Our Weekly Meeting

“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”

We meet every Friday from 1:00 to 2:00pm at Wanderers Club, Illovo, Johannesburg. You can also join us on Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86496040522.

Monday 23 May 2016

Business but not as usual, Artists, Blanket Drive, Anns, District Assembly, Penny Metcalf and the RI Convention in Seoul.

Last Week
It was a Business Meeting under trying circumstances as Wanderers shunted us into the room off the bar with constant traffic and non Rotary tables.  This is the second time this has happened recently.
I don't know what notice we are given but if we had had a guest speaker with a presentation we would have had to postpone the speaker meeting.
I do understand that revenue comes before our meeting where Wanderers are concerned but........
We did have two artists from the Festival present but we were not able to concentrate on them and their art to the degree that we normally would have done.  Here are Anne Maggs and Laurel Holmes.  The one in glasses is Richard Tonkin.  The top trophy that scouts compete for in the Western Cape is the Tonkin Trophy.....any connection?

District Assembly
PJS, David Bradshaw , Kevin Wolhuter & Mike Lamb

 Four of us attended the District Assembly at Kyalami Country Club and we were the only people who stayed for lunch....it says a lot for Rosebank's sociability!  Only Kevin isn't wearing a Rosebank shirt because he was doing the District Treasurer report back.  He made the point that District budgets for a balance of nil at the end of the financial year and as there was a small surplus for 2015/16 then he has budgeted to clear it for the coming financial year.
Those of you who have attended District Assemblies in the past will remember what time-wasting meaningless meetings they used to be.  I haven't been for a few years and it was a pleasant surprise, informative as to the District's plans for 2016/17, there was ample opportunity to ask questions of the various committee chairmen and it ran to time.

Super Group & The Blanket Drive

Thank you to everyone for taking time out on a very cold & rainy Saturday to help us hand out blankets to the less fortunate in Alexandra Township.  Super Group managed to purchase and hand out 900 blankets, to those in need,  within our local communities. 



This was the 4th Blanket Run with the Rebel Troops Bike Club and Super Group is proud of its partnership with this special group of people.

 


Thank you to Jane Lagaay and the other Super Group CEO’s for making this annual event possible.  Thank you also to the Rotary Club of Rosebank who supplied the blankets to us.


 The Anns' Bridge Drive
The Anns held another very successful Bridge Drive on Wednesday 18th May and raised R20 664 for our educational projects. President Shirley and all the Anns would like to thank all the Rotarians who supported this fund-raising effort with prizes and by playing in the event.
Your support of us is always greatly appreciated, thank you.
Liz Short

Bridge Drive Convenor

Induction Dinner
Let Les Short know about your attendance as soon as possible.  I will send round a request for special dietary requirements next week.

This Week

Penny Metcalf, one of our Vocational Service awardees, is our speaker this week. Penny is a Speech & Hearing therapist and for many years she has assisted children from disadvantaged communities.

She has developed her own method of therapy for those with impaired speech which enables them to communicate effectively.
I won't give the game away as I have seen her talk on this subject many time only to say that is such a simple approach that you wonder why no-one thought of it before.




 Rotary Convention
Juanette McCrindle is winging her way to Seoul for the RI Convention.  Fantastic that we have a representative there!

FOLLOW OUR FULL CONVENTION COVERAGE

More than 42,000 Rotary members from over 100 countries will come together in Korea to celebrate Rotary.
Photo Credit: Photo by Rotary International/Alyce Henson
Korea is playing host to Rotary's largest event of the year, its annual convention. More than 42,000 Rotary members from over 100 countries will come together this month to celebrate service, exchange ideas, and relax among friends at unforgettable concerts and social events. The convention runs from 28 May to 1 June.
Attendees will hear from renowned experts in areas of peace, global health, and human rights.
Our  will include photos, videos, a live blog, and social media pages

WORLD WATER SUMMIT

Immediately before the convention, the Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group will host its annual World Water Summit on 27 May, focusing on sustainable strategies for bringing water, sanitation, and hygiene to all communities around the world. The event will feature speeches from experts in the field, including Gary White of Water.org and Sanjay Wijesekera, Chief of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for UNICEF.

3K WALK FOR PEACE

Attendees, wearing the traditional garb of their home countries, will walk in solidarity for a more peaceful world in the 3K Walk for Peace on 28 May. The event will be complemented by the Rotary Way exhibit, featuring photographs of 111 years of Rotary service.

CONVENTION SPEAKERS

Speakers from 29 May to 1 June include:
  • , family violence activist and 2015 Australian of the Year
  • , CEO of International Justice Mission
  • Gary Knell, president and CEO of National Geographic Society
  • , former rugby star
  • Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe
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