DG Newsletter 02 February 2017

DISTRICT GOVERNOR’s
NEWSLETTER
2017 FEBRUARY
DISTRICT 9400 - Rotary clubs in
SOUTH AFRICA BOTSWANA MOZAMBIQUE SWAZILAND
DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2016-17
GRANT and NADINE DALY
DISTRICT WEBSITE http://rotary9400.co.za/
EDITOR: Graham Katzenellenbogen
082 555 1122 gkbogen@gmail.com
TABLE of CONTENTS
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EDITOR’s NOTE.....................................................................................................................................................1
FROM THE DESK OF R.I. PRESIDENT JOHN F GERM ................................................................................2
FROM DG GRANT’s DESK ........................................................................................................................3
PRESIDENTIAL CITATION.........................................................................................................................5
ABOUT ROTARY.......................................................................................................................................5
THE 4-WAY TEST STORY..........................................................................................................................5
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL........................................................................................................................6
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ROTARIAN ACTION GROUP ............................................................7
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTES ....................................................................................................8
HIGHLIGHTS FROM R.I. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING......................................................................9
ROTARIAN ACTION GROUP ADDICTION PREVENTION..........................................................................10
ROTARY FOUNDATION..........................................................................................................................11
DISCON..................................................................................................................................................11
FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE ........................................................................................................................12
FROM THE DESK OF DGA NADINE.........................................................................................................12
DISTRICT and CLUB ACTIVITIES and PROJECTS .....................................................................................13
TAILPIECES and HUMOUR.....................................................................................................................15
EDITOR’s NOTE
Hi All
We trust that we’ll keep the DG’s Newsletter interesting and informative and look forward to your
contributions of articles and pictures of your activity.
We look forward to your contributions to the newsletter.
Graham

District 9400 D.G.’s NEWSLETTER 2017 FEBRUARY pg 2
FROM THE DESK OF R.I. PRESIDENT JOHN F GERM
MESSAGES FOR MARCH
https://my.rotary.org/en/news-media/office-president/presidential-message/
Learn more about Rotary’s president
March 2017
Forty years ago, the Rotary Club of Duarte, Calif., admitted three women
members, in violation of the Rotary International Constitution. As a result,
the club's charter was terminated by RI.
Undeterred, the club's members continued to meet. They put an X over their Rotary insignia, made
themselves new pins, and dubbed themselves the Ex-Rotary Club of Duarte as they continued to
fight for the right of women to serve as Rotarians. Ten years later, a restored Rotary Club of Duarte
sent Sylvia Whitlock, Rotary's first female club president, to a presidents-elect training seminar. Not
long after that, in 1989, Rotary's Council on Legislation permanently ended Rotary's status as a
men-only organization.
Today, with more than 240,000 women in our clubs, Rotary is stronger than ever. We are women
and men from nearly every country of the world, serving our communities in more than 35,000 clubs.
At the club level, we need men and women of all backgrounds, ages, cultures, and professions;
internationally, we need clubs in every city, country, and region of the world. The better our clubs
reflect their communities, the better we can serve them. Our diversity is our strength.
It is difficult for most of us to imagine today why anyone argued so strongly against the idea of
women in Rotary. Looking back, I think that opposition came from a simple resistance to change.
Rotarians loved Rotary the way it was and couldn't imagine it any other way.
We still love Rotary as much as we ever did. We love the friendships and connections we make
there, and the ability Rotary provides us to serve humanity. We believe Rotary has tremendous
value in our own lives and in the world at large. And we recognize, more than ever, that for Rotary to
continue to grow, it needs to embrace the world it serves – in all of its diversity, all of its variety, and
all of its evolving needs for service.
The Rotarians of today owe a debt of gratitude to the Rotarians of Duarte 40 years ago. Their
determination, persistence, and enduring goodwill set the stage for the organization we have
become: Rotary Serving Humanity.

