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4 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ March 2016
Editor Sarah van Heerden
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From the editor
Sarah
partnershipsAs most will know, partnerships and other supporting
non-profit organisations are a large part of how we
achieve what we do. So much so that for many, many
years, RI headquarters had encouraged clubs to form
partnerships with corporate entities, other organisations
and even, through our grants system, other Rotary clubs
and districts.
This is not a new concept. In fact, partnering with other
organisations is how Rotary has almost reached its goal of
ridding the world of polio. On a smaller scale, I am always
proud to see our clubs helping other organisations such
as the SPCA, old age homes, centres and groups which
support the disabled, vulnerable and destitute. Some may
wonder why while others may scorn it, but the reason is
simple. As the Foundation reminds us, we are here to Do
Good in the World and by doing this, we become a Gift to
the World. These seem like lofty ideals but the easiest way
to achieve a global wave of positive change and upliftment is
to start making small waves within our communities. Simply
put, by helping where possible to ensure your community’s
support services and non-profit organisations are functional,
viable and well backed, you are well on the road to success.
Over the years, I have edited thousands of submissions from
our clubs and I am so proud to say that there has not been
an instance where I have thought that a project has been
motivated by anything other than Service Above Self.
It annoys me to see how many misinformed people
mistakenly believe that Rotary is about elevating social
standing, empire building and self-validation. We need to
change this perception. The best way to do this is by showing
the world and your community what your Rotary entails.
Make friends with your local media, share Rotary’s global
successes and then take them on project visits, show them
how your members are not afraid to get their hands dirty.
Make sure you show the world that Rotarians are some of
the most selfless ‘can do’ folk around.
One thing I always suggest when I am asked is that
clubs avoid using stock standard group photos. If you form a
partnership or receive a donation, take a representative from
the other organisation (they can wear branded clothing) to
the project site and allow them to interact with the people you
help. A candid photo of a Rotarian and a sponsor or partner
interacting with people in need will be a thousand times more
impactful than the generic ‘stand in a group’ donation photo.
You need to recognise your partners and sponsors, but you
also need to do it in a way which will attract attention. You
can have all the articles in the world published, but if they
don’t contain interesting images and fascinating information,
people will flip past them and they will be of no value.
We know that Rotarians are modern day superheroes
who help those in need and develop communities – their
superpower is service! It’s time we told the world.
Have a wonderful month,

KR RAVINDRAN
President, Rotary International
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KR Ravindran at www.rotary.org/president
Message from the
RI President
Some years ago, I was asked to speak at an Interact
club in my home city of Colombo, Sri Lanka. I have
always taken my interactions with Rotary youth
very seriously, so I prepared my remarks carefully
and put the same effort into my presentation that I
would for any other event.After the meeting, I stayed
to chat with a few of the Interactors, answering their
questions and wishing them well.
I walked from the classroom where we had met
into the autumn afternoon. The bright sun was shining
directly into my eyes, so I found a bit of shade behind a
pillar where I could wait for my ride.
As I stood there, hidden from view, I overheard a
group of the very Interactors who had just listened
to my speech. Naturally I was curious: What would
they be saying? What had they taken away from my
presentation? I quickly realised that what they had
taken away was not at all what I had intended.
They were not talking about what I had said, the
stories I had told or the lessons I had come to their
school to impart. To my astonishment, the major topic of
conversation was my tie! I listened with amusement as
they chatted about my Western clothes, my background,
my business; every aspect of my appearance and
behaviour was dissected and discussed. Just as they
began to speculate about what car I drove, my ride
arrived and I stepped out into view. They were perhaps
a bit embarrassed, but I just smiled, got into the car and
drove off with a wave.
Whatever they learned from me that day, I learned
far more. I learned that the lessons we teach with our
examples are far more powerful than those we teach
with words. I realised that as a Rotary leader and a
prominent person in the community, I had, for better or
for worse, become a role model for these young people.
Their eyes were on me in a way that I had never before
appreciated. If they chose to emulate me, they would
model themselves on what they saw and not what I told
them.
All of us in Rotary are leaders, in one way or another,
in our communities. All of us bear the responsibility that
comes with that. Our Rotary values, our Rotary ideals,
cannot be left within the confines of our Rotary clubs.
They must be carried with us every day. Wherever we
are, whoever we are with, whether we are involved
in Rotary work – we are always representing Rotary.
We must conduct ourselves accordingly: in what we
think, what we say, what we do and how we do it. Our
communities and our children deserve no less.
upfront

A good idea
Foundation Trustee Chair’s message
When Arch Klumph was president of Rotary in
1916/17, he suggested in a speech at the 1917
Atlanta convention that Rotary should start an
endowment fund for the purpose of doing good
in the world. It was only a brief reference, but the
idea caught on with Rotarians. The Rotary Club of
Kansas City made the first donation of $26.50 to the
new fund, which was officially named The Rotary
Foundation in 1928.
TheRotaryFoundationhadsomeactivityinthe1930s
and 1940s, but it was the memorial gifts to honour Paul
Harris after his death in January 1947 that provided the
funds to undertake the first major programme. That was
the award of 18 international scholarships for successful
college graduates to spend a year studying abroad as
Rotary Fellows. The fellowship programme grew to 125
students a year in 1960/61 when I was a Rotary Fellow
in Cape Town, South Africa, and it later became the
largest privately funded scholarship programme with
more than 1 200 students participating each year.
Rotarians’ constant search for the best possible
charitable programmes led to the introduction of
the Matching Grants and Group Study Exchange
programmes in 1965/66. From there, the Foundation
assumed responsibility for the PolioPlus programme in
the early 1980s, established the Rotary Peace Centres
in 2002 and restructured Rotary’s Humanitarian Grants
Programme as a part of the Future Vision Plan in 2013.
What has been the result of these efforts?
Rotarians have been justifiably proud and supportive
of the Foundation for many years, evidenced by their
generous contributions of $123 million to the Annual
Fund in 2014/15. In addition, the CNBC television
network recently confirmed the success of The Rotary
Foundation by naming it one of the “top 10 charities
changing the world in 2015.” In fact, our Foundation
was ranked as the fifth-best charity, working to make
the world a better place!
What a powerful tribute to Arch Klumph’s visionary
idea in 1917! We have so much to be proud of in
Rotary, including The Rotary Foundation, and so much
to celebrate at the Atlanta convention next year. Please
plan now to attend the centenary celebration at the
convention and show your support for one of the very
best charitable foundations in the world!
Ray Klinginsmith, Trustee Chair 2015/16, Rotary Club of Kirksville (D6040)
TheObjectofRotaryistoencourage
and foster the ideal of service as a
basis of worthy enterprise and, in
particular, to encourage and foster:
First. The development of
acquaintance as an opportunity for
service;
Second. High ethical standards
in business and professions; the
recognition of the worthiness of
all useful occupations; and the
dignifying of each Rotarian’s
occupation as an opportunity to
serve society;
Third. The application of the ideal of
service in each Rotarian’s personal,
business, and community life;
Fourth. The advancement of
international understanding,
goodwill, and peace through a
world fellowship of business and
professional persons united in the
ideal of service.
Of the things we think, say or do:
1) Is it the TRUTH?
2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3) Will it build GOODWILL and
BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all
concerned?
Object of Rotary
The Four-Way Test
what you should know
Join in and show your support for The Rotary Foundation. Here are some ways to get involved:
• Plan a Rotary Day in your community to raise awareness of Rotary and its Foundation.
• Promote projects your club or district is involved in that are funded by the Foundation. Share your
photos and stories on your social media pages using #TRF100.
• Empower The Rotary Foundation to support the good work of Rotary clubs around the world by
making a special contribution.
• Apply for a grant from the Foundation to
fund a project.
• Attend the Rotary Convention in Seoul,
28 May-1 June 2016, and in Atlanta, 10-14
June 2017.
celebrate the foundation centennial

