Rotary Cyber News Newsletter 1610

1. Rotary E-Club of Southern Africa D9400 October 2016
President Annemarie Mostert
Cyber News
Rotary Day at the United Nations is our annual event highlighting the critical humanitarian
activities that Rotary and the UN lead around the world.
Organized by the Rotary representatives to the
UN in New York and attended by more than
1,500 Rotarians, Rotary youth program
participants, UN officials, representatives of
humanitarian organizations, friends, and guests,
this event showcases the many ways that clubs
and districts can make a positive impact in their
communities while addressing some of the most
pressing international challenges.
Responsible Business,
Resilient Societies
In keeping with Rotary President John F. Germ's theme, Rotary Serving Humanity, and with
the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, this year's Rotary Day at the United Nations focuses
on how Rotary and the business world can work together to improve lives.
Responsible Business, Resilient Societies, this year's UN Day theme, centers on economic and
community development. We'll address ways that Rotary, in partnership with the business
sector, nonprofits, and the international community, is promoting stable and peaceful societies
through equitable economic development.
Congratulations to President Annemarie — we are very proud of you and
you certainly deserve this amazing acknowledgement.
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2. The Rotary Foundation was started on 18 June 1917
following the first RI Convention.
There was US$ 26.50 left over after all expenses were paid
and they were not too sure what to do with it….
then the Foundation was formed.
2017 celebrates the Foundation’s success and centenary. If you
are attending the RI Convention in Atlanta, we suggest you
attend the RI Foundation party…. Free cake for all!
Even as parts of Haiti were still
recovering from a catastrophic 2010
earthquake, Hurricane Matthew tore
through the impoverished island
country 4 October, leaving hundreds
dead and many more homeless.
Photo Credit: Alexis Masciarelli
The Category 4 storm affected an
estimated 330,000 people in Haiti,
including 6,400 who were moved to
temporary shelters. Extensive damage
to main bridges and other
transportation networks have left
some areas cut off and vulnerable.
Torrential rains have resulted in
flooding and landslides. And
contaminated water supplies threaten
to lead to a surge in cholera cases and
other waterborne illnesses.
A ShelterBox response team of
volunteers from Canada, England,
New Zealand, and the United States
travelled to Port-au-Prince, Haiti's
capital, last week to assess the
damage and decide how best to help
people. ShelterBox, an independent
charity, is Rotary's project partner for
disaster relief.
The 2016-17 Nominating
Committee for President of
Rotary International has
unanimously nominated Samuel
Frobisher Owori, of the Rotary
Club of Kampala, Uganda, to
be the president of Rotary
International in 2018-19. He
was declared the president-
nominee on 1 October
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3. Held for the first time at the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, USA,
Rotary's annual World Polio Day event on 24 October will bring together the biggest names in the global fight to eradicate
polio.
The event will feature CDC Director Thomas Frieden, Time magazine senior editor Jeffrey Kluger, National Geographic writer
Maryn McKenna, Rotary International President John F. Germ, Vice President Jennifer E. Jones, and surprise guests. In a recent
interview with The Rotarian, Frieden spoke about what he's learned as head of the U.S. public health system since 2009.
"Rotarians' continued support for global polio eradication efforts is critical," says Frieden, who will give a global update on the
campaign to end polio. "Once polio is eradicated, we have to continue to apply the lessons learned from its eradication to get
to the next public health victory."
Rotary will also debut a virtual reality presentation that will transport viewers to the streets of India and Kenya, where they'll
meet polio survivors and hear their poignant stories. This virtual reality experience, a product of cutting-edge computer tech-
nology and a collaboration with UNICEF, will be available to view online after the event.
Breast Cancer Awareness month comes
every October, and the display of pink
ribbons is hard to miss. The contemporary
fight against breast cancer has succeeded
in promoting visibility of the disease, in
honouring those who have died from it and
in giving patients resources for navigating
their diagnosis, as well as a sense of hope
for the future. But this did not happen
overnight, nor did it originate with the pink
ribbon campaign conceived in the early
1990s.
