A Happy New Year to you all! The beginning of the
Gregorian calendar year marks the mid-point of
our Rotary year and I am glad to say that we
are on the right track as far as our objectives for the
District go.
I would like to highlight some indicators. Many Clubs
have responded to the 1st Quarter rankings (some
positively…..some in shock!) and there is a promise
of improved reporting. Look out for this at the end
of January. The Rotaract District Conference team
in Dar-es-salaam
Kanthan Pillay, president of the local Rotary club, married Sarah Britten in Clarens. Sarah is also a member of the club and they met through Rotary work. All club members wish the happy couple many decades of happiness together. Sarah is now the club's First Lady for this Rotary year.
1. The document describes a typical day visiting agricultural loan beneficiaries with a rural finance project in Sierra Leone. It details a long journey by motorbike to a village, where a meeting is held with farmers who successfully repaid agricultural loans.
2. At the meeting, farmers express gratitude for the loans that helped them grow crops like cabbage. With the loans, they were able to purchase higher quality seeds and inputs, improving their harvests. Their high quality cabbage crop was certified to enter export markets.
3. Visiting one of the cabbage farms, the author is impressed by how the agricultural loans have helped pull the community from dependency to self-sufficiency, selling crops internationally. The day concludes with an appreciative
This weekly bulletin from the Rotary Club of Bangsar Kuala Lumpur (RCBKS) provides updates on:
1) The club's activities from the past week which included a visit from the District Governor and inducting a new member.
2) Upcoming events for the club including a fellowship event, speaker presentations, and committee meetings.
3) Announcements regarding birthdays, anniversaries, and duty roster assignments.
The newsletter provides updates on the club's activities in February and upcoming events in March, including meetings, conferences, and fundraising events like World's Greatest Shave. It recognizes members for their work and announces the election of the new District Rotaract Representative. The newsletter also promotes literacy and the Rotary Club of Hannans' annual book donation project for a local primary school.
Hats off to the RYLA Kenya Committee
for a great RYLA Event! It was also
an excellent forum to Celebrate
“Rotaract@40” An attendance of 320 RYLArians
and several Rotarians at senior levels of
PDG, DGE, DRO and AG is a commendable
collaboration of Rotaractors and Rotarians. Representation
from Rotary Community Corps, Guests and Speakers is
also worthy of note. More than 10 Trophies were up for
grabs. Congratulations to the Winners! Kindly send your
moments on how you celebrated “Rotaract@40”
This document provides an update from the president of the Rotary Club as their Rotary year is coming to an end. It discusses several projects the club has completed, including a values education workshop for students and an upcoming medical camp for a poor community in partnership with another Rotary club. It also notes some remaining tasks to wrap up the year such as producing a report card and souvenir book before leadership is handed over to the incoming president at the end of the month. The president expresses gratitude for the fellowship experienced over the year and looks forward to winding down their responsibilities once the official handover occurs.
This document provides background information on the Rotary Club of Taguig Fort Bonifacio including a brief history of its founding, a roster of past presidents from 1999-2012, and excerpts from the governor's message emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and adherence to Rotary's guiding principles. It highlights goals of ensuring each club has a strategic plan and renewing focus on Rotary's principles to help guide service activities.
The family of Rotary Month in December comes
at a time when all are looking forward to the
festivities associated with the end of year.
As you look forward to the holidays, I would like you
to also take time to review your effectiveness as a
club and as a leader in the roles and responsibilities
entrusted to you.
The recently released first quarter rankings shows
areas of growth that you as a Rotaractor can provoke
your club to aspire to. Based on the feedback from
the first quarter reporting, the District Team has
reviewed the content of the second quarter Reporting
Template to incorporate learning experiences in the
four avenues of service. I urge all clubs to ensure
that their second quarter reports are handed-in. This
will determine the winner of the Best Rotaract Club
since the District Team would like to see a winner that
has shown persistence in sharing their approaches to
service and resilient performance.
Kanthan Pillay, president of the local Rotary club, married Sarah Britten in Clarens. Sarah is also a member of the club and they met through Rotary work. All club members wish the happy couple many decades of happiness together. Sarah is now the club's First Lady for this Rotary year.
1. The document describes a typical day visiting agricultural loan beneficiaries with a rural finance project in Sierra Leone. It details a long journey by motorbike to a village, where a meeting is held with farmers who successfully repaid agricultural loans.
2. At the meeting, farmers express gratitude for the loans that helped them grow crops like cabbage. With the loans, they were able to purchase higher quality seeds and inputs, improving their harvests. Their high quality cabbage crop was certified to enter export markets.
3. Visiting one of the cabbage farms, the author is impressed by how the agricultural loans have helped pull the community from dependency to self-sufficiency, selling crops internationally. The day concludes with an appreciative
This weekly bulletin from the Rotary Club of Bangsar Kuala Lumpur (RCBKS) provides updates on:
1) The club's activities from the past week which included a visit from the District Governor and inducting a new member.
2) Upcoming events for the club including a fellowship event, speaker presentations, and committee meetings.
3) Announcements regarding birthdays, anniversaries, and duty roster assignments.
The newsletter provides updates on the club's activities in February and upcoming events in March, including meetings, conferences, and fundraising events like World's Greatest Shave. It recognizes members for their work and announces the election of the new District Rotaract Representative. The newsletter also promotes literacy and the Rotary Club of Hannans' annual book donation project for a local primary school.
