INTERVIEW
Maximizing the Power of Buddy Groups with Rtn. Rhonah Nuwakunda
there don’t know what Buddy Groups are. How would you define a Buddy Group? Rtn Rhonah: Buddy groups are smaller groups formed within our Rotary Club to allow for closer bonding. Each member is allocated a Buddy group which then becomes like their inner family in the Club. Buddy groups allow for each member to have a circle of friends within the club that will very specifically look out for them and walk with them the journey of service. Buddy Group members will often check in on each other and have activities for their bonding and friendship. My Buddy Group is BOMBARDIER! A huge shoutout to my Bombardier family! Bulletin Team: How are Club members allocated to different Buddy Groups? Is it random selection or member profiles are considered to achieve some diversity and balance? Rtn Rhonah: I have not participated in the process of allocating Buddy Groups, but I think it is random.
been thinking about streamlining my giving back, so it was a great opportunity. And the location and timing of the Rotary Club of Upper Kololo fellowships aligned perfectly with my work and my schedule. As the saying goes, rest is history! Bulletin Team: What are some of the things or aspects you find particularly attractive of interesting about RC Upper Kololo? Rtn Rhonah: My favourite thing about Rotary Club of Upper Kololo is the people. They really are great human beings, and they fit together so well. I admire just how committed they are to service and to giving back. Very generous souls. That aside, Rotary Club of Upper Kololo has become my other family. They celebrate my wins with me. And there is always a kind word for the times when things are not going too great. The bond is simply epic. Then there is the legendary Kimeza. That one is an experience that one must be a part of to clearly understand. I love my Club! Bulletin Team: Some people out
Bulletin Team: Hi Rhonah. Briefly tell us about your Rotary journey. How did you get to learn about Rotary and specifically Rotary Club of Upper Kololo and what drew you to join? R tn Rhonah: I am a second- generation Rotarian. My dad is a charter member of the Rotary Club of Kabwohe and a past president. My late mum was a charter member of the same Club as well. My parents always encouraged me to join Rotary, but I never really got round to it. When Rotary Club of Upper Kololo was being started, CP Ronald Oine told me about it and invited me to join. It was an easy decision because the timing was right. I was at a point where I had
Gulfstream Buddy Group of RC Upper Kololo
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