FROM DG GRANT’s DESK
February the month dedicated to Peace and Conflict
Prevention/Resolution but also the month when Rotary International
celebrates its 112th
birthday. For Nadine and me, it was a month of
meetings; functions and conferences.
Saturday the 4th
of February at Plum Tree Lodge in Polokwane was our
Discon committee meeting. Arrangements are coming on just fine.
Registration documentation is published and I believe 38 people have
registered so far. If Rotarians are looking for cheap convenient
accommodation for Discon, they need to book at Bolivia Lodge as soon
as possible. Bookings are open.
Friday the 10th
of February at David Grants office in Rivonia was the Exco meeting followed by the
Saturday 11th
of February meetings of Finance and then PDG council meeting. Straight after the last
meeting Nadine and I had to rush back to Polokwane to attend our own clubs 30th
birthday bash, this
being at Pietersburg 100. A pleasant surprise awaited Nadine in that along with Gerald Correia,
Martiens De Wet and Marlene Wilson they were all awarded a Paul Harris by President Pieter
Vermeulen.
On Thursday the 23rd
of February I was up at 4am and on the road by 5am to Oliver Thambo airport to
attend a Foundation workshop seminar with Elizabeth Lamberti from the RI office in Zurich and with
local Rotarians and corporates to discuss funding of the Foundation. The presentation by Elizabeth was
very informative which certainly prompted the candidates into healthy discussion about Rotary in
general and about the Foundation. I believe we need to do more of these workshops with corporates
present. Thanks to PDG Shirley Downie for arranging the breakfast/seminar. Straight after the morning
session many of us had to leave in haste and make our way down to Durban either by plane or by car so
as to attend the COSA conference. Thursday evening was registration and then Meet and Greet where
everyone is pleased to see our fellow Rotarians from the three surrounding districts.
On Friday morning the 24th
of February we started off with the first plenary session and the DG’s of
districts 9210; 9350; 9370 and 9400 tabled their reports in terms of reporting on the state of each
district.
A brief report of our district is as follows;-
Membership: 2010 July 01 1600 plus members
2016 July 01 1338 members
Loss of 262 members (16.38%)
2017 Jan 31 1367 members
Gain of 29 members
Note: We were the only District to show a gain in membership.
Demographics and Diversity in our District
Male: 66,12% Female : 33.88% (world average is 20%)
Note: Of the districts that reported on this split, we had the highest female representation.
Ethnicity: White 75,02% Black, Asian, etc. 24.98%
Average Age: 57
Clubs
1 July 2010 90 clubs
1 July 2016 79 clubs
This equates to a loss of 13 and a charter of 2
New club potential for near future:-
Nex Gen Midrand RC and Kempton Park RC (watch this space for developments)

Global Grants
Authorised in this Rotary year 3
DDF from all Districts $ 59 500
Cash from Clubs $ 62 050
Total value of all Fundings $214 125
District Grants
Available from Share $18 083
Applications 21
Granted Grants 14
Funding for Polio
Contribution by District $ 38 000 (highest donation at Cosa)
Only 11 out of 79 clubs have embraced the Gates Foundation multiplier
Youth Exchange
Outward : 10 Long Term 78 Short Term
Inward : 9 Long Term 79 Short Term
Ryla
Warriors Magoebaskloof 2016 Sep 08 – 11 80 students
2016 Dec 01 – 04 40 students
2017 Mar 30 - Apr 02 80 students (estimated)
Benoni 2016 Sep 23 – 25 45 students
2017 Feb 17 – 19 55 students
2017 Sep 22 – 24 50 students (estimated)
Youth Clubs
Early Act 11 clubs
Interact 46 clubs
Rotaract 35 clubs with 532 members
Training and Dates
11 March AG/DGR in Middelburg
18 March Pets in Gaborone
1 April Pets in Benoni
8 April Pets in Badplaas
22 April Pets in Polokwane
6 May NPO/PBO/Section 18A/CSI in Johannesburg
20 May Pets in Maputo
27 May NPO/PBO/Section 18A/CSI in Middelburg
Note: Some districts only have one Pets training.
Citations
Presidential and District Merit Award set as a goal 43/79 clubs (54,43%)
Members engaged on “My Rotary” 49.3%
Overall Rating of clubs
Excellent 20 of 79 clubs
Good 39 of 79 clubs
Struggling 17 of 79 clubs
Critical 3 of 79 clubs
Attendance at International Convention Atlanta
Target for District 20 Members
Actual 26 Members