Hats off to the RYLA Kenya Committee
for a great RYLA Event! It was also
an excellent forum to Celebrate
“Rotaract@40” An attendance of 320 RYLArians
and several Rotarians at senior levels of
PDG, DGE, DRO and AG is a commendable
collaboration of Rotaractors and Rotarians. Representation
from Rotary Community Corps, Guests and Speakers is
also worthy of note. More than 10 Trophies were up for
grabs. Congratulations to the Winners! Kindly send your
moments on how you celebrated “Rotaract@40”
This document provides an update from the president of the Rotary Club as their Rotary year is coming to an end. It discusses several projects the club has completed, including a values education workshop for students and an upcoming medical camp for a poor community in partnership with another Rotary club. It also notes some remaining tasks to wrap up the year such as producing a report card and souvenir book before leadership is handed over to the incoming president at the end of the month. The president expresses gratitude for the fellowship experienced over the year and looks forward to winding down their responsibilities once the official handover occurs.
This document provides background information on the Rotary Club of Taguig Fort Bonifacio including a brief history of its founding, a roster of past presidents from 1999-2012, and excerpts from the governor's message emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and adherence to Rotary's guiding principles. It highlights goals of ensuring each club has a strategic plan and renewing focus on Rotary's principles to help guide service activities.
The family of Rotary Month in December comes
at a time when all are looking forward to the
festivities associated with the end of year.
As you look forward to the holidays, I would like you
to also take time to review your effectiveness as a
club and as a leader in the roles and responsibilities
entrusted to you.
The recently released first quarter rankings shows
areas of growth that you as a Rotaractor can provoke
your club to aspire to. Based on the feedback from
the first quarter reporting, the District Team has
reviewed the content of the second quarter Reporting
Template to incorporate learning experiences in the
four avenues of service. I urge all clubs to ensure
that their second quarter reports are handed-in. This
will determine the winner of the Best Rotaract Club
since the District Team would like to see a winner that
has shown persistence in sharing their approaches to
service and resilient performance.
The document contains testimonials from various individuals praising Jodie's presentation skills and the value of the health information she provided. Key details:
- Jodie gave numerous well-received presentations on heart health, stroke prevention, and related topics to organizations like the American Heart Association, various Lions and Rotary Clubs, churches, schools, and companies.
- Many commenters noted she was an engaging speaker who effectively educated audiences on important health issues.
- Attendees found the information clear, impactful, and motivating. Some were inspired to seek health screenings after hearing Jodie speak.
- Presenters recommended Jodie and said they would be references for her
The document is a newsletter from Oriole-York Mills United Church from December 2013. It contains messages from the Reverend, reports from church council and committees, and announcements about upcoming Christmas services and events. It also provides reflections on church members who recently passed away and thanks the long-time editor who is moving. This will be the final issue of the newsletter as it will be combined with another church's newsletter in 2014.
Explore Rotaract District 3220 - Issue 3Tharaka Alwis
The document is the third edition of the Rotaract District 3220 bulletin, which summarizes projects and events from Rotaract clubs in the third quarter. It includes articles about hosting an international youth exchange project, a district committee member profile, announcements of the president and Rotaractor of the month for December, January and February, and information on a talent show fundraiser called "Friends in Action" for a cancer hospital. The bulletin aims to share information about the achievements of Rotaractors in the district.
ICAT Newsletter - Oct-Dec - 2017/18 - Issue 2Ravoof Abdul
Welcome to the Second edition of WISDOM for the year 2017- 18. This issue of Wisdom is dedicated to all members who have started their journey in their project speech and to the new members who will start their journey in Toastmasters this year.
- The document summarizes the activities of the Rotaract Club of Zenith from July 2014 to March 2015. It discusses events like district and club installations, friendship day celebrations, independence day celebrations, projects, meetings, and conferences.
- Key highlights include Rtr. Senthilkumar being elected as the 20th President of the club for 2015-2016 and Rtr. PP. Vinoth Nagarajan being selected as the District Rotaract Representative for 2015-2016.
- The club was actively involved in various service projects, meetings, and conferences at the district and international level during this period.
DRR’s Monthly Letter ‘Pratibimba’ - Issue 2 has inaugurated in Zonal Felllowship Meets of Zones 1-4 on 15th August, 2015 at Aurangabad, Latur, Barshi, Satara (MH, India) respectively.
The District Governor provides an update on Lions activities in District 29-I. He discusses attending the International Convention in Toronto where he saw Lions from around the world strengthen their commitment to service. Membership in the district is down slightly from the previous year and he encourages clubs to address retention. The Governor also reminds Lions to schedule official visits early and attend the upcoming fall conference.
The document summarizes the proceedings of an editors' meeting for the Rotary Club of Midtown's bulletin "About Us". It discusses brainstorming ideas for improving the bulletin and making it more tech-savvy. It also provides updates on the club's activities like donating funds for heart surgeries and supporting a school science lab. Stories are shared to inspire members to empower women and support a happy marriage. The overall purpose is to plan ways to create a better club bulletin and update members on service projects.
The Rotary Club of Parramatta City newsletter provides information on upcoming speakers, events, volunteer opportunities, and club activities. Upcoming speakers will discuss their vocations in politics and as a police chaplain. The club is organizing a trivia night fundraiser in November and members are encouraged to bring guests. The newsletter also provides an update on an international service project to provide a van to a school in Uganda and encourages members to support Project Volunteers initiatives.
