions

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  1. 13th European MeetingMünster 9th to 12th September 2019 Contents • District 199 Switzerland/FL • Twomainproblems in District 199 • The Inner Wheel Spirit

  2. District 199 2 Countries 4 Languages 1 District 43 Clubs 1800 Members Switzerland: 26 Cantons, 26 different schoolsystems, 26 differnt tax systems…. It‘scalled : FEDERALISM

  3. Twomainproblems in CH/FL • Howto find newmembers? • How do you motivate ladies to take a duty?

  4. Findingnewmembers • Constant search for new members whether in Rotary clubs, families, girlfriends • Integratenewmembers • Preserve and share traditions in the club • Forming an admission committee, which consists of, for example: two older and two younger ladies over several years.

  5. Link thegenerations • New members should be well integrated • Traditions and customs of the club should be passed on further

  6. Why hesitate to take a duty…. • There are so many club members...but nobody wants or can take a duty.... Why? Reasons WHY itis not possilbe…: • No time • The grandchildern, thehusband… • I am not ableto fit as a president • I cannot talk in front of people • I can‘t do this…..

  7. Whatisthemostimportantend of the Inner Wheel year? • There's no qualifying interview at the end of the year, noraise • No one demands more dividends WHAT do weremember? • Onlythe good mood • the laughter, perhaps sad moments, beautiful excursions and interesting lectures

  8. Whatcanbedone? • Anyonecangetinvolved • Itisimportant: • to talk together • toask • tohelpeachother • tobeconfident The wheel does not have to be reinvented

  9. Working in team! The club is not the president! All members make up a club!

  10. The Spirit of Inner Wheel?

  11. Tofostertruefriendship Friendship is like a lighthouse You can see it clearly when it's light, but its true purpose is only revealed when it shines through storm and darkness.

  12. Catherine Ineichen-Flueler, NR 2019/2020 District 199 CH/FL Münster Germany Sept. 19

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