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Rota Views Bulletin of the Rotary Club Cape of Good Hope
We meet every Tuesday evening near the tip of the Cape Peninsula at The St James Hotel, Main Road, St James, Cape Town Time: 18:30 for 19:00 - Visitors are always most welcome
The 2016-2017 theme of RI President John F. Germ
Rotary Serving Humanity The Raid by Pres Hans Kuhn & the members of the RC of Hout Bay plus the farewell to PP &
PHF Derek Johnston, resulted in a bumper turnout of guests and Rotarians from both clubs, and a
fabulous meeting of
Rotary fellowship,
during which Don, from
the RC of Hout Bay and
Hans, from our own
Club, both gave
informative and
amusing recounts of
Derek and Alex’s
journeys, jobs, house
moves and Rotary
stories all spanning …
let’s just say… ‘A long
time’ & paid tribute to all that he achieved.
We presented a combined certificate to Derek as
he departs Rotary, & takes on his new adventure
into the Presidency of his Probus Club. Don also
presented Alex with dolls from the Carlisle ladies
as a gift to their new grandchild - see below
Above: Alex, Pres Hans, Pres Peter with Derek as he accepts his certificate while - (below) - others look on
15th NOVEMBER 2016 – Issue # 19
President: Peter Gray 082 782 5580 [email protected] Secretary: Susan O’Hagan Ward 082 964 9698 [email protected]
Treasurer: Irene Butterworth 083 283 8843 [email protected]
Web Site: www.rotary9350-capeofgoodhope.co.za
Face Book page: Cape of Good Hope Rotary Club
Just by the way….
Monday 14 thNOVEMBER …..
Get ready for the biggest ‘supermoon’ in nearly six
decades - The biggest “supermoon” since 1948 will
grace the sky on November 14. But what makes it
so super? Well, not much more than the fact that
it’ll be a bit bigger than normal, but that’s
absolutely no reason not to go outside and look at it
anyway. If you miss it, you’ll have to wait to around
November 25, 2034 for another chance.
Day and night sides of Earth as the moon reaches its closest lunar perigee of the year – watch for the moon on
November 13 and 14
(Courtesy Earthsky) https://youtu.be/sWAN0FwfD5M ScienceCasts: 2016 Ends with Three Supermoons
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It is with sadness that we report the passing of fellow Rotarian Ron Hutchison to Higher service after a long illness.
A memorial service will be held at the Yacht Club on Fish Hoek beach on Friday 18th November at 3pm.
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THIS TUESDAY …. 15 November – Will be a Brainstorming session, led by Fred Hammond, with everyone
bringing “out of the box” ideas on fundraising events. Give this some thought please.
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Sunday 20th November – Potjie Competition & Boules @ Glencairn Rotary Park as guests of
the RC Cape Town. Come and enjoy a day in the sun and great Rotary Fellowship
Time: 9am – 6pm - Meal tickets R60 for adults and R30 for children under 12 years
BYO liquid refreshments Contact Hein Wolfaardt at: [email protected]
Tuesday 22 November – Visitors evening of Rotary Awareness and information.
All visitors and interested parties are invited & MOST welcome.
Give numbers to Jean by Monday morning 21st
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The District Grant we received for the Elisabeth Yolisa Children’s Center is being used to upgrade their facilities. To
date R43, 000 of the funds have been spent. Thanks to Pres Peter who is overseeing the work, and to Rotarian Irene for
her passion and dedication, this project is taking shape and making a huge difference to the school. It is an example of
Rotary magic in action. Irene has offered to take any interested Rotarians & friends to visit the school.
Please let IRENE know when / if you are interested and available
Masque Theatre driving – Thanks to PE Marge for her continued organisation of
this important service project that gives great joy to our Senior citizens.
Next date is 24th November
Uncle Paul’s Xmas Party – This is a RC of Wynberg Rotaract project. We have been asked
to assist them with parking and traffic control. Please liaise with Secretary Susan if you are able to assist – even once!
CLUB MATTERS
SPOTS and SNIPPETS from the meeting
STEP Student – Ally de Beer will be leaving for Germany on SATURDAY 26th November. She is flying out via Dubai on Air Emirates the day after her last Matric exam so will not be able to come and say goodbye. Ally returns on the 17th January 2017 after which we will have her as our guest to give her Post Exchange presentation.
We wish ALLY all the best for her exams and know she will have a wonderful time with her host sister Harriet Schultz whom we met earlier this year.