The document provides details from the 44th annual conference of Rotary International District 3180 in Mysore, India. Over 2000 Rotarians and their families participated in the 3-day conference with the theme of "Parivarthan" meaning change through engagement leading to transformation. The conference featured speeches on topics like partnerships between NGOs and government, empowering differently abled people, the role of youth in nation building, and lessons from women in epics. Cultural performances also enriched the conference. The mesmerizing stage design and overall high-quality organization left attendees with fond memories of fellowship. The conference aimed to motivate continued service in communities with renewed vigor.
This document provides information about upcoming events for the Rotary Club of Parramatta City. It discusses an induction of a new member, James Brennan, and encourages others to assist him in learning about the club. It also promotes attending an upcoming district conference from March 23-25 and a group study exchange alumni dinner on March 7. The calendar of events lists various speakers and activities happening through July. It advertises an upcoming Bollywood fundraising gala for RedHands on February 24 and encourages reserving tickets. It closes with the president's message about the club being a vocational service organization and the importance of succession planning in businesses and clubs.
The newsletter provides updates from Rotary District 3450 which covers Hong Kong, Macau, and parts of Southern China. It discusses the district governor's goals for the new Rotary year focusing on membership growth, public image, leadership development, and environmental sustainability. It also announces upcoming events like a public image workshop and World Polio Day, recognizes clubs for their contributions, and shares photos from recent Rotary events and installations.
The document is the newsletter of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It includes:
1) Welcome messages from the District Governor and Club President updating on club activities and projects.
2) An invitation to attend the 'WA Business Icon 2009' event to recognize young innovators and entrepreneurs.
3) Details of upcoming fundraisers including 'Climb for a Smile' and tickets to a performance of 'West Side Story' to benefit PolioPlus.
The document discusses an upcoming event hosted by Rotary Mysore to benefit Sneha Kiran, an organization that helps children with cerebral palsy. Rotary Mysore gifted a wheelchair to a recipient named Kishore through Sneha Kiran. Ms. Shashikala from Sneha Kiran thanked Rotary Mysore for their long-time support and requested donations for a fashion show and dinner fundraiser on January 26th. The document also recognizes the many contributions of Rotary Mysore members to a recent Rotary conference.
The bulletin provides updates on Circle K International activities at Michigan State University such as attending the District Convention, electing new officers, and upcoming service opportunities in April. It recognizes member of the month Hannah Collins and introduces the new bulletin editor Jake Sadilek. The bulletin celebrates the club's growth over the past year and winning two awards at the District Convention.
The document provides information about the Rotaract Club of Kuliyapitiya, including a summary of their activities in the first quarter of 2012. In the first 3 sentences:
The Rotaract Club of Kuliyapitiya held several successful community service projects in their first quarter, including planting herbs to "Save Life Save Herbs", donating plants to a temple under "Plants for a Greener Tomorrow", and providing food and drinks to pilgrims on an important religious holiday with their "Poson Dansala" project. The club aimed to serve their local community through these initial efforts and engage their new members in meaningful work.
The document provides information about the Rotaract Club of Kuliyapitiya, including a summary of their activities in the first quarter of 2012. It discusses the club's founding and first projects like planting herbs to save lives, donating English books to a local school, and providing food to pilgrims on an important religious day. The club aimed to serve their local community through social activities and help develop the members' skills through projects and professional development opportunities.
I write this month’s message with the warm memories
of RYLA Uganda at Nabinoonya Beach, Entebbe.
It was a great experience especially the Life Skills
session by Rtn Ssebagala and the various Team Building
events by the DEPOT team. I feel invigorated and very
eager to face the 2nd Half of this Rota year based on that
experience.
February is the month in which we start submitting our
Presidents Elects names for acknowledgement in the R.I
Directory 2008-09 and have them initiate their planning
of their various Boards and objectives. Kindly ensure that
your Club has undertaken its Elections of Officers for
2008-09.
February is also World Understanding month. It is
encouraged that Clubs organise activities that open up
thinking and acknowledgement of happenings around
us, our cities, countries and continents. This is a good
opportunity to take stock of our International Service
initiatives. Have you achieved any impact or desirable
outcomes? If not, use this month to polish them up.
Remember you only have upto mid March before you
are required to submit such an initiative for Presidential
citation
Rotary Foundation Month in November
commemorates the establishment of the
foundation for Peace and Understanding in
1917. This was right after the First World War that
saw more than 10 million people killed. November
also brings the Memory of the Founding of the pillar
of “Rotary giving”- The Rotary Foundation by Arch C.
Klumph (R.I President 1916-17). … I came across an
interesting article honoring PDG Yusuf Kodwavwala
in the Rotarian Magazine of November 2007. Read it
when you get the opportunity
The document contains testimonials from various individuals praising Jodie's presentation skills and the value of the health information she provided. Key details:
- Jodie gave numerous well-received presentations on heart health, stroke prevention, and related topics to organizations like the American Heart Association, various Lions and Rotary Clubs, churches, schools, and companies.
- Many commenters noted she was an engaging speaker who effectively educated audiences on important health issues.
- Attendees found the information clear, impactful, and motivating. Some were inspired to seek health screenings after hearing Jodie speak.
- Presenters recommended Jodie and said they would be references for her
The document is a newsletter from Oriole-York Mills United Church from December 2013. It contains messages from the Reverend, reports from church council and committees, and announcements about upcoming Christmas services and events. It also provides reflections on church members who recently passed away and thanks the long-time editor who is moving. This will be the final issue of the newsletter as it will be combined with another church's newsletter in 2014.
