Holger Knaack, a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany, has been selected to serve as president of Rotary International in 2020-21.
The Nominating Committee’s decision follows the resignation last month of President-nominee Sushil Gupta due to health reasons. Knaack will officially become president-nominee if no other candidates challenge him by 31 May.
To build a stronger membership, Knaack says Rotary must focus on increasing the number of female members and transitioning Rotaractors into Rotarians.
Knaack believes that the People of Action campaign offers new public awareness possibilities for Rotary. “This campaign conveys our global image while still respecting differences in regions and cultures,” he says.
A Rotary member since 1992, Knaack has served Rotary as treasurer, director, moderator, member and chair of several committees, representative for the Council on Legislation, zone coordinator, training leader, and district governor.
He is an endowment/major gifts adviser and co-chair of the Host Organization Committee for the 2019 Rotary International Convention in Hamburg.
Knaack is the CEO of Knaack KG, a real estate company. He was previously a partner and general manager of Knaack Enterprises, a 125-year-old family business.
He is a founding member of the Civic Foundation of the City of Ratzeburg and served as president of the Golf-Club Gut Grambek. Knaack is also the founder and chair of the Karl Adam Foundation.
Knaack and his wife, Susanne, are Major Donors to The Rotary Foundation and members of the Bequest Society.
The members of the Nominating Committee for the 2020-21 President of Rotary International are Kazuhiko Ozawa, Rotary Club of Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan; Manoj D. Desai, Rotary Club of Baroda Metro, Gujarat, India; Shekhar Mehta, Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India; John G. Thorne, Rotary Club of North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; Guiller E. Tumangan, Rotary Club of Makati West, Makati City, Philippines; Juin Park, Rotary Club of Suncheon, Jeonranam, Korea; Elio Cerini, Rotary Club of Milano Duomo, Italy; Gideon M. Peiper, Rotary Club of Ramat Hasharon, Israel; Per Høyen, Rotary Club of Aarup, Denmark; Paul Knijff, Rotary Club of Weesp (Vechtstreek-Noord), Netherlands; Sam Okudzeto, Rotary Club of Accra, Ghana; José Ubiracy Silva, Rotary Club of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil; Bradford R. Howard, Rotary Club of Oakland Uptown, California, USA; Michael D. McCullough, Rotary Club of Trenton, Michigan, USA; Karen K. Wentz, Rotary Club of Maryville, Tennessee, USA; Michael K. McGovern, Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA; and John C. Smarge, Rotary Club of Naples, Florida, USA
MINUTES of the Rotary Club of Wanaka Directors Meeting, held at Harcourt’s Wanaka’s boardroom, Wanaka, July 22nd 2019, at 7.00pm
Treasurers Report: Margaret West
1. Note balance of accounts as at 17 July 2019
· Club Account $14,055
· Trust Account $26,267
2. Membership dues – 6 subs paid to date
3. Note membership dues have remained at $240 pa with discount of $220 by 31 October 2019.
4. Note cost of rental for container moved to Club Trust Account as used for book storage; reducing the admin expenditure and aligning costs appropriately.
Payments Due:
1. Rotary International for July – December 2019 dues and 2x The Rotarian subscriptions: US$2885.98
2. Rotary Downunder for July – December 2019 subscriptions x46: NZ$920
PR and Media Report: Tony O’Regan
- Brand Management - understand the parameters of the Rotary brand and any associated logo's e.g. annual theme, and ensure it is represented correctly. Prepare a database of where the Rotary logo is in the community and check it is correctly represented.
- Advertising - prepare marketing material and bookings for club events as required.
- Public Relations - prepare articles/images for club promotion.
- Website - liaise with the web master to ensure we are utilising this channel to its maximum.
- Social Media - regularly promote club activities. Primarily Facebook.
- Club Bulletin - ensure it represents the club visually and look for improvements.
Other:
After the changeover night we sent out a Press Release re the awards for Lynn and Ralph Fegan.
It was sent to:
· Club website (Published)
· Messenger (Published 3/7)
· Wanaka Sun (Published 27/6)
· Wanaka App (Published 24/6)
· Radio Wanaka (Broadcast 24/6)
· The News (Published 27/6)
· ODT (not heard from them).
Each month we have a free ad in The Messenger. President Deb asked to put in an Ad for our yearly achievements. Published 3/7.
Administration: Gordon Bailey
1) Speaker list confirmed up till Sept
2) Budget templates for directors to be sent out and populated
3) Numbers required on back of labels as some don’t have any, to be left with membership committee.
4) Catherine needs to know if people are sick.
5) Bulletin was discussed, editor now on 3 months leave.
