IIW President's Message

IIW President

  • 2025-26

  • Kay Morland

I’m an Australian, born in a Victorian country town on the banks of the Murray River and raised in a beachside suburb on the Mornington Peninsula. I am the proud mother of 4 and grandmother of 9. On a professional level, I worked in IT for 34 years in the corporate world before discovering that people were more fun to work with than machines and made the move to advertising, becoming an Advertising Sales Consultant, an occupation I enjoyed for over 14 years.

My community involvement outside of Inner Wheel (apart from the usual kindergarten and school committees and children’s sporting organisations) includes:

  • Past Vice President of the Board of Management of a local Community Learning Centre
  • Twice Mayoress of the City of Casey
  • Past Vice President of the Board of Management of Casey North Community Information and Support Services

My IW Involvement to date:

  • Became an IW member in 1994
  • Twice Club President
  • District Chairman
  • National Constitution Chairman
  • National President
  • National Representative
  • IIW Board Director
  • IIW Vice President

My Inner Wheel membership experience has been one of realisation, development, and appreciation. To me, one of the most amazing things about IW, apart from the friendship and support, is the opportunity for personal development available to each one of us, particularly when we step up and lead by example. It happens all the time; a member who thinks they could never be Club President steps up, takes on the role, grows into that role, flourishes, and then steps up to take on a role in District and beyond. I am humbled by and most grateful for the support of so many Inner Wheel members and for the opportunity to pay back to this wonderful organisation and serve as **IIW President** for the 2025-26 IW year.

I extend my warmest congratulations to you on assuming the esteemed role of Club President and welcome all your members in this first year of our second century. You have the most important position in our organisation, since the Club and its members undertake various projects under your leadership and guidance. When a positive spirit comes alive in our clubs, we inspire our communities and when our communities are inspired by our service and presence, we inspire new members. It's a powerful cycle.

We embark on our second century of service, with the theme for the year 2025-26 - Heartbeat of Humanity"-Every Beat Counts, Every Action Matters. We shall continue to breathe life into this commitment through a series of goals that align with the heartbeat of humanity, e.g.

• CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION: SAFE FUTURE -- Together, let us collaborate to raise awareness and vaccinate young girls. Target is 10 million girls 9-14 years.
• E-CLUB: THE WAY FORWARD FOR INNER WHEEL -- Together, let us Adopt contemporary lifestyles and technological advancements and membership growth.
• EACH ONE BRING ONE -- Together, let us embark on this journey of growth.
• BRANDING: EXTEND OUR REACH -- by undertaking Permanent Projects and Leveraging
• Our Logo -- Together, let us be reckoned as a powerful brand.
• ENVIRONMENT: SAVE EARTH -- Together, let's strive towards a clean, green world where nature thrives, ecosystems flourish, and future generations can enjoy the beauty and bounty of our planet.
• HARNESSING NATURE'S GIFT: RAINWATER HARVESTING --Together, let us preserve the lifeline of our planet for generations to come.
• ELDERLY CARE -- Together, let us uphold "Old is Gold" and ensure our elderly receive the love, care, and respect they deserve.
• NURTURING ORPHANS -- Together, let us imagine a future where every child is cherished, protected, and empowered to pursue their dreams.

I urge upon all of you to embrace this theme wholeheartedly, weaving its melody into every aspect of your club's activities. Together, let us strive to make a positive impact on society through innovative and constructive projects that address the needs of our community.

I commend to you the priceless advice of noted anthropologist Margaret Mead: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Yes, we have changed the world, and will continue to change it, in a positive way! Yes, we can do it! Yes, we will do it - together!

I would like to thank you all in advance for your sincere efforts, dedication towards the goals of the Inner Wheel Year 2025-26. I am sure your club members would become heartbeat of a large section of society.

With warm regards

Kay Morland
President
International Inner Wheel