Explore Rotaract District 3220 - Issue 3Tharaka Alwis
The document is the third edition of the Rotaract District 3220 bulletin, which summarizes projects and events from Rotaract clubs in the third quarter. It includes articles about hosting an international youth exchange project, a district committee member profile, announcements of the president and Rotaractor of the month for December, January and February, and information on a talent show fundraiser called "Friends in Action" for a cancer hospital. The bulletin aims to share information about the achievements of Rotaractors in the district.
ICAT Newsletter - Oct-Dec - 2017/18 - Issue 2Ravoof Abdul
Welcome to the Second edition of WISDOM for the year 2017- 18. This issue of Wisdom is dedicated to all members who have started their journey in their project speech and to the new members who will start their journey in Toastmasters this year.
- The document summarizes the activities of the Rotaract Club of Zenith from July 2014 to March 2015. It discusses events like district and club installations, friendship day celebrations, independence day celebrations, projects, meetings, and conferences.
- Key highlights include Rtr. Senthilkumar being elected as the 20th President of the club for 2015-2016 and Rtr. PP. Vinoth Nagarajan being selected as the District Rotaract Representative for 2015-2016.
- The club was actively involved in various service projects, meetings, and conferences at the district and international level during this period.
DRR’s Monthly Letter ‘Pratibimba’ - Issue 2 has inaugurated in Zonal Felllowship Meets of Zones 1-4 on 15th August, 2015 at Aurangabad, Latur, Barshi, Satara (MH, India) respectively.
The District Governor provides an update on Lions activities in District 29-I. He discusses attending the International Convention in Toronto where he saw Lions from around the world strengthen their commitment to service. Membership in the district is down slightly from the previous year and he encourages clubs to address retention. The Governor also reminds Lions to schedule official visits early and attend the upcoming fall conference.
The document summarizes the proceedings of an editors' meeting for the Rotary Club of Midtown's bulletin "About Us". It discusses brainstorming ideas for improving the bulletin and making it more tech-savvy. It also provides updates on the club's activities like donating funds for heart surgeries and supporting a school science lab. Stories are shared to inspire members to empower women and support a happy marriage. The overall purpose is to plan ways to create a better club bulletin and update members on service projects.
The Rotary Club of Parramatta City newsletter provides information on upcoming speakers, events, volunteer opportunities, and club activities. Upcoming speakers will discuss their vocations in politics and as a police chaplain. The club is organizing a trivia night fundraiser in November and members are encouraged to bring guests. The newsletter also provides an update on an international service project to provide a van to a school in Uganda and encourages members to support Project Volunteers initiatives.
The document provides details from the 44th annual conference of Rotary International District 3180 in Mysore, India. Over 2000 Rotarians and their families participated in the 3-day conference with the theme of "Parivarthan" meaning change through engagement leading to transformation. The conference featured speeches on topics like partnerships between NGOs and government, empowering differently abled people, the role of youth in nation building, and lessons from women in epics. Cultural performances also enriched the conference. The mesmerizing stage design and overall high-quality organization left attendees with fond memories of fellowship. The conference aimed to motivate continued service in communities with renewed vigor.
This document provides information about upcoming events for the Rotary Club of Parramatta City. It discusses an induction of a new member, James Brennan, and encourages others to assist him in learning about the club. It also promotes attending an upcoming district conference from March 23-25 and a group study exchange alumni dinner on March 7. The calendar of events lists various speakers and activities happening through July. It advertises an upcoming Bollywood fundraising gala for RedHands on February 24 and encourages reserving tickets. It closes with the president's message about the club being a vocational service organization and the importance of succession planning in businesses and clubs.
The newsletter provides updates from Rotary District 3450 which covers Hong Kong, Macau, and parts of Southern China. It discusses the district governor's goals for the new Rotary year focusing on membership growth, public image, leadership development, and environmental sustainability. It also announces upcoming events like a public image workshop and World Polio Day, recognizes clubs for their contributions, and shares photos from recent Rotary events and installations.
The document is the newsletter of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It includes:
1) Welcome messages from the District Governor and Club President updating on club activities and projects.
2) An invitation to attend the 'WA Business Icon 2009' event to recognize young innovators and entrepreneurs.
3) Details of upcoming fundraisers including 'Climb for a Smile' and tickets to a performance of 'West Side Story' to benefit PolioPlus.
The document discusses an upcoming event hosted by Rotary Mysore to benefit Sneha Kiran, an organization that helps children with cerebral palsy. Rotary Mysore gifted a wheelchair to a recipient named Kishore through Sneha Kiran. Ms. Shashikala from Sneha Kiran thanked Rotary Mysore for their long-time support and requested donations for a fashion show and dinner fundraiser on January 26th. The document also recognizes the many contributions of Rotary Mysore members to a recent Rotary conference.
The bulletin provides updates on Circle K International activities at Michigan State University such as attending the District Convention, electing new officers, and upcoming service opportunities in April. It recognizes member of the month Hannah Collins and introduces the new bulletin editor Jake Sadilek. The bulletin celebrates the club's growth over the past year and winning two awards at the District Convention.
