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Rotary Magazine for District 1210
What is your most valuable Is there something about life
possession? I have no idea. I that you have never
have a couple of interesting understood? Why does bad
(slightly) valuables, a bottle of news spread faster and wider
single malt from the de- than good news? Why do so
commissioned Rosebank many people think someone
distillery in Falkirk (which should do something but not take
pleasingly is now being restored the step to be that someone?
and re-opened). I’ve had several I could go on …. (And often do.)
records which have proven to be If you didn’t live in England,
worth more than something where would you choose to
small, round and plastic should live? Scotland, probably in, or
ever be. I sold one ‘(Pristine close to, my childhood home near
Christine’ by the virtually Lossiemouth.
unknown Sea Urchins) a few
years ago to fund my Digital SLR. Name the five guests you
My £1 investment in 1987 netted would invite to a dinner
just over £500 on e-bay 25 years party There is a song I like about
What is the best piece of this subject – in it the singer lists
advice you have ever been later. famous magicians he’d like to
given? Which living person do you invite to a party, before realising
It is difficult to better the most admire, and why? that he would probably enjoy it
“Serenity Prayer”: Several years ago I might have more with close family and
put Kenneth Behring
Grant me the serenity to accept (Wheelchair Foundation) who I friends. I tend to agree with that,
the things I cannot change; had the chance to talk to with at a so much as I am intrigued by the
Courage to change couple of Rotary events. In a idea of having a bunch of Greek
the things I can; similar frame I’m grateful to Bill philosophers, some pioneers of
and wisdom to Gates for his humanitarian science, or famous film directors
know the difference. around for dinner. I know I’d
support since amassing a large enjoy a good night with friends
What Olympic sport would fortune. I find the most more. that said I could have
you compete in? In my teens I inspirational people are often some fun inviting historical
ran 800 and 1500 metres for the those working with little or no figures I think might not get
school - not that I was anywhere recognition on smaller projects along, just to see what happens.
close to Olympic standard. making big impact in their local
communities. We have all met Compose a slogan to sum up
What changes would you such people through Rotary. A your life? “Must try harder”
like to see on Rotary? couple of examples from causes
I’d like to see a much more many of us support would be Reveal something about
flexible approach to membership Karen Williams (Buddy Bag yourself that might surprise
recording and subscriptions. I Foundation) and Magnus us. I have a film credit as an
investor. The film is a
find it incredibly frustrating that MacFarlan-Barrow (Mary’s documentary on Frank
clubs and members are Meals). Sidebottom (Chris Slevey) – a
encouraged to try new cult comedian/musician from the
approaches and ideas to attract If you had an unlimited 1980’s through to the early
and retain members whilst the supply of one thing, what 2000’s. My investment was
administration remains archaic would it be? Perhaps time ,
though I’m not sure that limitless about £30 - but my name is there
and inflexible. Different styles time would be as good as it in lights!
and models of club and sounds. Maybe A4 copier paper
individual memberships should or printer ink. (Both would be Your Rotary in Three Words
be supported, and the individual very helpful). Developing Better Communities
cost should be coming down, not How would you like to be
going up. Rotary’s administration If you had to be stuck in a lift remembered? It would be
costs are – in my opinion - ripe with someone, who would comforting to think that
for reduction. you prefer it to be? Preferably memories of me might raise a
a lift engineer. smile.
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