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4 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦June 2017
From the editor
Sarah
LOOKTOTHELIGHTPeople are generally good. There are more good
people than evil people. There are fewer morally
bankrupt people than you think. There are fewer
criminals than we realise.
We live in a world where it is becoming more and more
necessary to remind ourselves of those points at least
once a week. It is easy to believe we are outnumbered
by the violent, vicious, evil, morally bankrupt and moronic
idiots (let’s call them The Disgracefuls) – I have often
found myself thinking that. But we are not. Today, The
Disgracefuls’ shouts echo through cyberspace, the more
outrageous they are the more attention they get. Human
nature means that we are more inclined to pay attention
to something which sets us a twitter than something
normal and rational – basically, we live in a world where
The Disgracefuls have their volume jammed on full and
the rest of us are whispering.
This worries me for one very important reason – peace.
When The Disgracefuls are spewing hatred and insanity,
they create fear and where fear lurks, hate, discontent
and violence spawn.
I have been saying this for three years now and I will
continue to say it: There has never been an age where
we need the power of Rotary and effective peace projects
more than we do now!
I know we can increase and diversify membership to
ensure that Rotary is passed on to the next generation.
I know this because there are more good folk than we
realise.
Case in point: Amidst the horrors of the recent
Manchester bombing, a number of beautiful stories
came to light: The pop singer’s mother herding a group
of terrified children to safety backstage; the woman who
used herself as a human shield and died to save her
niece; another who led terrified teens to the safety of a
hotel; the man who heard of the bombing and broadcast
on social media that he had a car and a safe home and
would shelter as many children and people as possible;
and the taxi driver who started ferrying children home at
no cost. These are just a few of hundreds of selfless acts.
There was one story which really got under my skin
- I am sure many of you heard the story of the Charlotte
Campbell who had not heard from her daughter, Olivia,
since before the bombing. Her pleas were broadcast
around the world on television, in newspapers and on
social media. Sadly, more than 24 hours after she started
searching, her child’s body was identified.
But (and this is also important) in that time, thousands
upon thousands of strangers from just about every
continent, if not country, posted messages of love and
support on Charlotte’s page and shared her posts.
What else was not widely reported, was how hundreds
of these same people felt they needed to stand up and
to help. Regardless of where they lived or what they
believed, these people spent their day scouring social
media posts and news reports in hope of finding a photo
or mention of Olivia. Many, many photos and screenshots
were posted to Charlotte’s page as people hoped they
had identified or located Olivia.
In darkness, there is light.
These stories of light that continue to pour from
Manchester are plentiful and heart-breaking. They are
testament to the resilience of the human spirit. They are
proof that people, people of integrity, still exist and are
willing to do what they can to help strangers. I looked
at the compassion from across the globe, marvelled at
the determination to help and thought to myself: “These
people would be fantastic Rotarians!”
I know that Rotarians in Britain, especially in
Manchester, have done a great deal to support the
community and will continue to. They have responded in
a way, as we all know, Rotarians will respond in a time of
need. Although we expected it, I think we should still be
proud to be associated with them.
To those who have friends or family affected by the
bombing, our thoughts are with you.
There is never any circumstance, ideology or situation
in which bombing innocent people is ok! At the same time,
remember: Terrorism only works when it breeds fear
and hatred.
I am so very tired of hearing about bombings, murders,
kidnappings and so forth. I am more despondent when it
happens on our continent and is seemingly ignored by the
world. But each and every time I hear of it, although I am
outraged, I become more certain that if we use what we
have learned from polio eradication, we can do it. We can
create a more peaceful world.
They said we never stood a chance against polio, well
guess what? It’s almost gone!
So my suggestion to you is to shake off that fear
and rather focus on the stories of hope, courage and
resilience which have poured out of Manchester. If you
catch yourself talking about the criminal, stop. Rather talk
about the everyday heroes, the Rotarians and remember
the victims.
Look to the light or you will be swallowed by the
darkness.
Have a peaceful month,
In memory of all the innocent men, women and children, regardless
of nationality, ethnicity or faith, who have lost their lives or freedom
to criminals and terrorists, both in Africa and abroad. And, in honour
of all our Rotarians who have over the years, quietly responded to
tragedy with kindness and compassion while continuing to put
Service Above Self. You are our every-day heroes.
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JOHN F GERM
President, Rotary International
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DEAR FELLOW ROTARIANS,
Growing up in Chattanooga, my brothers and I
learned young to work hard. It was a lesson taught
to us by our father, who had come to the United
States, alone, as a teenager. He wanted our lives to
be better and easier than his had been; he wanted
to give us the education and opportunities that he
had missed. We always knew, when he came home
at 8 o’clock in the morning after working a night
shift at the paper mill, that he was doing it for us.
Looking back, through the prism of many years, I see
in my father’s hard work not only an expression of his
love for us, but the universal desire of each generation
to care for and lift up the next. And looking back at this
year of service in Rotary, I see that desire reflected in
each of us who have chosen to be part of this great
organisation. It is natural for parents to want to make
things better for their children. Through Rotary, we can
do so much more: We can make things better, not only
for our own children but for all children. We have the
opportunity to care for and lift up those who need us the
most - whether they are in our own community or on the
other side of the world.
As Judy and I have travelled the world for Rotary
over the last two years, we’ve been reminded again and
again, of what motivates us in Rotary: the simple desire
to be of assistance, to give a helping hand to those
who need it. Whether it means building a blood bank
in Uganda, delivering an X-ray machine to a village
in Guatemala or taking care of refugees in Lebanon,
Rotarians are doing what is needed most for the people
who are most in need. They’re working hard for the
communities they care about, helping the people of
those communities lead better lives.
To me, that is the essence of Rotary: that desire to
be of assistance, that willingness to work for the good
of others. In Rotary, when someone needs help and you
can give that help, you don’t walk away. You don’t turn
your back. You say, I’m here for you. I’ll do whatever
I can. And I know that whatever I do, I’m not doing it
alone – I’m doing it with Rotary Serving Humanity.

Foundation Trustee Chair’s message
TheObjectofRotaryistoencourage
and foster the ideal of service as a
basis of worthy enterprise and, in
particular, to encourage and foster:
First. The development of
acquaintance as an opportunity for
service;
Second. High ethical standards
in business and professions; the
recognition of the worthiness of
all useful occupations; and the
dignifying of each Rotarian’s
occupation as an opportunity to
serve society;
Third. The application of the ideal of
service in each Rotarian’s personal,
business, and community life;
Fourth. The advancement of
international understanding,
goodwill, and peace through a
world fellowship of business and
professional persons united in the
ideal of service.
Of the things we think, say or do:
1) Is it the TRUTH?
2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3) Will it build GOODWILL and
BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all
concerned?
Object of Rotary
The Four-Way Test
what you should know
Join in and show your support for The Rotary Foundation. Here are some ways to get involved:
• Plan a Rotary Day in your community to raise awareness of Rotary and its Foundation.
• Promote projects your club or district is involved in that are funded by the Foundation. Share your photos
and stories on your social media pages using #TRF100.
• Empower The Rotary Foundation to support the good
work of Rotary clubs by making a special contribution.
• Apply for a grant from the Foundation to fund a project.
• Attend the Rotary Convention in Atlanta, 10-14 June 2017.
CELEBRATE THE FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL
Kalyan Banerjee
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE CHAIR
ENSURE OUR FOUNDATION
CONTINUES
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We’ve had a wonderful time celebrating all
the extraordinary achievements of The Rotary
Foundation’s first 100 years. As we approach the
end of this centennial year, it’s time to turn our
attention to the Foundation’s future. What can we
do right now to ensure that the Foundation will
reach even greater heights in the next 100 years?
First, we must finish our work to eradicate polio. If
we fail, we risk a global return of the disease – up to
200 000 new cases every year, within 10 years. But if
we succeed, the world would enjoy a savings as high
as $50 billion by 2035. There really is no choice: We
must succeed.
What can you do? Raise money, advocate for
government support and share the inspirational story
of Rotary’s steadfast commitment to a polio-free world.
Of course, our work to end polio isn’t the only
compelling story we have to tell. Your club’s District and
Global Grant projects are successes that you should
share with your local community and media. Tell them
about the scholars you are sponsoring, the vocational
training team that is visiting or travelling from your
district and the causes the Foundation supports.
After you’ve impressed people with the Foundation’s
many accomplishments, ask them to join us – as
members, supporters or volunteers.
I believe that every Rotarian should make an
annual contribution to the Foundation, because it is our
Foundation and we are ultimately responsible for its
success – yet that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t also
encourage others to contribute. Telling others about our
work providing clean water and basic education, fighting
disease and promoting peace helps drive interest in our
Foundation and clubs.
Even though you and I won’t be around to celebrate
the Foundation’s 200th anniversary in 2117, we begin to
set the stage now.
Working together, we can continue the Foundation’s
long tradition of good work and give future Rotarians
even more reasons to celebrate.

