Owing to my own stupidity I didn't hear Les Short's talk on the Rotary Foundation as, just after arriving at Rotary I realised that I had neglected to do something at home and ran away again.
At school, when I was 11, we had Sex Education at school but I was ill and missed it and have been trying to catch up ever since. If you are trying to catch up on Foundation please try and attend the District Foundation and Membership Seminar on Saturday 29th September. Contact Linda Stokes on linda@aircelsius.co.za . The Foundation Seminar is concentrating on the problems District has with Applications from Clubs for District Grants, Global Grants, Peace Fellowship applications etc so it will be a really worthwhile seminar and should help us avoid these pitfalls..Christmas Hamper Collections
Our next collection for Christmas hampers takes place at the
Norwood Spar on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September. Please will you
consider when you can kindly assist by filling one of the shifts. No one
particularly enjoys being on duty and asking shoppers to make a donation.
However,
Please let Costa Qually know at Rotary which shift you will be prepared to do. The August collection was very successful and at this rate we should be able to exceed our former collections at Makro.
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| Salman
Ali Rajput, past president of the Rotaract Club of Nawabshah Central, Pakistan, and District 3271 secretary |
I have
always been involved in extracurricular activities practically since I was old
enough to walk. But it wasn’t until I joined Rotaract in
2015 that I discovered the many ways a young person can learn and grow while
serving the local community. My
life has been transformed by Rotaract. Before I joined, I felt like a common
man. Today, I have been groomed into a proud global citizen. Here are five ways
Rotaract can change your life.
Meeting new people: Rotaract club service opportunities are so diverse that students in
any field of study can develop their leadership and organization skills while
paving the way to a better future. I am the charter and past president of
my club and district secretary. I have been fortunate to take part in many
service activities, and even earned recognition in my district. But better than
any of these honors has been the opportunity to learn new things and meet new
people.
Kindling a desire to help others: During
my time in Rotaract, we took part in several service projects helping those in
need in underprivileged communities. It developed within me a stronger desire
to help others. I felt more connected to my community and more motivated to
think about others. This in turn meet a need within me. I believe those who
help others are themselves blessed. And I think this is one of the aims
of Service Above Self.
Broadening your horizons: Rotaract’s
international reach has given me connections with other members around the
globe. This is a wonderful thing that makes our organization unique. It
provides a friendly environment where young people from many different cultures
can learn and exchange insights.
Becoming a peacemaker:
By providing a place where people come together from many different countries,
Rotaract is building peace. We are being knit together into an international
family.
Growing professionally:
One of the most important ways I have changed is professionally. Rotaract has
built my confidence, communication skills, and leadership abilities — all of
which are so critical in today’s world. I no longer shake at the prospect of
public speaking, whether it’s addressing audiences at the district level or
talking at club or business meetings.
I share
my story. But Rotaract has been changing thousands of young people’s lives for
more than 50 years. It has been giving them a platform to advance literacy,
improve water and sanitation, and help the environment. Every day, somewhere, a
Rotaract club is doing something to address a problem or issue.
If you
have a desire to create positive change in the world and be an inspiration to
others, while being changed yourself, join a Rotaract club.
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