seoul food
CONVENTION COUNTDOWN
There is much more to Korean food than kimchee. If
you are heading to Seoul for the Rotary International
Convention from 28 May to 1 June, it’s not too early
to start planning your dining itinerary.
Korean cuisine is full of comfort food. Nothing
epitomises this more than samgyetang, a fragrant
stew of young chicken stuffed with rice, ginseng,
garlic, chestnuts and dates. Tosokchon is the place to
eat samgyetang and the restaurant’s location close to
Gyeongbok Palace makes it a convenient lunch stop for
tourists.
If you prefer your chicken fried, try the
Korean version. You can partake in the
tradition of chimaek – chicken and beer
– anywhere in the city, but Banpo, near
the Gubanpo subway station, has been
serving it since the 1970s.
You can’t leave Seoul without grilling
meat tableside. Try samgyeopsal, thick
slices of pork belly. Palsaek Samgyeopsal
serves excellent samgyeopsal in a fun
location near the popular college area of
Hongdae.
If you simply cannot decide what to
eat, head to the nearest department store.
Many luxury department stores have
expansive food markets in the basement.
Gourmet 494, in the Galleria in upscale
Apgujeong, serves staples such as kimbap
(rice, vegetables and meat rolled with rice
in seaweed), bibimbap (a one-pot wonder
of sautéed vegetables, meat and rice topped with egg
and hot sauce), noodles, dumplings, desserts and a
range of international cuisine from churros to caviar.
Several of the tours offered by the Host Organisation
Committee involve a chance to cook or sample Korean
food.
– Susie Ma
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What are the most important rules of leadership and from whom
did you learn them?
Germ: To me, the most important rule of leadership is to be a good
listener. A good leader must be a person who can motivate, encourage,
delegate, inspire and communicate well. Listening enables you to better
understand the needs and desires of others.
What does a person in your position never do?
Germ: A person in my position never asks anyone to do something I would
not do myself.
What are the core qualities and character traits that every Rotarian
should have?
Germ: The most important core value is integrity. Without integrity, one has
nothing.
Some presidents spend most of their time travelling, while some frequently
attend to business at RI headquarters. Which will you be?
Germ: I intend to do both. Visiting clubs and districts is important to provide
motivation, to say thank you for the work being done and to convey the TEAM
(Together Everyone Achieves More) message. At the same time, coordinating
activities and providing continuity between RI leaders, staff and The Rotary
Foundation leadership is critical. Therefore, we must hold meetings that include
the president, president-elect, president-nominee, TRF chair, TRF chair-
elect and the general secretary. There should be joint board meetings, at
least one per year, to ensure continuity and cooperation. This requires
time in Evanston.
A man of
commitment
When John Germ takes office as Rotary International’s president in
July, it will mark his 40th year in Rotary. In that time, he’s likely best-
known for leading Rotary’s $200 Million Challenge, a fundraising effort
sparked by a challenge grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Rotarians surpassed that goal in 2011, raising $228.7 million toward polio
immunisation activities.
“I never questioned that we would raise the funds,” he says. “Rotarians
have been so generous.” It was a monumental moment for the
organisation that led to many of the eradication successes we see today.
In fact, raising money for polio was one of Germ’s first leadership roles.
He became a member of the Rotary Club of Chattanooga (D6780)
in 1976. “I wasn’t involved, other than going to meetings, until 1983
when I was asked to be club secretary,” he says. “Then I was asked to
participate as district co-chair for the polio fundraising campaign.” After
that, he was hooked. “The more active I became and the more good
that I saw being done, the more I wanted to do,” he says. Germ went
on to serve Rotary as vice president, director, Foundation trustee, vice
chair and RI president’s aide.
He and his wife, Judy, are also members of the Arch Klumph Society.
Professionally, Germ continues to consult for Campbell & Associates,
a Chattanooga engineering firm he started working for in 1965 and
eventually served as chairman and CEO.
Editor in Chief of The Rotarian, John Rezek, spoke with him about
his next big commitment – his year-long role as RI president.
We talk to incoming Rotary International President John Germ

