28 July 2023
From the Pen of the President...
This weekend saw several of us participating in another Boikanyo buggy outreach trip. Ann, Jean, Sybille and I together with Shirley Eustace from the Anns were in Port Elizabeth for the outreach. It was another instance of where we witnessed aspects of life that we are not exposed to on a regular basis – severely handicapped children being cared for by impoverished relatives, community members and some unrelated persons who adopted a CP child who had been abandoned. We were able to satisfactorily seat all the children who attended the outreach. Our efforts will have made the lives of the children and their carers a little easier, even if only for a while. Blankets donated by Rotary, the Anns and other warm-hearted people were given out as well as several bags of E- Pap. I was humbled by the experience and the generosity and kindness of all who took part.
Costa Qually
President
Tailpiece
Those who are
hardest to love need it the most - Socrates
Rotarians bring joy and comfort as they build wheelchair-buggies for CP children in the Eastern Cape...
Spotlight on Rotary....
Someone asked me this week,
"What is Rotary? What does Rotary stand for?"
Let me ask you, fellow Rotarian, for your answer. Please stop reading now and record your response and then send your email to margaretmdale@gmail.com and your answers will be published in the Ramble over the next few weeks.
Also, please share your two best and most heartwarming memories relating to Rotary. We want to share the stories of Rotary.
I did research on "What is Rotary?" in www.rotary.org and it was inspiring!
The vision of Rotary (sometimes referred to as the object of Rotary) is to foster the ideal of service as a basis for worthy enterprise. Rotary's motto is "Service above self."
Rotary is a global network of business, professional and community leaders who provide service to others, promote integrity and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace.
More about this topic in future!
Brooks Spector’s talk on the balance of
power between the US, China, Russia and the EU…
There were more people than chairs at the presentation by Brooks Spector on Friday – but it all worked out in the end. There were many guests. New Dawn Rotary Club members attended.
Wouldn't it be great to have a full hall of people listening to this important topic?!
An urgent appeal from Michelle...
Michelle von Benecke is appealing urgently for fellow Rotarians to help out during the August holiday week to show exchange student Mille around.
Michelle works full time. With her permission,
Michelle’s cell number is published in this Ramble so that you can contact her
directly with your offer of assistance.
Michelle’s number is 084 624
1634.
Mille’s timetable for the holiday fortnight
– please fill a coloured slot for Michelle.
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Friday |
04/08 |
Mille arrives on Friday 4 at 9:55 at the OR Tambo Airport.
Helpmekaar’College annual production. |
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Saturday |
05/08 |
Afrikaans concert with Emma’s friends |
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Sunday |
06/08 |
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Monday |
07/08 |
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Tuesday |
08/08 |
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Wednesday |
09/08 |
Public holiday – attending church fete |
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Thursday |
10/9 |
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Friday |
11/09 |
Going to Ngwenya lodge near
Kruger Park |
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Saturday |
12/09 |
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Sunday |
13/09 |
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Monday to Friday |
14-18 |
Attending Parktown Girls High School. On the 17th seeing
the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. |
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Saturday |
19 |
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Sunday |
20 |
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Monday |
21 |
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Tuesday |
22 |
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Wednesday |
23 |
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News from Emma, our exchange student in Europe...
Emma has spent the last half of her holidays exploring
the nature and the towns of Norway with her wonderful host family.
Here are some photos:
Rotary diary ...
Friday 4th August. Eric Dabbs. Presenting on 'Madagascar'.
Friday 11th August. Sarel De Klerk: 1922 Miners' Strike in Johannesburg'
Friday 18th August. Business Meeting.
Inducted in August...
Congratulations to Costa, Vivien, Shelley and Roger who were inducted into membership of Rosebank Rotary Club in the month of August!
Birthdays in August...
Birthday wishes to Costa (1) Lyn (8), Jean (16) and Lenore (27). Many happy returns!
In conclusion...
Here are some winter jokes to warm you with laughter.
How do
mountains stay warm in winter?
They put on
their snow caps...
What did
the tree say after a long winter?
What a
re-leaf…
What do you
call a penguin in the Sahara Desert?
Lost…!
What do you
get when you mix a snowman with a vampire?
Frostbite.
PLEASE KEEP WARM AND SNUG...
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