CELELBRATION CORNER
BIRTHDAYS – Happy Birthday ANNIVERSARIES – Congratulations
16 November – Irene Butterworth 18 November – Alan & Desryn Ferguson 16 November - Corrie Cronwright 18 November – Derek Johnston & Glen Upfold 20 November – Wendy Anderson (O’ Hagan Ward) 21 November – Jillian Butterworth
Celebrate World Interact Week Join the party as we celebrate 54 years of service and leadership
through Interact, 31 October through 6 November. Show the world how your Interact Club makes a
difference by taking part in our annual Video Awards, or join the conversation on social media
Message from DGE Lynette Stassen re the RI Convention ……. and more in June 2017 Please join me from Sunday 11 – Wednesday 14 June 2017 at the very special RI Convention in Atlanta where the 100th Birthday of RI Foundation will be celebrated After the convention another treat awaits African delegates – the “Out of Africa in to Kansas City” event from Friday night 16 June to Saturday 17 June hosted by Past RI Pres Ray Klinginsmith and 3 Kansas City area Districts to honour the Kansas City Rotary Club for making the first ever gift to The Rotary Foundation, to celebrate the large number of Global Grant projects in Africa with the assistance of the Kansas City area districts, and on a personal note past RI President Ray Klinginsmith wants to repay in small part the exemplary hospitality he has received in Africa on so many occasions since he was a student here 55 years ago
Details of the Atlanta RI Convention As the 2016-17 DGE for D9350 and thus the funded District representative attending the RI Convention , it is my responsibility to co-ordinate and market Convention attendance throughout our District and to co-ordinate the District 9350 team attending the Atlanta RI Convention from Sunday 11 – Wednesday 14 June 2017 (4 days) We have already 20 potential D9350 delegates to Atlanta – thank you! Great fellowship is awaiting the Clubs of D9350. Please go to the convention website www.riconvention.org for more detail on the convention which is going to be bigger, better and more entertaining than any convention that preceded it.
So please join me! Lynette Stassen - DGE 2016-2017 (D9350) Western Cape; Namibia and Angola +27 83 275 5559
November 12th has been designated UN Rotary Day Because many Rotary clubs played an essential role in building support for the UN, and in selecting New York City for its Permanent HQ. 70 years later, RI still maintains the highest consultative status with the UN of any NGO. In this capacity, RI and the UN has built a strong and productive partnership including the global eradication of Polio, cultural exchanges, literacy, education, water/sanitation projects, and promotion of peace conferences around the world. By late 1940's, RI was one of the largest "international" organizations in the world and Rotary was already working to diminish the causes of war and aggression. Several delegates at the 1945 San Francisco Conference were also Rotarians and utilized their clubs to develop support for the establishment of the UN: the list included amongst others Jan Smuts and Jan Masaryk the Czech hero. Rotarians contributed to the drafting of the UN Charter, its Preamble and several of its Articles. UNESCO was established in 1946: Rotarians were actively involved and helped write its constitution.
RI and DISTRICT MATTERS
WEEKLY DUTY LIST
WEEKLY CLUB MEETING DETAILS & EVENTS CALENDAR – 2016
Is this a Joke?? A teacher asked her class how many of them were Donald Trump fans. Not really knowing what a
‘Donald Trump fan’ is, but wanting to be liked by the teacher, all the children raised their hands - except Johnny.
The teacher asked Johnny why he had decided to be different. Johnny said, “Cos I`m not a Donald Trump fan”
The teacher asked, `Why aren`t you a Donald Trump fan Johnny?’ Johnny said, “Because I`m a Democrat” `
The teacher asked him why he`s a Democrat, and Johnny answered “Well, my Mum`s a Democrat and my Dad`s a
Democrat, so I`m a Democrat”. Annoyed by this answer, the teacher asked:
`If your Mum was a moron and your Dad was an idiot, what would that make you?
Johnny replied “A Donald Trump fan”
MEETING AGENDA ON DUTY: 15 NOVEMBER ON DUTY: 22 NOVEMBER
Set up banners & flags David assisted by: Jean, Di, Ursula, Gillean & Thereasa
David assisted by: Jean, Di, Ursula, Gillean & Thereasa
Door & Guests Marge Upfold Marge Upfold
General Welcome Pres Peter Pres Peter
Welcome to Visitors Marge Upfold Marge Upfold
Toast to RI & Other Clubs Gillean Arnott Irene Butterworth
Gillean Arnott Irene Butterworth
Secretary – Notices Susan O’Hagan Ward Susan O’Hagan Ward
Grace Janet Holwill Ursula McCabe
DINNER DINNER DINNER
Intro Speaker MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Speaker FRED HAMMOND EVENING
Topic of Speaker Fundraising Discussions Andy Rumbelow
Thank Speaker Pres Peter
LUCKY DRAW Marge Upfold Marge Upfold
Sergeant at Arms Alan Walters Hans Zwets
Closing remarks & Thanks Pres Peter Pres Peter
Four Way Test Thereasa Strano Marge Upfold
Pack away ALL TO HELP PLEASE ALL TO HELP PLEASE
Discussion led by Fred
Hammond 15 November St James Hotel ** Fundraising Brain Storming
Bring your bright ideas 7.00
Cape Town RC Glencairn 20 November Glencairn Camp Fellowship day with Potjie & Boules and Labyrinth walk
All day
*** NB
Regular Club Meeting
22 November
St James Hotel
MEMBERSHIP EVENING – Please invite folk to attend Meal R70 pp
7.00
Regular Club Meeting 29 November St James Hotel Tba 7.00
BOARD Meeting 5 December Galley BOARD MEETING 5.30
Regular Club Meeting 6 December St James Hotel BUSINESS MEETING 7.00
Final Meeting of the Year 13 December St James Hotel YEAR END XMAS DINNER 7.00
Year-end Recess 20 December NO MEETING
Year-end Recess 27 December NO MEETING
Year-end Recess 3 January 2017 NO MEETING
First Meeting of the New Year 10 January St James Hotel First Meeting of the New Year 7.00
