November & December 2023
Edition 6

Message from DG Ann Wright
Dear Members
As the first half of this Rotary year comesto a close I’d like to take this opportunityof thanking every member of myleadership team for the exceptional workthat is being done in our district.
You are the pillars that give strength to our clubs and members,
and you are without a doubt, Creating Hope in the communities
in our district.
Club visits
To date I have visited 50 clubs and travelled 1000s of kilometers,
enjoyed fabulous hospitality, learnt an enormous amount about
the work that is being done by Rotarians and the best part has
been chatting to the beneficiaries.
Huge thanks to my AGs Fernando, Claire, Ross, Eppie, Lisa, Bev
and Justin and Club Presidents Michael, Ian, Mike, Lanese, Chris,
Ralph, Molly, Magdalene, Di and in Angola: Fabio, Quilaco andJorge. You never missed a beat! Thank you.
November was a month to remember! I discovered Angola, it’s
wonderful Rotarians, their impactful projects and that playing adrum set is such fun. In Hout Bay I discovered that using a
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is wanting
to dealshareofaskill!
containerof wheelchairsskateboard
a great
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Route Clubs
pleasethe threeclubs aredoinginclude
impressive
work Angolan
in their communities
and the Cape
Luanda,LuandaSulasand
Lobitoas they
have desperate
Town
Rotariansarebusy
as ever.
A tremendous
amount ofbeneficiaries.
Transport
can be taken
careYouof.all deserve kudos
effortis being put
into fundraisingefforts.
for the funds you are raising in difficult times.
AngolaAngola is rich in oil reserves and diamonds, but despite this thecountry remains very poor. The people I met are incredibly warm,
generous, and fun loving. I was at a huge disadvantage not being
able to speak Portuguese, but fortunately my AG speaks English!
I wish I could profile all the projects I was taken to and I wish we
could offer more support to our members there.
Similar to South Africa, education is a major concern, food is very
expensive and health services are inadequate. The Angolan
Rotarians are passionate about their projects and are doing thebest that they can do to assist in these areas. Their hard work anddedication inspired me.

Membership
Why are we not retaining our members? Our current
membership is 1080.
Clubs with the most members: 1st Helderberg Sunrise
2nd Newlands 3rd Blouberg 4th Claremont 5th Hermanus
We need to reach 1200 by June.

Thank you to David Holtzhausen for running anothersuccessful workshop in Hout Bay.
Remember to keep your membership data up to date.
Please record all new members before
the 20th December, likewise any member who has
resigned.
The New Members Morning on zoom was well attended,
new connections were made and everyone agreed thatthey had learnt a great deal about the bigger picture of
Rotary. How many people have you invited to lend a handat a project or attend an interesting meeting or outing?
Leadership roles within clubs
Why do members feel they can’t take up a club leadershiprole? It is one of the most rewarding opportunities
that Rotary offers. As with all roles in life there aresuccesses and then there are challenges, but in Rotary wework in teams and there is always someone to provide
support. Leadership is not about controlling others.
Micromanagement stifles creativity. Leaders give power tomembers. We need new faces in leadership roles. Why notoffer your services to your club or to our district?
Christmas is the time to reflect on the many blessings thathave enriched our lives this year. Share yourblessings. Reach out to those who are on their own, or inneed of a hug, a laugh or a call.
Wishing you all wonderful blessings of good health, love,
peace, happiness and prosperity andplease remember to take time to care for yourself first!
Thank you for everything you have done this year.
Happy holidays
Ann

PP Manuel de Sousa has spent the last 25 years working on the
End Polio Now campaign and for this sterling work it was mypleasure to recognise him with a PHF with one sapphire.
If any club is wanting to share a container of wheelchairs please
include the three Angolan clubs - Luanda, Luanda Sul and Lobito
as they have desperate beneficiaries. Transport can be takencare of.

