Rotary Africa - May2014

Rotary Africa - May2014
rotary africa Established in 1927 ♦ A member of the Rotary World Magazine Press ♦ May 2014 Engaging communities Family health days www.rotaryafrica.com
in this issue... May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 3 contents ROTARY CLUB CENTRAL PLAN TOGETHER TRACK PROGRESS ACHIEVE GOALS It’s a one-stop shop. It eliminates paper. It fosters continuity in leadership. It enables clubs to track their progress. It creates transparency. It showcases the important work that Rotary clubs do worldwide. Get started! Go to www.rotary.org/clubcentral Cover story 32 | Family health feature Regulars 4 | From the editor 5 | Message from the RI President 6 | What you should know Foundation Chair’s message 7 | Convention countdown 2019 Convention bid endorsed 8 | Natty’s Natter 9 | Our Foundation 12 | Public image for you People 15 | 6 on 6 in 2014 Projects 18 | Rotarians go marching on 20 | Feeding the flock 22 | Bright and cheery 23 | School revamp 24 | Treasured textbooks 25 | Books and more books 26 | Training the leaders 27 | Quality donation 28 | Showing the sites Youth 29 | Interact conference 30 | News from our youth Round up 36 | Club and district news Recognised 41 | Welcomed and honoured
From the editor... Meet our team One simple idea Meet our team It never ceases to amaze me what a Rotarian can achieve. A club can take a single idea and turn it into a project which will benefit more people than one can imagine. Look at the SOUNS project, which is teaching very young children literacy skills or the Hiding Hyena, a project currently being run in Malawi, which educates children about HIV/Aids while providing them with a safe environment to talk and learn about the many sensitive issues associated with the spread of this disease. Over the years, I have been awed by the projects our clubs undertake and just as I think I have found a favourite project, another comes to my attention. While there is no doubt that we are doing wonderful work in our communities, it is easy for some members to forget that they are part of a bigger picture, part of a massive movement of service which is changing lives every day. Some find themselves wondering if they are making an impact as they see the magnitude of problems affecting our communities. They lose motivation and leave our clubs. This is an issue we have often heard about in terms of membership retention and one of the easier ways to address it is to encourage your fellow members to take part in multi-club, district and international events. June is Fellowships Month and our Rotary fellowships provide us with a wonderful opportunity to share our experiences, promote our interests and create friendships which will span the globe. They allow us to enjoy ourselves and realise that we are part of something special. Life can’t only be about work, we need to take time to recharge. Our fellowships can provide this. So, why not join one? 4 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 5 regulars Editor Sarah van Heerden Administration Sharon Robertson Chairman Gerald Sieberhagen Directors Peter Dupen Andy Gray David Jenvey Natty Moodley Richard Tolken Publisher Rotary in Africa Reg. No. 71/04840/08 (incorp. association not for gain) PBO No: 18/13/13/3091 Registered at the GPO as a newspaper Design & Layout Rotary in Africa Printers Colour Planet, Pinetown Advertising Sharon Robertson Sarah van Heerden Tariff card on request Subscriptions Sharon Robertson Contributions rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za Distribution Rotary Districts 9210, 9211, 9212, 9220, 9350, 9370 and 9400 (Southern and Eastern Africa) Contact Rotary Africa P.O. Box 563 Westville 3630 South Africa Telephone 0027 (31) 267 1848 Fax 0027 (31) 267 1849 Email rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za Website www.rotaryafrica.com The Rotary Emblem, Rotary International, Rotary, Rotary Club and Rotarian are trademarks of Rotary International and are used under licence. The views expressed herein are not necessarily those of Rotary Africa, Rotary International or The Rotary Foundation. almost there Sarah Ron D Burton President, Rotary International 4 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ June 2013 From the editor... Editor Sarah van Heerden Administration Sharon Robertson Chairman Gerald Sieberhagen Directors Peter Dupen Andy Gray David Jenvey Natty Moodley Richard Tolken Publisher Rotary in Africa Reg. No. 71/04840/08 (incorp. association not for gain) PBO No: 18/13/13/3091 Registered at the GPO as a newspaper Design & Layout Rotary in Africa Printers Colour Planet, Pinetown Advertising Sharon Robertson Sarah van Heerden Tariff card on request Subscriptions Sharon Robertson Contributions rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za Distribution Rotary Districts 9200, 9210, 9220, 9270, 9320, 9350 and 9400 (Southern and Eastern Africa) Contact Rotary Africa P.O. Box 563 Westville 3630 South Africa Telephone 0027 (31) 267 1848 Fax 0027 (31) 267 1849 Email rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za The Rotary Emblem, Rotary International, Rotary, Rotary Club and Rotarian are trademarks of Rotary International and are used under licence. The views expressed herein are not necessarily those of Rotary Africa, Rotary International or The Rotary Foundation. Accredited by the Advertising Bureau of Circulations and audited as specified. Sarah Connect with Rotary and your fellow Rotarians Get your story published! Send your club and district news to rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za Message from the RI President On the Web Speeches and news from RI President Ron D Burton at www.rotary.org/president DEAR FELOW ROTARIANS I’ve had a unique opportunity to be a part of the polio eradication campaign from its very beginning, more than a quarter century ago, to where we are now, which is truly ‘this close’ to the end. None of us knew back then how long eradication would take or how many obstacles we’d meet along the way. I’m not sure how we would have felt about taking on the challenge if we had known. But there is one thing I know for sure. Every single day of the last 29 years has been worth it. Because over those years, we have saved millions of children from being paralysed by polio. There’s no way to put a price tag on that. And today, we are closer than ever to a world in which no child will be paralysed, ever again. It’s been a long race to the finish line. That line is now in sight. But we’ll only cross it if we keep moving forward. And the only way to do that is with the help of every single Rotarian, everywhere in the world. The first thing we need is your voice and your advocacy. Think ahead to World Polio Day, on 24 October: What can your club and district do to raise awareness? Write letters to your elected officials, hold a purple pinkie fundraiser, plan an event with a local school. If you or someone you know has a story to tell about polio, share it at www.endpolionow.org/stories. The most important thing is to keep the momentum going. Let your community, and the world, know that the fight against polio is at its most critical stage yet. I’m glad to report that the End Polio Now – Make History Today campaign is going well. Rotary met the terms of the new agreement with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and received US$70 million in matching funds in January, which will be fully committed in this calendar year. We have four more years of this agreement remaining, during which the Gates Foundation will match two-to-one every dollar Rotary spends on polio, to a maximum of $35 million per year. I encourage all of you to do what you can to help us make the most of this opportunity. I know that together, we can engage Rotary to end polio – and change the world, forever. Public image and effective communication are of great interest to me. I believe we can move mountains, fulfil dreams and perform miracles, but if no one knows what we have accomplished, the support we need from our communities and other stakeholders won’t materialise. The sad reality is that community service has become a competitive environment. There are many organisations competing for donations, sponsorships and partnerships. Creating awareness has had to become a priority. We need to communicate what we do, how we do it, whom we do it for, that we are fully accountable, that our projects are sustainable and most importantly, that we function not as a small isolated group but as part of a massive, global machine which is doing good throughout the world. This is why the new branding and visual identity of Rotary International have become so topical. It is vital that when people see a Rotary emblem, they know what it is about. The use of the wheel and various Rotary logos have guidelines which need to be followed. These are not optional guidelines. They must be followed. It is important that when people see our branding they know, no matter where in the world they are, that we are part of one organisation and ‘hear Rotary’s voice’. It doesn’t matter which club you belong to, people need to see the Rotary branding and know instantly who you are, what you do and that you can be trusted. Rotary International has a visual identity guide and, for the next few months, we will include extracts from the guide in our magazine. You can pull them out (or if you are a digital subscriber, note them) and keep them on file to ensure you are familiar with the requirements and have this important information at your fingertips. It may seem like silly nit picking, but it’s important that we follow these guidelines to the letter. Finally, we are hurtling towards the end of the Rotary year and will soon start inducting our new club presidents. To get your new president in the magazine, please send us a picture as soon as possible. It does not need to be taken at the induction. What we are looking for are clear head and shoulders pictures of just the new presidents. They need to be looking directly at the camera and, hopefully, smiling. As space is limited, we cannot include other people. Therefore, you don’t need to wait for the induction to take the picture and can send it to us as soon as possible. Have a wonderful month,