What are Rotary’s most existential challenges?
What can individual Rotarians do to meet them?
Germ: Rotary’s biggest challenge is membership.
We need to expand our membership so we can do more
work. We need to attract younger people, like Rotary
youth programme alumni. Recently retired individuals
are another group to engage. We are an organisation
with high ethical standards and a classification system.
These standards should be maintained and our current
members educated on why each one of them should
be sponsoring other qualified individuals to become
Rotarians.
Why is it so hard for the public to understand what
Rotary is and does? How would you remedy that?
Germ: For many years, Rotarians worked both
locally and globally without seeking publicity or
recognition. When a survey was conducted a few
years ago, it was no surprise to me that the general
public was unaware of Rotary and the work we do.
We need to wear our Rotary pin with pride. We need
to enhance Rotary’s public image by successfully and
enthusiastically marketing who we are and the amazing
things we are doing and have done locally and globally.
No one should ever have to ask, “What is Rotary?”
What was more difficult to decide upon; your
presidential theme or the design of your tie?
Germ: The design of the tie. It was easy to create
a theme around service. I was inspired by the work
that Rotarians do locally and globally through the polio
eradication campaign and in the six areas of focus of
The Rotary Foundation – so my theme is how I describe
our work, Rotary Serving Humanity.
What were the two or three most important steps in
your journey to the presidency? What advice would
you give to a Rotarian who wants to follow in your
footsteps?
Germ: I think I became president due to hard work. I
successfully completed terms on the Board of Directors,
as a trustee of The Rotary Foundation and have been
involved in projects locally and globally. It all starts at
the club level. One must be a successful club president,
district governor and RI director to be considered by
the nominating committee. A broad base of experience
is essential along with a vision to improve Rotary. A
person needs to work hard and do the best they can
while always learning something new every step along
the way.
What was your reaction to hearing the news of your
nomination?
Germ: Judy and I were having dinner when we
received the phone call. We were excited and humbled
by the news. When we listened to the comments of
the nominating committee members, we were more
humbled and realised a great amount of faith was being
placed in us to lead Rotary, especially in the centennial
year of The Rotary Foundation.
Which jobs in Rotary have you enjoyed the most?
Germ: The job I enjoyed most following being club
president was chairing the $200 Million Challenge.
Visiting clubs and districts, seeing the enthusiasm
of Rotarians to fulfill our promise to the children of
the world for eradicating polio, was overwhelming.
Participating in National Immunisation Days and seeing
the smiles on the mothers’ faces as their child received
those two precious drops had chills run up and down my
spine. How can one do better work than that?
Let’s imagine that the president can accomplish
anything he wants during his presidential year. What
are the top three things you want to accomplish?
Germ: First, eradicate polio. Second, increase
our membership so we can have more willing hands,
caring hearts and inquisitive minds. We also need to
increase diversity within our organisation. Third, create
more partnerships and sponsorships with corporations
and foundations. Our work with the Gates Foundation,
WHO, UNICEF and CDC shows us that working
together is successful.
If you could change one thing about RI immediately,
what would it be?
Germ: To have Rotary run more like a business
rather than a social services organisation. Rotary
needs to be aware that a major source of its income is
membership dues. Rather than thinking we can always
go for a dues increase, we need to be sure the services
offered are those that the clubs and districts want and
not what we think they want or need.
When a business begins to see expenses increase
without an increase in revenue, the business looks at
ways to cut costs and not necessarily increase fees
charged for services. A business always looks for better
ways to do things.
Rotarians employ about 600 people to run the
organisation. You’ve met many staff members over
the years. Characterise their efforts to a member
who has no idea what RI does. Do Rotarians get
value for their money?
Germ: Rotary staff support is essential for Rotary
to do the work it does. Our outstanding staff works
diligently to provide the tools needed for clubs to
function better. This includes developing education
materials, grant assistance and stewardship guidance.
The staff provides great value to our organisation.
If you were asked to describe five important, though
not necessarily apparent, characteristics about
yourself, what would you say?
Germ: My parents taught my brothers and I to be
respectful of all people and to be honest and trustworthy
in all aspects of life. I have been described as an out-
of-the-box thinker, respectful, reliable, trustworthy,
persistent, a motivator, a delegator, a confidant and a
team-builder.
If you could have a personal conversation with
every Rotarian, what would you say to each of
them?
Germ: I would say thank you for what you have
done, thank you for what you are doing and thank you
for what you are going to do to improve your community
and change lives. I would also ask them to repay
the opportunity someone gave them by asking each
member to invite another person to become a Rotarian.

Rotarians working on projects to improve water,
sanitation and hygiene (collectively referred to
as WASH) in schools are getting more guidance
from The Rotary Foundation. In January, the
Foundation launched a pilot programme to align
school sanitation, hygiene and education projects
with international standards and to recognise
achievements. The Rotary WASH in Schools Target
Challenge will roll out in five countries - Belize,
Guatemala, Honduras, India and Kenya, all chosen
for their strong, active interest in the sectors - over
two and a half years, with a focus on measuring its
effects on attendance and quality of education.
The challenge introduces a range of best practices
to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of
WASH in Schools projects. There are three levels of
implementation designed to build on existing projects
and relationships in the pilot countries - the strategy
follows the Three StarApproach created by UNICEF and
GIZ, the German Society for International Cooperation.
The first tiers set benchmarks for water and sanitation
facility upgrades along with essential behaviour change
components, while the third tier emphasises facilitation,
advocacy, training and education. Rotary and UNICEF
will recognise schools that meet the requirements for
each level.
Clean water, better toilets and hygiene education
in schools improve health and education outcomes
for children (especially girls) by creating a cycle
of opportunity: improved education, less disease,
increased school attendance, improved academic
performance and economic growth, which supports
resources for future hygiene promotion. But it takes
more than new toilets to build stronger communities –
teaching hygiene is a life skill, one that’s established
early, sustained and passed on to others.
Send questions about the pilot programme and Rotary’s
Areas of Focus to aof@rotary.org.
WASH and learn
Foundation pilot
programme challenges
clubs to step up school
sanitation efforts and
improve education
WASH IN SCHOOLS: A three-tiered approach
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
EDUCATION Educators trained to teach
handwashing. Take daily
attendance. Supervise group
handwashing at meal times.
Educators trained in hygiene
and menstrual hygiene
management education.
Improved attendance and
follow ups with absent
learners.
WASH lessons integrated
into curricula and
complementary educator
training provided.
Community outreach.
FACILITIES Low-cost, point-of-use
treatment of drinking water.
Establish gender segregated
bathrooms.
WASH conditions meet
national standards and are
used by all children (no
open defecation).
WASH conditions meet
minimum WHO standards
and regular maintenance is
ensured.
MANAGEMENT Plans created for operational
maintenance and menstrual
hygiene management
Menstrual hygiene
management plan
implemented with
infrastructure and supportive
environment.
Monitoring and evaluation
of national standards.
Data reported to the
government.
WHO RECOGNISES SCHOOL
AND CLUB ACHIEVEMENTS:
District governors Rotary International and
UNICEF
Rotary International and
UNICEF

Wednesday 30 December 2015, will be remembered
as the day that the mighty Orange River stopped
flowing and the taps of Aliwal North ran dry. The
drought which had gripped the country for most of
2015, had crippled the region.
The Rotary Club of Aliwal North (D9370) started
a Facebook campaign and requested all returning
holidaymakers to drop water off in Aliwal North. The
impassioned plea went viral and had more than 42 000
hits, shares and views on the club’s Facebook page and
people from all over the country dropped off donations
of water.
More than 50 000 litres of water were collected
and distributed in and around Aliwal North. Large
donations were received from Worcester, Queenstown,
Bonnievale, Centurion, East London, Cradock and
Reddersburg where communities ran projects to collect
water for Aliwal North.
Beneficiaries included outlying communities,
schools, crèches, hospitals, old age homes, non-profit
organisations, the Lady Grey and Smithfield areas and
some individuals.
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When two 18-year-old girls from Wynberg Girls’
High School, Tamsyn Gaynor and Kayla Arnold,
received an English assignment to make a
documentary video, they chose to feature a
community upliftment programme. Kayla, the
daughter of a past president of the Rotary Club of
Kirstenbosch (D9350), Rod Arnold, and president of
her school’s Interact club in 2014/15, and Tamsyn
share a passion for community service and decided
to feature the Surfshack Surfschool Outreach
Centre, at Muizenberg beachfront.
Run by David Chudleigh, Surfshack Surfschool
sells and hires out surfing equipment and offers surfing
coaching to the public. It also operates and funds the
outreach centre to help at-risk children which provides
a selection of programmes for these children. As many
With some of the recipients are Kayla Arnold (back,
third from left) and Tamsyn Gaynor (front right).
passion
for
service
projects

