July .12. 2018 Edition

Cosmo WheelsWeekly Bulletin of the

Rotary Club of P.H. Cosmopolitan

BE THE INSPIRATION

Barry RassinPresident Rotary Int’l

2018-19 District Governor, D-9141

2018 /2019

Adeyemi Oladokun Ibim SemenitariPresident, RC PH Cosompolitan

2018/19

Rotary Club Of Port Harcourt Cosmopolitan

District 9141, Nigeria.Chartered August 8, 2017

Meets Thursdays at 1:00pmThe Crib Lifestyle Hotel, 17b Creek Hospital Str.,Off William Jumbo, Old GRA, PH.

Rotary Prayer

Rotary GraceO Lord and giver of all good

We thank thee for our daily food,

May Rotary friends and Rotary ways,

Help us to serve thee all our days.

Inspire Rotarians, Lord we ask

To live as we profess

To dignify our daily task

and serve in selflessness

For fellowship which here we share

We offer thanks to thee

We pray that it will be our care

To spread it bounteously

1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards

in my personal and professional life

2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and

their occupations with respect

3. U se my professional skills through Rotary to mentor

young people, help those with special needs, and improve

people’s quality of life in my community and in the world

4. Avoid behaviour that reflects adversely

on Rotary or other Rotarians

As a Rotarian, I will:

ROTARIAN CODE OF CONDUCT

1. Call to order

2. Rotary prayer

3. Rotary reminders

- object of rotary

- four way test

- code of ethics

- monthly emphasis

4. Ratification of Board decisions

5. Treasurer's report

6. A.O.B

7. Announcements

8. SAA

9. Announcements

10. Closing

Today at Rotary

1st. Is it the TRUTH?

2nd. Is it to FAIR all concerned?

3rd. Will it build and GOODWILL BETTER FRIENDSHIP?

4th. Will it be to all concerned? BENEFICIAL

Object of Rotary

4 Way Test of the things we Think, Say or Do

The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideals of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

High ethical standards in business and profession;, the recognition of worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life

The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

Assistant Governor’s Message President's Message

Ibim SemenitariPresident, 2018/19RC PH Cosmopolitan

The F in Fellowship

My Leading Cosmopolitans,

Thank you for an amazing time last Thursday. It was fun and it was

friendship par excellence. Wasn't it great to share good times with PDG

Ik Ogiemudia and other Rotary leaders? That is the joy of Rotary and

the friendship we share.

One thing is certain we have our work clearly cut out for us this Rotary

year. Today is our first Business meeting and we hope that we can

quickly get the matter of our amended bylaws out of the way as well as

a few outstanding issues. It was a lot of brainstorming last Sunday as

your board tried to make sure we live up to your expectation. Work

should have begun in earnest at the committee levels. Please take a

minute to call your Committee Chair and prod them to get going.

Our Installation comes up in a matter of three weeks. Please can each

member commit to at least five adverts/goodwill messages for the

I congratulate you all - the president and the members of the Rotary Club of

Port Harcourt Cosmopolitan as you start the new Rotary year. Your first year

was eventful and you recorded great strides. I have no doubt in my mind that

you will do even better than you did in your first year of existence.

I will urge you all to relax, enjoy your friendships, extend your friendship to

other Rotarians in the district and endeavour to share fellowships with other

clubs in the city. Finally, service to the community is the most important job

of every Rotarian.

Do your best to touch the lives of those most in need in your community.

Remain assured that as your Assistant Governor, I will do all in my power to

guide and support your growth and programmes.

Should you need my help or intervention at any time, remember that I am

just a telephone call away. Wishing you all the very best.

Arthur Kalagbor Assistant Governor.

brochure. Find other ways in which to support the installation and our

fund raising efforts. Remember we have so much we must achieve before

the year ends.

One of such crucial projects is our Out of School to Back to School. For

N10,000, you can help an indigent child stay in school next academic year.

This is our first hands on project and we will be distributing the items on

thSeptember 6 . Rotarian Iwo is in charge and will be glad to receive your

pledges.

We are in dire need of more commitments to the Rotary foundation. Make

a payment now and be decorated during the installation by DG Adeyemi

Oladokun. Supporting the Rotary foundation means supporting ourselves

to do good work. Don't forget that part of the money you pay will be used

for our Play for peace project.

Our first community service engagement comes up soon. It is our final

sensitization tour and a day peace and conflict training with the youth of

communities in Port Harcourt township. We hope that we will find time to

be there. Anyone who can help with refreshments or water should please

see Rotarian Steady Idisi.

Our club is one of the bright lights of our district. We cannot afford to any

less than excellent. I am proud to be your President and together, we

continue to "Be the Inspiration."