In the second plenary we were introduced to the 2017/18 theme by watching the video of the
International assembly. DGE Jankees Sligcher will present the theme at the various above said training
venues however be prepared to listen to a very inspiring Mitty Chang on how to attract the youth into
Rotary.
The third plenary was an update on Polio Plus by PDG Richard Brooks, followed by feedback on the
RFHD by Sue Paget and Kgomotso Kwenje. The surrounding countries are very keen to join in on the
project. The evening was concluded on a very pleasant boat cruise of the Durban harbour where snacks
and drinks were provided on the boat. For some delegates it was their first trip on a boat.
Saturday morning started at 8:30 with the fourth plenary where we listened to presentations on Council
on Legislation, Rotary Africa and the upcoming Institute meeting in September at Misty Hills. PDG
Gerald Sieberhagen was most amusing with his Rotary Africa presentation in that he shared some facts
with us and the most disturbing one was the fact that some Rotarians have opted for the electronic
version, however since 2014 they have yet to open their electronic copy of Rotary Africa.
The fifth plenary covered topics such as RI Foundation, the Southern African Foundation of Rotary clubs,
the SA Convention, and also the Atlanta Convention.
Of interest is the fact that we have previously failed to attract an International Convention to South
Africa but it would seem that with standards of compliance being made more flexible, we stand a very
good chance to hold an International Convention in Durban. We wish PDG Nick Phillips all the best in his
endeavour to do so. I was very proud of our DGE Jankees Sligcher as he made a passionate plea for
everyone to attend Atlanta. While we have 26 people registered, district 9210, just north of us has 65
members registered and paid for Atlanta.
The final plenary dealt with topics such as Membership strategy; E-club discussion; RLI as good training
for leadership. Clubs need to be mindful of the MOP when it comes to receiving transferring Rotarians.
Always check that the transferring Rotarian is in good standing with his previous club.
The formal evening function concluded the weekend for some of us whereas some could attend the
Sunday morning breakfast at Mangrove Swamps on the mouth of the Umgeni.
PRESIDENTIAL CITATION
See https://map.rotary.org/en/rcc/Pages/DistrictSummaryView.aspx/
A reminder to all Club Presidents!
A 2016-2017 Presidential Citation user guide has been created for Rotary clubs. This resource includes
how goals are calculated and how to submit certain goals in Rotary Club central. Goal data is collected
automatically, such as Foundation giving and membership goals, others need to be reported in Rotary
Club Central.
Citation Resources
• Learn about the Presidential Citation
• See Citation goals for Rotary Clubs, Rotaract and Interact
• Rotary club Citation user guide
ABOUT ROTARY
Read more
THE 4-WAY TEST STORY
Read more