find surfing attractive, it is used as a means to catch the
children’s attention and encourage their participation in
the programme. The outreach programme encourages
involvement in fun activities to develop the children’s
strength, resiliency and self-image. This development
helps them productively participate in society.
Research has demonstrated that similar programmes
produce a variety of benefits, both intended and
unintended. These include improved academic
performance, enhanced self-esteem, a strong sense of
self and increased, positive social identity. It’s also an
effective strategy to reduce emotional and behavioural
problems, such as depression, anxiety, attention
deficit and conduct disorders. They also help deter the
development of risky or anti-social behaviour.
By joining Surfshack Outreach, the children become
a member of a team and this satisfies their need to
belong. Thanks to the peer guidance and structured
daily activities which are offered in a safe, fun and
harmonious clubhouse environment, the attraction and
pull of the gangs are severely reduced.
The documentary focused on a group of primary
school children from the gang-infested area of
Lavender Hill, who participated in the outreach centre’s
programmes. It chronicled the impact of having a safe
place to go after school on weekends and holidays and
of a positive lifestyle and receiving healthy meals, love
and acceptance.
It showed the lessons the children received to help
improve their schoolwork and social skills - and how
when the lessons were finished, it was time to surf!
Participation in this water sport helped the
youngsters learn life lessons such as how to manage
privilege, responsibility, success and disappointment.
They also had lots of fun and exercise. The activities
were not only limited to surfing, but the children also
enjoyed skateboarding and group drumming, all of
which are therapeutic.
Using underwater camera equipment, Tamsyn and
Kayla filmed the children’s transformation into happy,
competent individuals filled with hope.
Some of the participants became skilled enough
to compete in regional and national surf competitions.
This success has enabled some of the programme’s
participants to coach and contribute to the functioning of
the business while earning an income and rising above
their circumstances. Ongoing funding constraints and
operational costs place this venture in dire financial
straits at times. Not content with merely completing
their school assignment, the girls decided to assist
by presenting their documentary to the Rotary Club
of Kirstenbosch (D9350). The Rotarians were so
impressed that they agreed to support the project.
The club funded the purchase of several new
surfboards and skateboards, which Tamsyn and Kayla,
along with Bob Harvey and Dai Davies who were
representing the Rotary Club of Kirstenbosch, gave to
several boys in December. These children will now be
able to compete on correctly-sized boards and have
something of their own to look after.
A programme participant receives a skateboard from Kayla Arnold. A boy enjoys his new skateboard.

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Inspire action!
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By Penelope Lulane
The Second Wind Foundation is a Texas-based
non-profit organisation, established by PDG Charlie
and Barbara Clemmons. The foundation purchases
containers, used to ship Rotary Books for the World
consignments, and donates them to Rotary clubs
at the recipient’s site. The containers are converted
into facilities such as libraries, classrooms, daycare
centres and clinics.
The Rotary Club of Manzini (D9400) has a Book
Distribution Centre which often receives containers
from the Second Wind Foundation. Once the books are
unpacked and distributed to schools in Swaziland, the
containers are used as needed. My school (Khuphuka
Primary School) has benefited from this project and
others. The school is situated in a poverty-stricken,
semi-rural area and most of the children arrive barefoot
and hungry. As this is a common occurrence, the
Government of Swaziland has started establishing
feeding schemes at schools in the country. For many
years, my school also had a problem with its water
supply. In 2012, the Rotary Club of Manzini and
Rotarians from America, through Charlie and Barbara
Clemmons, gave my school borehole water.
The Rotary Clubs of Manzini and Seabrook (D5890,
USA) decided they needed to train a person in Swaziland
to set up libraries and train staff at schools to ensure
My great adventure
Penelope addressing volunteers at the Rotary Books for the World warehouse in Texas, where books are
packaged and shipped to beneficiaries across the globe.

the books are properly used
and cared for. I was selected
by the Rotary Club of Manzini
to participate in this project
and undertook a five-week
study visit to the US in October
2015. The Clear Creek
Independent School District in
Texas (CCISD) partnered with
the Rotary clubs and provided
a vehicle for the duration of my
training-a-trainer visit.
I experienced many things
in Texas during my training.
I visited four Rotary clubs
and spoke about Swaziland,
the projects undertaken by
the Rotary Club of Manzini,
such as the project to build
a library, and exchanged
banners at each club. I also
visited the Books for the World
warehouse, where books
are kept before being sorted
and sent to many different
countries. Once packaged,
the book pallets are taken to
the Exel Logistics warehouse
where they are stored until
they are cleared for shipment
A team of volunteers at the Rotary Books for the World warehouse in Texas.
The containers which were used to ship books to Swaziland were purchased by the Second Wind
Foundation and donated to the Rotary club which received the books. The Rotary Club of Manzini converted
some containers into a library for Khuphuka Primary School. Above: Penny Lulane outside the library. The
access to books has had a marked impact on the learners’ academic results.
During her training visit to Texas, Penelope Lulane visited many school
libraries and observed how their young members utilised them.

