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PRESIDENT MONIQUE’S PAGE

Good morning E-Club Rotarians, Family and

Friends

What an exciting 2 months we’ve had in our

Rotary Year!

We’ve had fascinating talks, relating to Basic

Education and Literacy and superb input from

you, our Club members. We’ve reached out

and initiated links with the Rotary Clubs of Rugele y UK, Westbourne UK,

Gibsons Canada and Nairobi-Karengata in Kenya. This consolidates and

supports our Rotary Theme for 2019-2020 Rotary Connects the World!

The communities and projects we devote our time and effort to, are the ones

no doubt which bring the greatest joy and hope to those less fortunate and to

also ourselves.

Many of us probably want to move toward a world where we live as a global

community in a spirit of cooperation, sharing and i nclusivity. We can see this

world in our mind’s eye, and we see aspects of it in our daily lives. But that

reality doesn’t prevail on a collective widespread scale. So we want to

continue to awaken, and awaken others, because we can see that something

else is possible. We recognise that humans are blessed with the power to

choose, and to recreate the way we walk on this beautiful planet.

At the same time, we can feel overwhelmed with the sense that our hands are

tied, or that our personal effort won't really make a difference. When we start

to really look at what is happening with the rainforests, www.pachamama.org

the oceans, the polar caps, the mountains, other species, indigenous peoples,

women, children, the atmosphere, it can feel as though the current paradigm

is too powerful. It can feel as though we operate in a giant machine except,

instead of us driving the machine, the machine is driving us.

We ask ourselves, “What can I really do?” 2004 Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize

winner, Wangari Maathai said, do as the brave hummingbird does.

http://www.greenbeltmovement.org/get-involved/be-a-hummingbird

We don’t know what the future will look like. But we do know this: while we

aren’t guaranteed success, doing nothing guarantees failure. So we do the

best we can, starting right now, and we do it with all our hearts.

Thank you for devoting your time, energy and passion as we strive together as

Rotarians to see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting

change – across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves!

#RotaryConnectsTheWorld

Monique Labat

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TOPIC of the Week duties and the dates for GoToMeeting

TOPIC of the Week ROSTER AUGUST 2019 TO JUNE 2020

Please send your TOPIC of the Week to Executive Secretary Gerald by at least the

THURSDAY preceding the date of your turn.

26th

Aug – John Fannin √; 2nd

Sep – Arlene Arnold √;

9th

Sep – Philip Hedley √; 16th

Sep – Bill Main; 23rd

Sep – Khaya Mposula;

30th

Sep – Mike Millard √; 7th

Oct – Amanda J van Rensburg;

14th

Oct – Monique Jackson; 21st

Oct – Janet Munsamy;

28th

Oct – Nareshini Ranganthan; 4th

Nov – Logie Naidoo; 11th

Nov – Jean Singh;

18th

Nov – Charmaine Wheatley; 25th

Nov – Hans Hon; 2nd

Dec – Majoie Hemelaar;

9th

Dec – Greg Cryer √; 6th

Jan – Keith Kirton; 13th

Jan – Derek Kimber;

20th

Jan – Desiree Govender; 27th

Jan – Andisha Maharaj √; 3rd

Feb – Johan Krugel;

10th

Feb – Pat Draper; 17th

Feb – Lindiwe Mvubu; 24th

Feb – Pree Parumaul;

2nd

Mar – Janet Rouillard; 9th

Mar – Murna vd Merwe; 16th

Mar – Angie Goody;

23rd

Mar – Sambulo Khalala; 30th

Mar - ; 6th

Apr - ; 13th

Apr - ; 20th

Apr - ; 27th

Apr - ;

4th

May - ; 11th

May - ; 18th

May - ; 25th

May - ; 1st

June - ; 8th

June - ; 15th

June - ; 22nd

June - ; 29th

June - ;

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SEP –

17th

SEP – Luke Vorstermans – Hippo Rollers

24th

/25TH

SEP – BOARD MEETING ???

8th

OCT – DG VISIT

15th

OCT – Alex Wallis; Lauren Shapiro – Mums Support Network – Perinatal Distress

29th

OCT –

12TH

NOV – Iris Canham – Indwe - Revolutionary Education – The necessity of an

Ecosystem for change in our society

19th

NOV – BOARD MEETING

26TH

NOV – During the week preceding the GTM, the login REMINDER will be emailed to each member.

