On Sat 9 Sept 42 Rotarians participated in the Advisory Board Training offered free of charge by Rapport Leadership at Hornsby RSL.  Norwest Sunrise Rotarian Jeremy Carter and Bruce Manefield delivered a very engaging workshop that provided lots of tips and strategies for conducting successfully Board meetings.
 
Board meetings have 3 key functions: to set direction for your club; to make decisions; and to ensure, as a legal entity, that the club is compliant with regulations.
 
Participant comments included: ‘Fast, on time and concise’: ‘Really helpful – lots of good practical tips’; ‘Best training I have participated in all my years in Rotary’; ‘Logical and realistic with good examples and a purposeful small group exercise that made us think’; ‘A fun, interactive session providing immediately applicable strategies and ideas.’ Many thanks Jeremy and Bruce.
 
Jeremy is running a similar session on the evening of Oct 12 in Baulkham Hills for Council. It won’t have as much Rotary content but will still be useful if anyone wants to attend that could not make it last Saturday. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/smart-boards-establishing-an-advisory-board-for-a-business-or-community-group-tickets-35502006457  Use discount code ‘rotary’ for free registration.