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Rotary VS Rotaract Twitter Showdown

Rotary vs Rotaract Twitter Showdown

Visual.ly has just released a bunch of tools that allow users to display stats from Twitter and Facebook in infographics. I used one of the tools to compare the Twitter accounts @Rotary and @Rotaract. Rotary monstered Rotaract on almost all the measurements. While on one hand the results were unsurprising, on the other hand they do pose some questions. Rotary has a much bigger profile than Rotaract around the world, so it is not surprising to see they have more followers. However, Rotaractors are Gen-Yers and it would be fair to assume they have a higher level of engagement with social media than Rotarians do. I’ve only had a cursory glance at the stats, as there really are other things I need to be doing right now.

If you see anything interesting, point it out.

Kind Words

I recently asked a Rotarian friend for a written reference, and was pleasantly surprised with some of his comments. It also encouraged me to have a rethink of how I perceive myself. He wrote:

I would describe Travis as a community builder. As a leader he clearly demonstrates a capacity for consensus building and impartiality. I find Travis honest and a person of integrity who is guided by ethical principles. Clearly he could not have achieved his standing in the community without these attributes.

Community building is indeed an important part of the activities I pursue. I look to work with young people so I can inspire them to pursue their goals and improve their skills. I also seek out community organisations who I feel make unique and valuable contributions. ‘Community-builder’ has a nice ring to it and I think it is a term I will embrace.

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