Make history now Meet the challenge what you should know Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage 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. The Four-Way Test 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? We have often seen that when our Rotarians are motivated, they will rise to a challenge. Not long ago, in response to grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, we reached the US$200 million milestone through Rotary’s challenge for polio eradication. We not only met our goal but exceeded it and raised $228.7 million. Now we have a new opportunity. The Gates Foundation has agreed to match, two-to-one, every dollar that Rotary spends on polio eradication over the next five years, up to $35 million per year. But before we spend this money, we will have to raise it. The decision to accept this offer was not made lightly. We know that we have already asked Rotarians for a great deal and they have been very generous. We are ‘this close’ to interrupting transmission of the wild polio virus worldwide. This is an incredible achievement, but we still have much work to do to make a polio-free world a reality. For decades, we have been working to get the number of polio cases down, year by year. Every year that had fewer cases of polio than the one before was a good year. But now we are in a new stage – the final battle of our war against polio. Now there is no such thing as ‘good enough.’ There cannot be a single case of polio left anywhere in the world. This means that every outbreak, however small, must be met with a massive response. We can do this only if we have the resources. And that is why we cannot wait to raise this money – to End Polio Now and make history today. Rotary at a Glance Rotary Members: 1 220 115; Clubs: 34 558 Rotaract Members: 158 401; Clubs: 6 887 Foundation trustee chair Dong Kurn (DK) Lee Interact Members: 385 066; Clubs: 16 742 RCCs Members: 182 137; Corps: 7 919 As of 2 April 2014 Convention countdown Start with water Safe water, improved sanitation and hygiene education are essential for healthy human development. Although access to water has increased dramatically, progress on sanitation lags far behind. Millions of children die every year from preventable waterborne illnesses. Rotarians traveling to Sydney, Australia, for the 2014 RI Convention, 1-4 June, can learn more at the World Water Summit held by the Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (WASRAG) on Friday, 30 May. Keynote speakers include Bob Scott, Rotary’s International PolioPlus Committee chairman, who will talk about the lessons learned in working with international health organisations; Vanessa Tobin, former head of water, sanitation and hygiene programmes at UNICEF; and Braimah Apambire, director of the Centre for International Water and Sustainability at the Desert Research Institute. The speakers will address how Rotarians can carry out stronger club projects by working with local governments, non-governmental organisations, the private sector and other groups. Four breakout sessions in the morning will allow participants to delve deeper into these areas through presentations by water and sanitation experts. Four afternoon breakout sessions will focus on how water projects can promote progress in Rotary’s other areas of focus. Bill Boyd, past RI president and current WASRAG chairman, and KR “Ravi” Ravindran, RI president-nominee and past member of the WASRAG board, will moderate the event. Register for the water summit at www.startwithwater.org. Register for the 2014 RI Convention in Sydney at www.riconvention.org. COSA report back 2019 convention bid endorsed The Rotary Governors’ Council of Southern Africa (COSA) at its annual meeting in Benoni at the end of March, endorsed the bid by District 9350 to host the Rotary International Convention in 2019. Rotary International (RI) has requested the district to submit a bid for the convention to be held in the Cape Town Convention Centre and the council unanimously supported the ‘expression of interest’ that was submitted to RI. COSA also considered reports by the governors regarding the state of their districts and was encouraged by the strength of Rotary and the positive impact that Rotary is making in the region. Among other issues discussed, was how the districts are affected by the closing of the Fiscal Agent’s office in South Africa and the impact it will have on clubs making and receiving payments to and from the RI banking account. This comes into effect as from July 2014. The new Rotary Africa digital magazine, as well as the opportunities and pitfalls of achieving a more equitable demographic spread of Rotarians in South African clubs, were also discussed by the members. The members of the Governors’ Council of Southern Africa are the governors of districts, as well as past and future governors. 6 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 7
www.rcnatty.blogspot.com our foundation working together by Regional Rotary Co-ordinator - Zone 20A South, PDG Natty Moodley Doing good in the world By PDG Anne Botha - Regional Rotary Foundation Co-ordinator Zone 20A South Securing our Foundation’s future New funding model explained Our Foundation has been Doing Good in the World for almost a century, thanks to the generosity and hard work of Rotarians. While contributions have primarily funded programmes, strong investment returns over the years have been used to fund operating costs. This strategy of funding operating expenses from investment returns, year after year, was not sustainable throughout the recent financial crisis, primarily because Rotary did not use all the returns from the good years to build up reserves. Our Foundation weathered the storm better than many non-profit organisations, but those tough times caused Rotary to consider what actions may be needed to ensure another century of strong programmes. Realising financial markets will remain volatile, the trustees developed an enhanced strategy to achieve long-term financial stability. At our recent Regional Rotary Foundation Co-ordinatior (RRFC) training in Chicago, we received detailed information regarding the new strategy. Our long-term strategy The trustees agreed our first priority must be to ensure that we have sufficient resources to operate our Foundation. Given the current environment of volatile investment markets, we need additional sources to provide sufficient and more reliable funding. Our second priority is to build a reserve to keep our organisation operating if annual funding sources are not sufficient. Therefore, effective 1 July 2015, we will draw on the following new sources of funds to help operate the Foundation and build a strong reserve: • Five percent of Annual Fund contributions. This new funding model will have no impact on District Designated Funds (DDF) or the three-year investment cycle. • Five percent of cash contributions to fund Global Grants. Formerly known as flow-through cash. • Ten percent or less of select corporate gifts Once the operating reserve has been funded to target, any surplus will be moved to the Endowment Fund. The surplus will generate spendable earnings to fund The Rotary Foundation into the future and ensure that the Foundation can continue its good work in the world. Frequently asked questions What will happen if we don’t change the funding model? In today’s volatile investment environment, we can’t rely on investment earnings to cover all our operating costs and instead run the risk of depleting our reserves. In the years when earnings were negative, we had to pay for fund development and administrative expenses from the World Fund, thereby reducing the amount available for grants. Projections show that continuing this will keep us on a downhill path and prevent us from building our reserves to the targeted goal of 2.5 times the annual operating expenses budget. What about expenses? Keeping expenses down is always a top priority for The Rotary Foundation and simply reducing costs won’t help to reach long-term goals for The month of May heralds in the fellowship spirit of Rotary as many districts around the world hold their district conference. A district conference is a time to celebrate the year’s success and recognise clubs and individuals who have gone beyond the call of Service Above Self. It is also the time to reconnect and rekindle friendships and a wonderful opportunity to catch-up with many friends from other clubs. My home district, D9370, held its conference aboard the cruise liner MSC Opera in April. It was well organised and the liner provided great on-board service; a marked improvement from previous experiences. The daily floor shows were spectacular, with the programme director’s wit and great humour making him the favourite of the shows. A highlight of any conference is the keynote speaker and this conference surprised all by not having any. Instead, the novel idea of presenting two leadership videos proved to have limited success. Some wished to have a key note speaker they could see, feel and engage with. Others felt the video provided an alternative to the rising costs of engaging keynote speakers at a conference held on a cruise liner. By the time you read this article D9350 will have held its conference in Knysna, South Africa, and D9210 will hold its conference in Nyanga, Zimbabwe in May. In mid-June D9400 will hold their conference in Polokwane. The Rotary International Convention is the annual worldwide attraction held in a host city. The city is selected at least five years prior to enable the Host Organising Committee to plan and host a convention that usually attracts 20 000 people. One can imagine the organisation that goes into an event of this magnitude and the logistics needed to make it successful. Overall it is great fun and a tremendous honour to host such an event. Keep your fingers crossed, as Africa is still a talking point in RI headquarters for a future convention. Cape Town has been invited to submit a memorial (petition) to the RI Board indicating its willingness to host such an event. Speaking of memorials, it’s time for districts to select their Council on Legislation (COL) representatives. The COL is Rotary’s legislature and meets every three years to consider changes to the policies which govern Rotary International and its clubs. It holds the authority to amend Rotary’s constitutional documents and is made up of a representative from each Rotary district. The representatives are the voting members of the council. The next council will sit in Evanston, Chicago in April 2016. Districts must select their representative before 30 June 2014. The date and procedure for the selection is determined by each district and is usually co-ordinated by the district governor. So, how then does all of this work? The council considers proposals from Rotary clubs, districts, RI officers and the RI Board for changes in the way Rotarians operate at every level of RI. At district level, legislation may be proposed by a Rotary club or via the district conference. Club proposals must be endorsed by the district before being sent to the council. Proposed changes to legislation are submitted in the form of enactments or resolutions. A club or district may also submit a memorial (petition) for consideration by the board at any of the planned meetings if these suggestions do not change constitutional documents. If your club wants to submit legislation to be considered by the 2016 council, you need to consider the type of issues to be addressed, determine if they have a universal impact affecting Rotarians worldwide or if they only affect a small percentage of the members. If the issue has a broad effect, submit a proposal of legislation. If the issue will have limited effect, then submit a petition. Remember to seek the assistance and guidance of your COL representative who assists clubs to prepare proposals in the correct format and acts as an objective legislator. Finally, we are coming to that time of the year when the changing of guards begin to take shape and plans are being put in place to induct incoming presidents and boards. It’s also an opportune time to look at your club’s strategic plans and to consider what has worked and what can be done differently. Perhaps it is also time to become creative and innovative and make changes that would attract younger people into the organisation. So, if you are attending a district conference, going to the convention or just involved in council matters, then I wish you all well. Make the best of it. Rotary’s best years ahead are in your hands. 8 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 9