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
CELEBRATE WITH US IN ATLANTA
It's just a few months until we'll be together at the ROTARY CONVENTION in Atlanta - 10-14 June -
celebrating The Rotary Foundation's 100th anniversary, networking with old and new friends, and
enriching our Rotary experience. If you haven't registered yet, there's still time, and you can save if you
register by 31 March. If you've already registered, be sure to invite your Rotary friends.
ATTEND THE PRESIDENTIAL PEACE CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA
The Presidential Peace Conference will be held 9-10 June at the Georgia World Congress Center. Hear
from Bernice King, CEO of the King Center and daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and other
internationally recognized keynote speakers. Network and take part in breakout sessions that explore
Rotary's commitment to peace. This special event is open to the public and all preconvention and
convention attendees, including Rotary members, Rotary Peace Fellows, program alumni, young
leaders, and friends of Rotary.
Learn more about the event Register for the conference
Rotary International is lining up impactful and engaging convention speakers, including those listed
here. More are planned, so check the website regularly for updates.
 Nathan Deal, governor of Georgia
 Johann Olav Koss, founder of Right to Play International
 Rajashree Birla, chair of the Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives and Rural Development
 Jack Nicklaus, golf legend
Out of Africa, June 16 & 17, 2017
in to Kansas City Kansas City Airport Embassy Suites, Missouri
Join us as Rotarians from Africa and the USA
come together to enjoy fellowship and
celebrate the centennial of our dynamic Rotary
Foundation. Rotarians from Kansas City area
districts will host African Rotarians, providing
transportation and companionship to our
guests during this celebratory weekend.
Friday … Get acquainted! An evening reception at the Embassy Suites will allow us all to become
acquainted – a great way to build friendships and relationships.
Saturday … Explore our city Hosts and guests will tour local attractions of our guests’ choosing.
Midday the Rotary Club of Kansas City will host a luncheon at the Rotary
Youth Camp. Kansas City ...the club with the camp for kids
Saturday night … Celebrate A banquet and program will celebrate The Rotary Foundation’s 100
years of helping Rotarians advance world understanding, goodwill and
peace through the improvement of health, education and alleviation of
poverty.
Book your hotel now! Rooms at the Embassy Suites are available at the special rate of $119 per night.
To make your reservation, call or go online. • Call 1-800-362-2779 from the USA or +1-816-891-7788
Specify “Rotary” or the code “ROT.” • Go to http://rotary13.org/page/outofafrica, and select the “Hotel
Info” page.
Register now!
And it’s easy to do online! Your registration of $75/person includes both receptions and lunch and
dinner on Saturday. http://rotary13.org/page/outofafrica
REGISTER NOW

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ROTARIAN ACTION GROUP
In October 2016 the Environmental Sustainability
Rotarian Group (ESRAG) obtained recognition as a
501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in the USA, as ESRAG,
Inc. In June 2017 ESRAG will formally elect its first
complete Board of Directors. The ESRAG founding
Directors are asking you to recommend any interested
and qualified candidates from your District to serve on ESRAG’s Board of Directors. The role of
the Board of Directors is to provide leadership, strategic direction and the intersection between
ESRAG and Rotary’s Six Areas of Focus. To be eligible nominees must be Rotarians in good
standing, and willing to become members of ESRAG. The slate of ESRAG nominees will be voted
upon prior to the ESRAG Annual General Meeting and the new board members announced at
the 2017 Atlanta Rotary International Convention. ESRAG’s primary purpose is to provide
technical assistance to Rotarians and their clubs in reaching any environmental sustainability
goals that they have included in their District and Global Grant projects.
R I President--‐Elect Ian Riseley has noted that “Environmental degradation and climate change
threaten us all. They are having a disproportionate impact on those who are most vulnerable, those to
whom Rotary has the greatest responsibility”
(RIPE Ian Riseley, RI Assembly in San Diego, January 20, 2017).
To the hundreds of Rotarians who helped to establish ESRAG we acknowledge the urgency of
This task and stand behind President--‐Elect Riseley’s call to service, particularly in
implementing service projects, building awareness, and inspiring action toward environmental
sustainability (ESRAG’s Mission statement). Please send your recommendations for nominees
to chris@esrag.org by April 14, 2017. We will be very pleased to follow up. For more
information about ESRAG’s work and how to join, please visit our website at www.esrag.org .
OFFICERS
Chair: Paul Riehemann
Vice Chair (Projects) Karen Kendrick-Hands
Executive Director: Christopher F. Puttock
Secretary: Melissa Mills
Treasurer: Lawrence M.Hands
DIRECTORS
Kazi Amdadul Hoque Mark Krawczynski, Kurt Kroesen, Kenneth Leonard, Patricia Materassi, Peter Moralee,
Mahfusa Mousami, Jeremy Wright
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ROTARIAN ACTION GROUP (ESRAG)
2 South Carroll Street, Suite 255, Madison, Wisconsin 53703
www.esrag.org