If you have any suggestions for a Guest Speaker at one of our GTM’s please let President

Monique or Secretary Irene know.

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DATES TO DIARISE

2019

1ST

to 5TH

JUNE

Friday 5th

June - WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL DAY

ROTARY FAMILY HEALTH DAYS - 2nd

& 3rd October.

Irene Kotze has secured a site in Besters Hall at Ekuthuleni Primary School.

Please VOLUNTEER to assist

Saturday 19th

October – END

POLIO NOW PROMOTION AT

WINDERMERE CENTRE –

Organiser - Irene Kotze

Please VOLUNTEER to assist.

Thursday - 24th

October is

World Polio Day

13th

to 20th

March – Charmaine Wheatley and her Volunteers will be in Durban

2021

SUNDAY 25TH

APRIL CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF FIRST ROTARY CLUB IN AFRICA

ROTARY CLUB OF JOHANNESBURG CELEBRATION DINNER at a Johannesburg venue

Tuesday 8th

October

District Governor

Jaco Stander’s

Official visit to our Club

2020

Friday 13th

September – Quiz evening at DLI – Rotary Club of

Umhlatuzana Fundraiser – please contact President Monique Labat

Saturday 16th

November – ROCKY HORROR

TWILIGHT PARTY - Sunshine Castle

[Sunshine Coast Australia]

Organiser: Charmaine Wheatley

DISCON 13th

to 16th

March on Cruise ship MSC Orchestra

to Portuguese Island – come on – take the plunge

Thursday 17 October 12.00h - 18.00h

Friday 18 October 8.30h - 18.00h

Amashova Cycle Race.

Please advise Gerald if you are able

to VOLUNTEER to assist with

registrations – Probable venue is at

the Maharani Hotel on the Durban

Beach front.

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BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES

BIRTHDAYS

AUG

28th

– Tina Hon

SEP

12th

– Bettie van der Merwe-Bonnet

21st

– John Fannin

OCT

4th

– Dawn Bowley

5th

– Jeneth van Leeuwen

11th

– Angie Mitchell

20th

– Sheree Light

24th

– Michael Chen

25th

– Pree Parumaul

26th

– Greg Cryer

29th

– Anita Kistnasamy

30th

– Philip Hedley

ANNIVERSARIES

AUG

29th

– Nareshini & Rajen Ranganthan

SEP

2nd

– Arlene & Dave Arnold

OCT

10th

– Charmaine & Hugh Wheatley

15th

– Gunnar & Sheree Light

31st

– Greg & Lindsay Cryer

ENJOY

YOUR

DAY

MAKE THIS

A

VERY SPECIAL

CELEBRATION

We wish those of our members

who have not been in the best

of health recently,

a speedy recovery


Shekhar Mehta of India selected to be 2021-22 Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta, of the Rotary Club of

Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India, is

the selection of the Nominating Committee

for President of Rotary International for

2021-22.

Shekhar Mehta, of the Rotary Club of

Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India, is

the selection of the Nominating Committee

for President of Rotary International for

2021-22. He will be declared the president-

nominee on 1 October if no challenging

candidates have been suggested.

Mehta acknowledges that current

membership trends are a challenge and says

that membership development should be

Rotary’s highest priority. He believes that focusing on regional plans, successfully transitioning

Rotaractors into Rotary clubs, and increasing diversity and female members could yield a 5 percent

net growth in membership each year.

“A major brainstorming is needed to find effective solutions suited to different areas of the world,”

says Mehta. He adds that regional ethos and culture have to be taken into account to find localized

solutions, as “one size does not fit all.” He believes Rotary can extend to new geographical areas and

countries.

As a strong proponent of Rotary’s strategic plan, Mehta says he will encourage clubs to use action

plans and reinforce the core values of Rotary.

Mehta says Rotary needs to become more contemporary and adaptable by focusing on partnerships

with governments and corporations, expanding partnerships with organizations that specialize in

Rotary’s areas of focus, and investing in technology.

Mehta, an accountant, is chair of the Skyline Group, a real estate development company he

founded. He is also a director of Operation Eyesight Universal (India), a Canada-based organization.

Mehta has been actively involved in disaster response and is a trustee of ShelterBox, UK. After the

2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, he helped build nearly 500 homes for families affected by the disaster.

Mehta pioneered a program that has performed more than 1,500 life-changing heart surgeries in

South Asia. He is also the architect of the TEACH Program, which promotes literacy throughout India

and has reached thousands of schools.