REASONS
ROTARY IS
REWARDING
1. Friendship
Rotary membership fulfils the basic human need of
friendship. We create lifelong friendships in our local and
international communities.

2. Professional Development
Rotarians interact with people from a vast range of
vocations who can provide assistance to our business
and professional development. We afford our members
the opportunity to become known to the leaders in their
community and through this association, our members not
only enhance their business, they learn from and identify
with their community leaders.

3. Personal Growth
Rotary takes ordinary individuals and puts them into
extraordinary circumstances. Every week, you are exposed
to new thoughts, new professions and new opportunities
to learn.

4. Leadership Development
A core value of Rotary is that we develop leaders and
leadership skills. We provide leadership training at all levels
of our organisation. While serving in Rotary leadership
positions is like a college education in leadership.

5. Community
Rotary membership helps people become more
connected with community leaders and the needs of the
community.

6. Continuing Education
Attendance at the weekly meeting exposes our members
to the meeting’s programme which include speakers talking
on a variety of topics. Furthermore, training is available for
Rotarians who take on responsibility in the organisation.

7. Fun
Rotary is fun. Our club projects, social activities and
community service are fun. Club meetings and other events
are filled with fellowship, humour and entertainment. Every
club and district has parties and activities that provide social
fun and camaraderie.

8. Public Speaking Skills
Rotary club meetings and events place a high value
and regard on effective public speaking. Participating in a
Rotary club helps our members develop their confidence
and skills.

9. Unique Travel Experience and Assistance
Members who travel will find that being a Rotarian will
open doors throughout the world: The Pin Gets You ln!
Visiting a Rotary club while travelling will give you immediate
access to local resources and information.
10. Next Generation Programmes
Rotary provides one of the world’s largest, most
structured and responsible youth programmes. Our youth
exchange programme, including both the academic year
and short-term, summer exchanges, is recognised as one
of the best and most cost efficient available.

11. Opportunities for the Family
Involvement in a Rotary club immediately integrates
the family into a community’s support network. Lifelong
relationships and friendships are created that can support
a family for years. Rotary’s Next Generation programmes
can help the children of Rotarians to develop special skills
and experiences that can distinguish them as they apply to
universities.

12. Vocational Skills
Rotary fosters growth and development in each
person’s profession or vocation and encourages sharing
this development with others.

13. Ethics Treatment
One of Rotary’s core principles is the The Four-Way Test,
which governs ethical standards. Rotarians are expected
to be ethical in business and personal relationships.
Furthermore, Rotary presumes an ethical relationship
between its members. Rotarians presume the goodness in
one another, in both a business and volunteer capacity.

14. Cultural Awareness
Rotary is a cross section of the world’s most prominent
citizens from every background. Rotarians learn to love and
work with people everywhere.

15. Prestige
Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious civic
organisation in the world. Membership in Rotary is by
invitation only. Worldwide, Rotarians are recognised
as some of the most prominent individuals in business,
professions and the community.

16. Community Connections
Membership in Rotary immediately connects you with a
broad range of professions and professionals, in your club,
city, region or globally. We encourage our members to do
business with each other because we trust the members
in Rotary.
17. The Opportunity to Serve
Service is what Rotarians do. We change the lives of
others in need. Your membership in Rotary gives you the
opportunity, structure, know-how and resources to provide
service to others.
17 PDG Andrew Jaeger, Rotary Coordinator, Zone 20A

ROTARY DIRECT
MAKES GIVING EASY
Foundation matters
By PDG Patrick Coleman: Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator Zone 20A South
On the last day of the month my cellphone “pinged.”
I picked it up and saw a message from American
Express that my gift to The Rotary Foundation had
been processed via Rotary Direct. I smiled and
thought about what I had just accomplished without
leaving my reclining chair.
With every contribution to The Rotary Foundation
a baby is immunised against polio; a child is able to
drink clean water for the first time; a mother is saved
from dying in childbirth; a school is able to teach more
children; a community someplace in the world is being
developed and a peace scholar is being prepared to
make the world safer for my children and grandchildren.
That one gift is not a fortune, but it is something
given every month which adds up over the months and
years to come.
Many years ago Sherry and I decided to make The
Rotary Foundation our “Charity of Choice.” What did we
have to know before making that decision?
We had to determine our core values, how involved
we wanted to be and if the values of The Rotary
Foundation match our values. We decided that The
Rotary Foundation met our standards and would be our
Charity of Choice.
Six questions to help you make this choice
1. Am I passionate about this charity?
If you’re like most people, you get solicitations from
different charities and feeling pressured to give, you do.
Don’t just choose the first charity that reaches out to you.
Sandra Miniutti, Vice President of Marketing and CFO
of Charity Navigator, said, “Too often donors give just
because they are asked by a friend or via an appeal from
a popular charity.”
2. Do I already know this organisation?
Since we know The Rotary Foundation and have
seen what they do, we know that their passions mirror our
passions.
3. Is this charity legitimate or the one I think it
is?
Now that you’ve identified your passions and some
organisations, you want to make sure the charity is
both legitimate and the one you think it is. The Rotary
Foundation has the highest ranking and is known
internationally for integrity.
4. Is this charity operating well?
Again, Charity Navigator has given The Rotary
Foundation a Four-Star Rating!
5. How do they respond to my questions when I
speak with their representatives?
* How do their answers resonate with me?
* Do I trust what they’re saying?
* Does what they’re saying support what I’ve already
learned about the organisation from other sources?
* How did I feel after visiting in person?
The way you feel after speaking with The Rotary
Foundation representatives is important. As one of those
“representatives” I can attest that we WANT to answer
your questions and facilitate your programme successes.
6. What is my financial position and plan for
giving?
Know whether you’re in a financial position to give
what you’re being asked to give. Then, have a plan for
giving. “Create a giving budget. Will you give once a year
in a big lump sum to two or three charities? Or would you
rather set up a small monthly donation to each,” suggested
Miniutti.
For me, Rotary Direct is the simplest plan for giving.
Using my credit card, I am able to systematically give
on a regular basis and budget accordingly. Rotary direct
can start with as little as US$10 and contributions can
be made monthly, quarterly or annually.
As we come to the end of this Centennial Year of
The Rotary Foundation what better way to celebrate
that to plan your giving for the next century celebration.
Finally, allow me to congratulate our 2016/17
district governors on a very successful year in terms of
Rotary Foundation work. I deeply appreciate the great
efforts of the district Rotary Foundation chairs and the
district grant sub-committee chairs in Zone 20A South
in working toward 100 percent compliance in Grant
Reporting. I know it can be a challenge as we often
work with communities which don’t fully understand
the necessity of consistent record keeping and the
responsibility that we, as Rotarians, have to maintain
our reputation as one of the most transparent and
trustworthy service organisations in the world.
So, thank you for helping us to retain and protect our
integrity as we continue to… Do Good In The World!
For more on Rotary Direct: www.my.rotary.org/en/document/rotary-direct-frequently-asked-questions
or contact Elizabeth Lamberti at elizabeth.lamberti@rotary.org for more information and advice on
Major gifts or contributing to our Endowment Fund.