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CAROS MEMBROS
Agora que a primeira metade deste ano Rotariano esta achegar ao fim quero aproveitar esta
Oportunidade para agradecer a cada membro do meu grupo oserviço excecional que esta a ser feito no nosso distrito
Voces são os pilares que dao força aos nossos clubes e socios eestao sem duvida alguma a criar
Novas esperançcas nas comunidades do nosso distrito
Visitas as associacoes
Ate ao presente visitei 50 clubes e viagei milhares dekilometros beneficiando da hospitalidade fabulosa ficando aconhecer o enorme serviço que esta a ser desenvolvido pelos
Rotarianos.
Tambem passei grande quantidade de tempo contactando os
recipientes deste trabalho.
Quero estender os meus sinceros agredecimentos aos
Governadores de Area Fernando, Claire, Ross, Eppie, Lisa, Bev,
Justin assim como Presidentes de clube Michael, Ian, Mike,
Lanese, Chris, Ralph, Molly, Magdalene, Di.
Em Angola Fabio, Quilaco e Jorge que nunca perderam o ritmo
Muito obrigado a todos
Novembro foi um mês inesquecivel
Conheci Angola e os seus maravilhosos Rotarianos e tambem
os seus projetos de impacto.Tocar o batuque foi muito
divertido
Em Hout Bay tomei conhecimento de que usar um skateboard
requer muita tecnica
As associaçoes de Garden Route estao a fazer um serviçco
impressionante nas suas comunidades e em Cape Town os
Rotarianos estao mais ocupados do que nunca com novos
projetos.
Uma imensa tarefa esta em andamento para a angariaçao defundos com credito para todos os membros pelos fundos
angariados nestes tempos dificeis.
ANGOLA
Embora seja uma naçao rica em petroleo e diamantes o pais
continua com grandes indeces de pobreza
As pessoas com quem contactei são muito generosas e alegres.
Tive uma grande desvantagem por não falar portugues mas fuiajudada pelo GA que e fluente em ingles
Gostaria de enumerar todos os projetos que me foram
apresentados e gostaria de oferecer o meu apoio aos nossos
membros na medida do possivel
Tal como na Africa do Sul a educaçcao e uma area de grande
preocupaçao assim como a alimentaçao que e muita cara e os
serviços de saude insuficientes
Os Rotarianos angolanos são muito dedicados aos seus
projetos e estao fazem um excelente trabalho nas areas
indicadas acima
O seu trabalho intenso e dedicaçao são uma forma deinspiraçao para mim pessoalmente
Gostaria de enumerar todos os projetos que me foram
apresentados e gostaria de oferecer o meu apoio aos nossos
membros na medida do possivel

Tal como na Africa do Sul a educaçcao e uma area de grande
preocupaçao assim como a alimentaçao que e muita cara e os
serviços de saude insuficientes
Os Rotarianos angolanos são muito dedicados aos seus projetos
e estao fazem um excelente trabalho nas areas indicadas acima
O seu trabalho intenso e dedicaçao são uma forma de inspiraçao
para mim pessoalmente
PP Manuel de Sousa passou os ultimos 25 anos trabalhando no
projeto de Agora a Polio Agora
Campanha e por isso foi meu prazer presentear com a PHF com
uma safira
Se algum clube quiser partilhar um contentor com cadeira derodas incluam os seguintes clubes Luanda,Luanda Sul e Lobito
que estao com grande carencia dos mesmos.
Transporte sera organizado para os diferentes club es.
ASSOCIAÇAO
Porque não mantemos os nossos membros.Atualmente onumero e de 1080
As associaçoes com maior numero de associados são
Heilderberg, Newlands, Blouberg, Claremont
E Hermanus.
Vamos tentar alcançar os 1200 para o proximo Junho
Os meus agredecimentos para David Holstauzen pelo seminarioorganizado em Hout Bay
Lembrem se de manter o numero de membros atualizado eregistar os novos membros ate 20 de Dezembro
O zoom sobre o tema novos socios pela manha foi bem
atendida e novos contactos atingidos. Todos concordaram quetinham ficado mais elucidados sobre o contexto geral do Rotary
Quantos membros foram convidados para participar em
projetos ou atender conferenciasFUNÇOES DOS MEMBROS A NIVEL DE CLUBE
Porque sera que membros não assumem posiçoes de liderança
nos clubesE uma das maiores oportunidades oferecidas pelo
Rotary para o enriquecimento dos seus membros
Como todas as terefas na vida há sucessos e desafios mas comono Rotary operamos em grupo
Há sempre alguem para oferecer apoio
Microgerencia genera creatividade e oferecem oportunidades odesenvolvimento de novos lideres.
Precisamos de caras novas em posiçoes de liderança.
Porque não ofereces a tua contribuiçao para o clube ou distrito.
Nesta epoca natalicia deve se aproveitar para refletir nas
bençaos que enriqueceram as nossas vidas durante o ano
Partilha das tuas bençaos e aproxima te daqueles que estao em
situaçoes de solidao ou que necessitam de um abraço sorriso ou
apoio
Desejo a todos os Rotarianos as bençcoas de saude amor paz
felicidade e properidade e lembre se de aproveitar esta quadra
para uma introspeçao e
Festas felizes
Ann

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Poem“The Courage
to Care”

NEWSLETTERHIGHLIGHTS
1. DG Ann Message
2. Poem – “The Courage to Care”
3. DG Club Visits
4. Club News
5. Save these dates
6. Area of focus: Disease Prevention andTreatment
7. Rotary’s Vision Statement

A captivating poem prepared by the talented MOT Youthfrom Gardens Commercial High School in Cape Town, skillfully
crafted by Kino Moni and Bilqees Miller.