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTES
The Rotary world representing more than 200 countries and geographical areas is divided up into zones
for administration purposes. Rotary International Zone 20A consists of the 54 countries of Sub-Saharan
Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.
The convenor will be Rotary International Director Corneliu Dinca and the 2017 Institute will be held at
the Misty Hills Resort near Johannesburg from 14 to 16 September with the theme of 'World peace
Through Understanding'.
Each year, past, present and incoming district and senior leaders attend Rotary institutes to share
information, build connections, and exchange ideas about Rotary International and The Rotary
Foundation. The institutes usually meet for three to five days, and the program includes:
 An update on The Rotary Foundation and its programs
 A report on 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 for continuing your service and
leadership in your community
 Entertainment and social outings
During Council on Legislation years, Rotary institutes also include a session for Council representatives
and alternates and a general session for discussing Council proposals.
Organizing the institute
An institute may assemble leaders from one zone, part of a zone, or several zones. The RI president
designates one or more conveners to organize each institute and serve as his or her representative
there. Past Rotary officers often participate as speakers, panellists, discussion leaders, and institute
committee members.
Who can attend
Past, present, and future district governors, RI presidents, directors, trustees, regional leaders, Rotarians
and guests will attend the institute and we will be honoured with the attendance of Rotary International
President Ian Riseley.
Nick Phillips - PO Box 394 - 7 Natural Arch Drive, Eshowe, Eshowe 3815 - South Africa
Tel: +27 35 4744481 - Cell: +27 82 550 5000 - Fax +27 86 647 9475
Rotary International Institute chair - Zone 20A - 2017

HIGHLIGHTS FROM R.I. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
January 2017
The third 2016–17 RI Board of Directors meeting was held in Evanston.
At this meeting, the Board reviewed eight committee reports and recorded
61 decisions.
Clubs and Districts
In accordance with the RI Bylaws which requires the Board to review the composition of zones at least
every eight years, the Board agreed to a realignment of the 34 Rotary zones. This new zone structure
will be posted to rotary.org.
The Board noted that the RI Bylaws permit a Rotarian to be a member of more than one club at the
same time. The Board affirmed, however, that for any dual-member Rotarian, Rotary will officially
recognize only the membership in the club to which the Rotarian pays dues.
In accordance with the findings from Rotary’s strategic planning effort, the Board agreed in concept
with testing a global membership model that is not club-based.
In addressing how to grow Rotary’s membership, the Board approved regional membership initiatives
that align with the zone structure, to include annual funding tailored for each zone for training and
other membership-related initiatives.
In reviewing districting matters, the Board approved a national redistricting plan in Brazil.
Programs and Awards
to more efficiently administer service awards and recognition at the Secretariat, approved a new
Rotary Service Awards and Recognition program;
recognized the proposed Hepatitis Eradication Rotarian Action Group;
approved 117 recipients of the 2016–17 RI Service Above Self Award;
designated the week (Mon through Sun) that includes 7 October as “Rotary Alumni Reconnect Week.”
Administration and Finances
The Board approved President-elect Riseley’s proposed 2017–18 committee structure and
appointments.
The Board amended its policy to encourage candidate interviews at Director Nominating Committees
and further stipulated that if candidate interviews are conducted, the committee shall ensure that
1) each candidate is asked the same questions;
2) each interview lasts the same amount of time; and
3) the committee conducts all interviews on the same day and at the same location.
The Board approved the 2017-18 budget assumptions, including a list of enterprise projects for inclusion
in the budget.