What the Europe/Africa Office in Zurich can do for you
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
With its 45 multilingual employees from different cultures and nationalities, the Europe/Africa office (EAO)
of Rotary International supports 25 percent of the Rotary world in Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
Depending on their language skills and backgrounds, EAO staff members are assigned to particular
districts or regions. This allows them to provide regionalised service in various fields of expertise. Would
you like to know what the different EAO teams can do for you? The following staff interviews illustrate the
variety of services offered by the Rotary office in Zurich.
LYDIA ALOCEN
Supervisor, Foundation Services
Country of origin: Spain
Languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French,
Italian, German.
Region served: Parts of France and Italy, French-
speaking Africa, parts of English-speaking Africa
and Israel.
What is your role and how do you support
Rotarians?
With my team of four, we inform Rotarians about
Foundation programmes and campaigns, PolioPlus in
particular. We guide them through the online grants
tool, where clubs can apply for financial support for
their projects. If Rotarians have questions about the
different Foundation funds or types of recognition, we
are the place to call. As for the famous Paul Harris
Fellow recognition (PHF), we handled 16 000 requests
in the last Rotary year. This demonstrates the wonderful
generosity of our members.
What do you like the most about your work?
Being in contact with Rotarians is what I deeply
appreciate about my work. Our members represent
such a variety of cultures, personalities and languages!
When sharing my expertise with them, I feel that I have
somehow, participated in their Rotary endeavours. This
is very enriching and rewarding. I have been working
with Rotarians for 20 years and I am always amazed by
their greatness.

MONICA FAHMY
Senior Media Relations Specialist
Country of origin: Switzerland, Egypt
Languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic
Region served: Whole region Europe/Africa
What is your role and how do you support Rotarians?
My role as Senior Media Relations Specialist involves working
with external media for the purpose of informing the general
public of Rotary’s projects and programmes in a positive and
consistent manner. Typically, this means coordinating directly with
the journalists producing the news and features in the national or
international media in Europe and Africa. Furthermore I advise and
work with Rotary Public Image Coordinators to maximise positive
coverage in the media and raise awareness of Rotary’s work on
the ground.
What is the most interesting aspect of your job?
There is nothing more rewarding than helping an organisation
to be seen and heard, especially if the organisation’s cause is
as remarkable, relevant and versatile as Rotary’s. I find great
satisfaction in seeing the results of my work whenever I place a
piece or opinion-editorial, promoting the work of Rotary. My job also
offers room for creativity, relationship-building, learning and growth.
MARCELO BOTTINI
Supervisor, Office Support Services
Countries of origin: Argentina/Italy
Languages: English, Spanish, Italian, Czech, German
Region served: Whole region of Europe and Africa
I’m in charge of the Office Support Team. We provide Rotarians
with information on Rotary publications and other materials. We
process their orders, whether placed on the website (Shop.Rotary.org)
or by contacting our office directly (eao.order@rotary.org). Last year,
we shipped almost 80 000 items, including publications in seven
different languages. We also work closely with our colleagues at the
Rotary Foundation. Together, we prepare and send thank-you letters
and recognition items (such as Paul Harris Fellowships) to the many
generous Rotarians and Rotary clubs who support the good work of
our organisation.
We do our best to ensure that Rotarians receive the required
material in good order and on time. It gives me great satisfaction to
meet their expectations and help Rotarians successfully accomplish
their projects and activities through our work. I also very much
appreciate the international atmosphere in our office.
Witikonerstrasse 15, CH-8032 Zurich
Office Manager: Marco Nicosia
CLUB AND DISTRICT SUPPORT:
CDS Manager: Ulpia Phillips
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION SERVICES:
TRF Manager: Espen Malmberg
FINANCIAL SERVICES:
FS Manager: Losang Ribi
OFFICE SERVICES SUPPORT:
OSS Supervisor: Marcelo Bottini
ANY QUESTIONS?
Email eao@rotary.org or call +41 44 387 7111
EUROPE/AFRICA OFFICE

EMMANUEL IDEHEN
Accountant, Financial Services
Country of origin: Nigeria
Languages: English, Nigerian Pidgin English, Bini, Esan, German.
Region served: all English-speaking African countries, Middle
East and parts of Europe
My role is to deal with all aspects related to the receipt of funds,
from booking incoming payments to preparing financial overviews.
It involves contacts with banks, our headquarters and of course
Rotarians and Rotary leaders. I provide assistance by advising on
club invoices, payments, balances and many other topics.
What do you like the most about your job?
I enjoy assisting Rotarians in their great work and receiving their
thank yous, particularly when I have helped them with a complex
issue. Understanding their culture allows me to support them
efficiently, especially when on the phone, as verbal communication
is often preferred. I like finding solutions when Rotarians face
exceptional challenges. For example, the Ebola outbreak in West
Africa in 2014 made it difficult for clubs to function well. By liaising
with the governor we found a modus operandi for the payment
of club membership dues. This contributes to making my job so
interesting and satisfying.
PETER SCHNELL
Fund Development Specialist, Foundation Services
Country of origin: Belgium
Languages: English, Dutch, German, French and Spanish
Region served: Western and Central Europe
I work closely with Rotary leaders to promote the good work of The
Rotary Foundation. Together, we maintain and increase support for
the Foundation by explaining how it works and why it is an important
organisation to support. I’m often involved in meetings and events as a
speaker or in a supportive role. In addition, I am a contact person for
people who want to make a personal contribution to the Rotary Foundation
through a major gift or a testamentary bequest. In this role, I guide donors
through the different ways in which they can support specific Foundation
programmes or projects.
In my job, I often meet and work with highly engaged and generous
members of our organisation. They don’t only donate money to our
Foundation but also their time, experience and energy. I find their
determination to make a difference through Rotary very impressive. It
motivates me to match their enthusiasm with my own in order to support
our unique organisation.
FACTS AND FIGURES*
EAO serves a steadily increasing number of Rotarians
in seven of the nine languages supported by Rotary
International: English, German, French, Italian, Swedish,
Spanish and Portuguese. In addition, different staff
members speak other languages, including Arabic, Dutch,
Russian and Finnish. On average, an employee at EAO
speaks three to four languages.