and measurability will help us better document the true level of our impact. The Foundation expects that independent rating agencies will continue to give us high marks. Will the new model discourage giving? Currently, most contributions come from Rotarians. The Annual Fund broke a new record in 2012/13, with over US$ 115 million in contributions. Giving to the Endowment Fund was also up and the number of bequests and Arch C Klumph Society members continues to rise at a gratifying level. Spending more on fundraising will allow us to expand our donor base and be more competitive in the market for corporate and foundation support. Our partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation offers a successful model to follow moving forward. Rotary knows that Rotarian support and participation is essential to our Foundation’s future success. We also know that our Foundation provides true value to Rotarians. Many Rotarians appreciate the fact that they can personally participate in using Foundation funds to improve the quality of life both in their own communities and other communities. Few other charities offer that opportunity. The Rotary Foundation does not take Rotarian loyalty for granted and understands that charitable giving is a highly personal decision, one which each Rotarian must make individually. We ask Rotarians to understand the need for the new financial model and appreciate the farsightedness of the plan. What happens next? The new funding model takes effect on 1 July 2015, allowing time for The Foundation to communicate information about the new model, update the online grant application and provide the necessary training. Additional source: Rotary International Company Notice Rotary in Africa Reg. No.1971/004840/07 Notice to Members* Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Rotary in Africa will be held at the company offices situated at 2 Prische House, 14 Church Road, Westville, 3629, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on Friday 23rd May 2014, at 09h00. AGENDA 1. Meeting formalities. 2. Confirmation of the minutes of the last annual general meeting held on Thursday 23rd May 2013. 3. Chairman’s report. 4. Editor’s report. 5. Treasurer’s report and submission of the annual financial accounts for the period ending 31st December 2013. 6. Appointment of auditors. 7. Election of up to 3 directors to serve on the board. In terms of the company’s articles of association, the following directors are due to retire from the board: Andy Gray, David Jenvey and Natty Moodley. These directors are eligible for re-election. Any other nominations must be received by close of business 16th May 2014. 8. To consider or transact any other business pertinent to an annual general meeting. *All current, immediate incoming and past Governors of Rotary Districts 9200, 9210, 9211, 9212, 9220, 9250, 9270, 9300, 9320, 9350, 9370 and 9400 are ex officio members of Rotary in Africa. A member may appoint a proxy to attend and vote on their behalf, provided such appointment is advised to the Secretary at the offices of the company at least 48 hours before the meeting. Peter Dupen. Secretary growth and greater impact. If, like most non-profit organisations, we subscribe to the theory that we have to make strategic investments grow, we need to invest more in fundraising activities. The number of Rotarians who support the Foundation has grown in recent years because of the concerted effort to encourage giving. We still have many other members to reach, in addition to corporate and private foundations and other prospective non-Rotarian donors. To do that, we need to direct more, rather than fewer, resources to these efforts. Rotary’s new grant model was supposed to cut costs. What happened? The new grant model has greatly streamlined processes and reduced programme operation costs. Once all of the legacy grants have ended, we expect to enjoy even greater savings. However, these savings are being applied to support programme operations – not fundraising and administrative costs – so that more contribution dollars can go directly to grants. I thought that every dollar contributed to The Rotary Foundation went directly to support our programme awards. Isn’t that the case? This statement was true until 2002, when steep market drops resulted in negative earnings for the first time. The Foundation then began to follow the example of almost every other non-profit organisation and used contributions to cover programme operating costs. However, operating costs for administration and fundraising continue to be covered by Annual Fund investment earnings and a portion of Endowment Fund spendable earnings. In years when these are not sufficient, money is used from the operating reserves of the World Fund. How does the new funding model compare with that of other non-profit organisations? Most non-profit organisations allocate a certain percentage of their contributions to support future fundraising efforts. Our current funding model severely limits fundraising resources and keeps the Foundation from competing on equal ground for the charitable dollar. Under our new model, the Foundation will direct five percent of Annual Fund donations towards fund development activities that will ultimately enlarge the financial resources available for district, global and packaged grants. Other non-profit organisations commonly apply an overhead fee for fixed or indirect costs DOING GOOD IN THE WORLD Over 70 percent of Lima’s drinking water comes from the Rimac River, which is polluted with high levels of cadmium, copper, lead, zinc, and arsenic. The Rotary Foundation and its partners supplied water filters to 5,000 families living along the river. “They are not just giving us a concrete box. They are giving us health and our children a better quality of life.” Your contributions to the Annual Fund help The Rotary Foundation provide clean drinking water and improve sanitation facilities worldwide. Make your gift today. The new funding and grant models will secure our Foundation’s future and ensure that Rotarians will continue doing good in the world. TAKE ACTION: www.rotary.org/give 00-MAY14f - rRootarianm Main C onforlmaer.indrd g 10e corporate gifts – a practice tha3/2t7/ 14 3:21 PM corporate donors generally expect and accept. The Foundation plans to have a flexible policy to allow Rotary to adjust the fee up to 10 percent on select corporate gifts. Cash contributions for global grants, formerly known as flow-through cash, are a unique feature of our Foundation and thus can’t be compared with policies for other organisations. These contributions are not invested, so processing costs are not offset by the benefit of returns. The new funding model will include a five percent fee to cover administrative costs for handling these funds. How will the new model affect Rotary’s standing with charity rating agencies? Currently, The Rotary Foundation far exceeds the benchmarks which independent charity watchdogs view as a measure of high efficiency. Recently, the three major charity rating groups publicly agreed that many charities should spend more on overheads and avoid what has been called the non-profit starvation cycle. Instead of judging an organisation’s worth primarily on its frugality, they recommend assessing its impact and its success in achieving its mission and may change their criteria. Our new grant model’s emphasis on evaluation 10 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 11
Public image for you Help give Rotary a voice Rotary Regional Image Co-ordinator, PDG Shirley Downie (Zone 20A Southern Africa) Rotary’s Image has changed. With clubs concentrating on sustainable relationship marketing, our voice has also changed. We engage in projects that fit in with RI’s vision, we offer entertainment value and we work with thousands of volunteers in our communities. This, along with extensive media exposure and the building of partnerships, has far-reaching benefits as we change lives and learn to show the world how we do it. New online tools, developed by Rotary International, offer exceptional communication resources and the available materials to make our work a lot easier and help us give Rotary a voice. Rotary Club Central was designed to help clubs set goals and track their accomplishments online. Your District Public Image Chair will be able to see the goals and progress of all clubs in your districts, both on an individual club basis and as a district. We recommend you load your club’s goals as soon as possible and once the incoming officers have finalised their 2014/15 strategy, this can also be loaded. Some of you have already explored the Brand Centre. This is where Rotarians can access logos, guidelines, pictures, videos, adverts and other resources to help tell Rotary’s story better than ever before. More than 60 Rotarians participated in testing this tool. Testers identified a number of opportunities for improvement and their overall impressions were very positive. This first version of Brand Centre was released in eight languages. It will continue to be developed throughout the year and you may share your suggestions by using the site’s feedback button. The Brand Centre also offers an interactive template where you can create and download a logo. Just select a language, an alignment and add the club name in the location box. Under materials you will find some additional templates, including those for newsletters, stationery and press releases. This is also where the Rotary adverts can be found in different formats and downloaded or shared via email. The images and video section has broadcast adverts, Rotary videos and thousands of images to be downloaded or shared. Many of you are already familiar with Rotary Showcase. This online tool allows Rotarians to share their completed projects with the world. Any member can access this page and upload a project’s information, photos and video. Users can also join projects in which they have participated, comment on those of interest or find inspiration for future projects. Idea platform is one of Rotary’s newest online tools. It is a crowd-sourcing platform designed to help districts and clubs find local or international partners, volunteers, funds and materials to help complete their projects. If you are looking for polio-related updates, the End Polio Now website is the place to visit. There you will find the latest news, blog posts and links to the World’s Biggest Commercial. The site was redesigned to facilitate easier sharing of materials on social media and to be regionally specific. Unfortunately, RI is no longer offering PR grants to districts. However, it will honour the three-year grants initially approved. So going forward, it’s suggested that districts and clubs will prepare and maintain a budget to promote PR exposure. Perhaps your district can consider a PR award. Design your own PR criteria and encourage all clubs to enhance RI’s image. The tools I have discussed will help you achieve this and promote your club and projects with greater ease. Rotary has provided us with these useful online tools to help make Rotary’s voice become louder, more powerful and to resonate throughout our communities. Why not use them? TELL ROTARY’S STORY Voice and Visual Identity Guidelines for Rotarians Background INTRODUCTION 6 August 2013 4 Voice and Visual Rotary Guidelines Background INTRODUCTION 6 August 2013 4 Voice and Visual Rotary Guidelines Why we’re strengthening our image For more than 100 years, Rotary has united leaders committed to applying their expertise to better their communities. Despite over a century of impact in communities around the world, Rotary does not get the recognition it deserves. We need to rethink how we tell our story so people everywhere understand what Rotary stands for, how we’re different, and why it matters. In 2011, Rotary embarked on a multiyear initiative of unprecedented scale to strengthen our image. In addition to expanding public understanding of what Rotary does, we want to motivate, engage, and inspire current and prospective members, donors, partners, and staff. What we’ve done To tell our story better, we