ROTARIAN ACTION GROUP ADDICTION PREVENTION
The year of 2016 was for our organization very important. The main event is of course the recognition
by Rotary International. Changing Prospective Rotarian Action Group Addiction Prevention (PRAG AP) to
Rotarian Action Group Addiction Prevention (RAG AP) gave us the opportunity to grow to a higher
quality level. At the same time we could improve our administration by creating an INPA (International
Not for Profit Association), accepted by RI.
Our past chair and PDG Dirk Schockaert resigned and accepted his nomination as honorary founding
president. The secretary Jacques De Maen resigned and his function is taken by Paul Smitz, also
responsible for Membership. We welcome a new member on the board, Johan Denolf, with the function
of International Relations which includes the coordination of the work of the regional responsible.
Report of the Executive committee meeting of 17/01/2017.
The main points on the agenda were:
Looking for new members for the international board.
Preparations of shooting a film in schools where prevention programs are in use.
The follow up of the publications on the social media.
Preparation for contact with a new potential sponsor.
Waiting for new information concerning Global Grant of Brindisi (Italy) and Beirut (Lebanon).
Program of suicide prevention RC Vilnius (Lithuania) must be broader then suicide prevention.
Therefore seeking contact with the District.
Global Grant RC Maldegem/Mumbai concerning training addiction prevention will be discussed on next
meeting of the commission Grants in RC Maldegem.
'MEET AND GREET' IN BEDFORD
Richard DeVito, a member of Weston-Wayland Rotary followed Senator Lewis with a presentation
about his work on pain management and opioid addiction. Mr. DeVito was a founder of
the International Conference on Opioids and his company publishes the Journal of Opioid Management.
He showcased the Rotarian Opiate Safety Card Project. He is leading, and provided details on how clubs
can help get this addiction-prevention resource into every household in the Commonwealth and
beyond. He spoke about balancing patients’ needs while reducing risk, abuse and death due to
addiction.
Heidi Heilman, the final speaker of the evening and also a member of Weston-Wayland Rotary, spoke
about the International Rotarian Action Group for Addiction Prevention (RAG AP), her work at
the United Nation's Global Assembly Special Session on Drug Policy and the statewide network of
the Massachusetts Prevention Alliance, an organization made up of leading stakeholders in almost every
community in the Commonwealth working to address local youth risk, drug use and addiction.
For full information, click here.
Risk factors for drug use and drug abuse
The development of substance use - Why do people use legal and illegal substances?
Drug use prevention - school programming and protective factors
How does substance use develop into substance abuse?

ROTARY FOUNDATION
ROTARY FOUNDATION 100TH
ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER
Mopani Camp – Kruger Park - 25th
March 2017
Region 6* District 9400 invite Rotarians and partners to enjoy a once in a lifetime event
celebrating the Rotary Foundation’s 100th
Anniversary in a spectacular setting in Mopani
Camp in the Kruger National Park.
Enjoy pre-dinner sundowners in the bush overlooking the Tsendze River. The exciting
dinner program including entertainment, a guest speaker and DG Grant Daly proposing
the toast to The Rotary Foundation will ensure a night to remember.
Plus a chance to win an incredible prize of 2 nights at the five star luxurious Kings Camp
in the Timbavati Game Reserve with the District’s Foundation Anniversary Appeal.
The Rotary Foundation 100th
Anniversary Gala Dinner is limited to an exclusive group
of 100 local and international guests at the incredible price of only R250.00 per person.
For more details and a registration form contact PP Malcolm Lister
malclister@gmail.com
*Rotary Clubs of Giyani, Haenertsburg, Hoedspruit, Louis Trichardt, Phalaborwa,
Pietersburg 100, Polokwane, Potgietersrus, Tzaneen.
DISCON
As we are approaching the final quarter of the Rotary year 2016-2017,
preparations for the District Conference is well underway. Please click on
the links for your Official Invitation to District Conference 2017 and a list
of Accommodation and tours available before and after the event.
Please note that all future communications regarding the District
Conference will be from the Conference Chair Klaus Rabiega and all
registration communications will be from the Conference Secretary Linda
Stokes. Registration forms will be emailed and available on the District website shortly.
Be prepared for great fun and amazing speakers! See you at District Conference 2017, Bolivia Lodge in
Polokwane (Pietersburg)
All received this message from Linda Stokes Conference Secretary linda@aircelsius.co.za>
Reminder that registration is for District 9400 DISCON, 22nd
to 25th
June 2017 at Bolivia Lodge:
Polokwane (Pietersburg) Limpopo.
Please note registrations can be submitted now and payment made before due date of 31st
May 2017.
Invoices will be sent when registration is received.
If you do not hear from me within 48hours, please re-send your registration.
Remember to contact Bolivia Hotel directly if requiring accommodation, you must tell them it is for the
Rotary Conference in order to get the DISCON discounted rate.

FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE TOUR TO D5330 14 – 30 June 2017
An unique opportunity to experience the culture and diversity of Southern California Visit San
Bernardino, Palm Springs, Temecula, and Lake Arrow Head Expected cost for Tour R28 000.00 (inclusive
of flights and land cost).
This tour is ideal should you intent to visit the RI Conference in Atlanta. Why not extend your trip
immediately thereafter by joining the friendship exchange team.
Should you be interested you can contact the tour co-ordinator:
Amanda van Biljon (+27) 83 632 5899 e-mail: Amanda@secundes.co.za
Flyer More Information
SWEDEN - FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE TOUR TO D2340 15 – 30 August 2017
The Rotarians of District 2340 are looking forward to hosting you in their country. Visit the land of Alfred
Nobel and ABBA! See medieval castles, lakes and forests in Stockholm, Västerås, Örebro, Askersund and
Karlstadt. Enjoy traditional meals with your hosts.
Expected cost for Tour R15 000 (all inclusive)
Should you be interested you can contact the tour co-ordinator:
Carol Allais (+27) 82 573 7493 e-mail: carol.allais@gmail.com
Flyer : Information
FROM THE DESK OF DGA NADINE
Now that all our club visits are over my focus is on different district things
– mainly DISCON and all the planning and arrangements – don’t forget to
register and join us.
I have been busy within my own club with some of our projects and
handovers – nappies to the Association of People with disabilities, a
Valentines tea at the old age home, and much more.
I am looking forward to the Anns Mini – Conference on the 11th
March at
Kariba Ranch and hope to see many of you there
– it promises to be a wonderful morning. I will be
going to the Region 6 Centennial celebrations
later this month, which is a formal dinner in the
Kruger Park and can only be great.
Wishing all the Anns who have had birthdays a
wonderful year ahead and congratulations to the
Anns who have received Paul Harris Fellowship
awards in the last month – you do us all proud.
Remember……..Everywhere you go, leave a glitter
trail of kindness behind you,
Someone who needs it may just pick it up.

DISTRICT and CLUB ACTIVITIES and PROJECTS
ROSEBANK
Dipesh Metha President of RC Ahmeda recently
visited the RC Rosebank. Here he and Peter James
Smith President of Rosebank
Rotary exchange banners
PIETERSBURG 100 RC
PHF recipients with DG Grant Daly
and President Pieter Vermeulen
From left to right : DG Grant Daly;
President Pieter Vermeulen;
Martiens De Wet; Marlene Wilson;
Gerald Correia; and DGA Nadine Daly
BOKSBURG LAKE
A rose is a rose is a rose, also for
senior Scouts and Rotarians
Serious Boksburg Boy Scout Sean Statt visited Rotary Club Boksburg Lake as part of his training for his
Springbok level (the highest) Scout qualification. This includes a meeting on a community project. He
attended the business meeting led by
Club President Nicky Savvides and learnt
much about how to hold a community
meeting.
Once the formal meeting was over Sean
found himself as part of the St
Valentine's celebrations, which was
something quite different and
unexpected. A photo shoot followed
where single long stemmed red
Valentine's roses were gripped between
the teeth to create the spirit of St
Valentine's Day.
Back L-R Scout Sean Statt, Rtns MartinStokes and John Smith
Front L-R Rtn Lynda Milligan-Van Eeden, President Nicky Savvides, Club secretary Michele Choromanski.