SARI MIETTINEN
Coordinator, Club and District Support
Country of origin: Finland
Languages: English, Finnish, Swedish, German, French
Region served: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
I provide information and guidance to Rotary leaders in the
Nordic countries on various topics such as Rotary governing
policies, membership development and online tools on our
website. This represents a wide variety of tasks, from outlining
the procedure for nominating a governor, to providing advice on
regional membership development or pointing out the benefits of
setting goals on My Rotary. I also carry out operational procedures
(such as new club applications) and develop regionalised material
for training Rotary leaders.
What do you like the most about your job?
Recently I had the fantastic opportunity to meet and train the
incoming governors at the International Assembly in San Diego.
I really like the personal contact with our members, which makes
the work multi-faceted and dynamic. Moreover, it is great to be
able to use my language skills in Swedish and Finnish with them.
When I help Rotarians solve a problem or lead them to the right
resources, I feel very content as I know I have contributed to the
larger service goal of Rotary.
The Europe/Africa Office of Rotary International
in Zurich is one of eight official Rotary offices
worldwide and the second oldest. It first opened
its doors in 1925 with two employees to serve
30 clubs. Since those early days, its employees
supported the rapid expansion of Rotary in Europe
in the 1920s and 1930s.
They dealt with the challenges which Rotary
faced during World War II and the Cold War. In
the 1990s, they facilitated the revival of Rotary in
eastern Europe.
Over the years, the Europe/Africa Office has
witnessed different membership trends in the
very diverse regions it serves. Today, the office in
Zurich is the biggest regional office supporting a
quarter of the Rotary world.
A BRIEF HISTORY

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South Africa, the country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, is regarded by many as one of the most beautiful
countries on the continent. It is a multi-ethnic society encompassing people of diverse origins, a wide variety of cultures,
languages, and religions. And this year South Africa is host to the Governor Elect Training (GETS) and the Rotary Institute for
Zone 20A.
A Rotary institute is an information meeting, like a mini International Convention, where delegates will be addressed on relevant
Rotary topics, attend invaluable training and break-out sessions and - enjoy warm Rotary fellowship. Please join us at the Zone
20A Institute to share information, build connections, and exchange ideas about Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.
THE ZONE 20A ROTARY INSTITUTE
The Convenor RID Corneliu Dinca and Co-convenor RIDE Yinka Babalola cordially invite all Rotarians in Zone 20A to attend. This
year’s Zone 20A Institute will be held at Misty Hills in Johannesburg, South Africa and the theme is “World peace through
understanding”. The program will include:
• An update on The Rotary Foundation, its programs and our polio eradication efforts
• A five-year forecast presented by a director or other Board representative
• An open forum where participants can make recommendations to the Board
• Local and international speakers sharing information on relevant topics
• A chance to network, reconnect with friends, and find inspiration
• Entertainment and social outings as well as opportunities to visit historic and interest sites before and after the
Institute.
THE 11 DISTRICTS OF ZONE 20A
Rotary International Zone 20A covers Rotary Districts in a greater part of Africa. The Johannesburg 2017 Institute will assemble
leaders from Zone 20A which comprises 11 districts, namely D9101, D9102, D9110, D9211, D9125, D9150, D9210, D9212,
D9220, D9350, D9370, D9400.
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ZONE 20 INSTITUTE:
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Each year, the annual Rotary Zone 20AInstitute is held
in one of the countries within the zone and this year,
it is in Johannesburg, South Africa. Some liken the
Institute to a mini convention, and the co-convenors
RID Corneliu Dincă and RIDE Yinka Babalola warmly
invite all Rotarians in Zone 20A to attend.
Its purpose is for senior Rotarians from the zone to
meet and discuss Rotary and related matters as well as
to share common interests and fellowship. This year’s
venue is the Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference
Centre and Spa in Muldersdrift, west of Johannesburg.
The venue is an hour’s drive from OR Tambo Airport and
15 minutes from Lanseria Airport. Bus transport will be
arranged for delegates between the airports and hotel. It
will be held over three days from Thursday 14 to Saturday
16 September and the theme is World Peace through
Understanding. Two days of training for district governors
elect, nominees and their partners, as well as the district
membership chairs will precede the conference.
Rotary International President-Elect Ian Risely, RIVP
Dean Rohrs, Rotary Foundation Trustee Örscelik Balkan
and other senior Rotary leaders from outside of Zone 20A
will attend the institute.
There will be nine plenary sessions with keynote
speakers focusing on the various contributions that
Rotary and Rotarians can make through activities
aligned with the theme such as promoting the Rotary
organisation, membership, engaging young leaders, the
Rotary Foundation, Rotary service and Rotary Action.
Other confirmed keynote speakers include Prof Theo
Veldsman from the University of Johannesburg on the
psychology of leadership and Dr Marilyn Fitzgerald from
theUSAonprojectsustainabilitybasedonherexperiences
in Indonesia that are documented in her book, If I had a
Waterbuffalo. There will also be six break-out meetings
led by panels of experts on the Friday afternoon.
On Saturday afternoon after the final plenary session,
there will be an exhibition of projects undertaken at club,
district and national level. Various project partners will
also form part of the exhibition. This will be an opportunity
for the delegates to engage with exhibitors, exchange
ideas and possibly establish partnerships with non-profit
organisations and businesses interested in establishing
projects in other parts of Africa. The exhibition will be an
integral part of the institute programme and is designed to
maximise delegate and exhibitor interaction.
Evening events will include a meet and greet with
live music on Wednesday evening, a welcome dinner
on Thursday, a theme dinner on Friday in the world
famous Carnivore Restaurant and a gala banquet with
dancing to live music on Saturday. A lunch meeting of the
Rotary Club of Johannesburg (D9400) will convene on
Thursday 14 September and will provide the delegates
with the opportunity to attend a meeting of the first Rotary
club in Africa and receive a make-up certificate. A Major
Donor lunch will be held on Friday 15 September and the
institute will conclude with an interfaith service on Sunday
17 September.
Tours will be available for delegates wishing to see
a bit of South Africa. Misty Hills Hotel is on the edge of
the Cradle of Humankind, famed for the many hominid
fossils found in the caves. There is a world-class museum
nearby at Maropeng that presents the fossil record
discovered in the area.
To register, please go to: www.rotaryinstitute2017-joburgrsa.org.za. For Rotarians unable to attend the full three
days of the Institute, there will be a Saturday only registration. This will enable a delegate to attend the final two
plenary sessions on Saturday morning, the exhibition in the afternoon and the gala banquet in the evening.
The 2017 Zone 20 Institute will be held at the serene Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa.

Some may be surprised to hear that the two newest
members of the Rotary Club of Oostenberg (D9350),
Ettienne le Roux and Mieke Erasmus, are just 19
years old. As past Interact club presidents, they
were greatly influenced by the role Rotary played in
their community.
Their passion for community service began at
a young age when they joined the Interact Club of
Brackenfell High School. While attending the school,
the two participated in various leadership camps and
the annual Adventure into Citizenship.
“Interact gave me the opportunity to take part in
various projects and attend leadership camps. I realised
that I wanted to continue touching lives after school. To
see people’s smiles after every deed made me realise
how privileged I am,” said Ettienne.
After they matriculated, Mieke went to Mexico for
a year as a long-term Rotary Youth Exchange student
while Ettienne began studying to be an educator.
After her year abroad, Mieke has returned home and
is studying business management. For them, joining
a Rotary club was the next logical step and both feel
honoured to be Rotarians.
“To be inducted as Rotarians at such a young age is
a big deal! This is an opportunity for us to learn and grow
even more. We hope to add new ideas and bring value
to this big international family that helped us develop
into the young adults we are today,” said Mieke.
BREAKING THE MEMBER MOULD
President Stephan Lombard, Sandra Kotze (Brakenfell High School educator), Ettienne le Roux, Mieke
Erasmus and Elfreda Klose. The club which has served its community for 15 years has embraced diversity
to ensure that Rotary continues into the future.
In Oostenberg, who you are or how old you are is not important.
What this particular club looks for in its new members is dedication
and a commitment to Service Above Self.
Trust is not a short-term prospect
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District Governor Larry Mapani
(D9210).
District Governor Jankees Sligcher
and his spouse, Judy (D9400).
District Governor Lynette Stassen
with her spouse, Koos (D9350).
District Governor Wally Jacobs
and his spouse, Arlene (D9370).
On 1 July, whe
will take
District Governor Manoj Vaghjee and
spouse, Bina (D9220).
District Governor Kenneth Mugisha
(D9211).
District Governor Peter Murage Mbui
with his spouse, Harriet Murage (D9212).