first need to define it. Based on extensive global research, we: Defined our essence to identify how Rotary is different from other organizations Brought our values to life to ensure our actions support our words Established our voice to reflect our distinct character Clarified how we present our offerings so people understand what we do and how they can engage Refreshed our visual identity to energize our look and feel while celebrating our heritage Why we’re strengthening our image For more than 100 years, Rotary has united leaders committed to applying their expertise to better their communities. Despite over a century of impact in communities around the world, Rotary does not get the recognition it deserves. We need to rethink how we tell our story so people everywhere understand what Rotary stands for, how we’re different, and why it matters. In 2011, Rotary embarked on a multiyear initiative of unprecedented scale to strengthen our image. In addition to expanding public understanding of what Rotary does, we want to motivate, engage, and inspire current and prospective members, donors, partners, and staff. What we need to do Bringing our story to life is our next charge — and one that requires champions across levels, groups, and functions. We are Rotary, and we have a great story to tell. It’s up to all of us to protect, promote, and deliver on that story in all our interactions. What we’ve done To tell our story better, we first need to define it. Based on extensive global research, we: Defined our essence to identify how Rotary is different from other organizations Brought our values to life to ensure our actions support our words Established our voice to reflect our distinct character Clarified how we present our offerings so people understand what we do and how they can engage Refreshed our visual identity to energize our look and feel while celebrating our heritage What we need to do Bringing our story to life is our next charge — and one that requires champions across levels, groups, and functions. We are Rotary, and we have a great story to tell. It’s up to all of us to protect, promote, and deliver on that story in all our interactions. This guide will help you apply our new look and voice. More resources will be available online in the coming months. Look for new tools and templates that will help you apply our new look to your brochures, PowerPoints, and other print and digital communications. Through a unified Rotary image and message, we’re not just enhancing our reputation, we’re elevating the entire Rotary experience. Our Voice WHO WE ARE 6 August 2013 7 This guide will help you apply our new look and voice. More resources will be available online in the coming months. Look for new tools and templates that will help you apply our new look to your brochures, PowerPoints, and other print and digital communications. Through a unified Rotary image and message, we’re not just enhancing our reputation, we’re elevating the entire Rotary experience. Our Voice WHO WE ARE 6 August 2013 7 Voice and Visual Rotary Guidelines What is our voice? Our voice is the unique tone and style in which we communicate. Why is a distinctive voice important for Rotary? There is no organization quite like Rotary. To ensure our communications capture our distinct character — and how people experience Rotary — we need to use a unified voice in all of our interactions. By speaking, writing, and designing in one voice, our communications will look, feel, and sound unmistakably like Rotary. How should we use our voice? Our voice attributes serve as a guide for how we speak, write, and design. Use them as criteria to evaluate your communications. OUR VOICE IS... THIS MEANS... OUR COMMUNICATIONS ARE... Smart We look at problems from different angles and apply our expertise to address social issues in ways others cannot. We are insightful and discerning. Knowledgeable Perceptive Confident Compassionate Tackling the world’s toughest challenges requires empathy. We champion real people and stories that are relatable and universal. Thoughtful Sincere Engaging Persevering We find lasting solutions to systemic problems at home and abroad. We speak with clarity and conviction. Bold Purposeful Courageous 12 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 13 Inspiring Motivated by the enduring connections and positive change we bring to communities and Upbeat Hopeful Voice and Visual Rotary Guidelines What is our voice? Our voice is the unique tone and style in which we communicate. Why is a distinctive voice important for Rotary? There is no organization quite like Rotary. To ensure our communications capture our distinct character — and how people experience Rotary — we need to use a unified voice in all of our interactions. By speaking, writing, and designing in one voice, our communications will look, feel, and sound unmistakably like Rotary. How should we use our voice? Our voice attributes serve as a guide for how we speak, write, and design. Use them as criteria to evaluate your communications. A variety of visual and verbal tools (e.g., copy, imagery, information graphics, etc.) can help us infuse our voice into all of our communications. For details about how to apply visual identity elements, see pages 9-24. OUR VOICE IS... THIS MEANS... OUR COMMUNICATIONS ARE... Smart We look at problems from different angles and apply our expertise to address social issues in ways others cannot. We are insightful and discerning. Knowledgeable Perceptive Confident Compassionate Tackling the world’s toughest challenges requires empathy. We champion real people and stories that are relatable and universal. Thoughtful Sincere Engaging Persevering We find lasting solutions to systemic problems at home and abroad. We speak with clarity and conviction. Bold Purposeful Courageous Inspiring Motivated by the enduring connections and positive change we bring to communities and the world, we encourage others to take action. We convey hope, enthusiasm, and passion. Upbeat Hopeful Visionary Useful links End Polio Now: www.endpolio.org Rotary Club Central, Brand Centre, Idea Platform and Rotary Showcase: www.rotary.org/myrotary To help you give Rotary a voice, the next two pages contain extracts from the Rotary International Visual Identity Guide. Rotary Africa will continue to run these extracts in upcoming issues.
Examples Our Voice WHO WE ARE 6 August 2013 8 Examples Here are a couple of examples to demonstrate how our voice strengthens our message: Voice and Visual Rotary Guidelines EXAMPLES BEFORE (without Rotary’s voice) AFTER (in Rotary’s voice) WHY IT’S EFFECTIVE Invitation to prospective members to visit a local club Rotary is ordinary people around the world working together to clean the environment, end polio, improve our communities, and accomplish other extraordinary things. Learn more at rotary.org. › It’s amazing what we can accomplish when hearts and minds work together. See how leaders from countries, cultures, and occupations around the world are taking action — to enhance health, empower youth, promote peace, and advance community. Join leaders at a Rotary club near you. • Is active, inspiring, and inviting • Balances compassion (hearts) and intelligence (minds) • Defines leadership by mindset (diverse perspectives) and action • Clarifies our impact • Includes a clear call-to-action EXAMPLES BEFORE (without Rotary’s voice) AFTER (in Rotary’s voice) WHY IT’S EFFECTIVE Invitation to prospective members to visit a local club Visual Toolkit OUR LOOK Voice and Visual 6 August 2013 9 Rotary Guidelines Overview Visual Toolkit OUR LOOK 6 August 2013 9 Overview Excerpt from Rotary.org Rotary is ordinary people around the world working together to clean the environment, end polio, improve our communities, and accomplish other extraordinary things. Learn more at rotary.org. Rotary’s Anniversary Rotary’s 108th anniversary marks a year of both achievements in the fight to eradicate polio and a stepped-up commitment to finish the job. You can help by learning how to use advocacy to encourage governments to fund the vital work of polio eradication. › It’s amazing what we can accomplish when hearts and minds work together. See how leaders from countries, cultures, and occupations around the world are taking action — Voice to enhance and Visual health, empower Rotary youth, Guidelines promote peace, and advance community. Join leaders at a Rotary club near you. › Another year, another chance Typography p. 20-21 to make history We’re closer than ever to eradicating polio. But even as we celebrate our 108th year of community impact, we’re reminded that there is much to do. Become an effective advocate so together we can finish the job. • Is active, inspiring, and inviting • Balances compassion (hearts) and intelligence (minds) • Defines leadership by mindset (diverse perspectives) and action • Clarifies our impact • Includes a clear call-to-action • Headline is inspiring versus descriptive • Highlights Rotary’s persevering spirit • Is more compassionate and human (i.e., uses the collective “we”) • Has a clear call-to-action Here are a couple of examples to demonstrate how our voice strengthens our message: Colors p. 17-19 Rotary Leadership Colors Colors p. 17-19 Excerpt from Rotary.org Rotary’s Anniversary Rotary’s 108th anniversary marks a year of both achievements in the fight to eradicate polio and a stepped-up commitment to finish the job. You can help by learning how to use advocacy to encourage governments to fund the vital work of polio eradication. Primary Secondary FRUTIGER BLACK CONDENSED ALL CAPS FOR HEADLINES AND MAIN NAV › Another Typography year, another p. 20-21 chance to make history We’re closer than ever to eradicating polio. But even as we celebrate our 108th year of community impact, we’re reminded that there is much to do. Become an effective advocate so together we can finish the job. Frutiger for subheads, secondary nav, info graphics, and lockups Light Italic Roman Italic Bold Italic Black Italic Ultra Black Sentinel for body text , secondary heads, captions, and callouts Light Italic Book Italic Medium Italic Semibold Italic Bold Italic • Headline is inspiring versus descriptive • Highlights Rotary’s persevering spirit • Is more compassionate and human (i.e., uses the collective “we”) • Has a clear call-to-action Focused, purposeful, inspiring, with a touch of gold. Our visual toolkit contains the basic elements in our visual system. It includes our logos, color palette, typography, iconography, and information graphic styles, along with photography style and suggested subject matter. Each element is designed to work in harmony with the others while providing flexibility within a framework. When combined, they clearly convey our active leadership, our persevering spirit, and our compassion. Focused, purposeful, inspiring, with a touch of gold. Our visual toolkit contains the basic elements in our visual system. It includes our logos, color palette, typography, iconography, and information graphic styles, along with photography style and suggested subject matter. Each element is designed to work in harmony with the others while providing flexibility within a framework. When combined, they clearly convey our active leadership, our persevering spirit, and our compassion. Primary Secondary FRUTIGER BLACK CONDENSED ALL CAPS FOR HEADLINES AND MAIN NAV Frutiger for subheads, secondary nav, info graphics, and lockups Light Italic Roman Italic Bold Italic Black Italic Ultra Black Sentinel for body text , secondary heads, captions, and callouts Light Italic Book Italic Medium Italic Semibold Italic Bold Italic Rotary Leadership Colors Secondary Pastels Neutrals Logos