葛登‧麥金納利Gordon R. McInally
蘇格蘭羅西恩的昆斯菲利南區
蘇格蘭羅西恩的昆斯菲利南區(South Queensferry)扶輪社社員葛登‧麥金納利Gordon R. McInally已獲得2023-24年度國際扶輪社長提名委員會提名。如果無人提出其他的挑戰候選人,他將於10月1日被宣布為社長提名人。
麥金納利讚揚扶輪於新冠疫情期間在科技方面快速調適的能力,他說在扶輪尋求成長並增加參與之際,這個方法應該延續下去,並與我們過去的最佳措施合併運用。
他說:「我們瞭解各個社區之內有人願意照顧彼此,而且我們必須鼓勵最近心懷義工服務觀念的人來加入我們,讓他們可以持續服務。」
麥金納利表示,資深領導人直接與社員在網路溝通的能力將會是扶輪必須做出改變所留下的正面影響之一。可是他補充說:「面對面的實體會議依然很重要,因為可以增進更多互動。」
麥金納利表示,增加社員的最佳方法就是參與。他說,為了提供扶輪社更好的支持,國際扶輪、區域領導人,及地區團隊都必須與扶輪社一起參與。透過社群媒體的參與將可強化扶輪品牌,展現隨之而來的機會。他也表示,與政府、企業,及其他組織的參與互動將可導向良好的夥伴關係。
麥金納利說,提升參與,「我們將可讓扶輪成長,在增加社員人數方面及提供有意義服務的能力方面都是如此。」
他補充說:「社員是我們組織的命脈。我將會鼓勵運用現有的彈性來建立新模式的扶輪社,吸引不同的族群。」
麥金納利畢業於鄧迪大學(University of Dundee)牙齒外科學系,在蘇格蘭愛丁堡自己開設牙科診所。他是英國兒童牙科學會會長,曾擔任多個學術職位。他也曾任長老教會長老、昆斯菲利教區公理會會長,也是該教會總會的主委。
麥金納利自1984年成為扶輪社員迄今,曾任英愛國際扶輪社長及副社長。他也曾擔任國際扶輪理事及數個委員會的委員或主委。他目前是2022年休士頓年會委員會的顧問及營運審查委員會的副主委。
麥金納利及夫人希瑟Heather都是扶輪基金會的巨額捐獻人及永久基金捐獻人。他們也都是遺贈會會員。
Presidential Initiatives
Prioritizing Mental Health
Talking about mental illness and emotional health may feel uncomfortable, but it's vital to the well-being of our global community. Creating a space where it's safe to address these issues will help provide a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment for everyone who interacts with us.
In 2023-24, Gordon will encourage clubs and districts to undertake activities that:
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Erase any stigma associated with discussions of emotional well-being
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Raise awareness of mental health needs
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Improve access to mental health services
Building Peace Through Virtual Exchanges
Rotary has a long history of working for peace through personal connections, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to do that face-to-face. Inspired by what we've learned during this time, Gordon will encourage districts to incorporate virtual components into more of their programs, events, and activities. By using innovative technologies to make connections, we give more people the opportunity to experience our global community.
Adding or maintaining these components in Rotary Youth Exchanges, New Generations Service Exchanges, Rotary Friendship Exchanges, and other programs in 2023-24 will:
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Give members and participants new ways to experience other cultures, make new friends, and broaden their global awareness
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Make membership more accessible to people with time, health, or financial considerations
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Build stronger intercultural communication and understanding, and ultimately foster more stable and peaceful communities