A Rotary member since 1984, Mehta has served Rotary as director, member or chair of several

committees, zone coordinator, training leader, member of The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical

Advisers, and district governor. He is also the chair of Rotary Foundation (India).

Mehta has received Rotary’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for

Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Awards.

He and his wife, Rashi, are Major Donors and members of the Bequest Society.

2021-22 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT SELECTED


My vision is to have Rotary as the most recognized service organization in the

world. Rotary’s priority should continue to be End Polio Now. I envision Rotary

to get nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for our work in polio, peace

programs and areas of focus. I would lead Rotary to a new horizon in the ever

changing scenario of global community.

As a strong proponent of the Strategic Plan, I would encourage:

• Action Plans to percolate down to the club level

• reinforcement of core values of Rotary in members while inspiring them.

• district governors to ensure member engagement at clubs through impactful

projects and fellowship under their leadership Membership is at the heart of

our organization.

I would prioritize:

• focus on regional plans, respecting the diverse culture and ethos

• adopting successful models of transition of Rotaractors into Rotary

• increase female membership even as we focus on other diversity

• ensuring 5% net growth year on year

We need to make Rotary more contemporary and adaptable by:

• emphasizing on partnerships with governments and corporations

• expanding our reach by partnering with specialized organizations in areas of

focus

• investing in technology I see Rotary to extend in new geographical areas and

countries.

I will work with the Board, TRF, General Secretary and staff for growth of One

Rotary.

I will focus on reducing expenses wherever possible.

I would like to lead the board through consensus and encourage board

members to set goals.

We have to be accountable to the trust, Rotarians have reposed in us by

electing us.

On a personal note, I would lead by example, be a reason to inspire

others and my actions will be totally in sync with Rotary’s motto -

Service Above Self.

Shekhar Mehta Vision and Goals for Rotary


Polio

Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a paralyzing and potentially fatal disease that still threatens children in

some parts of the world. Poliovirus invades the nervous system and can cause total paralysis in

hours. It can strike people of any age but mainly affects children under five. Polio can be prevented

by vaccines, but it is not curable. Unlike most diseases, polio can be eradicated.

PolioPlus

For more than 30 years, Rotary and our partners have driven the effort to eradicate polio worldwide.

Our PolioPlus program was the first initiative to tackle global polio eradication by vaccinating

children on a massive scale. As a core partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, Rotary

focuses on advocacy, fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and awareness-building.

Rotary members have contributed $1.9 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect more than

2.5 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Rotary’s advocacy efforts have

played a role in decisions by governments to contribute more than $8 billion to the effort.

Polio Today

With our partners, we have reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent, from 350,000 cases in 125

countries in 1988 to just 33 cases caused by the wild virus in 2018. Only two countries continue to

report cases of wild poliovirus: Afghanistan and Pakistan. The infrastructure we helped build to end

polio is also being used to treat and prevent other diseases and create lasting impact in other areas

of public health.

Challenges

Rotary and our partners have made tremendous progress against polio, but eliminating all cases is

going to take even more progress and perseverance. Afghanistan and Pakistan face unique

challenges, including political insecurity, highly mobile populations, difficult terrain, and, in some

instances, logistical barriers. With sufficient resources, the commitment of national governments,

and innovations that improve access to remote areas, we are optimistic that we can eliminate polio.

Ensuring Success

Rotary has committed to raising $50 million per year for polio eradication. The Bill & Melinda Gates

Foundation has pledged to match that 2-to-1, for a total commitment of $150 million each year.

These funds provide much-needed operational support, medical workers, laboratory equipment, and

educational materials. Governments, corporations, and private donors all play a crucial role in

funding.

Rotary in Action

More than 1 million Rotary members have donated their time and money to eradicate polio, and

every year, hundreds of member’s work with health workers to vaccinate children in countries

affected by polio. Rotary members work with UNICEF and other partners to prepare and distribute

informational materials for people in areas that are isolated by conflict, geography, or poverty. They

also mobilize to recruit fellow volunteers, assist in transporting the vaccine, and provide other

logistical support.