The Courage to CareFirst day of school, early in the morn’Sitting together in the school hall
Along came a teacher, but oh we were wrong
This joyous soul came in with a song
Our whole world flipped upside downWith new values and courage all around
There we were at our first program last year
A program that showed us courage and cheer
Being courageous does not mean
You always have to fightSometimes it means knowing when to surrender
And doing what feels right
Apply courage in your life to stand tall and freeAcknowledging your strength and will not have to flee
No more hanging on a cliff
I know I have the courage to live
Courage cannot be easily perceived
A heroic moment cannot be received
Be caring and kind to those in needStanding up for the good is the best deed

Giving, not getting, for better or worst
Your selflessness to others is more than it is worth
Be brave enough to show you care
For there are those who are scared to dare
Some are happy, but others are not
You can change that with your big heart
Lost and weak souls, all alone
Nothing to eat, no place to call home

EDITOR:
Tanya Stone tanya@conferencewise.co.za
DISTRICT GOVERNOR:Ann Wrightannw6942@gmail.com
DISTRICT OFFICE:
dist9350@iafrica.com

Shivering at night, no warmth to hold
What you can do for them, is gold
Will you help or laugh, it’s your reaction
The choice is yours, so make a decision
Change a life, better someone’s day
Make a difference, and lead the way
Stand up for what’s right, learn to share
Then show the world, that you have the
COURAGE TO CARE!

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DG CLUB VISITSANGOLA
RC LUANDA

Visit RC Luanda

Banner swop with President Quilaco RC Luanda Sul,
AG Fernando, DG Ann, President Fabio RC Luanda.

RC Luanda and RC Luanda Sul

AG Fernando inducted Rotaracter, Jessé Zinga Fernando Zila
as a member of the RC Luanda during DG Ann's visit.

PP Manuel da Sousa was recognized with a
PHF with 1 sapphire for his sterling Polio workin Angola over the past 25 years.

3000 students are divided into 2 sessions with an adultsession at night.
PP Helder, Treasurer of RC Luanda.

DG CLUB VISITSANGOLA
RC LUANDA

Delivering food and pregnancy tests to a Catholic school
which also manages an orphanage.
Lunch time for PP Manual Assis

How do you
see HOPE?

Rotarians regularly collect 'almost time expired' stock donations
from pharmaceutical companies which they then deliver to stateclinics and hospitals.

Dum spiro spero"While I
breathe,there is hope."

Britney Sauer RC George.
This Latin phrase has carried me through thedarkest of times. I've learnt that hope is faith, trust,and patience. Hope is humanity working together
to make this world a better place for all.

Craft market on the outskirts of Luanda

RC LUANDA SUL

Luanda Sul supports an amazing facility for abandoned
children which serves as their home and school.

Semba (masemba in plural)
is a traditional music genre
and dance genre from
Angola that became
popular in the 50’s.
It is the product of anevolution as it was
influenced by different
ethno linguistic groups
from Angola as well as
several different African
rhythms. In the context ofdancing, the word Semba
means:“the body of the man that comes in contact with the
body of the woman at the level of the belly button”.
In one of the national Angolan language called
Kimbundu, Semba can also have the meaning of“Umbigada”.

Luanda Sul members entertained DG Ann to adelicious vegan lunch at Rtn Isabel’s island home.

Umbigada describes also a dance movement when thecontact between the two bodies is provoked by the man
who suddenly takes the woman on the hip and brings
her towards his belly button.
The Umbigada movement is exactly what is still done
today in the traditional dance from Angola
called Rebita and other African dances.
Rebita is a traditional music and dance thatoriginated in Angola. It is a genre of music and dance.
Couples move coordinated by the head of the wheel,
performing gestures and Massemba.

DG Ann was given this amazing gift and the Angolan flagby RC Luanda Sul.

DG CLUB VISITSANGOLA
RC LOBITO

AG Fernando, President Pio, DG Ann and PP Arthur.

The club supports the work done by the nuns. Adults withmental health challenges meet daily at the centre.

