Ibis Stream Edition 14: March / April 2011

FACEBOOK PAGE & SPONSORING OF NEW CORPRATE CLUB

In keeping with technology and modern forms of communication, the Rotary Club of Durban Umhlatuzana now has a Facebook page, a desire of District Governor Richard Alborough to modernise the channels Rotary uses to convey news. The move forms part of the Rotary Club of Durban Umhlatuzana‘s sponsorship of the first corporate club in District 9270, which will meet at the Nedbank KZN offices in Durban.

ROTARY BANNER EXCHANGE WITH TEXAS, USA

President Ronda Reagan of the Rotary Club of San Marcos, Texas, USA on the left receives our Club banner from Anne Nagle Robinson, long term Rotary Exchange Scholar on a visit to the USA to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of her Host Moms! Anne lunched at the Rotary Club of San Marcos on Wednesday, 16 February 2011 at 12 noon. The Club meets at the Price Center, Banquet Hall, 222 W. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, Texas. The Club's website is www.rotaryclubsanmarcos.org

Anne resides in Durban, South Africa and has supported the Rotary Club of Durban Umhlatuzana over the years and was thrilled to hand over our Club's banner during her visit to the USA.

MILK FROM WINE PROJECT

Marty Friesen a visiting Rotarian with President Wally Pelser being given a bottle of Wine to Raffle at his Canadian Club as part of the Rotary Club of Durban Umhlatuzana's Milk from Wine Project. Marty also gave us a most excellent talk about the Rotary Shelter project, a Rotary International project providing emergency relief to whatever global disaster that happens. The talk was so impressive that we immediately raised R 5000 towards a shelter for a family in Christchurch NZ – a complete shelter costing R 8000.

ROTARY CLUB OF HONG KONG ANGELS FUNDS AIDS PROJECT

The Rotary Club of Hong Kong Angels raised R20 000 as part of our Milk From Wine project which goes towards funding AIDS projects in South Africa for the Rotary Club of Durban Umhlatuzana. Past President Max Pillay of the RC of Ladysmith-Emnambithi represented our District, 9270 in Hong Kong at the handover.

TEAM TALK COMPETITION


This event was chaired by Past President Richard Naidoo. Each school is invited to enter a team consisting of 3 pupils from Grade 11 or 12. The pupils have to select a subject, research it and present it as a team. Rotary are proud to be associated with the Daily News and Independent Newspapers' community projects. During the 31 years of this competition, the Daily News has provided a floating trophy and a cheque which currently stands at R20 000, to be presented to an underprivileged school of the winning team's choice. Results: Richards Bay Christian School Our Lady of Fatima Maris Stalla

If you would like to present a talk as a guest speaker at our Club or if you know of someone who would like to do so, please email the webmaster here or contact Club President Wally Pelser on 083 264 5285.

We meet every Thursday morning, 7am at Durban Surf Lifesaving Club, Lower Marine Parade, DURBAN

Tel: 031 303 6359

Cell: 083 657 1449

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