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“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 9 November 2020

A Social Meeting, Rotary Action Group Explained, Momo's countdown in Thailand, Service in Action and an Eco-Brick challenge....

From the Pen of President Ann.... 

 

Dear fellow members and friends,

 

Gosh so much time spent in front of CNN in the last week – somehow it feels good to know that sense has prevailed in the US!! However, the virus is busy raising it’s ugly head again – just in case we get complacent.

 We had a discussion during Friday’s meeting about those Club Goals which need updating – one of those is the number of members who belong to Rotary Action Groups. I never knew there were so many, and one needs to choose with care as some of them have a price tag! Most of them are just a subscription to a newsletter and a chance to share a common interest with fellow Rotarians and non-Rotarians as well. I have subscribed to the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group. I encourage you to try one.

 Please also go and make sure your login to ‘My Rotary’ is alive and well!! Move on to Learning Central and take a course!! We are encouraged to do regular training.

 Calendars are filling up and it is that time of the year already – less than 50 days to Christmas!!

 Enjoy everything you do.

 

Have a good week.


Ann




Rotary Action Group explained...







Rotary Action Groups are independent, Rotary-affiliated groups made up of people from around the world who are experts in a particular field, such as economic development, peace, addiction prevention, the environment, or water.

Action groups offer their technical expertise and support to help clubs plan and implement projects to increase our impact, one of Rotary's strategic priorities. This support includes helping clubs find partners, funding, and other resources. Action groups can also help clubs and districts prepare grant applications, conduct community assessments, and develop plans to monitor and evaluate their projects. Read more about these activities in the .

Anyone who wants to share their expertise to make a positive difference can join an action group. Only Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Rotary Peace Fellows can serve in leadership roles.Contact a Rotary Action Group to:

 Contact a Rotary Action Group to:

Get expert advice on planning and implementing service projects, including those funded by Rotary Foundation district and global grants

Connect with potential project partners, both within and outside of Rotary

Get help fundraising and obtaining resources for projects

Join a Rotary Action Group to share your expertise and make a difference in projects outside your club or district. To get involved, look at our directory and contact the action group you're interested in.

Rotary Action Groups by Area of Focus...


Promoting peace



Fighting disease












Providing clean water and sanitation

Saving mothers and children

Supporting education

Growing local economies

Supporting environment

Action groups that work in more than one area of focus


Momo's last few weeks in Thailand...


Momo writes...

 "It is currently midterm break, so school is closed, I have already said my goodbyes to the school, and it was very emotional.  I recently joined a cooking class to learn how to cook the Thai cuisine😊😊 so that was very exciting and has been keeping me busy. And I am killing it in the kitchen now.  I will give the Rosebank members a Thai cooking demonstration via Zoom when I am back home again.

 In terms of coming back: Singapore airlines is currently closed and that was the airline I was supposed to be coming back with. So, Terry informed me that they are currently looking for other alternatives.  I have been advised that I will be leaving Hat Yai on the 29th of November, but so far that is all I know.

 Oh, and this part was supposed to be a surprise at the airport, but I guess it is out now. My hair has been falling out for the past 5 months because of the humidity here in Thailand, so I finally accepted defeat and cut off all my hair😹😹😊 Surprise!!!!!. "


 Service in Action....


For 40 years, Ashoka has found exceptional Changemakers from around the world and guided them to grow unexpected ideas into transformative social progress. Ashoka’s network enables over 4,000 social entrepreneurs to learn from one other while creating faster, more impactful large-scale change. Venture and Fellowship, the core of Ashoka’s work, identifies leading social entrepreneurs with transformative ideas and provides them with the support and community they need to thrive.

 Charlotte Croswell has put together a few lines about Rosebank Rotary Club’s involvement with the late Dr Basil Kransdorff who was an Ashoka Fellow.

He was recognized because of his innovative solution to hidden hunger by developing e’Pap - a “Miracle Food” which is able to address the most extreme cases of nutrient deficiency because it contains a precise balance of 29 food-state nutrients in bio-available forms that are easily absorbed by the body.

Rosebank Rotary Club partnered with Dr Basil Kransdorff, an Ashoka Fellow, to promote the benefits of e'pap. 

I was so proud to have known him and have ever since been a enthusiastic supporter of e'pap.



An Eco-Brick Challenge...



In last week's Ramble edition we shared Mark Franklin's environment vision with you and gave you a simple tutorial in the art of making a solid eco-brick.

Sybille has a collection point and as you can see the eco-bricks are rolling in.






We are still a far cry from building a class room, but it is a start and we are challenging every Rosebank Rotary member to make one eco-brick before the 4th of December and to bring it along to President Ann's year end shindig. 

Lest you did not pay attention to last week's lesson, here it is again...










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