Celebrity Support

Rotary has a growing list of public figures and celebrities who support our fight against polio,

including Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; actresses Kristen Bell and

Archie Panjabi; actor and wrestling superstar John Cena; supermodel Isabeli Fontana; Nobel Peace

Prize laureate Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu; action-movie star Jackie Chan; actor Donald

Sutherland; boxing great Manny Pacquiao; pop star Psy; golf legend Jack Nicklaus; conservationist

Jane Goodall; premier violinist Itzhak Perlman; Grammy Award winners A.R. Rahman, Angélique

Kidjo, and Ziggy Marley; and peace advocate Queen Noor of Jordan. These ambassadors help Rotary

educate the public about the disease and the fight to end polio for good.

Rotary and polio


Five reasons why Polio can be eradicated Story Written By: Rotary International Jul. 29, 2019 We know that we can and we will eradicate polio, but how do we know that? Only one human

disease has ever been eradicated—that’s smallpox. What makes a disease a good candidate

for eradication?

Poliovirus causes acute, non-persistent infections The virus causes acute, short term infections, meaning that a person infected with polio can

only transmit the virus for a limited amount of time. Prolonged infection with wild

polioviruses has never been documented and in most cases infected people can only transmit

the virus for 1-2 weeks.

Virus is transmitted only by infectious people or their waste Some diseases can be transmitted in a multitude of ways, which can make a disease an

impossible candidate for eradication. But the poliovirus is typically transmitted just one way:

through human waste. Eradicating polio is not an easy task, but the way polio is transmitted

simplifies our ability to tackle the disease.

Survival of virus in the environment is finite Did you know there’s just one strain of wild poliovirus that continues to infect humans?

(There used to be three strains of poliovirus that regularly infected humans.) The wild

poliovirus cannot survive for long periods outside of the human body. If the virus cannot find

an unvaccinated person to infect, it will die out. This is why we have to keep every single

child vaccinated—so the virus cannot find any humans to infect. The length of poliovirus

survival varies according to conditions like temperature, and the poliovirus infectivity

decreases over time.

People are the only reservoir Hundreds of diseases can be transmitted between insects, animals and humans. One of the

things that makes polio eradicable is the fact that humans are the only reservoir. No

poliovirus has been found to exist and spread among animals despite repeated attempts to

document this.

Immunization with polio vaccine interrupts virus transmission Not only are there two safe and effective polio vaccines, but vaccination against polio

generates herd immunity, which increases the percentage of the population that is immune to

the disease.

Mass campaigns using oral polio vaccine, where all children in a specified geographic area

are immunized simultaneously, interrupts wild poliovirus circulation by boosting population

immunity to the point that transmission of polio cannot be sustained.

One additional way we know we’ll eradicate polio is that we’ve eliminated polio in

nearly every single country in the world—even in countries like in India, which as

recently as 2007 was home to 70% of the world’s poliovirus cases. There are just two

countries that continue to report wild poliovirus transmission, and we’re certain we

have the tools and scientific know-how to eliminate polio in the remaining two

countries. Donate to the cause or follow us on Facebook to learn more about how

Rotary is working with our partners to #endpolio.


Posted on August 13, 2019 in Rotary Voices

By Frederic Nullathemby, 2018-19 president of the Rotary Club of Rose-Belle, Mauritius

If you want to be a leader, you have to read.

The inside of the new Leadership

Library in Mare Tabac, looking

through the reading room

If you want to develop leaders, you

have to provide a place for young

people to read. When we took on

our project to develop the

Leadership Library, we very much

had the words of Margaret Fuller, a

19th

century American journalist and

women’s rights advocate, at heart:

“Today a reader, tomorrow a

leader.”

We knew of a building in Mare Tabac

that had fallen into a deplorable state. The building had once been a pre-primary school where many villagers

in Mare Tabac began their education. Due to management issues the school closed and was converted into a

village hall. But it was later abandoned when no stakeholders were making use of the building. It became an

eyesore until more than a decade later; The Rotary Club of Rose-Belle stepped forward to do something with

this building.

Taking our cue from Rotary’s vision statement, we set out to unite the local authorities and join together to

create the Leadership Library. We were confident our

project would create positive and lasting change in our

community. We made several site visits and held

numerous meetings with local leaders before we were

able to secure the approval of the Mare Tabac village

council and Rose Belle district council.

Inside the building before work began.

It took six months of renovation work to bring the

building alive again. Members gave the outside and inside

a thorough cleaning, applied fresh coats of paint, and

lined up local electricians and workers to wire the

building back to life.

We launched the brand new Leadership Library on 18

May with our 2018-19 District Governor Shelly Oukabay.

