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DG'S LETTER & DISTRICT NEWS May 2007 REDISTRICTING AND MEMBERSHIP Owing to a tendency of dropping numbers in almost all the Southern African Rotary Districts, redistricting of the area has become a necessity, as was pointed out in the April Newsletter. A preliminary recommendation decided upon at a meeting of representatives of all Southern African Districts involved in the redistricting process, has been forwarded to Rotary International for consideration and approval. The implications for District 9250 will be dealt with by DGE Kobla Quashie, once Rotary International has accepted the approved plan, since finalization of the planning process will only start coming about in the new Rotary Year. Implementation of the recommended plan will be take place at some future date, as determined by RI. Since the District was required to elect a DGNN (Albie Van De Venter), I take it for granted that the date of implementation will possibly be only after the completion on his year as Governor. Rotary International, however, will determine that aspect of the plan to redistrict. Having said that, I
would like to identify myself with the recommendations of PDG Eben Brümmer in
his Membership Newsletter. We need to carry on strengthening our existing clubs
and chartering new clubs, because Rotary has a mammoth task in helping our African
Communities in moving out of poverty, hunger and illiteracy and into a new era
of self-sufficiency. Let
us remain part of those who are seeking a better world! FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE TEAM FROM DISTRICT 7010, CANADA
Let me have more
photos from clubs that have participated.
Group Study Exchange The Virginians from the USA have arrived. I wish them a unique Southern African experience, a good memory that will always remind them of the exceptional work done by Rotary to promote peace and understanding and better international relations. And finally - welcome back to our Team from their visit to Virginia. From preliminary
reports it seems that they were much appreciated ambassadors, for their countries
and for Rotary in 9250. I hope to welcome them in the near future as the newest
Rotarians of their Rotary Clubs. They agreed before they left to join Rotary on
their return and their clubs need to take this up immediately. We lose too many
of our Alumni; they should be a prime source of new Rotarians. Semi-Annual Dues A number of clubs have not done anything as yet. Please give this immediate attention. Updating membership lists A number of clubs are experiencing difficulties
with Semi-Annual Dues owing to the fact that membership lists are not kept up
to date with RI. The result: they are billed for Rotarians who are no longer members
of clubs and RI will continue to bill clubs for those members until membership
lists are up to date. Clubs can update lists on the RI website, provided they
have submitted the names of their presidents and secretaries to RI for the International
Directory. ACCESS TO THE RI BUSINESS
PORTAL WILL BE DENIED ? June
is Fellowship Month and July Literacy Month FOR
YOUR INFORMATION - Exchange Rate : The Rotary Foundation We are lagging behind with our contributions
to The Rotary Foundation. The exchange rate at 7,05 is more favourable now. Please
let the contributions roll in. The cut-off date for the current Rotary year is
30 June. ACTION REQUIRED!!!!!! Rotary Foundation Power Point Presentation used at POETS Many Rotarians
expressed interest in having a copy of this presentation for training of club
members. Thoughts For The Month Let us walk softly on the earth with all living beings great and small - Adapted Native American Proverb. Plant
a tree and preserve our planet! District
Conference Reminder Preparations for the 82nd Annual District Conference
are in an advanced stage. All we need now is attendance by enthusiastic Rotarians
from each Club in the District. Bank: First National Bank Please write your surname in
the reference block
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