p. 10-16 Masterbrand Signature Mark of Excellence Secondary Pastels Neutrals Logos p. 10-16 Masterbrand Signature Mark of Excellence Imagery p. 22 Rotarians Uniting and Exchanging Ideas Rotarians Taking Action for Community Metaphorical Imagery p. 22 Rotarians Uniting and Exchanging Ideas Rotarians Taking Action for Community Metaphorical Information Graphics p. 23 Logos OUR LOOK Voice and Visual 6 August 2013 11 Rotary Guidelines Color Variations, 72% Masterbrand 25% 50 % 75% Logos OUR LOOK 6 August 2013 11 Color Variations, Information Graphics p. 23 Masterbrand 72% 25% 50% 75% Iconography Style p. 23 Iconography Style p. 23 Voice and Visual Rotary Guidelines Positive (for light or white backgrounds only) Full color Positive (for light or white backgrounds only) Full color Rotary Royal Blue Rotary Gold Rotary Royal Blue Rotary Gold Reversed (for dark backgrounds only) One color 100% black 100% Rotary Azure Full color One color (100% white) Reversed (for dark backgrounds only) One color 100% black 100% Rotary Azure Full color One color (100% white) The full-color Rotary signature is our official, preferred version. Always use it in digital environments and whenever printing with at least two colors. Our emblem must always appear in Rotary Gold, unless two-color The full-color Rotary signature is our official, printing preferred is not version. possible. Always use it in digital environments and whenever printing with at least two colors. Our emblem must always appear in Rotary Gold, unless two-color Do not alter or switch any signature component colors. One-color printing variations is not possible. of the Rotary signatures are supplied in black, Rotary Azure, and white for reverse type. These can be applied for one-color Do not alter or switch any signature component colors. printing or on very complex One-color variations of the Rotary signatures are supplied in black, Rotary Azure, and white for reverse type. These can be applied for one-color backgrounds that may hinder legibility or appearance of colors. Use the appropriate color version to maintain printing the or best on very contrast complex and legibility: positive for light or white backgrounds and reversed for dark backgrounds. Comparable metallic versions of Rotary colors shown on this page may also be used for special circumstances. For more details regarding our color palette, see pages 17-19. backgrounds that may hinder legibility or appearance of colors. Use the appropriate color version to maintain the best contrast and legibility: positive for light or white backgrounds and reversed for dark backgrounds. Comparable metallic versions of Rotary colors shown on this page may also be used for special circumstances. For more details regarding our color palette, see pages 17-19. Rotarian Bob Shuler, from the Rotary Club of Lakeview (D5870, USA), will compete in six ironman distance triathlons on six continents in 2014. He will do this in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record, as well as to spark a global interest in Well Aware and to raise US$10 000 for it. The Austin-based non-profit organisation develops clean water systems for impoverished communities in rural Kenya. Ironman distance triathlons consist of a 3.8-kilometre swim, a 180-kilometre bike ride and a 42.2-kilometre run. According to Bob, this challenge does not compare to those faced by women in Kenya, who collectively spend an estimated 200 million hours per day retrieving water. Bob completed his first race in Florida earlier this year, travelled to Australia in March for his second race and, two weeks later, arrived in South Africa to compete in the Port Elizabeth Ironman. After the South African triathlon, his next stop was Taiwan where he completed his fourth triathlon in April. The final two triathlons are in Spain and Brazil. While in South Africa, Bob was hosted by the Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth (D9370) and finished the Port Elizabeth Ironman in a time of 17 hours and eight minutes. During the final running portion of each race, Bob carries a jerry can with him to symbolise and create awareness of the millions of hours many African people spend collecting water. Bob works for a company which makes chemicals to purify drinking and waste water. He said he was already a supporter of Well Aware’s cause before he found out about the organisation. When he learned about the huge impact Well 14 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 15 people Bob Shuler, a Rotarian from Texas, is attempting to set a new world record by competing in six ironman triathlons on six continents in 2014, while generating awareness and fundraising for Well Aware. 6 on 6 in 2014
After finishing the South African triathlon Bob raced in Taiwan. His final two triathlons will be in Spain and Brazil. Aware is able to make with its donations, he decided to make it his charity of choice. “Nearly 15 percent of the earth’s population struggles to acquire the simple, basic necessity that you and I take for granted every day,” said Bob. “By accomplishing this feat, I hope to convince people that another impossible feat, supplying clean water to the world’s children who need it most, is indeed possible.” “Well Aware is the best possible organisation to donate this money to because not only do they ensure that their water projects will work, but also they will provide the most cost-effective use of donor dollars which will yield lasting clean water for generations to come,” said Bob. According to Sarah Evans, the founder and executive director of Well Aware, the organisation combines innovation, collaboration and com-munity involvement to have an exponential impact on the communities it serves. “If Bob reaches his $10 000 fundraising goal, his individual campaign will provide 670 people with clean water for 20 to 30 years and transform their lives,” says Evans. “We are tremendously grateful to him for undertaking this athletic and adventurous campaign on our behalf.” Share your Rotary stories. Email: rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za Print or digital? ... the choice is yours Why go digital? • Receive your copy sooner • You can access your copy no matter where you are in the world • It’s environmentally friendly Subscribe in 3 easy steps 1. Go to www.rotaryafrica.com 2. Click the digital magazine subscription link under the digital magazine tab 3. Complete the short form and press send A username and password is emailed to each digital subscriber. Club secretaries must be informed. The half yearly subscription fee for printed and digital issues are the same. For more see www.rotaryafrica.com Rotary Resort Badplaas The one-week holiday destination for Senior Citizens • Enjoy your next holiday in a safe environment with new friends from one Sunday to the next. • The famous hot water springs are only 500 metres away from us and we provide transport to the Hydro Spa every morning. • While you relax we spoil you with three meals daily. • You will love our new indoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi. • Your regular television programmes can be viewed on DSTV. • The elegantly furnished rooms, the scenery and the mountains ensure an unforgettable all inclusive break-away week. • All the rooms are for two persons to share so please bring a friend. • The most affordable holiday in the country. For Bookings or more information Contact Engela at 017-844-1060 or email hennie@rotaryresort.co.za www.rotaryresort.co.za 16 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 17
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A state-of-the-art vulture restaurant in the Magaliesburg is set to educate the public and provide for vulture population research feeding the flock When available, carcasses from Nyoka Ridge farm have provided food for the majestic Cape Vultures which live in the Magaliesberg Mountains. Recently, the Nyoka Ridge owners have committed themselves to a continued and regular supply of food for the vultures and will assist in developing the site into an integrated state-of-the-art facility. The farm will join Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA), the Rotary Club of Brits-Hartbeespoort (D9400), Birdlife Harties and other partners, in a project which will see the site become a source of sustainable resource management, vulture population research and monitoring. It will also provide education to, and create awareness among, school children and the general public. The feeding site will form part of the North West Birding Route (the Mountains to Crater sub route) which was established by WESSA, in conjunction with the Avi Tourism division of Birdlife SA. Background Vulture populations face a surfeit of man-made hazards which include a diminishing food source, electrocution on, and collisions with, electricity pylons, drowning in concreted farm dams and ingesting poisons meant for vermin. They are also slaughtered for use in the muti (traditional medicine) trade. Seven of the nine vulture species found in Southern Africa are now listed in the Eskom Red Data Book of Endangered Birds of South Africa. The Cape Vulture is endemic to Southern Africa and is classified as vulnerable as population numbers continue to decline. Vulture restaurants allow for the monitoring of vulture populations, the provision of an intermittent source of safe food and a venue for research, education and awareness. The feeding birds are monitored by a trap camera to obtain the wing tag numbers and to monitor the species present. These tag numbers are passed on to the Endangered Wildlife Trust Bird of Prey working group. Project to date The first phase of the project was the construction of a pond at the feeding site to provide fresh water and a place for birds to bath after feeding. This was completed in June 2011. It was followed by the Upperdeck Viewpoint, One of the Magaliesburg vultures which feeds at the vulture restaurant. Photo: John Wesson Club President JC van Rensburg, Alan Newton Perry, AG Cheryl Phillips, DG Anneas Balt, Lynn and PDG Mark Doyle with PP Trudi Gerth and the new trailer. Photo: Alice Meyer which was mostly funded by a Rotarian-owned business, The Upperdeck Restaurant. This was completed in September 2011. The 2012/13 year saw the construction of a much needed public ablution block and the building of a special trailer for the transport of the vulture food. The trailer was built and delivered in December 2013 and was painted in the Rotary colours. The challenge for the 2014/15 year is the construction of a uniquely designed hide close to the feeding area and is expected to cost R90 000. This will enable visitors and photographers to get close to the birds. Over the years, the project has hosted local and international visitors, school groups and individuals. The International Vulture Day, held annually in September, has been hosted by the Nyoka Ridge project for a number of years with attendance figures of well over 100 visitors. Once the upgrades are complete, an entrance fee will be charged in order to allow the site to be self sustainable. The vultures are fed once a week, either on a Saturday or a Sunday. People who would like to visit the site can obtain further information from Rotarian John Wesson, of the Rotary Club of Brits-Hartbeespoort, at jjwesson674@gmail.com. 20 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 21