Club Meeting Venue Meeting Day/Time Contact

Choba Uniport

Trans Amadi

Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt Central

Port Harcourt

Downtown

Port Harcourt East

Port Harcourt

Express

Port Harcourt

Gateway

Port Harcourt

Garden City

Port Harcourt GRA

Int’l Students Centre,

Unipor Campus

Vee Hotels, Trans-Amadi

Port Harcourt.

Rotary Centre, off Trevi

Foundation, Trans Amadi

Ind. Layout.

Landmark Hotels, D/line PH

Ernest Ikoli Press Centre,

Moscow Road PH

City Crown Hotel, Iwofe

Rd, PH

Limpopo Hotel & Spring,

Boskel Rd Km16 Aba, Rd.

Residency Hotel Psychiatric

Rd, PH

Rachael Hotels, Harbour Rd,

PH

Wednesdays/5:0pm

Tuesdays /12:30pm

Mondays /5:30pm

Tuesdays /6:30pm

Mondays/6:30pm

Tuesdays/6:00pm

Thursdays/5:30pm

Tuesdays/5:30pm

2rd & 4th Mondays

- 6:30pm

Thursdays/6:00pm

08037780330

08033102516

08102468515

08033100702

08097138830

08064618246

07035051494

08037235458

08038397312

08036751511

Port Harcourt south Omni Event Centre,

Eastern Bypass PHTuesdays/6:00pm 08033123510

Port Harcourt Highrise

Port Harcourt North

Port Harcourt Airfield

Nicon Hotel, Oluobasanjo Rd.

Bachiever Hotel, Old Aba Rd

Voyage Hotel, Stadium Rd,

PH

Tuesdays /6:30pm

Wednesdays/5:30pm

Tuesdays /6:30pm

08032229002

08030952294

08036722777

Port Harcourt

Mid Town

Reevic Hotel, GRA Phase2

Rd, PHFridays /6:00pm 08037444566

Port Harcourt

Cosmopolitan

De Crib, off William Jumbo St,

Old GRA, PHThursdays/1:00pm 08037273550

Port Harcourt

New City

Agip Club House off Abacha

Rd GRAThursdays/6:30pm 08033408185

Port Harcourt

Creekview

Ebony Aces, Rumuogba, PHTuesdays/6:00pm 08099101765

Woji Town Evalyn Hotel & Suites, Woji Town Mondays/6:00pm 07063009144

Mgbuoba NTA Hall, NTA Premises,

MgbuobaThursdays/2:00pm 08033631846

ROTARY CLUBS IN PORT HARCOURT

Port Harcourt

AbulomaChrisolik Hotels, Peter Odili Rd Thursdays/6:00pm 08184476579

Beverlyhills Hotels, Woji Road

Dear fellow Rotarians,

One year ago, your Rotary

International Board of Directors

adopted a new vision statement,

reflecting our aspirations for our

organization and its future. It reads,

"Together, we see a world where

people unite and take action to

create lasting change – across the

globe, in our communities, and in

ourselves."

That simple sentence distills so

much of what is essential about

Rotary. We unite, because we know

that we are far stronger together

than we could ever be alone. We

take action, because we are not

dreamers, but doers. We work to

create lasting change that will

endure long after our involvement

Rotary International President's Message for July 2018

Barry RassinPresident 2018-19, Rotary International

has ended – across the globe and in

our communities. And perhaps

most important of all, we work to

create change in ourselves – not

justbuilding a better world around

us, but becoming better people

ourselves.

A quotation attributed to French

writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

goes: "If you want to build a boat,

don't begin by collecting wood,

cutting boards, or assigning tasks.

Begin by awakening in the souls of

your workers a longing for the vast

and boundless sea." Each of us

came to Rotary because we had a

longing – to have an impact, to

make a difference, to be part of

something larger than ourselves.

Board Meeting - Sunday - July 8thTime - 4pm promptVenue - President’s homePlease board meetings are mandatory in keeping with RI constitution and club bylaws.All board members and their alternates are expected to attend.

July 28th – Dg Installation - Asaba – Rtn Abiye Membere – On to Asaba

September 13th – 15th 2018 - Rotary Institute – Lagos – Ifeoma Ifejika - On to Institue

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Upcoming Events

Rtn. Izobe Spiff - July 11th

Rotary Spouse Ogbonda - July 17th

Rtn. Edward Pepple - July 17th

Rotary Spouse Nimi Membre - July 18th

Rtn. Chyke Onwuchekwa - July19th

That desire, that vision for a better

world and our role in building it, is

what drives us in Rotary. It's what

made us become members, it's

what motivates us to serve, and it's

what led me to choose our theme

for this Rotary year: Be the

Inspiration.

