Tuesday, October 13, 2009
We've received more words of wisdom from the wonderful establishment that is Rotary International House. Throughout the year RIH has tried to co-ordinate gatherings but they have usually fallen with a flop because the people who run them have their own groups of friends (who knows how long some of them have lived here) so little effort is made to engage new residents. Now that it is almost the end of the year these same people are trying to put a dinner together which would cost each resident $45. My whole thinking, I didn't talk to you for 10 months, unlikely that I'm going to pay $45 to meet you now. Sorry, but let's be honest here.
I guess there are a lot of people who feel exactly as I do and the ticket sales haven't been the greatest. What does our Head of Hall do to recruit people? He sends out a snotty email saying how disappointed he is in our Rotary pride. Rotary pride? I'm counting down the days until I am released from prison and able to congregate with people I respect, and like.
Rotary residents I am writing to convey my absolute disappointment in all but a very few of you. The reason I am so frustrated is because of the complete lack of spirit, of pride and of enthusiasm that the majority of you are showing for Rotary’s biggest and most amazing event of the year and probably the best in Rotary’s entire history. If you haven’t figured out what I am talking about yet its because your head is obviously stuck in the sand.
The RSA and RA’s have been planning and fundraising for “Evening Under the Stars” since February this year. Rotary has never had a Valedictory type dinner in all its history and under the guidance of myself and the Jess Martyn, the RSA president, plans have been in place to make this one of the most memorable events in your college life. This will be an event that you will look back on in years to come as one of the highlights of your university years. I guarantee, no matter what your background or country of origin, you will use this event as a benchmark that you will judge future functions on for the rest of your life, in both you personal and professional careers.
Please believe me that by the end of the night you will have forgotten about the cost and realise that you have received value for money. So if you could possibly change your minds, those of you who have not considered coming, and pull yourself out of the dark cave of your rooms and own thoughts and come to Rotary’s first inaugural “Evening Under the Stars”. Please prove me wrong that Rotary has no spirit or pride. See Cath at the office or catch one of the RA’s or RSA members and book yourself in for a truly memorable night!
Regards,
Shaun Todd
Head of College
Rotary International House
James Cook University
Townsville Qld 4810
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Cheers hun!
Luckily the dark text isn't THAT important. Just me whinging.