Penelope Lulane and President Lizzy Moreno exchange banners at
the Rotary Club of Richmond (D5890).
and loaded into the containers.
The sorting warehouse is
managed by a group of Rotarians
from the East Texas Rotary districts.
Chief among those operating the
sorting warehouse are Terry Zeigler,
of the Rotary Club of West University
(D5890), Tommie Buscemi, the
district Interact coordinator, and
Charlie Buscemi, who has handled
the freight forwarding for many
years. This project would not
function without its team of dedicated
volunteers.
I was astounded by the number of
Interactors who arrived to help with
sorting and packaging the books
before they were shipped. It was
an honour to be among the young
volunteers and to tell them how the
books have improved education in
Swaziland. I also shared my personal
experiences on how the books have
brought change to the teaching and
learning processes at my school.
Since we received some of their
books, there has been a marked
improvement in English grades at all
levels.
During my training, I visited a few
libraries to observe how they are
used. The librarians meet frequently
to discuss and solve their problems
and plan for the future. I got to learn
that a library is not only a place for
reading but also a place of creation.
I was interested in watching children
undertake a solar project in the Ed
White Elementary school library.
How can my experiences help
Swaziland? As Swaziland is a
third world country, its economic
status is low. Consequently,
parents are unable to send their
children to libraries in towns and
cities. Establishing libraries in the
villages will cater for the needs of
the underprivileged by giving them
access to the information which
they require to grow intellectually.
Furthermore, village libraries can
help close the gap between village
and town learners as they will give
rural children equal opportunities and
resources.
I have a great role to play in my
country to train other schools in
setting up primary school libraries.
I will be coordinating my work with
the Ministry of Education, Swaziland
National Library, Second Wind
Foundation and the Rotary Club of
Manzini Book Distribution Centre. To
succeed in our rapid-paced society,
all children must be able to access
quality information from diverse perspectives.
I believe that primary school libraries are crucial because that is where
children develop life-long reading habits. Establishing village libraries
in Swaziland will instil the culture of learning in Swazis at a tender age.
The sooner children are exposed to library usage, the more they will
excel academically. Learning libraries and information development are a
necessary investment - as an educated nation is a successful one!
In 2001, several Rotary districts in Texas undertook a project to
collect books and ship them to where they were needed most.
Considering the great need for literacy in southern Africa, the
project partnered with District 9300 (now District 9400). In the
time since it began, the project has spread throughout the
USA and southern Africa. The South African Rotarians built
the Rotary Humanitarian Aid Centre. The centre serves as
the book distribution centre, district offices, training facilities
and a distribution point for other aid materials. It opened in
May 2007. In the first six weeks after it opened, the centre
dispensed more than 110 000 books.
Books for africa

By Mohamed Tayub
As with many African countries, a rabies epidemic
poses an enormous burden on Malawi. Blantyre,
the commercial capital in the south, is home to the
hospital which reported the highest number of child
rabies deaths in Africa. Rabies is a disease which
affects the neurological functions in all mammals
and can spread between humans and other species.
The horrifying statistics led to Mission Rabies, a non-
profit organisation, and the Blantyre
SPCA launching a campaign last
May. The initiative saw more than
35 000 dogs (70 percent of the city’s
canine population) being vaccinated
in just 20 days. For the next three
years, this project will continue to
prevent the transmission of rabies
from animals to people and will
maintain the 70 percent vaccination
coverage in Blantyre.
The high cost and limited supply
of rabies vaccines for people
contributed to the spread of rabies
in Malawi. The vaccine shortage
experienced in Malawi is the result
of rabies sweeping through all
27 districts. Another factor which
contributed to its wildfire spread
was the government’s introduction
of fees for vet services. This was
done after the state was unable to
continue funding the purchase of
the vaccine. The matter was further
complicated when local government
authorities ceased their annual
rabies awareness campaigns. These
campaigns targeted stray dogs in an
attempt to prevent further infections.
Sadly, it has become apparent that
laws requiring the vaccination of dogs
have been largely ignored.
More recently, the Rotary Club of Limbe (D9210)
joined the fight to rid its country of this dreadful disease
after it received a plea for help from representatives of
the Mangochi community. When people infected with
rabies were unable to receive treatment, the lakeshore
area’s officials became desperate to source a supply
of the vaccine. The club provided a local clinic with
a supply of the vaccine for its patients while Mission
Rabies and the SPCA undertook an animal vaccination
campaign in the area.
Health WarriorsLimbe Rotarians join the fight to rid Malawi of rabies
The Rotary Club of Limbe partnered with Mission Rabies and the Blantyre SPCA to try to reduce the
occurrence of rabies in Malawi.
Image: cdc.gov

CANSA officially opened a CANSA Tough Living
with Cancer (TLC) unit, called the Brian Davey Step
Down Unit, in September 2015. Housed at the Steve
Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria, the unit was
dedicated to the memory of Brian Davey, a member
of the Rotary Club of Benoni Van Ryn (D9400).
Davey was a charter member of the club and died
towards the end of 2012, while being treated for
acute lymphocytic leukaemia at the Pretoria East
Hospital.
It all started in 2012 after Davey noticed the number
of young children being treated for cancer at the
hospital. The suffering he witnessed and the tales of
the financial strain the disease placed on the families
inspired him to take action. Soon he had motivated his
club to fulfill his vision of establishing a facility where a
child and parent could live during the isolation period at
little or no cost.
CANSA’s CEO, Elize Joubert, explained how the
treatment works. “In a typical stem cell transplant for
cancer, very high doses of chemotherapy are used,
often with radiation therapy, to try to destroy all the
cancer cells. This treatment also kills the stem cells in
the bone marrow. Soon after treatment, stem cells are
supplied to replace those that were destroyed. These
stem cells are given through a vein, much like a blood
transfusion. Over time, they settle in the bone marrow
and begin to grow and make healthy blood cells.”
Children recovering from such a transplant are still
at high risk of exposure to infections and need to stay in
isolation for some time, often as long as three months.
The time taken for this process to be completed differs
from child to child and may also be further complicated
should the patient develop graft-versus-host disease,
where the procedure is not successful. Many of the
patients live far from the hospital and have no choice
but to be hospitalised for the entire period – using the
isolation ward space and preventing the admission of
other patients.
Rotarian Bob Savage was appointed project leader
with Ferdi Pinho as his technical advisor. Money had to
be raised (the initial budget was R500 000) and suitable
premises found. With help from members of the Rotary
Club of Centurion (D9400), space for the unit was
found at Nicus Lodge, a CANSA TLC run facility on the
grounds of the Steve Biko District Hospital in Pretoria.
As soon as sufficient seed money had been collected,
the project was under way.
The Brian Davey Step Down Unit caters for children
being treated for all types of leukaemia. It serves the
Steve Biko, Unitas and Pretoria East hospitals and
provides a sterile but family friendly environment where
children can safely prepare for or recover from stem cell
transplants and build up their immune systems, without
risk of infection. Three sterile wards, a TV room and a
computer room were created. Strict hospital hygiene
At the official opening are Ferdi Pinho, Gill Davey (Brian’s widow), PDG Annie Steijn and Bob Savage.
Brian’s legacy

