We loved this recent update from our friend and valued club member Dickson Ken.
A few years ago, I sent a cold email to someone I didn’t know, and to my surprise, a Rotarian responded with a warm invitation to their Rotary Club. They even sponsored a meal! I gratefully accepted and was given just under two minutes to briefly discuss my project.Fast forward three years, and I am now proud to be a member of the Rotary Club of Brisbane. It’s been an incredible journey. Over the past four years in collaboration with One In Four Children, our club has shipped hundreds of thousands of library textbooks, hundreds of computers, and other essential donated goods in ten(10) 20ft containers.
Today, I walked into the club meeting room and reported to the Rotary Club of Brisbane members on the recent shipment en route port of Lae.
Reflecting on this journey, I am incredibly grateful for that initial chance and the support we’ve received along the way. It’s been a remarkable experience contributing to such impactful work together.
Dickson's update was in response to being reminded of this post:
As we near our 100th year serving our community, we've heard the feedback from our club members, and prospective members... in order to be relevant and grow, we need to be less of a middle aged white men's club, and more balanced, welcoming to women and people of all races and religions. 
Today's club meeting demonstrated our intention to listen and take action. We had the youngest members of our club taking responsibility for new initiatives. Our ladies of Rotary stole show, and our friend Ken from PNG shared his story and encouraged us to help him make a difference through educating their children in remote villages.
It starts with one person that potentially can influence many. Do you want to make a difference? Join us at Friday's Riverside each Monday from 12.30-2pm. Fulfilment can only be achieved through contribution.
In Rotary we serve.