At Guild Cottage, after the donation was officially handed over, are President Annemarie van Weiringen, Craig Northwood, Kirschel Krishnan from Kansai Plascon and Trish Heslop. bright and cheery A special visit to Guild Cottage, a treatment facility for abused and traumatised girls in Johannesburg, by the Rotary Club of Sandton (D9400) identified a number of needs at the centre. The club donated two computers and a printer for the girls to use for their school work and also arranged the installation of the computers and printer, as well as a connection to the internet. This fulfils an important need as the girls are increasingly required to make use of computers at school. During the visit, Rotarians noted that the interior was painted a dreary shade of institutional cream. They decided to add a little life and colour to Guild Cottage and contacted Kansai Plascon, which offered to develop a colour palette for the bedrooms and common rooms. Kansai Plascon also donated the paint required. The new sorbet colour scheme transformed the home into a bright and cheerful space. Club members and a representative from Kansai Plascon officially handed over the computers and newly painted rooms to the home. Trish Heslop, the home’s director, was delighted with the new look and the computer facilities. “We are only able to use our limited funds for the basic necessities, so these improvements have been most welcome. The girls are overjoyed!” Guild Cottage was started in 1907 and the same building, which is home for 18 girls, has been used since its inception. These girls are placed at the home by the courts after referrals from the Department of Social Development and other welfare organisations. It’s the only residential facility in South Africa which provides intensive treatment for abused and traumatised girls. The girls live at the home for between two and four years. Once they complete the programme, they return to their family homes or go to an alternative place of safety. While at the home, they are provided with therapy, supportive counselling, life skills, in-home care, family therapy and appropriate schooling. The Bosmont School was built by the Rotary Club of Johannesburg in the early 80s and, more recently, the club and some of its partners refurbished the school. school revamp In 1983, the Rotary Club of Johannesburg (D9400) established that a nursery school and crèche were desperately needed in Bosmont. The lack of childcare facilities made it difficult for many Bosmont mothers to gain employment. Discussions with community leaders and the education department began and resulted in the club developing a funding programme, supported by Bridget Oppenheimer, and a management committee for the project. The school was built and had five classrooms in which to educate and care for 100 children. After officially handing it over to the Bosmont community, the club maintained occasional contact with the school. In late 2012, the Johannesburg club was approached by the school’s principal and asked to help with refurbishing the premises. The original tiled flooring was breaking up and the school desperately needed to be painted. The club agreed to help. Funds were raised, work parties of parents of children and Rotarians were organised and the job commenced. The Rotary Anns also jumped in to help and provided new curtains, books and soft toys. Employees of SSI Engineering Consultants and Royal Haskoning DHV contacted the club and volunteered to join the project. They provided shelving for the library books, painted classrooms and met many other similar needs of the school. 22 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 23
Jenny Thöle, Pat Unwin, Beulah Arends, President Waldo Thöle, Michele du Plessis, Bev Garner and Lyn Burger at the book and magazine collection day. books and more books A large number of books and magazines were collected by the Dundee Book Exchange for the Rotary Club of Dundee’s (D9370) book and magazine project. Etangeni School lent a hand and allowed its facilities to be used for the project, while residents donated many of their books and magazines to the worthy cause. A collection day was held and 15 schools sent educators to select and collect books for their schools. At the end of the day, there were only a few items left unclaimed. The project had an international flavour as former Dundee resident, Beulah Arends, was in town and helped sort the books and magazines. Beulah now lives in the United States of America and is still a Rotarian. Pat Unwin, a Rotarian from the United Kingdom, spent four weeks at Livangeli School where she worked as part of a Rotary-funded project and also helped with the book and magazine project. She had returned to Dundee to spend more time at the school and to monitor the progress made by the project. Share your club news. Send articles, of no more than 650 words, and photographs, at least 1mg in size, to rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za Captions for group photographs with seven people or less, must include the first and last names of everyone in the picture. Textbooks are scarce. This is the sad reality at many public schools in Zimbabwe. Dombodzvuku Primary School was one such affected school and last received a delivery of textbooks in 2010. General wear and tear saw the stock of textbooks dwindle until it reached a point where up to 20 children shared one book. treasured textbooks Dombodzvuku Primary School provides education to 1 226 learners, 56 percent of whom are girls. Like many public schools in Zimbabwe, it last received textbooks in 2010 from the UNICEF Educational Transition Fund (ETF) programme. Wear and tear has resulted in the school having an average of 20 learners sharing a text book and in extreme cases, the educator is the only person in the classroom with a textbook. In March, as part of its Literacy Month celebrations, members of the Rotary Club of Harare CBD (D9210) visited the school. The group handed over a donation of text books it had sourced from Book Aid International. The club also partnered with Smile Zimbabwe International, which donated another 200 books as well as educational toys and puzzles. To supplement the donation, the club gave solar lanterns to selected children as part of its flagship Solar Lantern project. The two donations complement each other, as the lanterns provide additional reading time for most rural children who would normally have to rely on kerosene lamps. Similar donations in the past have yielded positive results. Two impressive cases were donations to Mt Selinda High School in Chipinge and St Johns Chikwaka in Mashonaland East province. The two schools had received a donation of books the club had sourced from Book Aid International. Both schools won the Secretary’s Bell Award in 2013, which is a prestigious award that recognises the schools’ academic performance in comparison to others. The donations will go a long way to put a book in every child’s hand and help equip them with skills that they will find useful throughout their lives. 24 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 25
PDG Alex van der Sluys with DGE Cecil Rose and AG Richard Cook at the Grant Management Seminar. training the leaders Due to the geographical size of RI District 9350, decentralisation of events and activities is necessary. Angola, Namibia and the Western Cape province of South Africa are all part of the district. For several years now the annual POETS training, which serves to prepare the incoming club leadership, has been held in three locations. Incoming club presidents and office bearers attend training sessions in either Windhoek, the Western Cape or on the day prior to the annual district conference. The incoming leaders and office bearers of Namibia’s seven clubs have generally opted to attend the session in the country’s capital city. This year’s Windhoek training was led by district trainer, PDG Elwin Thompson, who along with incoming governor, Cecil Rose, shared his vision and charted the district’s direction for the year ahead. For the second consecutive year, the grant management seminar (GMS) coincided with POETS. Run by PDG Alex van der Sluys, the event was attended by representatives of four of Namibia’s seven Rotary clubs. Craig Macleod (Randpark Club Captain), Doug Bain (Randpark CEO) and Northcliff Rotarians John Turner and Ian Goldsmith, with the R25 000 cheque for the Rotary Club of White River. Quality donation Don’t get caught napping! Promote your business, club or district activities in ROTARY AFRICA • Reach out to all our readers in English-speaking Africa • Advertise in ROTARY AFRICA • Distribute leaflets, brochures and newsletters with ROTARY AFRICA • Special rates for Rotary clubs, districts and Rotarian owned/managed business Contact Rotary Africa at rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za or call 031 267 1848 The Rotary Club of White River (D9400) received a donation of R25 000 from the Randpark Golf Club. Craig Macleod, the golf club captain, and Doug Bain, club CEO, gave the donation to the Rotary Club of Northcliff (D9400) to pass on to the White River Club. The donation was made to assist White River to send children living with cancer on a week’s holiday at Camp Quality in the Lowveld. This donation was raised through the Randpark Captain’s Fund project. This project allows the club to offer a helping hand to various organisations. Current captain, Craig Macleod, will use his two-year term to grow his Captain’s Fund to assist the Rotary Club of Northcliff with its projects. The Camp Quality project was started by the Rotary Club of Nelspruit (D9400) in 1987 and benefits children between the ages of eight and 15 years who still have or have had cancer. It’s one of the White River club’s major projects. The club provides campers with an opportunity to experience a week filled with fun and love. During the week, the Lowveld opens its arms to these children who spend the days enjoying new experiences and doing the sorts of things children love to do. They are treated to flights in light aircraft and helicopters, go to the movies, get close to elephants and clowns, devour cakes and ice creams and go for motorcycle rides. This project has run for 27 years and the Northcliff club assists White River by providing food for the children to eat while travelling by bus from Gauteng. 26 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 27