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en the new Rotary year begins, our 2017/18 district governors
e office and inspire Rotarians as they make a difference.

As one of the poorest nations in the world, Malawi
is struggling to provide adequate health care to its
citizens. The Rotary Club of Lilongwe (D9210) runs
numerous projects to assist poor people who are
hardest hit by the situation.
In April this year, the Rotary Club of Lilongwe held
a dental camp in conjunction with Kamuzu Central
Hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi. For five consecutive
days, patients received free treatment from the dental
department at the hospital. The funds for this camp
were raised by the club at a golf day it organised.
The Rotary Club of Lilongwe supplied all medication
and medical items required for the camp. Throughout
the week, Rotarians coordinated the patients and
assisted the nurses and doctors to ensure a smooth
operation. They also provided the team of 30 medical
staff with homemade meals and refreshments daily.
An awareness campaign in local churches, schools,
workplaces and on social media platforms contributed
to the high turnout of patients seeking free dental
treatment. More than 1 100 patients were treated in five
days. They received treatment for a variety of dental
conditions, education on dental care and received
dental packs to take home.
Useful links:
www.rotary-lilongwe.org
www.facebook.com/rotarylilongwe
GOLF DAY LEAVES MALAWIANS SMILING
Strong community support ensured that the club raised enough to fund the five-day dental clinic.

From solar energy to mobile banking, new technologies are
helping plug gaps and solve problems at an astonishing
rate. More often than not, these innovative technologies
provide simpler and cheaper alternatives to everything from
using a map to dispensing medicine. As a country which is
still developing and plagued by a number of socio-economic
problems, Malawi is the perfect place to introduce cheap
and innovative technologies.
One lesser-known but incredibly important development in
technology is telemedicine. Although it’s still in the early stages
of introduction, it has been well received.
Telemedicine is the transmission of medical information via
modern telecommunications that allows for remote diagnosis,
consultation and treatment. This simple concept has been used
in a broad array of applications across Malawi.
The population of Malawi, especially the rural population, is
unable to easily access traditional specialised medical treatment.
The cost alone is prohibitive but when coupled with vast
distances that need to be travelled, specialised
medical care becomes nothing more than a pipe
dream for those with limited resources.
Last year, ActionAid International revealed that
there were only 300 doctors currently working in
the whole of Malawi, a country of about 18 million
people – one medical doctor for every 60 000 people.
These damning revelations make Malawi one of the
few countries in the world with the largest patient to
doctor ratio.
The Rotary Club of Limbe (D9210) identified the
need and sourced international partners from
Italy. As the club had pre-existing
relationships with health
centres in the country, it
decided to install
projects
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MEDICINE

Members of the club were present for the installation and saw how the system worked. It is now being used
by healthcare professionals at the various centres.
the telemedicine system in those
centres first.
“I truly believe every hospital
in Malawi needs this system as
we are short of specialists and
the local population can’t afford
private specialists… this project is
amazing,” said Mohamed Tayub,
president-elect of the Rotary Club
of Limbe.
This telemedicine project was
designed to create three new
centres of telemedicine at health
centres in Malawi. It was undertaken
with the assistance of the non-profit
organisations DREAM and The
Community of Sant’Egidio.
This service will enable local
doctors to make tele-consultations
with specialists, in areas such as
cardiology, dermatology, internal
medicine, radiology and infectious
diseases, who volunteered their
services.
Medical equipment, such as
electrocardiograph and oximetres
attached to a computer, send vital
information to the doctors to assist
them with making an accurate
diagnosis.
This project aimed to improve
the capacity of local health care
professionals. It aims to achieve this
by promoting disease prevention
programmes, enhancing the health
infrastructure of local communities,
while educating and mobilising
communities to help prevent the
spread of major diseases.

When Beryl Campbell told the Rotary Club of Kloof
(D9370) of how interruptions to the water supply
at the hostel of the Deaf Centre at Mariannhill
Monastery regularly forced her to close the facility
and send the 65 learners home, the Rotarians
decided something needed to be done.
The children also suffer from other disabilities such
as autism, often struggle to cope with the disruption to
their routine and their parents are burdened with the
additional expense it creates. The fire department had
helped where possible but was not always available to
deliver water.
With little other choice, the children and staff were
forced to carry water in buckets from the swimming pool
to the toilets. But this too became difficult as most of the
children were not strong enough to carry buckets or tip
them into the toilets, so the adult staff had to help. Life
was difficult and everyone was struggling to cope with
the stress.
The club was asked to help connect the two twenty-
thousand litre JoJo tanks that had been donated by
JOAT Sales and Services.
The club agreed and under Tony Robson’s guidance
the project was successfully completed with the
assistance of Craig Darvel of Fulton School, Jarrod Hogg
of Dialysis Water Treatment and Bill Hogg of London
Plumbers. Kloof’s section 21 company, Phila uFunde,
funded the project from funds donated by its sponsors.
The water will not be used for cooking or drinking but to
maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
Almost R70 000 was spent on connections, filters
and pumps. The costs to make the water suitable for
consumption would have exceeded what the club had
available for the project.
Beryl Campbell with Rotarians Peter Scorgie and Ian Foster (back) with some of the school children.
DISRUPTIVE INTERRUPTIONS

Four large boxes of Duplo (building
blocks for toddlers) were given to the
Rotary Club of Edenvale (D9400) by
Care for Education. The club donated
the blocks to Pinocchio Educare
Centre at Child Welfare SA – Edenvale.
The centre provides early childhood
development for pre-school children
from low income families and ensures
that the children receive the required
mental stimulation and supervision.
The children are divided, according
to age, into three classes: Grade 00,
Grade 0 and Grade R in preparation
Jenny Kennedy, manager of Edenvale Child Welfare, Lome Koekemoer, principal of Pinocchio Educare
Centre and Daphne Wane a social worker with Jane Trumble, club treasurer.
Linda Clarke (secretary) collecting the Duplo donation from Duncan
Beaton of Care for Education.
for mainstream Grade 1
After arriving at school in the mornings, the children have porridge for
breakfast. They also receive a cooked lunch and fruit for morning and
afternoon snacks. The food is prepared at the centre and the menu is
designed in accordance with the Department of Social Development’s
nutritional criteria.
The centre has three educators, a cook and a cleaner who work
under the guidance of a qualified principal. Funding is received from
various sources; a nominal daily allowance from the social development
department, contributions from parents and the shortfall is made up from
donations from people and organisations within the community and the
National Lotto.
Care for Education is a non-profit organisation and partner of the LEGO Foundation that distributes
charity resources to children, schools and organisations in need. It aims to impact early childhood
development and primary education using concrete manipulatives (objects that can be touched and
moved by children to introduce or reinforce a concept) which engage children in playful learning.
Learn more about this organisation at: www.carefored.co.za
BLOCKS
GLORIOUS
BLOCKS