One of the first women to protest this
standard of care was journalist Rose
Kushner, who discovered she had a breast
lump in 1974, at the age of 45. Kushner
insisted on a diagnostic biopsy followed by
a modified mastectomy. “No man is going
to make another impotent while he’s asleep
without his permission, but there’s no
hesitation if it’s a woman’s breast,”
Kushner pointed out, echoing the reigning
feminist position on sexist double
standards in medicine. In 1975, she
published Why Me? What Every Woman
Should Know About Breast Cancer to Save
Her Life. Many other women joined her in
breast cancer awareness to women.
Many are wearing a pink ribbon or are
celebrating special ‘pink’ events at the
office and in homes
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4. District 9400 Senior members enjoying the event
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Her Majesty, Queen Semane Molotlegi and
Alicia Michael looking on.
ROTARY FAMILY HEALTH DAYS—
OCTOBER 2016
The RC of Rustenburg together
with RFHDs Director Sue Paget and
her Executive team did an
outstanding job in organising so
many things for the RFHDs launch
event. It was a successful day with
lots of media coverage...but the
pictures certainly show how 1000s
of people valued this programme.
First Lady Madam Bongi Ngema-Zuma with the Queen Mother
of the Royal Bafokeng Nation, Queen Semane Molotlegi, and
the Executive team

5. .
CEO RFHD’s Alicia Michael, Queen Semane Molotlegi
and First Lady Madam Bongi Ngema-Zuma
Alicia and Sue
arriving at the
venue in Rustenburg
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Dates
- 12 November:
President
Annemarie
Mostert receives
her award in
New York.
- 19 November:
A Club fellowship
at PP Liana van
der Walt’s home
- November:
RI celebrates
Foundation
Month

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8. Scenes of the Launch day at
Rustenburg on 12 October
2016
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10. Scenes of the RFHDs event
in Rustenburg
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11. Photos of the recipients of the wheelchairs.
the General Manager Duncan Britton organised a visit to the
school.
The wheelchairswere part of a recent consignmentfrom
the Wheelchair Foundation of UK whose founder and
CEO PDG Milton Frary had recently visited Southern
Africa with his wife Elaine and representatives of the
Rotary Club of Ruthin in Wales UK.
The wheelchair consignment was able to answer the
needs of the Rotary Clubs throughout Botswana and
many personal handovers had taken place. DGR
William Lee was pleased to represent the Rotary Club
of Selebi-Phikwe at the handover in Kachikau and
discussed the possibility of further collaboration with
Chobe Safari Lodge who are actively involved in
improving the quality of life for the pupils at the
Special Unit. After the handover, Duncan Britton
accompanied DGR William Lee as he identified the
scope of the support already taking place within the
unit.
WHEELCHAIR HANDOVER IN
BOTSWANA
On Thursday 12th October 2016 a
wheelchair handover took place at the
Special Unit within Kachikau Primary School
in the North West District of Botswana. The
Special Unit accommodates 32 physically
challenged children within the primary
school and thereby fosters an inclusive
teaching environment.
Chobe Safari Lodge in Kasane - 80 kms away
to the east of Kachikau - has adopted the
school as a community service project and
identified the need for wheelchairs for 3
pupils in the Special Unit. The Rotary Club of
Selebi-Phikwe arranged for the delivery of
the necessary wheelchairs to Kasane and
DGR William is an eClub member
DGR William is an eClub
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12. T he club ’ s RFHDs site was in Elodrado Park
and the flawless arrangements for this site were
made by Miriam and Robyn - and they did an
outstanding job!
They managed to round up over 50 volunteers
to man the site and they helped 100s of
people seeking free medical advice.
Thanks to you all for a fantastic site which was
very well organised - the success is due to
your dedication and involvement.
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13. Left: RFHDs
Director and Rtn
Sue Paget
chatting to
Terrance.
Below: Many
patients
Right: Joshua (Alicia’s son
from the USA) and Miringa
Theo at
registration
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14. Patients being
attended to The fantastic enthusiastic
kitchen team who ensured
that everyone was well
looked after.
Thanks for all your hard
work and dedication team.