standards had to be met with regard to the materials
used on the floors, walls and ceilings. The Rotary Anns
ensured that all the modern conveniences were provided
to make the unit feel more like a home away from home.
The patients and a parent or guardian are
accommodated for free if they are undergoing treatment
at one of the three hospitals and are referred to the unit
by a specialist. The aim is to shorten the hospitalisation
period of the children, who are discharged when they are
out of risk but still need daily check-ups. The step down
unit doesn’t offer treatment and should a child relapse,
he or she will immediately be re-admitted to hospital. The
unit provides easy access to the treatment and treating
doctors.
The three cheerfully decorated, sterile wards will
help reduce the costs incurred by cancer treatments
and provide free accommodation for the young
patients and one of their parents.
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The Rotary Club of Mossel Bay (D9350) and the
Garden Court Hotel in Mossel Bay treated members
of a CANSA TLC (Tough Living with Cancer) Group
to an unforgettable weekend break. TLC is a support
group which was formed to support families with
children who have been diagnosed with cancer.
It was arranged to allow the families to forget about
the hardships they endure in their daily lives while
relaxing, rejuvenating and spending some quality family
time together.
The hotel swimming pool was an excellent source
of entertainment for the children, while their parents
relaxed and enjoyed a drink on the deck overlooking
the pool. The children also played rugby and golf on
the lawns, much to the delight and entertainment of
everyone who watched.
The hotel sponsored complimentary bed and
breakfast rooms for the TLC families while the club
paid for all the other meals. On the first night, the group
enjoyed a delicious buffet. The grand finale on the
Saturday evening was a braai enjoyed by all.
For most of the families, it was the first time they
had stayed in a hotel and the weekend provided an
opportunity to create many happy memories.
fun for TLC families

The Gift of Joy project was
launched by the Rotary Club
of Algoa Bay (D9370) in
December last year.
Through the use of
standardised gift bags, the
size of the donated gifts was
controlled. It was felt that such
control would be fair to the
children who received them.
The standardisation also made
the storage and collection of the
gifts more manageable.
“We promoted the idea of
having pre-packed bags which
catered to the requests from
the charities. It was anticipated
that many shoppers didn’t have
the time to shop but wanted
to participate in choosing a
beneficiary and handing over a
sum of money, which was the
case for most sponsorships,”
said Doubell.
The Gift of Joy committee
also decided on a spending
limit of R100 per gift. It was
also decided to partner with
a shopping centre where it
was felt there would be more
disposable income. “All of the
decisions were validated when
we ran the project for the first
time,” said a proud Doubell after
317 beautiful packages were
distributed.
Mark Stafford manning the table at the Gift of Joy. Below: AG Gianna Doubell and PP Michelle Brown with
some of the donated gifts.
spreading gifts of joy

In 2011, Lindiwe Majola lost her left hand and part
of her forearm in a road accident. The amputation
made it impossible for her to gain employment as
a cleaner and Majola was desperate to work. When
Rotarian Tish Coleman heard of her predicament
and learned of the LN-4 Prosthetic Hand project,
she knew her club could help.
As she had an elbow joint and sufficient forearm,
the Rotary Club of Dundee (D9370) was able to offer
Majola a free prosthetic hand.
Ingrid Damman, an occupational therapist from Pro
Nobis, agreed to assist in fitting and training her to use
the hand. Majola quickly learned how to use her new
hand to complete different tasks, such as lighting a
match while holding the matchbox, sweeping and using
a knife and fork.
Time to
work
again!
Lindiwe Majola being trained to use her new hand by Ingrid Damman, an occupational therapist.
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Members and guests of the Rotary Club of Limbe (D9210) enjoyed an
evening of fun, food, fellowship and fundraising at a World’s Greatest
Meal to End Polio (WGM) event hosted by the club.
Professor Eric Borgstein was the evening’s guest speaker and spoke
about the history of polio and physical disabilities in Malawi. After the event
the club posted the required ‘after event statement’ on the WGM website and
was proud to declare it had raised more than US$1 000.
The Limbe members are just a few of the more than 100 000 Rotarians
from all over the world who have participated in the WGM movement. To date,
polio has been eliminated from most countries in the world and it has been
more than a year since there was a case in Africa.
Those who sign up to WGM share a meal with their club members, friends,
family or community in any way that they can get together. During the meal,
donations are collected for the End Polio Now campaign. Rotarians can
arrange a large club fundraiser or even just donate what they would spend on
a meal for themselves or their families. The options are limitless.
The brainchild of two Rotarians, Mukesh Malhotra of the Rotary Club
of Hounslow (D1140,
England) and Susanne
Rea of the Rotary Club of
Cairns Sunrise (D9550,
Australia), WGM was
launched on Facebook last
year and attracted almost
three thousand members
from Rotary clubs on five
continents. The general
idea behind it was to start
a movement to help end
polio with food, fun and
fundraising!
Those who take part are
reminded that every US$1
raised will be matched by
US$2 from the Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation.
Every dollar matched will
immunise seven children.
So far, a total of 2 298
events have been organised
in more than 70 countries
Professor Eric Borgstein, the
guest speaker, addresses the
audience.
The World’s Greatest Meal to End Polio was enthusiastically supported
by the club members and their community.
all over the world and 128 200
people have participated. All
funds collected go straight to The
Rotary Foundation/End Polio Now
account.
Eat, drink and be merry..
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Susanne Rea is a driving force behind the movement.

Mahindra South Africa, a subsidiary of the Indian
automobile company, has initiated a social
responsibility programme in the country to
assist thousands of learners in their final year of
schooling.
The programme, planned in conjunction with
Rotary clubs in South Africa, involves the donation of
a solar powered and battery-operated lamp together
with stationery to ensure that children from needy
communities have adequate light to study after dark.
“This will assist learners to study effectively to
achieve their education objectives, and to acquire
vital skills and knowledge,” said Sanjoy Gupta, chief
executive officer of Mahindra South Africa (MSA).
The company will supply 5 000 lamps and stationery
bags to matric learners at selected schools in South
Africa.
Among the selected schools was New Vision
Secondary School in Klerksdorp. The handover to the
school was facilitated by Morné Herbst and Jaques
Kies of Mahindra Klerksdorp, together with President
Jaco Stander, Rein Lourens and Charmaine Rider of
the Rotary Club of Klerksdorp (D9370). Together they
gave 139 lamps and stationery packs to the school’s
Grade 12 learners.
President Jaco Stander (left) and Mornê Herbst
(right) with the headboy and headgirl, Kagano
Tlhapi and Mary Bogatso, of New Vision Secondary
School.
A gift for learning