The Usborne
First Atlas
• Clear maps, stunning photos and illustrations
• Simple text and fun facts
• Interactive learning style (with Internet Quicklinks)
• Inspires the imagination and teaches map reading
• Showcases the fascinating world around us
• Box of 10 @ R900
The Dictionary & Atlas Project presents
a literacy trilogy
The Usborne English
Dictionary
• Perfect for children 8+ years
• Beautiful illustrations to inspire
curiosity and aid learning
• Boxes of 10 @ R1 200
The Usborne Book of
Knowledge
• Richer content and extensive colourful
illustrations
• Makes difficult subjects come to life and
easy to understand
• Includes Internet Quicklinks
• Subjects included: Astronomy & Space, Planet
Earth, Plants & Animals, The Human Body
• Boxes of 12 @ R1 800
Managed by the
Rotary Club of Kromboom (D9350)
and supported by:
All books contain Rotary branding and The Four-Way Test
Orders: admin@dictionariesforafrica.com
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Adding fun & imaginative learning to your literacy projects

Since its launch in 2009, the Dictionary & Atlas Project
has placed thousands of copies of the Usborne Illustrated
Dictionaries in the hands of southern African school
learners; an astonishing 94 percent of southern African
Rotary clubs have participated in the project to date.
Funds raised from the dictionary sales are used to sustain
the project and to date, surpluses totalling R240 000 have been
donated to The Rotary Foundation on behalf of the
southern African districts participating in the project.
The idea for the project was born after PDG
Rodney Mazinter attended the 2008 Rotary
International Convention in Los Angeles. He
returned from the Convention with samples of the
dictionary which he gave to PDG Michael Johnson,
a fellow committee member of Reach out to Africa
(ROTA), Africa South branch. The timing could not
have been better, as PDG Michael had been tasked
to start a literacy initiative under the ROTA banner.
The project was well supported from the
beginning; many clubs showed interest and were
impressed by its potential. One such club was the
Rotary Club of Kirksville (D6040, USA) which after
some gentle persuasion by its prominent member,
Past RI President Ray Klinginsmith, made a
donation of $3 500 to the project. The donation
was used as seed money to buy initial stock and
to launch the dictionary project throughout southern
Africa.
PDG Michael’s own club, the Rotary Club of
Kromboom (D9350), has managed the project since
its inception. The hard work and commitment from the
Kromboom Rotarians has contributed to the project’s
success. Many senior Rotarians from Africa (and
beyond) lent their support to the project by donating
their time and influence, acting as patrons, mentors and
members of the different countries’ advisory boards.
The project patrons are Past RI Presidents Ray
Klinginsmith (USA), Jon Majiyagbe (Nigeria), Past RI
Director Tony Serrano (South Africa) and PP Patrick
Chisanga (Zambia).
3 TIMES AS
FABULOUS
94% of Rotary clubs in southern Africa have
participated in the project that is set to
become at least...
Right: PDG Rodney Mazinter (aka the project catalyst)
imported some samples and excitedly ‘dumped’ them
on PDG Michael Johnson’s desk with the ‘suggestion’
to “get going”.
Far right: Past Rotary International President Ray
Klinginsmith persuaded his club to make the donation
that became the project’s seed money.
The detailed illustrations engage the young
readers. Educators have reported that their learners
love using the dictionary and have developed an
increased interest in books and reading as they are
not ‘boring’.

How the project operates
The Dictionary and Atlas Project Exco: PP Graham Parkhurst (Clearance and Distribution), PDG Michael
Johnson (marketing) and PP Jean-Claude Merven (finance).
Strategic partnerships
have added value to the
project. PP Mike Walwyn
(top right), of Nexlog, is
a member of the Rotary
Club of Newlands (D9350)
Elwyn Mundungwe (right),
the CEO of Speedlink
Harare, is a member of
the Rotary Club of Harare
West (D9210).
DHL has been supporting
the project for years.
Rotary clubs purchase boxes of the
dictionaries from the project and in turn
donate them to schools and libraries.
The dictionaries are sold in boxes of ten
and at approximately half the cost of the UK
retail price (Usborne is a prominent British
publisher and was UK’s Children’s Publisher
of the year in 2016).
Each dictionary has Rotary branding on
the cover, while the inner cover contains The
Four-Way Test and a brief description of the
project, as well as a block for clubs to include
their names, contact details and a personal
message from the donors.
The dictionaries are printed in Dubai then
shipped to Cape Town. Once they have
cleared customs (courtesy of Nexlog and Past
President Mike Walwyn of the Rotary Club
of Newlands, D9350), they are transported
around South Africa courtesy of the project’s
main sponsor, DHL.
Dictionaries ordered by clubs in central
and southern Africa are transported from
Johannesburg to Harare, Zimbabwe, by
Speedlink Harare. The company, whose
CEO is PP Elwyn Mundungwe of the Rotary
Club of Harare West (D9210),
transports the dictionaries
at no cost. Once the books
arrive at the Harare premises,
they are made available for
collection.
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Inspired by the success of the dictionaries, the
project team felt it was time to expand the range
and earlier this year, introduced the Usborne First
Atlas. A few months later, the members of the Rotary
Club of Kromboom voted to import and promote the
Usborne Book of Knowledge.
These two ‘new kids on the block’ are bound to have
a tremendous impact on the children who receive them.
Not only will they assist with learning and school work,
but the beautiful illustrations will keep readers engaged.
There are Internet links to the Usborne Quicklinks
website in both books which will grow the children’s
research skills and help them to develop a healthy
curiosity in the world around them. The inclusion of
these links in the Usborne publications will ensure that
in the age of the internet, they won’t become obsolete or
lie unused, gathering dust in a forgotten corner!
TheBookofKnowledgeisanexquisiteencyclopaedia
for children. Its incredible illustrations and clear, easy-
to-understand English make it a captivating read
for people of all ages! It is crammed with facts and
information on a range of topics from outer space,
biology and geography to history. The internet links
refer the young reader to websites which are sure to
further fuel their thirst for knowledge.
The Rotary Club of Kromboom is always on the
lookout for new ways to stimulate the growth of literacy
and general knowledge for school learners throughout
southern Africa. One such idea is through an Usborne
publication about a subject which dominates our daily
existence: Computers and Coding... Watch this space
for details!
Information about the project and how to order
can be found at www.dictionariesforafrica.com or
email Isabel Walker (the project administrator) at
admin@dictionariesforafrica.com.
Where to from here?
The Usborne First Atlas
was introduced earlier this year. The first orders have
been distributed and almost half the original shipment of 2600 copies has
been sold. Orders are being taken for the Book of Knowledge and the project plans to
introduce a fourth publication to the range, Lift-the-flap Computers and Coding.
www.dictionariesforafrica.com
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Armed with his magical gavel, ‘wine wizard’
Michael Fridjhon persuaded the guests at the
Rotary Club of Gately’s annual wine auction to
dig deep and give generously.
The event raised R430 000 and was attended
by 150 people who greatly enjoyed the evening of
good food, great wine and even better company.
Funds raised at the event will be used as far-a-
field as the Western Cape wine lands where most
of the auction’s sponsors hail from. Rotarian Mike
Francis and his committee pulled out all the stops
for this event.
MAGICAL
WINE AUCTION
Above: The “main manne” Mike Francis (Wine Committee Chair and organiser), President Gavin Ferreira,
Michael Fridjhon and the evening’s MC, Colin Davies. Generous sponsorship, mostly from the Western
Cape wine lands, ensured that bidders were spoilt for choice.