Foundation: Nicola McGregor on behalf of Deans Hudson
Commitments we already have are:
1. $3k to a Vanuatu hygiene project in which we are joining RC of Dunedin North.
2. $2k for a Cook Islands literacy project with Cromwell and Alexandra, plus RC of Rarotonga.
3. The club’s commitment to Polio+ and our Rotary Foundation donation.
4. Recommend our commitment to Emergency Response Kits (ERKs) should be the same as last year: $4 or 5k.
5. Will probably assist with a Samoan Foot Clinic project
Fundraising: Mike Elliott
The following committee coordinators have been tentatively allocated:
Tom – Warbirds over Wanaka – Easter
Colin – Book Sale – October
John – Gibbston Valley Concert – January
Malcolm – Duck Race – Labour weekend (October)
Lois – A&P Show – March
Noelene – Historic Farm Tours – (Late summer?) – new for Rotary Club of Wanaka.
Fundraising Activity update:
1) Book Sale: The Wanaka Centre was already booked out for October and the first available date was the last weekend in November/Dec1. This has been booked, other venues for October will be investigated.
2) There was discussion of the Duck Race and strategy for ticket sales and more specifically corporate sales.
3) General discussion of the proposed Historic Farm tour and Noelene’s prior experience. Likely date
March/April.
Service Projects: Jarrod Frazer / Bruce Steeson
1. New Club Funding application and Guidelines are now in use.
2. Future projects, Eely Point possible Park, at design stage. Jarrod and John Huddelston met with Council representative and designer to talk about the possibility of the club taking on this project. Basically a park area for kids 5-10 years to learn bike skills at Eely Point but may include Family BBQ areas, flying fox.
3. Rotary Park (on-going maintenance and possible future BBQ if services allow)
4. Received an application from Aimee MacArthur for a Spirit of NZ course. Will consider the application once all information available, anticipated to be at August committee meeting.
5. Tititea Lodge coming up 21st and 22nd September. Waiting for a complete list of jobs from Russell Lambeth. (It is logistically possible for members to help at Tititea Lodge and participate in Meadow Hut activity.)
6. The RCoW has registered to participate in GJ Gardener’s National Clean-up Day – 10 September 2019 (replaces a Club meeting).
7. We have had an application for funding from Alex Plimmer to support his first year of study at Longwood University, Virginia, USA. He meets the award criteria in a number of ways. His references show he has demonstrated leadership, integrity, sports prowess and community spirit.
The Director’s resolved to recommend to Trustees of the Rotary Club of Wanaka Charitable Trust, that a donation of $1000 be made to Alex Plimmer.
Youth and Vocation: Karl Buchanan
1. Interest in the committee to look at an initiative to support younger children – ie in the past we have
supplied literacy/maths/science kits to primary schools. Will discuss with local schools, including Makarora and Tarras, for their suggestions.
2. RYE exchange student, Wyn Bachler has arrived. Need to ensure all the club becomes involved in
hosting him and making the most of his time and experience with us i.e. taking on any excursions and also having dinner at members’ houses. Still need more hosts.
The Directors resolved to pay a monthly allowance to RYE student Wyn Bachler and to make a provision for other incidental costs, for example, to cover participation in club excursions and activities.
Club Membership: Matthew Abraham
Current Memberships:
Rotary year (2019-2020) started with; 58 active members and 6 honorary members.
New Members:
· A new membership application from Mark Pittaway has been received - proposed by Ken Goldfinch.
· There are other 5 potential new prospects which need to be followed up on as noted below.
Currently looking for member recruitment ideas from all, including:
· Member diversity in the club
· All members are encouraged to bring a friend this year
· Making Rotary a great experience for all members
· Helping to get good speakers
· More involvement in community projects
· Informal social get-togethers
· Member retention is a priority
The Directors approved the membership application from Mark Pittaway.
Social Activities: C Wright
Activities Last Year included: Jazz Night, Christmas Golf and Dinner, 4x4 Rally, Friday Night Social at Mike Elliot’s and Bruce Stenson’s, Kahu Youth Amigos Take Over, The Rotary Bowls Team.
To Organise/consider for Rotary Year 2019/20
- Progressive Dinner
- Friday Night Socials
- Overnight at The Meadowstone Hut on Pisa Range
o NOW MOVED TO 22nd SEPTEMBER
- 28th September - Port Chalmers Seafood festival.
- Christmas Golf tournament
- Christmas Party in December
- 4x4 Rally
- Kahu Youth Amigos Take Over
Next Meeting: 19th August 2019
(the 3rd Monday of the month)
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