By Katukahiirwa Tinka
The plight of Cissy Kezaabu was brought to the attention
of the Rotaract Club of Kabarole (D9211) by the chairman
of Local Council One (LCI) of Kimbugu Village, Bukuuku
sub-county.
Cissy was a homeless, desperate, bed-ridden mother of
The team of builders with Cissy and her children (front centre). They built and furnished a temporary new
accommodation after high winds destroyed their home.
Homeless, paralysed and living with a former
neighbour, Cissy was unable to care for
herself or her children. She freely admits she
was wasting away and waiting to die. Then,
along came a Rotaract club...
The Rotaractors getting their hands dirty
packing walls with mud. They finished the
house in just three days.
they
saved
her

two and was fast approaching death. She had
been paralysed when her house had been
destroyed by high winds. She urgently needed
housing, medication, food supplies, clothing and
household utensils. Her children were unable to
attend school as there was no money for school
fees and supplies.
Immediately, the Rotaractors sprang into
action and the community services committee
carried out a needs assessment at the home
of the woman who had given shelter to Cissy
and her children, a daughter (7) and a son (5),
shelter.
A campaign was started to raise funds to
build a new home for Cissy and her little family.
The Rotaractors working on the framing of the new home.
Left: Cissy says an emotional thank you to the Rotaractors.
The Rotaract club approached the YAWE Foundation and SOS
Children’s Village Fort Portal for assistance. YAWE provided
25 iron sheets, two doors and four windows. SOS Children’s
Village Fort Portal paid the school fees and bought supplies for
the children. It also provided monthly nutritional supplements
for the family and medical care for Cissy. YAWE Foundation
offered Cissy a wheelchair and ongoing physiotherapy to help
her walk again.
In August 2015, the Rotaract members were joined by
civil engineering students from the provisional Rotaract Club
of Kichwamba UTC and built Cissy a semi-permanent four
roomed house in three days.
In November, they paid Cissy a visit to check on her progress
and also gave her household items like utensils, food, bedding
and clothing.
Cissy looked healthy and happy. She told her young
champions that she was happy, steadily recovering and
overwhelmed with joy. “You people have been with me through
a tragic time in my life. I had given in to death and waited for
the final hour but you changed my life. My children and I are
now very happy.”
The project had a ripple effect. The awareness it generated
encouraged community members to band together and support
Cissy. She now has many new friends who often visit her and
help her with cleaning and laundry.
Youth

The Rotaract Club of Boksburg Lake (D9400) began
the year with a few feel-good projects. In once such
project, its members packed 108 stationery packs
for the Grade 1 learners at Ramaphosa Primary
School.
This was organised by the club’s president, Jessica
Jones, following a donation from Hammond Pole
Majola Attorneys. The packs, which contained books,
stationery, a snack and a colouring-in picture of the
club’s mascot, were handed out on the first day of
school. The Rotaractors hoped the donations would
show the children that the community supports and
encourages their schooling career. President Jessica
Jones said, “Our club strongly supports the value of
education and we are privileged to create and pack this
stationery. We wish all school students across Boksburg
a year full of learning and fun.”
The Rotaractors also initiated the ‘Empty Bucket
Challenge’ and pledged R1 172 to Operation Hydrate.
This will cover the cost of delivering a pallet of 560 litres
of water to areas without access to drinking water.
A video clip of the challenge was uploaded to the
Rotaract Club of Boksburg Lake’s Facebook page and
a Rotaract member, Tumi Matlou, challenged the club’s
fans and followers to either “donate, match or better”
the club’s contribution.
A good start to the year
Grade 1 learners with the stationery packs which they received from the Rotaractors.
Rotary Youth Exchange students from District 9210 received ‘Welcome Home Stranger’ certificates on their
return to Zimbabwe. The ceremony was attended by inbound, outbound and returning students.

The Rotaract Club of Boksburg Lake (D9400) began a
project to give walkers to physically disabled young
people. The Rotaractors approached the Rotary Club
of Boksburg Lake to ask for help and a request was
sent to the neighbouring Rotary clubs. President
Jessica Jones with one of the three walkers the
Rotary Club of Vereeniging donated.
The Rotary Club of Inchanga-A 1000 Hills (D9370) inducted the new board members of the EarlyAct Club of
Winston Park Primary School in January. The EarlyAct club has 84 members.
Melissa Gunguwo, Sydney Hencil and Tariro Chimhandamba returned home to Zimbabwe (D9210) from
their Rotary Youth Exchange to Germany.
Skye Simpson returned home after participating in
a Rotary Youth Exchange to Germany. Welcoming
her home is President Beth Thomas of the Rotary
Club of Three Rivers (D9400). Skye attended the
club’s Paul Harris evening and shared her exchange
experience with the members.

Some of District 9210’s inbound Rotary Youth Exchange students from Brazil, Canada, France, Germany,
Mexico and the USA enjoying their orientation Camp. The district is currently hosting 10 students.
District 9210 2016 class of outbound Rotary Youth Exchange students with the Zimbabwe youth exchange
chair, Lesley Williams (middle row, far right).
Members of the Rotary Club of Johannesburg South 101 (D9400) enjoying an evening with long-term Youth
Exchange student, Nils Sommer (centre). The 16-year-old German told the members about his home town,
friends and interests as well as his impressions of South Africa. With him are Glenn Botha, Evan Dent,
Linda Dent, Vincenzo Romano, Ko van Lint, Terry Cannon, Ray Tee and Peter Soester.

Past President Pat MacClemments, of the Rotary Club of Pretoria Capital (D9400), took three representatives
from Kids with Rhythm, a non-profit organisation based in Diepsloot that aids vulnerable and abused
children, to visit the Rotary Humanitarian Centre in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. The visitors were
astonished by the volume and variety of books in the warehouse. At first, the visitors decided to choose
20 books to take back to Diepsloot but an hour later had collected a pile of 111 books, which ranged from
children’s stories to maths and music tutorials. While the books were being selected and pored over, PP
Pat was in another building collecting a selection of towels and linen for the organisation. The donated
linen had slight imperfections and was collected from hotels which were discarding them. With happy
hearts and a car load of goodies, the group travelled back to Diepsloot.
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Three members of the Rotary Club of Cape of Good Hope (D9350), Thereasa Strano, Marge Upfold and Bev
Frieslich, attended the informative District EarlyAct meeting. The meeting started with the induction of the
new EarlyAct Club of Garden Village Primary School and featured some excellent speakers.
Two Rotarians from Switzerland recently visited the Rotary Club of Paarl (D9350), They are Hans Frei
(right) and his wife Annamarie (left) from the Rotary Club of Zurzach-Brugg (D1980) . President Pietie van
Aarde (centre) assisted them resolve some problems they experienced in Paarl and was happy to receive
a generous donation from them as a thank you.
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Members of the Rotary Club of Newlands enjoying
the Rotary Club of Signal Hill’s (D9350) fundraiser at
Kenilworth Race Course. More than R100 000 was
raised to support club projects. Philomena Dillon
and Linda Van Outten (seated), with Colin Burke
and John Van Outten (standing). Photo: Facebook
The Rotary Club of Viljoenskroon collected 111
toiletry items to celebrate 111 years of Rotary
International. During its lunch meeting, the club
gave the items to the Viljoenskroon Home for the
Aged. The manager, Jolande Muller (second from
right) accepted this on behalf of the home. With her
are President Marthie Venter (right) and Rotarians
Elça Velar and Morne Geyser who initiated the
collection.
The Rotary Club of Benoni Aurora (D9400) rallied to support the John Wesley Community Centre and its
programmes. It funded the development of the playground and ablution facility for the pre-school, a project
which took a year to complete.