Much appreciated.
They just kept on coming ….
Which was great!
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15. Radio YFM sponsored the media
coverage at the club’s site—
thanks to RPIC/PP Kanthan Pillay
Lucky and Miringa
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16. Scenes of the
club’s RFHD
site in
Eldorado Park
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17. Patients
…..patiently
waiting to be seen
by medical
personnel—and
others being
attended to.
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18. WELLNESS DAY—
Filadelphia Park
On Saturday, 15th October
the place was buzzing with
excitement as people
started queuing for
medical assistance. There
are over 500 adults and
110 children living on this
amazing farm.
Our club delivered jerseys,
knitted and crocheted
blankets and hats etc
knitted by the Busy Bees
Tannies.
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on)
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20. Scenes of the Filadelphia Park Wellness Day
PP Hans Mostert and Secretary
Carolyn Khoury
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21. Jerseys, scarves,
hats, blankets and
many other baby
items taken to
Filadelfia Park by the
club.
These were knitted
or crocheted by the
Busy Bee Tannies.
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23. The Wellness Day held in
Sharanguwa was a GREAT
SUCCESS .
The RCs of Waterkloof, Pretoria
Central, Pretoria, the Waterkloof
Inner Wheel Club and the eClub of
Southern Africa 9400, together with
49doctors and nurses, assisted over
250 residents on the farm.
PP Liana van der Walt worked
very hard on this event and she
also organised the donation of
boerewors for close on 500
people— well done Liana and to
all and involved on this very
special day.
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24. WELCOME TO THREE NEW E-CLUB MEMBERS
On 25 October, at the RC Sandton,
President Annemarie inducted three new
members into the club. Thanks to RC
Sandton President Craig for welcoming us
to the club - it was a fun evening and the
fellowship was great.
Dr Shepherd Dhilwayo, Molebogeng
Gozo and Susan Elder received their
framed certificate and badges.
Pres Annemarie,
Dr Shepherd,
Susan (front) and
Lebo
President Annemarie,
Dr Shepherd, Susan
and Lebo
President Annemarie
welcoming the new
members at the RC
Sandton meeting.
President Annemarie
seen with new
members Susan, Lebo
and Dr Shepherd with
their membership
certificates
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25. PUBLIC RELATIONS
TRAINING ON 22 OCTOBER
2016
PR Chair Steve Margo
organised the first PR
seminar for this Rotary year
in Bedfordview and three
members of our club
presented papers.
President Annemarie, RPIC/
PP Kanthan and PDG Shirley.
D9400 members came
from Swaziland,
Mpumalanga and
many other areas
other than Gauteng.
It was a fun day
meeting old friends
and making new ones.
We wish all our club members and fellow Rotarians
happy Diwali.
If you’re tricking or treating… ask for
a donation for Polio or the
Foundation instead of sweets!

26. ‘We packed 10 338 meals on 29 October 2016.’ said President An
Another day of fun and fellowship for members of the E-Club with #STOPHUNGER.
Thanks to Sesego Cares for the sponsorship.
nemarie.
Team who packed all the
food packets
President Annemarie, PP
Hans Mostert and
granddaughter Minka also
helped to pack! Mark and
Lynne Doyle, Judith, Lebo
Carolyn and workers from
Sacred heart. All who
attended worked very
hard but it was a great
event.
PDGA Lyn and
PDG Mark
Doyle
PP Hans, President Annemarie and Minka
Little Minka helping
Oupa Hans
Lebo at her first event as one
of our newest members.
Dr Judith and
PP Hans
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27. Damian Lahoud
ROTACTORS
ENJOYING TRAINING
SESSIONS BY
DAMIAN LAHOUD.
Our UJ Rotaract
members in training
conducted by Damian
Lahoud, Lebogang
Mawelela together with
Angela James, Moki and
Dr Peta.
A great session with loads learnt by all.
Rotary E-Club of Southern Africa D9400
PO Box 709
Fontainebleau, 2032
165-703 NPO
Web: www.rotaryclubsa9400.org
E-Mail: president@rotaryclubsa9400.org
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