This is easily the largest education project we have ever

undertaken, and we are proud to bring it to completion in just under a year. We began to work on the project

in July of 2018. We had the collaboration and support of all the members of our club and the various

stakeholders including the Mare Tabac UNESCO Club, a local nongovernmental organization that is managing

the library for free.

Our aim is to promote young leaders and encourage people to discover Rotary by visiting a special corner

inside the building. There are books and materials about Rotary, photos and images on display, and words

painted on the walls that capture Rotary truths including our new vision statement.

The Leadership Library’s goal is to motivate young leaders to take initiative and share their newly-gained

knowledge with the public and local leaders. Eventually the library will be equipped with computers, which will

be used for free courses and literacy programs run by the UNESCO Club.

Through Rotary, we were able to unite community leaders to make a difference in our community. We invite

you to witness the full transformation by watching our YouTube video of the project.

Leadership Library Transforms Community


World Elephant Day – watch them, marvel at them, but don’t ride them … By Peter Borchert on August 12, 2019 Wildlife

Today is World Elephant Day and so these magnificent creatures deserve a special

mention. We should, however, be thinking of them all the time and reflecting on the fact

that we continue to lose thousands of them to poachers day after day, month after

month and year after year. Admire them in photographs and film; better still in the wild if you are lucky enough to get the chance. But

always from a respectful distance, and never, ever ride them, as tempting as it might be given the

opportunity.

And reflect on the following 17 dos and don’ts from World Elephant Day.

• Tweet #WorldElephantDay to spread the word about the plight of elephants and visit our Press

Room for Facebook cover photos, sample blog posts, tweets, and more!

• Sign the World Elephant Day Pledge to show your support.

• Tweet #BeElephantEthical to promote safe, ethical elephant tourism. Do not support organizations

that exploit or abuse elephants and other animals for entertainment and profit.

• #10DaysForElephants. You can protect elephants and their homes. Take 10 actions in the 10

days leading up to World Elephant Day, August 12.

• Do not buy ivory or other wildlife products. Be an elephant aware consumer.

Currently it’s not legal in California, New Jersey, New York, Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, and

Washington State. Ivory ban legislation is also currently being considered in Nebraska, Pennsylvania,

Delaware, and Massachusetts.

• Study elephants in their “keystone” role in the environment and interrelationships with plants and other

animals because all of nature is interconnected.

• Visit elephants in countries where they live in the wild – tourism benefits the economy, provides

needed jobs, deters poachers and abuse, and gives you the opportunity to experience the beauty,

intelligence, and emotional capacity of these magnificent giants.

• If you wish to experience elephants in their natural environment, choose eco-tourism operators who

support local elephant conservation projects and who treat elephants with respect and dignity.

• Learn about and support organizations that are working to protect habitat for wild elephants and

finding solutions for human-elephant conflict.

• Support organizations that are working to stop the illegal poaching and trade of elephant ivory and

other wildlife products.

• Support organizations that are protecting wild elephant habitat.

• Support organizations that are building natural sanctuaries and alternative habitat for domesticated

elephants to live freely.

• Support healthy, alternative, sustainable livelihoods for people who have traditionally relied on

elephants, wild animals and natural resources. Learn about indigenous cultures that have traditionally

lived in harmony with elephants.

• Be aware of elephant habitat. Do not buy coffee that is not fair-trade or shade-grown, nor products

with palm-oil. These commercial crops are grown in plantations that have decimated elephant habitats.

Only buy wood products that have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, which promotes

responsible management of the world’s forests – the natural habitat for elephants and other wildlife.

• Talk about elephants at your school. Initiate an elephant study group to share knowledge and ideas

about the plight of elephants and what can be done to ensure their survival into the future.

• What do you love about elephants? Their intelligence, empathy and caring for one another are just a

few of their qualities. Embrace these qualities and live them in your own life.

• Use your love of elephants and World Elephant Day, August 12, to start a conversation with the next

person you meet. Tie a string around your finger right now so, like an elephant, you don’t forget!


Pree Parumaul and Monique Labat together with Teacher Rashida Moosa, Angelique du

Plessis School Librarian and Salome Lindsay at the Kenmont School for the handover of

Horrid Henry books for the school’s Library using our banners!


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HANDOVER OF WATER TANKS TO PORT ALFRED HIGH SCHOOL

Photo Courtesy of TALK OF THE TOWN Newspaper


Interact Interaction Enkuthazweni Special Needs School is an educational facility for disabled children and children with

learning difficulties.