RC Lobito members and guests.

Rescued young street girls being trained in life skills by the
Nuns. RC Lobito supports this programme.

A classroom under a tree.

PP Manuel taking one of many photos during theDGs visit.

DG CLUB VISITSRC GOODWOOD

The club meets at lunch time on a Thursday at the Goodwood
Sports Club.

RC Goodwood recognized long-serving member Wally
Baird with a PHF for his service to club projects.
DG Ann presented it to him.

President Chris, with Tyla and Brian.
The club has supported the Lexi Consani creche in Elsies
River for a long time.

Colin Jacobs took a splash of colour seriously.

RC HOUT BAY

The DG having a lessonat the Hout Bay skatepark, one of theirprevious projects

DG Ann, President
Ralph and AG Ross.

The club supplies e'Pap to IY creche in collaboration with
the Lions Club.

The club meets at the Boat Club, Hout Bay harbour
on a Tuesday evening.

DG CLUB VISITSRC GEORGE

The club is hoping to again support and upgrade theRosemoor Retirement Home.

Thys Beukes, Wilhelm van der Vyfer and Charles Rowedressed for the occasion.

Rotarian Michael Addinall, Pres Di, with the Shelter
manager and DG Ann.

DG Ann and President Di weeding in the veggie garden at
Carpe Diem.

RC MOSSEL BAY

Splashes of colour - AG Claire, DG Ann, President
Magdalene.

Mossel Bay Rotary has two Retirement villages whichkeep them busy. PP Jan Gelderman manages the facility.

The Mossel Bay club is one of the oldest clubs in the
district having chartered in 1952.

SUBMIT PHOTOSDG CLUB VISITSRC PLETTENBERG BAY

The Interact Club members were thrilled to meet DG Ann. Mr
Arries, the teacher in charge is so passionate about his club thatthe exam time table was adjusted to accommodate the visit.

RC Plett Rotary Ann’s.
Carol Damp with President Beryl Winter who has been a
Rotary Ann for 50years.

Plett style Sundowners in the Robberg Nature
Reserve was a special treat after a busy day.

Lauren and Mike each received a Rotary cap as abirthday present from President Molly.

How do you
see HOPE?

Tyla McMahon RC Goodwood.

AG Claire, DG Ann chatting about the visit with President Molly.

Dum"Whilethere
is I'mhope."
To
mespirohopespero
is havingfaith.I breathe,
No matterwhathoping for, it's having faith that it will happen. But
tainted faith because when we hope there's stillroom for disappointment. Hope is the silent
promises written in the stars, lighting the paththrough the darkest nights of despair.

DG CLUB VISITSAward Ceremony

RC PINELANDS

Isabel Webber

Mike Hill

Brian Smart

Hildah Saruchera

Sonia Worthington-Smith

PDG and President Mike Ochse with DG Ann.

Rotary Ann, Freda Ochse

Décor by Pinelands RC Anns, Freda Ochse, June
Smart, Isabel Webber and Margie Davidson.

Tanya Stone

Shirley Hendriks

Maggie Sukel

RC AM KAP

Members and guests after a jolly evening.

The club meets at the Metropolitan Golf Club in Green
Point. President Michael and AG Justin and DG Ann.

RC LE CAP DES TEMPESTES

Signing of the ICC agreement with Austria. Chairlady Carol
Armstrong-Hooper, DG Ann Wright and Austrian Chairlady,
Elizabeth Walters.

DG Ann and AG Justin met at the Vineyard Hotel with
President Stefan Lejeune from Le Cap des Tempestes.
This is a club for Rotarians who speak French.

DG CLUB VISITSRC WYNBERG

A happy group of Wynberg Rotarians.

President Stephanie, AG Ross, DG Ann with knitted toys made by
their caterer for children going to the Wynberg Children's court.

RC CONSTANTIA

DG visit to Constantia RC project at Westlake Primary School.

President Ian with AG Bev and DG Ann when loadshedding
ended.

RC STRAND

President Lanese, AG Eppie, DG Ann.
No prizes for guessing that they meet at theGordon's Bay Yacht Club on a Thursday evening.

RC Strand presented certificates of recognition
to a number of their beneficiary organisations
during the DG visit. President Lanese is with
President Elect, Alfonso and Mr and Mrs
Samuels from House of Grace in Strand.