In March, the Ebenezer Mile Swim turned 25 and
thankfully, the drought had broken and the dam was
full. Brilliant weather on the day ensured that many
people arrived to support the 354 swimmers.
Highlights of the day included the Fastest Mile by
Abdul Malick Railoun in a time of 00:19:42. Sule van
der Merwe broke the women’s 14-30 record of 22:04 by
two minutes and 47 seconds. The Ebenezer Mile was
started by the Mountain Yacht Club during the drought
of the 90s when there wasn’t enough water in Ebenezer
Dam to sail.
Over the years, it has grown and in 2001, the Rotary
Club of Haenertsburg (D9400) took over organising and
running the popular event.
Funds raised are spent on community projects
such as the training of Early Childhood Development
practitioners, planting indigenous trees and providing
blankets and wheelchairs to the needy.
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Thanks to the Rotary Club of Nairobi Utumishi’s
(D9212) LN-4 Prosthetic Hand project, amputees in
Kenya have been given a free prosthetic hand and
with it, the gift of increased mobility. The project is
run in conjunction with the Rotary Clubs of Ashland
(D5110, USA) and Pleasant Hill (D5160, USA).
This free prosthetic hand is designed and produced
by The Ellen Meadows Prosthetic Hand Foundation
(EMPHF). The hand, which costs US$50 to produce, is
designed to facilitate basic activities like writing, holding
utensils, grasping and carrying objects. The digits give
the wearer the ability to hold objects through a ratchet
type system. One side moves to tighten the grasp while
the other side will loosen the digits when pressed.
The hand transforms lives through enabling increased
independence, thereby creating opportunities to lead
more productive lives.
The LN-4 hand is easily fitted with the help of
illustrated instructions. For an amputee to be able to be
fitted with a hand there has to be at least 12 centimetres
of residual limb below the elbow. Once fitted, the
amputee is easily trained on how to use the hand.
The prosthetic is distributed at no cost to amputees
who can’t afford to buy a prosthetic instrument for
themselves. Replacements are also free if needed.
After the club obtains details of an amputee and
approves the donation, it arranges for the amputee
to receive the prosthetic hand. If the amputee lives
outside of Nairobi, the club arranges for the recipient
to be transported to the city or Rotarians travel to the
amputee’s home town to fit the hand and train the
recipient in its use.
Dr Mussadiq Mir, the project manager, fits Joseph Njeru Gati (50) with a new hand. Joseph lost his right
hand in 1983 while packing tea in a tea factory. The father of four is now a cattle headmen and without this
project, would never have regained the use of both arms.
FREE HANDS FOR KENYA’S AMPUTEES

Daniel Mbochi (20) lost his left hand in a
farming accident when he was 16 years old.
He is currently studying computer studies.
After a horrifying electrical accident last
year, doctors were left with no choice but
to amputate the right hand of 19-year-
old Veronicah Kaylo. She took part in a
demonstration of the project at Jararal
Temple.
Ibrahim Gitau Thourta
(28) is a farmer who lost
his right hand in a grass
cutting accident in 2010.
Gedion Mweti (36) is a butcher
from Kiniduri, Kenya, who
lost his right hand as a result
of injuries sustained during a
violent attack in 2015.
Joseph Ogero (58) was involved in a motor vehicle collision
ten years ago and lost his right hand. The father of six was
accompanied by Francis Kibiso Nyangau (right) when he
received his new prosthetic hand.
Florence Andona (43) a housewife from
Kakamega, Kenya, lost her hand in a
motor vehicle collision in 2005.
Most of the recipients lost their hands as a result of serious injuries, illnesses or birth
defects. The prosthetic hands are distributed at no cost to the recipients.
Meet some of the people whose lives have been changed for the better, thanks to
the Rotary Club of Nairobi Utumishi and its LN-4 Prosthetic Hand project.

Left: Joseph Kirungu (22), a student from
Gatundu, Kenya, lost his left hand 10 years
ago in an agricultural accident while cutting
grass.
Right: Denis Steven
(30), a businessman
from Embu, Kenya,
lost his right hand
three years ago after
he was assaulted in
a robbery. He was
accompanied by
Paul Kimani (right)
from the Kenyatta
National Hospital’s
orthopaedic
department.
In August last year, doctors
amputated 33-year-old Margaret
Wanjiru’s right hand after
gangrene set in. The young
business woman quickly
mastered the use of her new
hand.
For Judith Muendi (28),
life has been anything but
easy. The young mother of
three scrapes together a
living hawking vegetables.
A relatively challenging job
for a woman who lost her
right leg and both hands
two years ago when her
husband chopped them
off. She struggles with
the challenges faced daily
by solo parents (a parent
who support their children
without any support,
financial, physical or
emotional, from the other
parent).
Rotarians identify amputees who meet certain conditions (such as the there should be at least
12.7 centimetres of the arm remaining below the elbow to allow for the correct fitting of the
LN-4 hand) and submit their names for consideration. Once the club receives the amputee’s
information and approves the donation, arrangements are made to fit the hand and train the
amputee to use it.

From 28 April to 1 May, Rotary clubs in Namibia
held their annual Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
(RYLA) camp at B2Gold’s educational centre in
Otjikoto.
The very successful event saw 67 high-potential
learners from the Khomas, Erongo and Otjozondjupa
regions gather for four days of intensive leadership
training. The learners from Grade 8 to 12 represented
15 different high schools. Learners were selected on
the basis of their community service and participation in
their schools’ Interact Club.
In line with their vision of building a sustainable future
for the country, B2Gold Namibia hosted the entire event
for the second time at their educational facility adjacent
to Otjikoto Gold Mine. Set on 8 000 hectares of tranquil
game reserve, B2Gold’s education centre is a haven for
thought exchange, leadership activity and relationship
building.
An integral part of the RYLA camp was the
Challenge Plus youth leadership programme created by
well-known UK facilitator Scott Hurd. It was masterfully
implemented by two dynamic young teachers from
Donatus Secondary School, Anthia Nekundi and
Deon Kapuka. Learners also engaged in a variety of
leadership exercises including public speaking and
team building. To expose the youngsters to the business
environment, tours were undertaken to the B2Gold
Mine and the Otjiwarongo Crocodile Farm. Motivational
speakers included B2Gold’s Managing Director Mark
Dawe and various Namibian Rotaractors. B2Gold
sponsored transport, accommodation and catering for
all the learners and adult leaders.
“For the second year in a row B2Gold has been
overwhelmingly generous and supportive of the RYLA
camp and we could not have done it without them,” said
Rotarian Mary Beth Gallagher, the camp director. “I am
inspired by the young adult leaders who are excellent
role models for the learners and who are fully capable of
running this camp in the future. The staff of B2Gold are
caring and dedicated to preserving the environment and
the learners are eager to soak up as much knowledge
and experience as they can. This combination is a
recipe for success.”
“We are profoundly thankful to the B2Gold team for
their generous sponsorship of this important activity
and their commitment to the RYLA programme,”
commented Taffy Chirunda, Youth Committee Chair for
the Rotary Club of Windhoek. “It is in holding hands with
visionary companies like B2Gold that we can achieve
our Namibian dream in which no one is left behind.
B2Gold has truly lived up to Rotary International’s
motto: Service Above Self”.
In a letter of gratitude to B2Gold, Martha Jonas, a
grade 12 learner from Swakopmund wrote: “This camp
has changed me for life. The leadership skills that we
gained here will benefit the whole country because
these are the tools we will use as future leaders. The
B2Gold Educational Centre is all about teaching us to
LIFE CHANGING RYLA