The document provides information about the Rotaract Club of Kuliyapitiya, including a summary of their activities in the first quarter of 2012. In the first 3 sentences:
The Rotaract Club of Kuliyapitiya held several successful community service projects in their first quarter, including planting herbs to "Save Life Save Herbs", donating plants to a temple under "Plants for a Greener Tomorrow", and providing food and drinks to pilgrims on an important religious holiday with their "Poson Dansala" project. The club aimed to serve their local community through these initial efforts and engage their new members in meaningful work.
The document provides information about the Rotaract Club of Kuliyapitiya, including a summary of their activities in the first quarter of 2012. It discusses the club's founding and first projects like planting herbs to save lives, donating English books to a local school, and providing food to pilgrims on an important religious day. The club aimed to serve their local community through social activities and help develop the members' skills through projects and professional development opportunities.
I write this month’s message with the warm memories
of RYLA Uganda at Nabinoonya Beach, Entebbe.
It was a great experience especially the Life Skills
session by Rtn Ssebagala and the various Team Building
events by the DEPOT team. I feel invigorated and very
eager to face the 2nd Half of this Rota year based on that
experience.
February is the month in which we start submitting our
Presidents Elects names for acknowledgement in the R.I
Directory 2008-09 and have them initiate their planning
of their various Boards and objectives. Kindly ensure that
your Club has undertaken its Elections of Officers for
2008-09.
February is also World Understanding month. It is
encouraged that Clubs organise activities that open up
thinking and acknowledgement of happenings around
us, our cities, countries and continents. This is a good
opportunity to take stock of our International Service
initiatives. Have you achieved any impact or desirable
outcomes? If not, use this month to polish them up.
Remember you only have upto mid March before you
are required to submit such an initiative for Presidential
citation
Rotary Foundation Month in November
commemorates the establishment of the
foundation for Peace and Understanding in
1917. This was right after the First World War that
saw more than 10 million people killed. November
also brings the Memory of the Founding of the pillar
of “Rotary giving”- The Rotary Foundation by Arch C.
Klumph (R.I President 1916-17). … I came across an
interesting article honoring PDG Yusuf Kodwavwala
in the Rotarian Magazine of November 2007. Read it
when you get the opportunity
I would like to start off by thanking the R.I Rotaract
Institute organising Committee for a job well done in
the recently concluded Seminar. The planning was
definitely strenuous but the fruits of it were the happy faces
of more than 150 Rotaractors and Interactors who came.
I was impressed that the various Interactors who came in
for the Seminar were eager to learn about the workings of
Interact, Rotaract and Rotary. This was evident in their
coming early and the questions they asked. I must thank
the Rotaractors present for making them feel comfortable
enough as the sessions were progressing.
My take on this is that there is hope in our working with
the Interactors…
The document provides an overview of Rotaract activities in Rotary year 2006/07 in District 9200. Some key points:
- Rotaract has grown from 1 club 25 years ago to 91 known clubs across 4 countries, with 79 considered active. The majority are in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
- 7 new clubs were chartered during the year and the district administration structure was adjusted to improve coordination across countries.
- Progress was made in addressing challenges around club visibility, capacity building, community relevance, and membership expansion. However, more work is still needed to strengthen weaker clubs.
- The distribution of Rotaract clubs remains uneven, with opportunities for further growth especially in Tanzania and
Rotary has had a presence at the United Nations for over 70 years to strengthen relationships with UN agencies and other international organizations. This has given Rotary credibility on global initiatives like polio eradication, where Rotary has helped reduce cases by 99%. Rotary representatives also meet with groups like the Organization of American States to discuss projects improving literacy. Having representatives stationed at the UN building allows Rotary to be actively involved and help coordinate work in the field.
The document provides details of Rotary activities in September 2007, including a Rotary Institute and Rotaract Seminar in Nairobi from September 21-23 to bring together Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors from across Zone 10A. It also lists upcoming service projects and social events for various Rotaract clubs in Kenya and neighboring countries during the month of September, and encourages clubs to submit their quarterly reports by September 30th.
This article discusses ways for Rotary clubs and districts to celebrate Rotary's 110th anniversary in February 2015. Some suggestions include:
- Making a 110 foot/33.5 meter long cake or pizza to share with others
- Baking a Rotary cake with 110 candles to bring to a club meeting
- Having club members contribute 110 minutes or collectively 110 hours of community service in February
- Donating 110 items like food packs, books, stationery or toys to those in need
- Sharing Rotary stories at a celebration dinner inviting 110 non-Rotarians as guests
- Posting details of anniversary events on websites and social media to promote Rotary
The article encourages
The document provides guidance to Rotary districts on preparing for the new Rotary Foundation grant model beginning in July 2013. It outlines key events and tasks from 2011-2012 through 2013-2014, including appointing Foundation committee leaders, training club and district leaders, qualifying districts, and applying for the first grants under the new model in 2013-2014. Districts are encouraged to use the next year to educate clubs and leaders on the coming changes to ensure a smooth transition.
The document discusses Rotary International President Ian Riseley and his wife Juliet, as well as providing updates on the Rotary Foundation, important Rotary dates, and club and district news from Southern and Eastern Africa. It highlights meeting the new RI President Ian Riseley and his focus on strengthening clubs through membership diversity and sustainable service projects, as well as continued progress toward polio eradication. The magazine issue also features youth programs and community projects undertaken by Rotary clubs in Africa.
Fellow Rotaractors. Having completed our Club
plans and gone through our first month of the
Rotary year, it is now time to consolidate our
membership. I urge the various Rotaract Clubs to
emphasise quality membership as the key to achieving
the Club’s Goals of the year.