CLUB NEWSThe Beaufort West 4X4 adventure
fundraiser
What a great privilege and experience to join the Rotary
Club of Beaufort West and the honorary rangers fromthe Karoo National Park on a 4x4 weekend in thewilderness area of the park. We stayed in oldbungalows on top of the mountain range and saw theunique landscape, escarpment and the highlight wasseeing the lions on the Sunday!! After the recent rains
we were surprised by how green everything was andeven saw a few flowers.

RC AM KAPThe Rotary Amazing Race
The Rotary Amazing Race around Cape Town… three teams
chased clues that took them to the Goethe Zentrum, the Castle,
Flower Market, St George’s Mall, Green Market Square, Company
Gardens & the National Museum. Truly a wonderful event where
we learnt so much about our beautiful city and had loads of fun!

At the Castle - the black hole. Rtn Winni Spanaus,
friends Maria, Angela Spanaus and Rtn Carole
Armstrong-Hooper.

Paul, Jolene with Anene and Pieter.

We stayed in old bungalows on top of the mountain
range and saw the unique landscape, escarpment andthe highlight was seeing the lions on the Sunday.
After the recent rains we were surprised by how green
everything was and even saw a few flowers.
By Pres Jolene, RC Langebaan
The winning team at the Company's Gardens. Rtn Mike
Schroeder,Rtn Christine Immega, Rtn and organizer of therally Winni and President Michael Zipp.

RC PLETTENBERG BAY AND
RC KNYSNARC Plettenberg Bay were raided by RC Knysna a few
weeks back. An item mysteriously disappeared from Plettand thankfully Pres Molly was able to retrieve it during
their return raid on Knysna. Peace reigns again in Eden.

Excellent cuisine every evening.

CLUB NEWSRC CLAREMONTWEEKEND GETAWAY
Rotary Claremont weekend away in Pringle Bay. Fabulous fellowship, pizza by the slice on Friday, a hike (the Brodie Link) lunchat On the Edge Restaurant on Saturday this was followed by make your own burger (also on Saturday) and then we ended on
Sunday at Beaumont Family Wines for a wine tasting and lunch.

RC WYNBERG

Rotary Quiz in aid of NSRI

A very successful quiz evening.
Wynberg Rotarians Rob Murphy (2nd), Mike Schreiber(4th) and friends with their lucky prizes.

RC CLAREMONTFrancisca Velasquez-Turner, Rotarian Eion Brown and
Fatima Williams. They went to the Rotary Club of Fort
Collins in Colorado.
The Team introduced the ‘Ndinogona’ Program to Teachersof Children with disabilities and in turn trained other
Teachers in the program.
The Girls work for an organisation called ’Shonaquip Social
Enterprises”.
This is a program that was founded in South Africa by a
Rotarian from Fort Collins Rotary Club. She thought sohighly of it that she arranged a Global Grant for them toexport the program to USA.

SAVE THESE DATES!

RC Langebaan - Beach to Street Festival
Langebaan Municipal Townhall
Dec 16, 2023
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
D9350 Food Garden Webinar
Feb 28, 2024
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

DISCON APRIL 24 : MOSSEL BAY
18th - Golf Fundraiser at Pinnacle Point
Meet and Greet at Diaz Hotel
19th - Assembly
20th - Conference
Please diarise your stay in the heart of the
Garden Route April 2024.
Due to unforseen Clubrunner holdups, we were not able to open
the booking in November. An email will be sent out during
December and early January with the booking links.
WATCH OUT for an email offering EARLY BIRD specials.

The Diaz Hotel offers a pristine shoreline, a fabulous hotel
experience with a chef who has just won the Businessman of theYear award.
There will be fabulous opportunities for fellowship, connecting
and, of course, catching up on all things Rotary.

SINGAPORE
25-29 MAY
2024

Rotary International Convention
May 2024

Rotary International
Dues
Pinnacle Point Golf ClubRI dues are generated on 1 July and 1 January, andthey are based on a club’s membership as
recorded on those dates.
No changes are considered once the invoice has
been issued.
The same applies to District Dues. Please checkthat your membership information is correct.
View from 11th floor Diaz HotelDECEMBER“We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases
like polio, HIV/AIDS and malaria. We improve and expand access to low-cost andfree health care in developing areas.

DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
Doing Good In The World

RotaryThe District Governor Team wishes all Rotarians a peacefuland happy festive season.

Rotary
ROTARY’S VISION STATEMENTTOGETHER WE SEE A WORLD
WHERE PEOPLE UNITE AND TAKEACTION TO CREATE LASTINGCHANGE ACROSS THE GLOBEIN OUR COMMUNITITES AND IN OURSELVESTAKE ACTION: www.rotary9350.co.za

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