I want to see Rotary Be the

Inspiration for our communities by

doing work with a transformational

impact. It's time to start moving

forward, by removing the barriers

that are holding us back. Let's make

it easier to make adjustments in our

clubs or start new clubs that suit

different needs. Let's work to

strengthen Rotaract and smooth

the transition from Rotaract clubs

into Rotary. Let's give all Rotarians

the flexibility to serve in the ways

that work best for them, so that

every Rotarian finds enduring value

in Rotary membership.

Truly sustainable service, the kind

of service we strive for in Rotary,

means looking at everything we do

as part of a larger global ecology.

This year, I ask all of you to Be the

Inspiration for sustainable service

by addressing the impact of

environmental issues on our work.

The environment plays a key role in

all six of our areas of focus, and that

role is only becoming greater as the

impact of climate change unfolds.

It's time to move past seeing the

environment as somehow separate

from those six areas. Clean air,

water, and land are essential for

healthy communities – and

essential for the better, healthier

future we strive for.

Be the Inspiration – and together we can, and we will, inspire the world.

Ibim

SemenitariPresident

Dolapo Tella-AtttoniPresident Elect

Steady IdisiVice President/President Nominee

Ahunna H. Alaribe-OgbondaClub Administration

Chinweike

OnwuchekwaPublic Image

Tamuno NyegidikiThe Rotary Foundation

Wendy AtsuweteYouth Services

Ibiba OmotoshoService Projects

Board Members

Yvonne Sorgwe Iwo-

BrownSergeant-At-Arms

Izobe Ozobuwa Spiff

Secretary Ifeoma Ifejika

TreasurerInnocent Iyalla-Harry

Immediate Past

District Governor 2018 /2019 R.I D-9141

ADEYEMI OLADOKUN

Fellow Rotarians,Good morning and happy new year.It gives me great pleasure with sense of responsibility to warmly welcome you to 2018/2019 Rotary year.On reflection, you will realise that it has taken us two and a half years to prepare for the arrival of the year with the excellent theme BE THE INSPIRATION to which I have added a message for our District TO BE THE INSPIRATION FOR RENAISSANCE for the Fundamental transformation of lives in our immediate communities and the World at large.Today, 1st day of July 2018 , we're presented with opportunities to make the second year of our District's existence memorable neither by touching the stone nor the flower but by touching the souls of the needy in our society.Do you remember the 6 Areas of focus representing the critical needs of the world ?. Today we begin a journey to solve problems of the down trodden , there are many problems to solve. After all , we're problem solvers, people of action because Rotary is Humanity in motion.Just take a look around you and you will appreciate what am talking about and the need for us to work harder to discover our inner selves.Most of us spent the early part of our lives in our real villages. You will be surprised that mothers still spend hours looking for water for domestic use , work endlessly daily to earn a living which of course is never enough to sustain the family. We have a job here to provide water for our communities and means for growth of economy , provide health facilities, alleviate hunger and improve Humanity. After all humanity is our business.Think of your primary school or the ones nearest your home, you will be

District Governor’s Message for July Since we all would want to have a say on who

should control , manage and benefit from our

Estate , particularly in the event of death , then a

form of planning is needed while alive.

When you are alive and of sound mind, it is easy to

ensure that plans concerning your Estate are made

and secured to the fullest . In the absence of a

written document which the law allows to speak

only after your demise, there is that likelihood for

some meddlesome interloper wanting to

dissipate your properties or fight over your estate .

With Estate planning , your loved ones and

dependents are better protected and provided

for in the event of your sudden demise.

JIDE OKUNOYE, Esq. in his book titled "Wills &

Estate Planning

Further, if

I can ,I want to save every last tax naira

,professional fee, and court cost legally possible.”

ESTATE PLANNING

This involves determining your needs, wants and

desires for your property even after your demise.

For others to be able to carry out your wishes or

elaborate plans after your demise , you may

require some legal documentations .

Estate planning is the act of preparing for the

transfer of a person's wealth and assets after his or

her death. Assets, life insurance, pensions, real

estate, cars, personal belongings, and debts are all

part of one's estate.

Through Estate planning your child who has a

" Put it this way:

" I want to control my property while I'm alive,

and take care of me and my loved ones if I become

disabled. I want to give my property to whom I

want ,the way I want , and when I want.

Bulletin Articledrug, alcohol or gambling problem or other

financial issues can also be well protected and/or

cared for in your absence. Most Nigerians do not

do any Estate Planning . Consequently , there is

usually a lot of confusion and war among their

survivors regarding the proper management of

their assets .