Situated in Port Alfred, South Africa, this is the only centre for children with disability in this area and the

school is under the care of the Missionary Sisters of the Assumption.

On Thursday 15th of August, the Interact Club of Port Alfred High School together with members of the

Rotary E-Club of South Africa One visited the school for a morning of fun. Interact President Sheena Louca

together with 20 Interact members arranged that all children were given the task of painting T-Shirts. The

aim was to let the children write the word Disability with the “Dis” crossed out on each T-Shirt and

thereafter beautifying the shirt with drawings of their own imagination. Each Interactor was assigned to

one child to complete the task and this turned out to be a great fun for all. It was heart-warming to see the

interaction between the children and Interactors and how well children of different ages and background

get on with one another. Once all T-Shirts were painted, the music started and all had great fun dancing

together and consuming homemade doughnuts.

This was the first time the Interact Club had visited Enkuthazweni and after this successful visit, it was

decided to visit the school on a regular basis in the future.

1 - Tina Hon and Sheena Louca mixing paint

2 and 3 Painting with the children of Enkuthazweni

4 - Proudly presenting the painted T-Shirts

1 2

3 4


MORE NELSON MANDELA DAY PHOTOS

WITH JEAN SINGH

Past

President

Jean Singh

has been

supporting

children at

Haven of Rest

for many

years and

this year on

Mandela Day

was no

different.

Well done!!!


SOME NEWS FROM DOWNUNDER Some of the funding from the Masquerade Ball for Townsville floods was given

to a club that lost all their netball equipment.

Once again a big thank you to everyone on the Sunshine

Coast of Queensland who contributed to the success of

the Masquerade Ball.

Thank you Charmaine for the news update


NEWS FROM CHARMAINE WHEATLEY- ROTARY CLUB OF CALOUNDRA

celebrated their 10 000th

RYDA graduate

RYDA ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM This program aims to encourage senior secondary schools/colleges to further their

commitment for educating the whole student by providing an opportunity for students

to learn essential life skills relating to driving. The program for Year 11 students

encourages them to take greater responsibility for themselves and their friends before

they face the challenges of driving solo or riding as a passenger with a new driver.

RYDA is a one-day program, conducted to highlight crucial road safety messages.

Supporting the graduated licensing scheme, the program focuses on the key

government big five road safety issues of:

1. driving faster than the speed limit;

2. driving under the influence of alcohol;

3. driving when fatigued;

4. the use of seatbelts and

5. the effect of driver distractions.

The importance of driving as a social responsibility as well as a right is emphasized

throughout the program.

Program Chair: Neville Woodforth


PRESIDENT MONIQUE LABAT reporting Continuing our theme of #RotaryConnectsTheWorld and thanks to Pree Parumaul, her sister-in-

law Rotary Ann Navi Parumaul of the Rotary Anns Club of Chatsworth, donated 14 boxes of

clothing collected by her learners and their parents at the Yellowwood Park Primary School to our

E-Club. Logie Naidoo and husband Terry arranged the transport to collect 14 boxes of clothing

from and delivering these to the Malvern Children’s Home and the Haven of Rest in Tongaat, PP

Jean Singh’s chosen beneficiary.

Above - Seen at the Yellowwood Park Primary School are the enthusiastic Learners,

Rotary Ann Navi Parumaul with Logie Naidoo and Club President Monique Labat.

Below - Logie Naidoo and President Monique Labat with some of the many boxes of

donated clothing.


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Celebratory dates in September: Thursday 5th

- International Day of

Charity; Saturday 21st

- International Day of Peace – Sunday 22nd

- World Car

Free Day ; Friday 27th

- World Tourism Day; Saturday 28th

- World Rabies Day –

Sunday 29th

- World Heart Day;

Celebratory dates in October:

Tuesday 1st

- International Coffee Day; World Vegetarian Day;

Thursday 3rd

- World Sight Day; Friday 4th

– World Animal Day;

Saturday 5th

- World Teachers' Day; Monday 7th

- World Habitat Day;

Wednesday 9th

- World Post Day; Thursday 10th

– World Mental Health Day;

Tuesday 15th

- Global Handwashing Day; Wednesday 16th

- World Food Day ;

Thursday 17th

- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty;

Wednesday 23rd

- Mole Day; Thursday 24th

- United Nations Day;

And now we are once again OUTA SPACEAnd now we are once again OUTA SPACEAnd now we are once again OUTA SPACEAnd now we are once again OUTA SPACE

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