Youth During a Rotary Friendship Exchange, Rotarians from D9370 showed their D7770 friends the sites of KwaZulu-Natal. One of the excursions was to the summit of Sani Pass. showing the sites Last year, D9370 Rotarians and their partners visited D7770 in South Carolina on a Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE). In March, the visit was reciprocated by Rotarians from D7770. The KwaZulu-Natal section of the D9370 RFE Committee is chaired by Ash Maharaj (Rotary Club of Isipingo-Morningside) and the members are Ian Foster (Kloof), Richard Tolken (Pinetown), Ken Vorster (Dundee), Nick Nicolson (Empangeni) and Ken Gillings (Westville). AG Ian Foster and his wife Andrena, Prem Lutchman from the Rotary Club of Dundee and Ken and Heather Gillings experienced the time of their lives when they were hosted by several clubs in South Carolina. They attended meetings of the Rotary Clubs of East Cooper Breakfast, Daniel Island Breakfast, North Charleston, North Charleston Breakfast, Beaufort, Low Country and Hilton Head Island. The itinerary was arranged by the D7770 RFE Committee and included general sight-seeing, cultural experiences, museum visits and birding. D9370 reciprocated and arranged for its new-found American friends to visit tourist attractions and Rotary projects in and around Durban. They included trips to the South Coast, Oribi Gorge, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, the Midlands and Sani Pass. The visitors were hosted by members of the Rotary Clubs of Westville, Kloof, Hibiscus Coast and Hilton and Howick. They marvelled at the diversity of the province, the majesty of Sani Pass and were impressed by the extent of the projects they were shown. In the past, the RFE Committee has hosted Rotarians from the UK Midlands, Australia, India, France, Sweden and Turkey, to name a few. Outgoing RFE visits have included India, the UK Midlands, Turkey and South Carolina. Future exchanges are in the planning stages and Rotarians can contact the RFE committee members should they like to participate in exchanges or want to know more about Rotary Friendship Exchanges. Promoting Rotary and your club? Contact Sharon to buy back issues of Rotary Africa, at a reduced rate, for your project promotions. Email: rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za Lizette Ferris from Utani Childline-Lifeline Radio speaks to the Interactors at the 2014 Interact Conference in Windhoek. The annual conference saw Interactors enjoy a programme filled with inspiration, guidance, leadership training and entertainment. They also made the most of the opportunity to get to know Interactors from other schools. Interact conference In March, Windhoek-based Interactors from the four clubs sponsored by the Rotary Club of Windhoek (D9350) and the one sponsored by the Rotary Club of Auas, were joined by the Interact Club of Otjiwarongo Secondary School for the 2014 Interact Conference. It’s the fifth consecutive year that the Rotary Club of Windhoek has organised and hosted the conference for Namibian-based Interact Clubs. The first was held on 9 March 2010 and it has become a highlight on the Namibian Interact calendar. This year’s conference was jam-packed with interesting talks, entertainment and opportunities to hear about community service projects run by the Interact clubs in Windhoek and Otjiwarongo. More than 100 youngsters learnt, shared and had fun. They were well looked after by Rotarians and educators from the respective schools. The conference programme included presentations by Lizette Ferris, from Utani Childline-Lifeline Radio and Angelo Helmut, a business development manager at a leading hardware and building material supplier. During the programme segment when club presidents, secretaries and treasurers engaged in leadership training, the remaining Interactors entered a talent competition judged by Namibia artists Mushe and Freeda, from the girlie group Gal Level. The singers were joined by upcoming fashion designer, Hem Matsi. Sadly, the Interact club from Walvis Bay was unable to attend due to last minute transport problems. However, when they arrive at next year’s conference, they will find the annual Interact Conference a much bigger affair as the Rotary Club of Windhoek has plans to charter two more Interact clubs before then. 28 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 29
In April, the Rotary Club of Harare CBD (D9210) said bon voyage to 34 Interactors from St Dominic’s High School, who attended the RYLA camp in Polokwane, South Africa. The Interactors were accompanied by their faculty advisor, Rotarian Flore Mtetwa, and the school nurse. Members of the Warriors Rotaract Club (D9400) hosted a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) training camp in April. Right: Rotaractors Tumi Matlou, Sebastiaan van der Kun, Warren Marsh, Francois van Schalkwyk, Renske Hagg, Ruan Viljoen and Rowena Viljoen arranged the camp. The Rotary Club of Letaba (D9400) celebrated International Rotaract week at the Warriors Rotaract Club’s induction of new members. Send your youth services stories to rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za The Rotary Club of Durban Clairwood Park (D9370) chartered its first EarlyAct club at Stonebridge Primary School in Phoenix. Twenty four learners from Grade R to Grade 3 were inducted as members and Cassidy Rambarran was elected as president. Her vice president is Thabile Khuswayo. The new club has hit the ground running and has already planned a number of projects that include a breakfast pack, collect a can, an Easter egg drive, a stationery and library book drive and a collection of school uniforms and shoes. At the charter ceremony, Durban Clairwood Park President, Juggy Naidoo, emphasised the importance of getting learners involved in community projects from an early age. At the charter ceremony are Sarita Sirohi, a prospective Rotarian from India, past AG Gona Naidoo, principal A Madenjeeth and President Juggy Naidoo. Thea-Amy Marney was inducted as the president of the Gamble Street Interact Club. Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Uitenhage South (D9370) attended the induction. The Interactors have three projects in the pipeline for the upcoming year. They are the distribution of blankets and clothing, a drug awareness programme and the organisation of a cultural event. A new Interact club has been chartered at Potchefstroom Boys’ High School. It was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Potchefstroom Mooi (D9370). At the presentation of the charter certificate and the induction of the new Interact President, Khotso Mohapi, are Nthabiseng Dlamini (Ferdinand Postma High School Interact Club president), Dr Suna Verhoef (faculty advisor), Anthony Nys (president of Potchefstroom Mooi) and President Khotso Mohapi. 30 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 31
While supporting the Rotary Family Health Days, the visiting LN-4 prosthetic hand project ambassadors, Greg Williams and Karen Thompson, from California, USA, provided training and assistance to the Rotarians as the Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth (D9370) launched its own LN-4 project. The club partnered with the Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor and the Ellen Meadows Prosthetic Hand Foundation to run this project and provide free prosthetic hands to amputees who cannot afford one of their own. The hands are designed and made by the Ellen Meadows Foundation. Club President Andrew Binning, President-Elect Karen Hermanus and Rotarian Karen Thompson were interviewed by a radio station. They discussed the LN-4 project. At the end of the interview, Rotarian Denise Pudney’s phone number was given to the listeners. Not long thereafter, Denise’s phone rang. A man called Raymond had listened to the interview and needed a hand. He wanted to know if the club could assist him. Less than an hour later, Raymond was fitted with his new hand. The ecstatic man was trained in all the hand functions and for the first time since 1981, he was able to write his name. He also volunteered to help the Port Elizabeth club by participating in future fittings and training events as a trainer. The excitement did not end there. After leaving the RFHD site, the Rotarians and their guests stopped at the provincial hospital to visit its prosthetics clinic. They hoped to introduce the LN-4 project to the clinic supervisor. After being shown to his office, the group received a rather cold welcome. The supervisor was not interested and said he did not know of anyone who needed a hand. He explained he had already been shown a hand and was inclined to say no. When asked why, he said he was concerned about sustainability and the previous person who had shown him the exact same hand, had wanted to sell it to them. The group seized the opportunity and showed family health special the supervisor a promotional video and explained that the hands are free and are not allowed to be sold. He was interested to hear the LN-4 Hand Foundation has a 100 year plan and that there were already 50 hands consigned to the Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth. Impressed, he picked up the phone and called an employee to the room. At first the group Port Elizabeth President, Andrew Binning, with the LN-4 ambassadors from California, Greg Williams and Karen Thompson at the RFHD site where the project was launched. With them is Leigh Deyzel. thought the subordinate was being called to deal with it. However, when the employee entered the room, the Rotarians saw he was missing his left hand. Addressing the employee, the supervisor said, “Do you want a hand? Here it is.” At first, he was not sure he wanted the hand but after seeing the video he decided to try it out. Several other staff members watched as the Rotarians fitted the hand and demonstrated its functions. As he works in a prosthetics office, he caught on instantly and was very happy to have received the new hand late on a Friday afternoon. The supervisor was transformed into an LN-4 supporter and is very happy to be involved with the Port Elizabeth club’s LN-4 ambassadors, Linsley and Denise Pudney. Visit the Ellen Meadows Prosthetic Hand Foundation at www.ln-4.org Health and hands The Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth (D9730) launched a new project to provide free prosthetic hands to people who can’t afford to buy their own. The project was adopted after 10 Port Elizabeth Rotarians visited the LN-4 Prosthetic Hand project booth at the 2013 International Convention and made contact with the Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor (D5150, USA). The club invited the American project drivers to visit South Africa and train its members. The LN-4 prosthetic hand project was launched at the Rotary Family Health Days (RHFD) in Port Elizabeth and will be co-ordinated by the Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth. 32 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 33
Joined by staff from the Estcourt Provincial Hospital and members of the Peace Corps, the Rotary Club of Estcourt (D9370) ran a successful Rotary Family Health Days site. The group spent three days providing people from Mhlangana district, situated between Weenen and Greytown, with blood pressure tests, body mass index, HIV and blood sugar tests and a variety of much-needed medication. Mhlangana is a deeply rural area with very little infrastructure. People have to travel great distances to seek treatment from highly qualified medical professionals and the RFHD brought this vital aid to the residents. Members of the Rotary Club of Hilton & Howick (D9370), along with staff from the Umgeni Health Department, waiting for the influx of patients seeking medical treatment and advice at the Rotary Family Health Days event. The International Medical Mission, led by Dr Pat Francis, assisted the Rotary E-Club of Southern Africa 9400 at its Rotary Family Health Days site at Mathibestad in the North West province. Nearly 1 500 people received free medical assessment over the three days. Rotarians and Anns of the Rotary Club of Kloof (D9370) worked at the club’s Rotary Family Health Day site in the lower Molweni Valley. Thursday got off to a slow start and the Anns supplied tea, coffee, juice, sandwiches and sweets to the patients who arrived at the site. Taking a break from their refreshment duties are Kloof Rotary Anns Tracey Oerder, President Ingrid Edelson and Andrena Foster (front). The Rotary of Flamingo-Welkom’s (D9370) Rotary Family Health Day site was at Apothecary PreSchool and Day Care in Hani Park. Hope and Faith Voster and Jonelise Louw cheerfully wait for their turn in the dentist’s chair. three days of smiles Rotary Family Health Days were held over three days at the beginning of April. Throughout South Africa, 140 sites were manned by Rotarians and provided community members with immunisations, screenings and other health-related procedures. The Rotary Clubs of Somerset West and Strand (D9350) worked together to man the Phambili site in Strand. Some 650 people visited the site over the three days and with help from the Department of Health, Cape Town City Health and the non-profit organisation Masincedane, a total of 1 310 medical tests were carried out. Despite the dreaded dentist’s drill and immunisation injections, everyone enjoyed the day. Tests for TB, HIV/Aids and pap smears were conducted and a podiatrist was on hand to help soothe some of the older folks’ tired feet. An optometrist provided eye tests for 29 people, many of whom received new glasses. 34 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 35