When the Masanjala Primary School
borehole broke and was found to be
beyond repair, a plea for help was sent
to the Rotary Club of Limbe (D9210).
The school educates nearly 2 000
children and without water, it would
have been impossible to maintain
basic hygiene standards. Assisted by
the Rotary Club of Ala Moana Honolulu
(D5000, USA), the Limbe club installed
a new electric pump. Inset: Handing
over the donation is Rotarian Abdul
Dudha (far right).
Uitkoms Girls’ Home
is the beneficiary of
one of the Rotary
Club of Johannesburg
East’s (D9400)
ongoing projects. The
club gives the home
a monthly donation
of food and recently
made a donation of
comfortable slippers
for the residents.
Presenting the
donation to Noma
Moyo (right), a social
worker at the home,
are President Roger
Dymond and PP
Marion Brown.

The Rotary Club of Durban Clairwood Park (D9370) celebrated Rotary International’s 111th anniversary with
a special meeting and delicious cake. Cutting the cake is President Gona Naidoo.
The Grammy-nominated
singer Jennifer Jones
(top picture, front right)
performed for the guests
at the annual Rotary Club
of Three Rivers (D9400)
Paul Harris awards
evening. Thrilled to be
seated with Jones who is
also known as the diva of
jazz, soul, funk and R&B
are PP Cobus Thomas,
Kobus de Bruin, PP
Leon Vanhoutte, PP
Frank Allies and his wife
Claude. Left: Marge and
DG David Grant (right)
enjoying catching up
with PDG Anneas Balt
and PP Shabe Mofokeng.

Recently the
Rotary Anns Club
of Boksburg Lake
(D9400) received a
donation of colourful
caps for their solar
light project at
schools. After most
of the caps had
been given to the
project participants,
Ann President Pam
Daniell (right) and
her team decided to
give the remaining
caps to children at
Ramaphosa School
in Reiger Park,
Boksburg. Every
learner received one
of the caps.
Many people celebrated Valentines Day with red
roses, romantic gifts and mouth-watering meals.
However, the members of the Rotary Club of Soweto
(D9400) and their families decided to join Renalelona
Creative Centre and celebrate the day by helping to
fundraise. The Rotarians offered to help marshal at the
Dis-Chem Foundation Ride for Sight cycle race at the
Boksburg City Stadium. Proceeds from the race will
fund treatment for patients with retinal blindness and
will be matched by the Dis-Chem Foundation. Left:
Basetsana Tsiu, Mapontso Mopeli and Puleng Mopeli
take time out to snap a quick selfie.

The Rotary Satellite Club of Mtunzini (a satellite of the Rotary
Club of Empangeni, D9370) held its first global swimathon.
Participants spent two hours in the water and astounded
supporters with their teamwork and dedication.

The Rotary Club of Paarl (D9350) held cycle
races which drew 1 200 cyclists to the town
over two days. Rotarians were at work
before sunrise on both days to process
the entries. On the first day, the cyclists
competed in a 56-kilometre mountain bike
race on Paarl Mountain. A 126-kilometre
road race was held along routes
surrounding Paarl on the second day.
Large cash prizes were awarded to the man
and woman who had the best combined
times for both races. This is the 12th year
that the club has held the successful event.
The cyclists who
participated in both
races and had the
best combined times,
Chris Wolhuter (left)
and Manual Fashaahl
(right). With them is
President Pietie van
Aarde. The finish was
so close that, as of 14
February, Racetec still
had to confirm who was
the winner that would
receive the grand prize
of R4 000. The female
cyclist with the best
combined time for the
two races was Nadia
Visser, who received
R4 000.

The Rotary Club of Durban North (D9370) celebrated
its 56th Charter Anniversary at the Barnyard Theatre
at Gateway. Guests thoroughly enjoyed the new show
La Vida, which featured sultry sounds and hot hits from
Latin America. Right: President Alma Maxwell thanks
those who attended the club’s anniversary fundraiser.
Photos: Lesmarie Williams.
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The Rotary Anns of the Rotary Club of
Knysna (D9350) celebrated their club’s 50th
anniversary at Ouland Royale Baroque
Barn in Plettenberg Bay. Accompanied
by their husbands and several Anns from
Plettenberg Bay, the Knysna Anns enjoyed
a glittering Golden Jubilee luncheon
programme with interesting guest speakers
and a performance by Afro Quartez from
Knysna. The club was launched in 1965 and
today it boasts a very active membership
of 40 Anns. Left: Mary van Eeden, Sue
Allanson and Helena Monk receive awards
recognising their long and dedicated
service.
Celebrating the revival of the Rotary Club of Aliwal North
(D9370) are Ian Clunnie, President Jacques Venter and AG
Jackie Ramsay with (front) Linda Venter, DG Tom McGhee and
president of the Rotary Club of Colesburg, Hanlie Rodriques.
The Rotary Club of Colesburg (D9370)
celebrated its 50th charter anniversary.
DG Tom McGhee (centre) presented
a certificate from RI recognising the
milestone to President Hanlie Rodriques.
With them is AG Jackie Ramsay.
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ANNIVERSARIES AND RECOGNITIONS

Monica Schaller and Mgezi Mazibuko were recognised as Paul Harris Fellows by
the Rotary Club of Three Rivers (D9400). With them is District Governor David Grant
(centre).
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Robbie Reid was recognised
as a Paul Harris Fellow by
the Rotary Club of Three
Rivers (D9400).
Patricia Khafagy (second from right), a nurse from Tygerberg Hospital, received the Elsa Reiner Award from the Rotary
Club of Bellville (D9350). With Patricia are President Adrian Willard, Nicky Holtzhausen and René Lesch, who runs the
project.
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The Rotary Club of Viljoenskroon (D9370) celebrated
Abrie Senekal’s 40 years of Rotary service. He joined
the club on 6 January 1976. With him is club president
Marthie Venter.
Captain Peter Kilmarx,
an honorary member
of the Rotary Club of
Harare Central (D9210),
was recognised as a
Paul Harris Fellow by the
Rotary Club of Washington
(D7620).
Leon Serfontein and Claire Brandon are new members of
the Rotary Club of Paarl (D9350). With them is President
Pietie van Aarde (centre).
Sivashni Singh is a new
member of the Rotary
E-Club of South Africa One
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Olive Goll is a new
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Clint Sutherland is a new
member of the Rotary Club
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Marthie Vorster and Hein Barkhuizen are new members
of the Rotary Club of Vereeniging (D9400).
Derrick and Barbara Ikin were recognised by the Rotary
Club of Knysna (D9350) as Paul Harris Fellows.
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