Ndolovu Care Group & Dr Hugo Tempelman, PETS, Cruising....in ships, that is and Rotary's link with Toastmasters

Last Week
Dr Hugo Tempelman spoke to us about the Ndlovu Care Group.  It's situated in a deprived area a long way East of Hammanskraal near Thabakhubedu...just find that on the map!
It started in response to the HIV/AIDS situation but has now grown into a major health care facility with a lot of funding coming from the Netherlands but it has developed beyond that with the growth of child-headed families.There is now a child and youth development programme to support orphans and vulnerable children in rural communities.  Needy children are identified and visited. They take care of the children’s well-being, which does not only include health, social and emotional well-being. The economic and living conditions are also taken into account and improved, with an emphasis on future development and employability.

Two visitors, Ann President Penny Robinson and Ann Sue Mills 

WASH is a natural development Ndlovu from a health perspective. WASH is the collective term for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. All three areas in WASH support and strengthen one another. If one is missing, the others cannot progress. Clean water, basic toilets and the practice of good hygiene are essential for human survival, and the foundation upon which development begins. Improving access to these basic needs has a positive impact on the growth and development of children and communities.  Naturally that leads on to improving the home structure.  The creation of proper Infrastructure for the different programmes of Ndlovu Care Group is a major task and responsibility. Ndlovu Care Group has its own construction and maintenance teams contributing to the excellent facilities that Ndlovu Care Group provides as home for our programmes. It does not only provide programme infrastructure but the Team has also enabled Child Headed Households to live in safe and secure housing through the construction and renovation of an approximate 53 houses.

It was an interesting talk that gave much food for thought and showed what can be achieved with dedication and partnerships.

PETS

District Governor Elect Annemarie Mostert lays out her strategy for 2010/21

The Rosebank Johannesburg contingent, President Jean Bernardo
and President Elect Ann Hope-Bailie

It's something that has improved dramatically over the years and I am sure the format of the Rotary Leadership Institute Courses have had a lot to do with it.  It still is a little too much sitting and listening and someone in my group pointed out that we should have more time to socialise and chat to other Rotarians which I thought was a valid point.

Brandon & Lakesh from RC Ermelo, Skhumbuzo from
RC Mbuluzi-Mbabane, Nerisha from RC Randburg
 and Jean, Ann and Peter from RC Rosebank Johannesburg

There were quite a number of things that could easily be a link to the District Website rather than a presentation and that could have cut down on quite a bit of the talking.  All right, I know why they make the presentation because they know that it's difficult to get people to follow a link but it does rather drag things out...particularly on the Sunday morning when we are all desperate for things to come to an end.

  It was an excellent day and a half and the average age was a lot lower than in the past.  I also thought that the presentations were better simply because of the age factor. DG Elect Annemarie Mostert is bringing in much younger people to head important committees such as Membership and that is definitely the best move yet.

This Week

Our speaker is Salome van Heerden, Business Development Manager at Cruises International...so that's what she is going to talk about.  






Cruises International cover the whole world and this is who they represent:

 

Toastmasters Alliance

As Rotarians you joined Rotary to make a difference and connect with others in your communities.

To help you achieve your personal and professional goals, Rotary International is working with Toastmasters International to provide opportunities to grow your networks, your leadership and communication skills, and your impact within the community.

This alliance with Toastmasters is different from Rotary International's relationships with other organizations: It enhances your membership experience through professional development opportunities and making connections beyond your club.

What is Toastmasters?

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit, educational organization with more than 16,800 clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, it has helped its members become more effective speakers, communicators, and leaders through a worldwide network of clubs, much like Rotary.

How can you and your club get involved?

It's easy for Rotarians and Rotaractors to engage:

• Find a Toastmasters club near you and arrange a visit.
• Welcome Toastmasters members to your club so they can learn more about Rotary and Rotaract.
• Invite a Toastmasters member to be a guest speaker at your meeting or to participate in an upcoming service project.
• Explore ways to work with your local Toastmasters club.
• Raise awareness about this alliance by sharing the news with your club and Toastmaster clubs that may not be aware that we are working together.
• Take the Toastmasters-developed communication and leadership courses in the Learning Center (coming soon!):
• Speech development
• Speech delivery
• Inspirational speech
• Interpersonal communication
• Leadership basics
• Leading a team
• Leadership: Collaboration
• Inclusive leadership

Resources

• Visit toastmasters.org
• Find answers to frequently asked questions about the alliance.
• Learn what happens at a Toastmasters meeting.
• Find a Toastmasters club near you.
• Send us your questions.
• Send us your stories about how you're working with your local Toastmasters club. These could be featured in upcoming Rotary communications.