Brown's story

Mrs Brown had been happily married to Emeka for

7 years, and had 2 wonderful children . 3 years ago

Brown's rich mother died , leaving her home worth

over N200 million and several investments . The

house was later sold and the investments were

liquidated, converting everything into cash which

she put into the joint account she held with her

husband. A year after, Brown died ,and everything

they both owned together, including her

inheritance from her mother went to Emeka. Two

years after her demise, Emeka remarried, started a

new family ,and left everything to his new wife and

new child, with nothing going to Brown's children .

Well, If only her mother had left Brown's

inheritance in another way, the story would have

been a better one !

One document that helps to ensure that your

estate is properly managed and/or not

recklessly dissipated after your demise is the

legal instrument called "WILL".

In ASIKA V ATUANYA(2013)14

NWLR(Pt.1375)510 at page528, paras. E-H, the

supreme court defined a "WILL" thus:

"The word "Will" has two distinct meanings. The

first and strict meaning is metaphysical and

denotes the sum of what the testator wishes , or

wills, to happen on his death. The second and

WILL AS AN IMPORTANT TOOL FOR ESTATE PLANNING

to be continue...

astonished at the sight of dilapidated buildings filled with unkempt, half-naked young fellows. sometimes the schools are empty.Education remains the foundation for a healthy society, best weapons against poverty. Our world will be more stable with less illiterates.Now and of course for the next 365 days , we, Rotarians , have the opportunity to BE THE INSPIRATION to change things for better in our communities and around the world. We can and we will.The choice we make today speaks volumes tomorrow. Every child deserves a healthy and safe childhood. Rotarians possess the power of freedom and liberation through service to humanity. I invite you this year to work hard and experience the thrill and joy of service. Take advantage of every service opportunities around you and live in the heart of people for ever. My dear friends, for heaven's sake develop yourself , aim high this Rotary year and do not forget to enjoy Rotary. Rotary is a University of it's own, all progress are rooted in education.Fellow Rotarians, I will like to thank you for the much you have given to The Rotary Foundation. Your gifts presented opportunities to create enduring, meaningful changes around the world and to children or people you may never meet. Thank you.Remember, an APPRECIATION is an APPLICATION for more gifts to The Rotary Foundation. We're looking for 50 MAJOR DONORS, or 500 combination of PHF, PHFSM, PHS, BENEFACTORS. Honestly, Rotarians are already keying into this. DON'T BE LEFT OUT.We must ALL give . 'Giving is not the exclusive right of the rich" . As Rotarians, our greatest weapon are PASSION and COMMITMENT. Do give. Give to eradicate POLIO - the number one priority project of The Rotary International. Time is everything, there may never be another time to do good than now. Let's be part of this history, beckoning on us.In accordance with Rotary Principles of Present, Future and Past, I will like to appreciate our PDGs including the one that passed yesterday for their achievements and encourage the future leaders to come on board. Together, we see a World where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.BE THE INSPIRATION for RENAISSANCE - positive fundamental transformation.

Happy New Year.

LIST OF ALL MEMBERS

Members Classification

23

Tamuno-diepreye Opuda

Owanari Batubo

Ifeoma Ifejika

Tamunomie Nyengidiki

Izobe Spiff

Ahunnna Alaribe-Ogbonda

Chinweike Onwuchekwa

Stella Fubara- Obinwa

Dolapo Tella Atoni

Joeba Michael West

Iboroma Harry

Innocent Iyalla Harry

Ibim Semenitari

Onene Obele-Oshoko

Titi Horsfall

Opuene Atekebo

Ibiba Omotosho

Steady Idisi

Abieyuwa Jaja

Sarah Ogah-Aduwari

Wendy Atsuwete

Felicia Dede

Abiye Membre

Edward Pepple

Iwo Edward-Pepple

Ikenna Efika

Yvonne Iwo-brown

Demola Sam-Adeoye

Isaac Omagbemi

Ivy Davies-Etokapan

Information Technology

Oil and Gas

Interior Design

Gynaecology

Event Consultancy

Procurement/Installation

Media/Advertizing

Tourism

Education/NGO

Litigation Law

General Sales

Government Administration

Fitness Trainer

Micro Funds Management

Strategic Communication

Financial/Corporate Consultancy

Corporate Communication

Real Estate

Merchandise Trading

Interiors / Furniture

Legal Practitioner

Business

Oil and Gas

Corporate Legal Practice

Media and Publishing

Engineering

Accountancy

Entertainment

Engineering

Media Consulting

Chinedu Iloabachie Engineering

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