August is Membership Extension month and this is the
time to implement your membership growth strategies.
Allow me to share with you some comparative insights
via the “Matatu Mentality”. The matatu - as known in
Kenya, Taxi’ in Uganda and Dala Dala in Tanzania is the
most popular means of transport within city and town
limits (... when in Ethiopia, I shall find out the equivalent)
This document contains a summary of the December 2014 issue of Rotary Africa magazine. It includes short summaries of articles about Rotary projects providing clean water in Malawi, combating drought, and restoring a lake. It also mentions stories about Matt Damon and Gary White's work with Rotary, a 100-year-old Rotarian from Kimberley, and youth activities from Rotary clubs. The "From the Editor" section reflects on the passing year and encourages clubs to recognize members who contributed to the magazine.
The Rotary Club of Claremont has undertaken a massive project to establish early childhood development centres called Injongo Educare. The project aims to provide education and care for thousands of young children to better prepare them for academic success. It is being hailed as the biggest project of its kind in South Africa. The centres teach children skills, provide meals, and create a nurturing environment for early development. The project makes life better for the little ones.
The document provides information about Rotary Africa magazine and Rotary International. It includes the magazine's mission statement, details about the current issue, and messages from Rotary's president and Foundation chair. The president's message encourages inviting qualified people to join Rotary clubs. The Foundation chair's message emphasizes that more Rotary members means a stronger Foundation and opportunities for members to get involved in Foundation projects. It concludes by celebrating the Foundation's centennial in 2017.
This document is the December 2017 issue of the Rotary Africa magazine. It includes articles about various Rotary projects helping communities with issues like lack of clean water, health care needs, and more. It also provides updates on upcoming Rotary events and conferences. The magazine aims to spread information about the service work of Rotary clubs in Southern and Eastern Africa.
The document discusses Speech Pathology Australia and outlines the goals of an effective youth ministry. It states that the main goal of youth ministry should be to engage youth within the church through structure, biblical foundations, and making youth leaders understand their role as evangelists. It also provides guidelines and responsibilities for membership in a sample youth ministry program.
Rotary Africa March 2016 - Plea for Water goes Viralrotaryeclubsa9400
The document discusses the origins and growth of The Rotary Foundation over the past century since it was first proposed in 1917. It highlights some of the Foundation's major programs and achievements, including international scholarships, polio eradication, peace centers, and humanitarian grants. Rotarians' generous donations have enabled the Foundation to become one of the top charities in the world, fulfilling Arch Klumph's vision of Rotary doing good in the world.
This document provides information about Rotary International and encourages membership growth. It discusses strategies clubs can implement to develop current members and recruit new members. Some suggestions include conducting exit interviews, ensuring members have roles to play, focusing on member happiness, promoting an open door policy, putting up flyers, and leveraging personal connections to find new members. The overall message is that clubs should set a membership goal for the year and try new strategies to attract and engage members.
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7drr january 08
1. A
Happy New Year to you all! The beginning of the
Gregorian calendar year marks the mid-point of
our Rotary year and I am glad to say that we
are on the right track as far as our objectives for the
District go.
I would like to highlight some indicators. Many Clubs
have responded to the 1st Quarter rankings (some
positively…..some in shock!) and there is a promise
of improved reporting. Look out for this at the end
of January. The Rotaract District Conference team
in Dar-es-salaam has been able to negotiate lower
accommodation rates from USD 144 to USD 120 for
the 4 days of the Conference. This shows commitment
from the team to make the Conference affordable to
the expected 300 Rotaractors. The district website is
reloaded http://www.rotaract9200.org/ You can access it
for all important District highlights and information. The
District team has received nominations for DRR 2009-
10, which represents continuity in District leadership.
There are over 20 provisional Rotaract and Interact
Clubs being mentored by various Rotaract Clubs which
indicates potential for growth in the Rotary family… I
urge each one of us to sustain these efforts at individual
capacity and collectively as members of Rotaract
Clubs.
January is Rotary Awareness month and it is
encouraged that Clubs organise activities that increase
knowledge of Rotary and by extension Rotaract and
Interact to both the Club members and the Community
in which we operate. This is the opportunity to assess
your relevance as a Rotaract Club in the community in
which we serve. Does your Club’s presence add value
to the Community’s livelihood? Do your service activities
address the greatest needs of your community? As we
make this assessment, please remember that you are a
member of this community and your assessment should
be able to fit your intrinsic needs first before they can be
effectively applied to the general society. Use the Rotaract
objectives to guide you in determining the solutions.
I have been privileged to visit all the Rotaract countries
in the District in the 1st half, my last visit being Ethiopia
where I met all the Clubs including the Provisional
ones. The range of activities and level of co-operation
between all the Clubs in pursuit of the Rotaract objectives
impressed me. Looking ahead, I see the RYLA in Uganda
(January) and RYLA Kenya (March) as opportunities for
us to convene as clubs and re-energise the partnerships
we have long enjoyed. I also urge you to register for the
District Conference as per Rtr Nakilo Mugurusi’s email
to the District recently. This will also help in addressing
unforeseen issues to ensure your stay at the Conference
is enjoyable.
Finally, the humanitarian situation in Kenya has made
me think that we (Rotaractors) need to establish a
standard policy and coordinated response to similar
happenings within our countries. Could we set-up Country
Committees that will come up with procedures to mobilise
Rotaract volunteer support to agencies that are front-line
respondents to crises?. Suggestions are welcome on the
structure of these sustainable country committees and
their scope of engagement. Write to me on lawisultan@
yahoo.com.