round up Delegates from Rotary clubs in Port Elizabeth (D9370) attended POETS in Colesberg. Representing the Rotary Clubs of Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth West, Port Elizabeth and Port Elizabeth Sunrise are (back) Cameron Scott, Dave Cartwright, Gianna Doubell, Stephen Lancaster, Karen Hermanus, Graham Buchanan, Fred Roberts, (front) Trevor Wells, Shuaib Rahim and Evert Knoesen. Every month, the Anns from the Rotary Club of Kloof (D9400) hold a tea party for the senior citizens in their community. Police dog handlers, Lieutenant Jack Haskins and Warrant Officer Karl Gous, were recent guests and took their dogs, Udain and Butch, to meet the seniors. At the party are Lieutenant Jack Haskins, Udain, Rotary Ann Jehanne Blades who organises the tea party, Ann President Ingrid Edelson, Butch and Warrent Officer Karl Gous. No less than 13 past district governors, their wives and 23 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset (D9370) raided the Rotary Club of Kenton on Sea (D9370). The PDG raid was arranged by PDG Lionel Heath to show support for the newly nominated DGND Bruce Steele-Gray and DGN Tom McGhee. Enjoying the evening of fun and fellowship are PDGs Des Willis, Kevin Dersley, Trevor Long and Albert Whitfield, DGN Tom McGhee, PDGs Lionel Heath, Mel Smethurst, Bev Radue, Fred Roberts and DGND Bruce Steele-Gray. John Muragiri, a farmer and livestock breeder received a prosthetic hand from the Rotary Club of Nairobi Utumishi’s (D9212, Kenya) LN-4 Prosthetic Hand project. His right hand and part of his arm were amputated after being crushed in a grinding machine while making cattle feed. A golf day was held to raise funds for the various projects of the Rotary Club of Port Alfred (D9370). Fifty three players enjoyed perfect playing conditions and the main sponsor was GMC Air Conditioning, which is now being represented in the Eastern Cape by Hawkins Air. The competition was won by Dave and Lorna Kirk, Wendy Counihan and Sonia Reynolds. The longest drive was made by Shirley Heny. Relaxing after a great day of golf are Debbie Longhurst, Wendy Counihan, Sonia Reynolds and Shirley Heny. Raise bthare. Attend the 2014 World Water Summit in Sydney, Australia Friday, 30 May, two days before the Rotary International Convention, the 2014 World Water Summit will focus on the benefits of collaboration. Successful WASH programs require the cooperation of the community together with technical specialists, government agencies, and volunteers. Learn from the leading international experts. Register now for the sixth annual international WASH summit. Go to www.wasrag.org. 36 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 37
Members of the Rotary Club of Beacon Bay (D9370) ran the Ironman registration table as a community service and a fundraiser for the club. More than 450 pairs of Toms Shoes were received by the Rotary Club of Shelly Beach (D9370) for distribution to needy people. This project was arranged by Ted Woodall of the Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth Sunrise (D9370) and offered to clubs in the district. The children of Sacred Heart Children’s Home were among those who received shoes from Shelly Beach. Rotarian Louis Boshoff delivered the shoes to the children. The Rotary Club of Cape of Good Hope (D9350) held a ceremony to present five beneficiaries with donations it raised at its 2013 Dragon Boat Regatta. It was decided that the 2013 event would fundraise for organisations supporting cancer patients. At total of R105 000 was divided between CHOC, St Luke’s Hospice, Amabele Belles, Cancer Buddies and Reach for a Dream. Presenting the donation to representatives of the five organisations are President Alan Ferguson and event co-ordinator Past President Sue Swanepoel. Four hundred pairs of Toms shoes were given to the school children of Sesoai and Sekwala Primary Schools by the Rotary Club of Polokwane (D9400). During a business trip to China, the president of the Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth (D9370), Andrew Binning, visited the Rotary Club of Beijing. It is one of two Rotary clubs in mainland China. During the visit, he exchanged banners with President Ruby Chan (left). The Beijing club’s members are expatriates as the Chinese government does not recognise Rotary. Chinese nationals can only belong to clubs or non-profit organisations comprising solely of Chinese citizens. However, the Beijing club has many ‘friends of Rotary’ who are Chinese nationals. The Anns of the Rotary Club of Kloof (D9370) held a jumble sale opposite the Hillcrest taxi rank. The Anns collected jumble and most of the items were sold for between R5 and R10. A few bags of clothing were not sold and the Anns decided to donate them to the Makaphutu Children’s Home and the Ark. At the jumble sale are Anns Wendy Scorgie, Wendy Harper, Andrena Foster (sitting), Di Day and Pam Bradley. 38 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 39
South African Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, was recognised as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary club of Pretoria West (D9400). The minister was recognised for his involvement in last year’s Rotary Family Health Days. Sister Theodora Mojapelo was also recognised as a Paul Harris Fellow. After the presentation are President of the Rotary Club of Pretoria West (D9400), Johan Snyman, Sister Theodora Mojapelo, Past Presdient Nicolaas Herholdt, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Marion Bunch, PDG Mark Doyle, PDG Ann Lyn Doyle and DG Anneas Balt. 40 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 41 recognised Welcomed and honoured Mandhlovu Gwebu is a new member of the Rotary Club of Bedfordview (D9400). Déan Gous is a new member of the Rotary Club of Beaufort West (D9350). The Rotary Club Cape of Good Hope (D9350) recognised Richard Parsons as a Paul Harris Fellow. Francois Smit is a new member of the Rotary Club of Bonza Bay (D9370). Has your club welcomed or honoured someone? Send the information and a photograph of the person to rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za Engela Louw, the president-elect of the Rotary Club of Kloof (D9370), presented a group of students with the certificates they had earned from the Independent Examination Board. The students, whose studies were funded by the club, had completed their English and Zulu examinations and achieved impressive results. They attended the Argus Community College. For five years, the Rotary Club of Uitenhage South (D9370) has run its Polio Tin project. Started by Past President Vincent Tee, the project is a simple, yet effective means of fundraising for polio eradication. Collection tins are placed in local businesses for people to drop their small change into. The project has raised thousands of rands. Health Minister recognised
The Rotary Club of Kenton on Sea (D9370) held its merit awardse vening and recognised people for their community service. President Stella Swanson (front left) Sean Kelly, Ruleen and Eugene de Witt, Steve Marwanqana, Trevor Killian, Annette and Graham Treagus, Jean Baker and Jeanne van der Riet (front). 42 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ May 2014 Get your free, up-to-date Which Club Meets Today emailed to you Email rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za May 2014 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 43 ROTARY AFRICA CLASIFIEDS Welcomed and honoured ACCOMODATION OFFERED *** B&B Accommodation in Kimberley Staying over in Kimberley, The Nook B&B *** Semi-Self Catering B&B offers excellent accommodation and rates. All rooms luxury en-suite with private entrance and secure parking. Close to CBD and places of interest. For more info contact Rtn Rob Gibson at 072 116 8390 Web: www.thenookbnb.co.za KIMBERLEY’S GUM TREE Lodge offers budget accommodation (200 Beds) from R150-00 pp in backpackers to R400-00 pps or R500 dbl en-suite. Twin sharing accommodation R250 single or R400 dbl. Meals in adjacent Old Diggers (Licensed) Restaurant. Your host Jeannette. Tel: 053 832 8577, cell 076 371 0930, fax: 053 831 5409, E-mail: gumtreelodge@telkomsa.net Website: www.gumtreelodge.com PRETORIA. Park Gables Guesthouse***, conveniently situated, offers first class B&B accommodation in a warm, homely atmosphere, while respecting comfort and privacy. A sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of city life! Rooms en-suite. Secure parking. Near Gautrain Hatfield Station. Visit www.parkgables.co.za Call 0123440390 for reservations. Discount applies. Simon’s Town self catering flats. Two sleeper. Sunroom & magnificent views. Close to Cape Point, the penguins at Boulders and the golf course. A stone’s throw from the beach. Off street parking. R550 p/n. May to September: Pay for 6 and stay for 7 nights. Four sleeper. Fantastic views of Simon’s Town R650 per night. Contact: peteandme@mweb.co.za. Tel: 021 786 3331. Cell: 074 915 7747. student accommodation 2014 Planning to study at any institution in Port Elizabeth in 2014? Book now! Rooms available in Summerstrand, Central, Cape Road and North End single or sharing rooms, fully furnished. Price ranges from R1 200 to R3 000pm. One month deposit required, neat and secure. Call: 082 743 6939. www.quickaccommodation.co.za fb:http:facebook.com/QuickAcc.pe or email quickaccommodation@gmail.com MISCELANEOUS CONSTANTIABERG FUNERAL Home: Sensitive, dignified and personal service by Alan Lindhorst –all hours, anywhere within 200km of Cape Town. Very reasonable prices & premiums. Cnr Kenilworth & Rosmead Ave, Kenilworth. 021 671 2400 or 083 653 6536. DISCLAIMER: All opinions published are not the opinion of the publisher. The publisher is not responsible for the accuracy of any of the opinions, information or advertisements in this publication. No responsibility is accepted for the quality of advertised goods or services or the accuracy of material submitted for reproduction. To the extent permitted by law, the publishers, their employees, agents and contractors exclude all liability to any person for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred as a result of material in this publication. Advertise in our classifieds. Email: rotaryafrica@ mweb.co.za or call 031 267 1848 africa container sales division of wesley container sales cc storage : refrigerated : conversions Best Prices and quality : 3m, 6m, 12m 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE DENNIS WESLEY: 083 733 6208 email - dennisw@acsales.co.za Hettie Van Niekerk was recognised as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Bedfordview (D9400). Past President Kathy Hassell was recognised as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth West (D9370). President Angela Newton was recognised as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth West (D9370). Israel (Issy) Ndarane is a new member of the Rotary Club of Bedfordview (D9400). GET NEWS PUBLISHED IN ROTARY AFRICA Please send us your stories and pictures. Photos must be at least 1mb in size. Contact Sharon at rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za Mymoena Scholtz was recognised as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Kromboom (D9350). Lucia Luvuno is a new member of the Rotary Club of Bedfordview (D9400).
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