Message from RFFA CEO Marion Bunch and the RFFA Board
L-R John Glassford Australia, “Olu” DGN Olugbemiga Olowu Nigeria. PRIVP Mike McGovern, USA. CEO Marion Bunch RFFA USA. PRID Paul Netzel USA. PDG Mark Doyle South Africa. COO Len Lanzi RFFA California.
Dear John,
I hope you are keeping well, good friend, and you will be pleased to hear
that Coolamon House is looking good and working well with patients streaming through.
I see our district PR used Facebook for the story in today’s Hout Bay paper
and various have made comments already. It was posted at:
Patrick McLaughlin
Immediate past president
Rotary Club of Hout Bay
Chair, Operation Medical Hope
Hout Bay, Cape Town South Africa
At our Rotary meetings and on the internet of fellow Rotarians or ROTI we have time for fun! Here are some photos that express our sense of humour.
This week RYDA was held at the Eqex centre in Wagga wagga with many year 11 students attending from all around Wagga wagga some as far as away as Culcairn. It was our duty to look after the Coolamon Central School students last Friday. Ian Jennings, Paul Weston and John Glassford from our club volunteered their day to act as stewards for the 6 element course provided by Rotary to our high school students. Jason Sachs also form our club was the teacher in charge of the students form the Coolamon Central School.
It was an excellent day and growing from strength to strength. here are some photos from the day:
DG Ian Simpson and his wife Jean paid us a visit on Monday night. We had a board meeting before the club gathering and I am sure that DG Ian feels that we are in good shape. DG Ian gave an excellent presentation to our members and our guests during the evening.
It was not the usual DG’s talk but one that concentrated on our own club our achievements and how we are going forward. Our President Marg Perkin responded and thanked Ian and Jean fro the visit. Leslie Weston then gave a vote of thanks and presented the kangaroo money pouches to Ian and Jean.
Oxfam America Ambassador Scarlett Johansson recently visited a ShelterBox-tented camp in Dadaab. Well done Scarlett for shining a light on the world’s most vulnerable. Watch this CNN video to learn more about her visit to Kenya –
Rotarians will help improve the delivery of vital health care services in West Africa
Our Rotary Club lost a great member this week in Past President George Hutcheon Paul Harris Fellow. George was a founding member of our club some 40 years ago now. We will miss George a lot and we all send our condolences and best wishes to Freda Hutcheon and all the many members of George’s family. More details on George’s life will be posted next week. In the mean time here is a photo of one of the last times George attended one of our meetings, it was our 40th Birthday Party in May this year.
God speed George and thank you for your company and friendship.
We are going back to Africa again in late November come join us on an adventure of a life time. We are going to climb the Mountains of the Moon to raise funds for the AIDS orphans of Africa. Here is a taste of the safari and some of the animals that we will see. Come join us!
Rotary Welcomes You to Bangkok 2012 from Rotary International on Vimeo.
Register now for the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok, Thailand, 6-9 May, and enjoy an unforgettable experience in the Land of a Thousand Smiles! Enjoy Thai hospitality. Make friends with fellow Rotarians from around the world. Take in spectacular sights. Taste delicious Thai cuisine. Experience a vibrant culture. Renew your commitment to Service Above Self. And have fun in a world class city.
To attend the convention and experience the fellowship of Rotary at an International level, follow these steps.
Step 1: Consider options before registering
Decide if you’ll register with a group or as an individual. You can register yourself and up to four guests online , but if you have a group of six or more, you’ll need to submit a paper registration form .
Check the preliminary schedule and decide the preconvention activities and RI-ticket events you wish to attend. RI-ticket events include three luncheons open to all convention registrants. Before you register, you may also want to check pricing and find information on visa requirements.
Step 2: Register and reserve your room.
Register for the convention and RI-ticketed events .
Register for host-ticketed events . Local Rotarians on the Host Organization Committee (HOC) have arranged several cultural excursions and host hospitality events to help visiting Rotarians enjoy their stay in Bangkok. Continue your convention experience by taking a host-sponsored tour before or after the convention. Register online or download the interactive host event form .
Reserve your hotel room through Experient. Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis, so please book early to secure your preferred hotel. Download the group housing form for a block of 15 rooms or more. Please submit requests by 2 September for the best availability. Full prepayment is due on 2 December. If you are not booking online, return your completed reservation form to Experient by 17:00 Central Daylight Time 6 April 2012 .You may also want to explore alternative housing opportunities
Step 3: Make travel arrangements after registering.
Discounts are available on select airlines for Rotarians traveling to Bangkok for the 2012 convention. Learn more .
New to RI conventions? Read information for first time convention attendees .