- Lawi Sultan
It is never too late to be what you
might have been. George Eliot
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More Than Words 3
40 years of Rotaract 5 A Bulletin of the Rotaract District
D9200 Newsletter
issue 7 january 2007
Up Front 4
Rotary in Acton 6
2. 1905: Paul Harris starts the Rotary
organization in Chicago
1910:Rotarybecomesinternational
with the charter of Rotary
club of Winnipeg in Canada
1930:RotaryclubofNairobi,Kenya
is started under District 55
which then covered up to South Africa
1956: Rotary club of Kampala is
chartered in the then District 25
1968: First Rotaract club
worldwide of University of
North Carolina in US is recognized
1972: Year in which Rotaract
club of Mombasa gets RI
recognition, 3rd club in Africa
1991: D9200 comprising of
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania,
Ethiopia and Eritrea is curved out from
D920 which also comprised of Zimbabwe,
Zambia, Malawi
1,150: Approximate number of
Rotaractors in D9200
2,149: Number of Rotaract clubs
in India, highest number in
any country
3,500: Approximate number of
Rotarians in D9200
7,978: Number of Rotaract clubs
worldwide
159,560: Estimated number
o f R o t a r a c t o r s
worldwide
1,250,000: Approximate
n u m b e r o f
Rotarians worldwide
FACTS FIGURES
RYLA-Kenya will be held on 15th March 2008 at the YMCA-
Nairobi from 8.00am to 6.00 pm under the theme:
‘’Transforming Youth to Leaders’’.
Registration details including fees shall be communicated later
This will mark the climax of the Rotaract week in which it will be
celebrating its 40 years......... so brace up for it!!!
Training Tools
Have participants stand up and form a circle. Ask
the group to identify the Rotaractor who has been
in Rotaract the shortest amount of time and the one
who has been in Rotaract the longest. Have those
two participants stand on opposite sides of the
room and then have the rest of the group fill in the
space between based on their time in Rotaract. This
icebreaker will get the group moving around as well as
learning something new about one another.
Habari .. Amawulire .. Zena
Rotaract Calendar for January 2008
January is Rotary Awareness Month
Spread the word about Rotary! At your next weekly meeting,
brainstorm ways to spread the word, such as:
Share Rotary’s mission at a new member orientation.
Publicize Rotary club events to the community. Consider
conducting a public relations training session.
Update Rotarians on scheduled club and district activities planned
for the coming year. A great place to do this is on your club and
district Web site or newsletter.
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22nd: Rotaract Nairobi Central Ordinary Meeting
Grand Regency Hotel from 6.00 pm.
Theme: Speakers on living on Art/Music
Training Tip
Establish a relaxed atmosphere right from the start. Training should
be informative but relaxed and enjoyable at the same time.
Every session should start off on a high note to set the tone for the
rest of the session. Be positive. You want to send the message that
this will be fun. A good way to do this is by using humor, which has
these benefits:
Relieve nervousness participants may feel
Sets the tone for the rest of the session
Gets participants’ attention
Demonstrates that although the session is serious, participants
don’t necessarily have to be.
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3. We must use time as a tool, not
as a crutch. John F. Kennedy
To the Rotaractors in the District, I wish you all
a New Year that is filed with joy, happiness and
peace.
And to the Kenyans, I pray that you and your families are all
safe and that you have returned to your work places. Not with a
smile on your face or a bounce in your step because that is too
much to ask for, but simply that you have returned.
It is difficult to talk about the last few weeks. For the first time
in my life, I went to bed with the sound of gunshots ringing in my
ears and woke up to the sound of a fresh wave of gunfire.
During the worst days, there was a perpetual humming sound
in my ears from the shouts and exclamations of demonstrators
who had taken to the streets; the whirring sound of cars as they
sped off down the highway eager to escape the crowds; and the
faint smell of smouldering wood in the air from the homes and
businesses that had been burnt to the ground.
It has been an experience that those in troubled countries are
probably so accustomed to that it does not bear mentioning.
But to Kenyans, who have enjoyed a peaceful and prosperous
economy, who have been mediators in war tornAfrican countries
and who have been the beacon of hope to many others, it is a
sad and sobering moment.
My friend in Zimbabwe emailed me a few days and in her
message, she says: “Have just been watching the news this
week and it looks like life in Kenya is unravelling fast .... I’d rather
have no power, no water and bank queues in Zim.... as opposed
to tear gas in the streets of Nairobi....”
Who would ever have thought that Kenya would be compared
to the situation in Zimbabwe … and be found wanting!
This month’s newsletter is short... and unfortunately delayed.
For that I apologise. That said, there are a number of articles
that are worth your time including:
the Up Front feature of Mutiga Wanjau on page 4,
a proposal for celebrating 40 years of Rotaract through a
Debate and Disscussion Group, on page 5, prepared by
Jingo Allan, and
a message from Rotary on how each of us can help those
who are suffering the most in the Kenyan crisis, on page 6.
Special thanks to Joseph Mawejje and Sylvia Birungi from
Rotaract Kololo for the compiled quotations on Time, some of
which I have included in this month’s bulletin.
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More than words ...
A column by DBO Aamena
“Concerned Women for
Kenya”
Collecting donations at St
Mark’s Church, Westlands.
