Club Assembly, our Goals and an exciting event to look forward to...

Monday, 24th August

 From our President

Dear fellow Rotarians and friends,

 On the 29th of August Africa will be declared Polio free, as Nigeria, the last country to have active polio cases, has been polio free for three straight years. This is something to celebrate especially as we are all aware of Rotary’s involvement in the fight against Polio. The eradication of polio is one of Rotary’s longest-standing and significant efforts.

As a club we are aiming to raise and donate R5000 to PolioPlus this year. Are you aware of the many pluses in PolioPlus?? The pluses vary from one area to another.  When we talk about PolioPlus, we know we are eradicating polio, but do we realize how many added benefits the program brings? The “plus” is something else that is provided as a part of the polio eradication campaign. It might be a hand-operated tricycle or access to water. It might be additional medical treatment, bed nets, or soap. Of course we can raise more – let’s do it!!

 Spring is in the air and it reminds me of a joke my Dad used to tell us – the merry Bishop and the grumpy Archdeacon were walking along the road one day and the Bishop said “Spring in the air Archdeacon!”, to which the archdeacon replied “Spring in the air yourself Bishop!!”

 I attended some training regarding ClubRunner which we are all going to be using as our Club directory!! We are really moving into the 21st century!! It is just a matter of getting used to it all and you will need a smart phone. Please do not worry – we will send you a list which you can print out if you insist! Training to the Club soon.

Have a lovely warm week.

Ann

Last Week

We combined our monthly business meeting with Club Assembly and the main take-away from this was to review and highlight the Club Goals we have set for the year ahead.

Every member of our Club will no doubt contribute in their own way to collectively achieve these goals. As a family and as a team we can make it happen.

Rob Caskie Fundraiser

We would be very grateful if every member could circulate this invitation to friends and family. This promises to be a wonderful event.

We are ready to accept your bookings.

A Zoom link will be forwarded on proof of payment to: 

Rosebank Rotary Club 

Nedbank

Account Number: 1145 9991 23

Branch Code 198- 765

Reference: Your surname - Caskie

A Plea from Fourways Main Reef - In honour of our Women

This Friday

In our line-up of excellent speakers we are very excited to have Hayley McLellan talk to us this week.

Don't miss it.

Hayley McLellan, an Environmental Campaigner at the Two Oceans Aquarium, is passionate about a healthy environment and conscious, sustainable living choices. Rethink the Bag – an initiative striving for a plastic shopping bag free South Africa, is what gets her out of bed in the morning!

McLellan is generally inspired by conservationists and leaders who sincerely walk their talk. She adds: “I am also motivated when I reap positive results from the environmental action work that I engage in, especially with regards to human behaviour shifts that result in best practice for our earth.”