preserve nature and protect our wildlife for the next
generations.”
Michelle Hawaes, from Khomas High School
said, “I am leaving this camp as a new person - as a
leader. I have self-confidence and I am more aware
of my potential and my capabilities. I have a new
outlook on myself and the people around me. I can
now take risks and grasp opportunities with both
hands. This camp was awesome!”
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
is a leadership programme run by Rotary clubs
around the world. Young people between 13-30 are
invited to attend a seminar, camp or workshop to
develop practical leadership skills.
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In May, the president of the
Rotary Club of Scottburgh
(D9370), Cherry Biden,
inducted President Marisca
Naicker (left) and the
committee of the Interact Club
of Umzinto Secondary Schools
(above).
The Rotary Club of Klerksdorp (D9370) enjoyed the company of several schools in Klerksdorp, Orkney and
Stilfontein at its Head Boy and Head Girl Dinner. It was particularly interesting to hear the head boys and
girls air their opinions with regard to free education (the topical #feesmustfall movement). At the dinner are
President Andrias Demetriou (far right) and Johan Swart (far left) with some of their guests.

The Rotary Club of Bedfordview (D9400) has fielded a team,
The Movers and Shakers, that participates in the weekly
Gilloolys Parkrun. Led by President Alan Rock, the Rotarians
enjoy the Saturday morning activity. The free event is open
to everyone and is not a competitive event but a timed run or
walk. The Movers and Shakers team: President Alan Rock,
Jackie Bebbington, Filippa Heyneke, Cristiane Pereira and
Fabio Janowski Da Cruz.
The official handover of the Rotary Club of Waterfront’s (D9350) sanitation project at Proteus Technical
High School, which was undertaken in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Etobicoke (D7070, Canada) and
the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), was held at the school. The project (see Rotary Africa
March 2017) upgraded the school’s dilapidated and vandalised bathrooms. A commemorative plaque was
unveiled and the school principal, JD Vermeulen, received recognition for his contributions to the school.
At the unveiling are David Millar (director) and Cheryl Allen (circuit manager) of WCED with the province’s
MEC of Education, Debbie Schäfer, JD Vermeulen and Rotarian Piet Postema.
DG Bruce Steele-Gray (D9370) attended
the District 9210 conference that was
held at Elephant Hills in Victoria Falls,
Zimbabwe. During the conference, DG
Bruce and DG Lee-Ann Shearing (D9210)
planted a tree to commemorate the
occasion.
Roundup

The RFE started in East
London, went to Grahamstown
then to Kenton-On-Sea and
finally to Cape Town. District
RFE Chair (South) Roger
and Bridget Carthew worked
hard to make the exchange
a success. Enjoying one of
the fellowship events are
Hema Balanchandran, Viji
Shankaranrayanam, DG Bruce
Steele-Gray, Mercy Kavitha and
Meena Newton.
The Rotary Club of Kenton on Sea (D9370) hosted four couples on a Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE)
from south India (D2981) and the members are looking forward to the reciprocal RFE in 2018. The group
enjoyed a trip to Addo Elephant Park, a visit to Sibuya Game Reserve and a tour of the best dairy farms
in the region. The visitors attended various dinner parties and evening fellowship events which stretched
their hosts’ knowledge of what it means to be vegetarian!
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In March, the Rotary Clubs of Polokwane, Pietersburg 100, Haenertsburg, Hoedspruit, Louis Trichardt,
Giyani, Tzaneen and Phalaborwa (D9400) spent a weekend at Mopani Camp in the Kruger National Park
(KNP) and celebrated the Rotary Foundation’s anniversary. The weekend started with an informal braai on
Friday evening. The Rotarians spent Saturday game viewing before enjoying sun-downers on the banks of
the Pioneer Dam (under the watchful eye of armed game rangers). This was followed by a dinner under the
stars in the Mopani Boma. Top right: At the dinner, PP Charles Hardy (Rotary Club of Polokwane) presented
Kirsty Redman (KNP) with a donation of R30 000 to be used by the Honorary Rangers in their battle against
elephant poaching within the park.
The Rotary Club of Durban Clairwood (D9370) celebrated Mother’s Day with the grannies and granddads
who live at ABH Salligram home in Chatsworth. The residents enjoyed food, music and dancing. The 120
mothers received gift hampers. The Rotarians were devastated to see how many of these old mothers
had been forgotten – many of them were emotional and even weeping as their children had yet to visit
them this year. It was also sad to see how many of the mothers who danced and sang last year were now
frail and confined to wheelchairs.

The communications committee of the Rotary Club of Benoni Aurora delivered a huge cake to the Benoni
City Times editor and staff. This was done to thank the team for the support it has shown the club. The
dynamic team Sheina Razack, Erik van Dijk, Khutso Maphatsoe, Melissa Lynes (Benoni Aurora), Logan
Green and Kevin van der List (editor) with the cake.
The Rotary Club of High Noon (D9370) held a Foundation Centennial Celebration. With PDG Natty
Moodley are DGA Ann Pippa and DG Bruce Steele-Gray.

The Rotary Club of Polokwane (D9400) donated four MyLab science kits to Sefoloko Secondary School. The
kits contain all the equipment and chemicals for the educators and learners to conduct the experiments
required for the Grade 9 to 12 science curriculum. Three science educators also attended a two day MyLab
‘user’ course at the University of North West. At the handover are Leuba Sokana (science educator),
Mdatelo Chepape (HOD science department), Matome Maake (senior science educator), President Jerry
Malahlela and Rotarian Trevor Mulaudzi.
Jane Trumble (treasurer) and Linda
Clarke (secretary) of the Rotary Club of
Edenvale (D9400) were interviewed on
Radio Eden about the club’s gala dinner
at Modderfontein Golf Club, organised to
celebrate The Foundation’s centennial.
The two Rotarians used the opportunity to
share the contribution their club and The
Foundation have made to the community.
The Anns of the Rotary Club of Helderberg (D9350) donated
120 litres of drinking water to the Somerset Fire Brigade.
Rotary Ann Ingrid Edelson was given the water by German
tourists.

The Rotary Club of Bedfordview (D9400) held its annual Charity Golf Day at the Royal Johannesburg and
Kensington Golf Club. The South African Guide Dog Association for the Blind, which is one of the club’s
major beneficiaries, was represented by Juliette Powell (head of marketing) and Holly, the loving yellow
Labrador (top left). Juliette’s video presentation about SA Guide Dogs provided the guests with valuable
insight into the organisation. President Alan Rock also addressed the guests (top right).
President Alan Rock (second from right) with three of the golfers who competed in the golf day.

celebrate
CELEBRATING THE BIG 5-OH!
The Rotary Club of Empangeni (D9370) celebrated the 50th anniversary of its charter with a cocktail evening
at the Empangeni Museum. Rotarians set up displays at the venue to showcase their club’s activities over
the last 50 years. This exhibition will remain on display until the end of June to afford the community the
opportunity to learn more about Rotary.
Penny Bunting and Marie de Matteis hard at
work
Former exchange students Anne Soldat who went to
Brazil in 1996, Shaun Dafel who went to Switzerland in
2006 and Michelle Stewart who went to France in 2004

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