“Rotary”
Collecting water, ugali, blankets
and other food stuff at Parklands
Sports Club
4. My proudest achievement: Climbing Mt.Kenya
My most humbling moment: I have had quite a number. One of
them is loss of a job following staff lay-offs
My life wont be complete until: I pull off some adventurous moves
like sky-diving and bungee-jumping
The book currently on my night stand: I am a very poor reader.
However, one of the few books I have read is Rich Dad, Poor Dad.
This one I read from cover to cover, alpha to omega
My favorite part of every rotaract meeting: Right at the beginning
before meeting is called to order. This is the time I get to know or
discover one or two more people in my life, especially the guests.
When I tell people am in rotaract, they: wonder what Rotaract
is.........
No body in my club knows that I: .......was born in Bonn, Germany
A famous person, living or dead, I’d like to meet: Mahatma Gandhi Pope John Paul II
My friends, think I’m: Easy-going
If I could be any animal, I’d be: A pig...oops that was a slip of the finger...I meant an Eagle
My earliest memory: Being driven around the neighbourhood by my dad in his (now former) VW Beetle. I
was 3 years old!!
The three things I would want with me on a deserted island: Swimming costume, beer MP3 player
The most impulsive thing I have ever done: Shouting at somebody in the heat of anger..........
The disc currently in my CD player: Eric Wainaina’s Twende Twende
Three words that best describe me: Calm, reliable funloving
How did you first become involved in Rotaract: I learnt it through my elder sister who was one of the
founding members of Rotaract Club of Nairobi East (this is something else that my club members don’t know).
It took a while before the interest developed. My first Rotaract activity was Rotaract Nairobi Central (RCNC)
year-end party in July 2001....I had a blast!!!
How do you view your role as a Rotaractor: I have contributed to the District 9200 in various ways e.g
Chairing the RI Rotaract Seminar for Zone 10A in September 2007. As a member of the VCT Management
Committee, I have a responsibility in contributing to the guidance sustenance of the Rotaract VCT Centre.
Also, as IPP, I am duty-bound to support the current BOD of RCNC as it steers the club.
How does Rotaract inspire you: It instills a sense of commitment and giving of yourself
Who have been your greatest influence: My parents
What do you feel are Rotaract’s greatest strengths: Youth energy
UP FRONT
Up Front is a monthly feature in the D9200 Rotaract Newsletter, which will recognise Rotaractors in
the District who have made outstanding contributions to the Rotaract community.
This month, we feature Mutiga Wanjau, IPP Rotaract Nairobi Central and Chair for the RI
Rotaract Seminar Zone 10A, 2007.
Mutiga Wanjau (below)
Every morning you are handed 24 golden hours. They
are one of the few things in this world that you get free of
charge. If you had all the money in the world, you couldn’t
buy an extra hour. What will you do with this priceless
treasure? Author Unknown
5. CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF ROTARACT IN
WORLD ROTARACT WEEK
(week of March 13th 2008)
Proposal by: Jingo Allan; Rotaract District Trainer
Debate and Discussion groups
Objective: The proposed debate shall give participants an opportunity to assess the growth and future of the Rotaract
organization by highlighting the successes and challenges it faces. The output to this series of debates and discussions
should be renewed focus on how to improve effectiveness and visibility of the organization in each country.
Participants:
Rotary level: DG, Members of DRC, New generations’ officers, Rotarians
Rotaract level: Members of RDC, Present Rotaractors
Rotaract Alumni and interested members of the public
Venues (organized according to convenience):
Ethiopia: Addis; Kenya: Coast (Mombasa), Central (Nairobi/ Nakuru), Western (Kisumu); Tanzania: Northern (Arusha/
Moshi), Coast (Dar es Salaam); Uganda: Eastern (Mbale), Central (Kampala), Western (Mbarara), Northern (Gulu)
Focus Questions:
Value addition: Is Rotaract providing an effective avenue to youth?
Purpose of Rotaract: Do youth understand what it is?
Effectiveness of Rotaract clubs: A dream or a reality
Rotaract extension across D9200: Choosing between Consolidation and Expansion
Empowerment and Mentoring of youth: What is the role of Rotarians?
1972 – 2007: Has Rotaract added any value to its membership
1972 – 2007: What are Rotaract’s achievements?
1972 – 2007: What is it to be a Rotaractor?
Rotaract District Committee: How can its effectiveness and visibility be enhanced at club level?
Organization: A combination of members of the RDC and DRC groups are to take care of the venue organization.
Subsequent requirements for participants are to be communicated in time.
Presentation: Video Footage / Power point show
Duration: 20 minutes
Target audience: Present rotaractors; rotaract alumni; Rotarians; member of the public; Interactors
Coverage: All five countries in D9200
Period required: December 2007 – March 2008
Abstract: The Rotaract program has existed for over 40 years globally and in our district since 1972 when the Rotaract
club of Mombasa was formed. The presentation shall highlight the transformation, growth and impact Rotaract has had
upon youth in our Rotary district through the expressions of memories experienced.
Research questions:
What value do you attach to the Rotaract program?
What do you remember as the most positive impact Rotaract gave you?
What inspires you about Rotaract?
What change/ growth have you seen within the Rotaract program of D9200 over the years?
What change should Rotaract undertake in order to ensure its future sustainability?
Resources required:
Research questions
Video and photo cameras plus operators
Video editing facilities
Photographs and video clips of past and recent Rotaract events
Finances required for transport, compilation and editing of acquired footage.
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