Prince Michael of Kent
PAUL HARRIS EVENING
By Steve Margo steve_margo@global.co.za
We had 86 attendees at the Bryanston Country Club who once again went out of their way to make us
comfortable. The food was excellent and the atmosphere really pleasant
We did away with all table décor and background music so that people could speak to each other and
network and it worked like a charm
I went armed with a fistful of jokes as MC to get everyone in the right mood & there was so much
raucous laughter that I even missed some of the punch lines of the jokes which caused even more
laughter
Our speaker was Siphiwe Moyo a young black fellow from Unique Speaker Bureau who had the
audience rolling in the isles with tears running down their cheeks (me included)
It was one of the funniest nights that I can remember & everyone said that they enjoyed the evening
We had a voluntary cash collection, as this was not a fund raising evening, and raised R3500 FOR
FOUNDATION from those present
A truly perfect evening.
BENONI AURORA and BOKSBURG LAKE
The awesome hand bell recital by Gottfried
Schiele was hugely enjoyed at RC
Benoni Aurora's Foundation fundraiser.
L-R: Aurora's Long Term Exchange Student
Alyssa Mendoza from
Ketchikan, Alaska, Boksburg Lake President
Nicky Savvides, hand bell artist
Gottfried Schiele, Aurora President Heidi
Tucker and Assistant Governor
Kevin Norris.

TAILPIECES and HUMOUR
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FROM THE LONDON TIMES: A WELL-PLANNED RETIREMENT
This is one of the best.
Outside England’s Bristol Zoo there is a parking lot for 150 cars and 8 buses. For 25 years, its parking
fees were managed by a very pleasant attendant. The fees were 1 for cars (£1), for buses (about £7).
Then, one day, after 25 solid years of never missing a day of work, he just didn’t show up; so the Zoo
Management called the City Council and asked it to send them another parking agent..
The Council did some research and replied that the parking lot was the Zoo's own responsibility.
The Zoo advised the Council that the attendant was a City employee.
The City Council responded that the lot attendant had never been on the City payroll.
Meanwhile, sitting in his villa somewhere on the coast of Spain (or some such scenario), is a man who'd
apparently had a ticket machine installed completely on his own; and then had simply begun to show up
every day, commencing to collect and keep the parking fees, estimated at about £560 per day -- for 25
years. Assuming 7 days a week, this amounts to just over £7 million!
And no one even knows his name.
I think this is my favorite E -Mail ever.
Last month a world-wide survey was conducted by the UN. The only question asked was: "Would you
please give your honest opinion about solutions to the food shortage in the rest of the world. The
survey was a huge failure because of the following:
1. In Eastern Europe they didn't know what "honest" meant.
2. In Western Europe they didn't know what "shortage" meant.
3. In Africa they didn't know what "food" meant.
4. In China they didn't know what "opinion" meant.
5. In the Middle East they didn't know what "solution" meant.
6. In South America they didn't know what "please" meant.
7. In the USA they didn't know what "the rest of the world" meant
8. In the UK they hung up as soon as they heard the foreign accent.
I decided to stop calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I
went to the Jim this morning.
Last year I joined a support group for procrastinators. We haven't met yet.
I don't need anger management. I just need people to stop irritating me!
When I was a child I thought nap time was a punishment. Now, as a grown up, it feels like a mini
holiday.
My people skills are just fine. It's my tolerance of idiots that needs working on.
TWO WAYS OF LOOKING AT EVERYTHING
My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion, and I kept staring at a drunken lady
swigging her drink as she sat alone at a nearby table.
My wife asks, "Do you know her?"
"Yes," I sighed, "She's my old girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking right after we split up those
many years ago, and I hear she hasn't been sober since."
"My God!" says my wife, "Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?"

DG Newsletter 02 February 2017

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