International Inner Wheel President Dr Kapila Gupta
Dr Kapila Gupta began by saying she was glad to be addressing Conference in a language we all knew so well. She was conscious that Great Britain and Ireland had given birth to the organisation. This was the seventeenth country she had visited and in fifteen of them, she was unfamiliar with the language!
She talked of Inner Wheel as the language of service, with a diversity of styles. She also commented on the importance of having a presence within UN committees. We need to be proud of what we are offering all over the world.
However, as well as looking forward, there was value in cherishing the memories of what Inner Wheel had achieved. This would Leave a Lasting Legacy. Her theme was chosen because she did not want to hear people saying “Inner Wheel – WHAT?” We need to work on our identity so that people already know of the work we do. Marketing ourselves is so important.
She expressed dismay that numbers in GB and I were declining and stressed that Clubs are our heartbeat. Stability there would translate right up to International Inner Wheel. The centre dot of our logo represented the clubs. We should be looking to strengthen our clubs since friendships made in Inner Wheel never leave your side.
Tracy Rennie East Anglia
Children’s Hospices
The Children’s Hospice movement started 36 years ago. Tracy Rennie, Director of Care at East Anglia Children’s Hospices (EACH) has seen many developments in her 20 years’ service. 54 UK children’s hospices now offer family- centred care with a needs-led approach. Like Inner Wheel, the little things they do really do make a difference.
EACH supports the whole family, extended family and significant others. They help families to live their lives and create memories. They provide support up to and at the time of death, then on into their bereavement journey. EACH runs Sibz, a support group that helps siblings come to terms with their situation by connecting and sharing. SWAN groups exist for families whose children have “Syndromes Without A Name”. A club nobody wants to join, but everyone values the support it provides.
One problem was that of the age profile of members. We all recognised we had to find a way to change the mindset of younger people. If we focussed on problems we would have more problems! If we focus on possibilities, we will achieve! As Kapila went round the stalls on Monday afternoon, she was aware that so many of the charities had already “joined hands” with Inner Wheel in supporting them. This was a positive aspect of Inner Wheel life.
Kapila urged us all to work together to improve our profile. She quoted Mother Teresa, “I alone cannot change the world”. We should all be proud to be Inner Wheel Members and enjoy our organisation.
You must have a story to leave behind! Dorothy Cree
EACH currently provides specialist care and support for 364 children and young people with an additional 452 family members receiving face-to-face therapeutic support. EACH ensures that all the needs of the children and young people they care for are met whether psychological, physical, emotional, social or spiritual. As the population grows and science improves the help which children receive, children in need of hospice care are living longer. EACH must raise £16,000 a day, every day to provide vital services across East Anglia alone just to stay still. Funding is tough stuff said Tracy and thanked Inner Wheel for their support this year.
Ruth Riches
www.innerwheel.co.uk
Page. 9
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20
