D-2452 DG's Newsletter January 2017

District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 Page District Governor’s Newsletter Issue 7 January 208 District 2452 Rotary International Christina Covotsou-Patroclou Ian H.S. Riseley Governor 2017-2018 President 2017-2018

DG Christina’s Monthly Message District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 Page 2 Dear Fellow Rotarians of our Great District 2452, The New year is now upon us and we all start each day with new energy endeavouring to achieve the resolutions we have set on 1 January. In Rotary terms we have just travelled half the distance . So maybe we should review what needs to be completed and achieved in the remainder of the Rotary year. In an address recently President Ian said something inspiring: “Whatever brought each of us to Rotary, we stay because we find value in Rotary membership and believe that our service has value to the world.” Right up ahead of us now is this unique event that does our District Proud , the Water Sanitation, and Peace Presidential Conference taking Place in Beirut 16-18 February 2018. The Conference is on one hand a recognition of the great service of the Lebanese clubs to their community through the much admirable water filtration project for schools on the other the whole Rotary World will focus on these days on our District. A district most countries of which are striving to maintain peace. Internal peace and external peace. On this special occasion the Rotarians of our District will honour 2 of our own great leaders so unjustly lost in 2017. The Memorial Endowment Fund for Peace Centers in memory of PDG Usama Barghouthi and PDG Mustafa Nasereddin is now a reality and we will have the opportunity to present the fund to Rotary Interantioanl President Ian Riseley and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Rotary Foundation Paul Netzel Finally I feel we should not forget that January is Vocational month and I feel it is important as it is based on our professional qualification that we were invited to join Rotary. Likewise it is up to us to make sure that the second point of the object of Rotary is maintained in our club, in our lives, and promoted on in our business and professional environment SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; Wishing you all a happy and prosperous year in 2018. A year when we will all ‘Make a Difference’

Rotary International News District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 Page 3 Presidential message - December 2017 Ian H.S. Riseley President 2017 In Rotary, our diversity is our strength. This idea dates back to the earliest years of our organization, when the classification system was first proposed. The idea behind it was simple: that a club with members who had a wide vari- ety of backgrounds and abilities would be capable of better service than one without. In the years since, the idea of diversity in Rotary has come to be defined more broadly. We have discovered that a club that truly represents its community is far better able to serve that commu- nity effectively. Looking ahead, it is clear how essential diversity will remain in Rotary: not only to strong service today, but to a strong organization in the future. One of the most pressing aspects of diversity to address in our membership is the age of our members. When you look around at almost any Rotary event, it becomes immediately obvious that the age range in the room does not promise a sustainable future for our organization. Our membership is near a record high, and we are bringing in new members all the time – yet only a small minority of those members are young enough to have decades of Rotary service ahead of them. To ensure a strong and capable Rotary leadership tomorrow, we need to bring in young and capable members today. You will find President Ian’s full message here President Ian’s invitation to the Presidential Peace Conference in Beirut 16-18 February 2018 Meet President Ian Riseley President Ian’s Theme Speech

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District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 District 2452 Events Page 5 District 2452 is Proud Host of a Presidential Peace Conference Beirut 16-18 February 2018 ‘Water Sanitation, Hygiene and Peace’ Join, the President of Rotary International, Ian Riseley and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Rotary Foundation, Paul Netzel For a Unique Experience Register HERE Click here for more details

From the Rotary Calendar District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 Page 6 January Vocational Service Month Vocational Service is one of the Guiding Principles of Rotary. These principles have been developed over the years to provide Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world. Vocational Service calls every Rotarian to: • Aspire to high ethical standards in their occupation; • Recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations, and; Contribute their vocational talents to the problems and needs of society. Rotarians, Clubs, and Districts implement the following strategies in their support of Vocational Service: • Strengthen the emphasis on vocation and classification in new member recruit- ment and induction. • Identify means of emphasizing vocation in club activities. • Create a stronger emphasis on business networking with integrity in Rotary at the club and district level. • Focus more attention on business networking with integrity as a means of at- tracting and mentoring the new generation. Emphasize the connection between the Four Way Test and the Rotary Code of Con- duct (formerly called: Declaration of Rotarians in Business and Professions) and their importance to the values of Rotary. When professionals join a Rotary club, they do so as a representative of their clas- sification – their particular business or profession. Rotarians have the dual responsibility of representing their vocation within the club and exemplifying the ideals of Rotary within the workplace. One of the central goals of Vocational Service is to promote and advance Rotary’s high ethical standards. Two useful tools Rotarians have to assess these standards are The Four-Way Test and the Rotarian Code of Conduct.

From the Rotary Calendar District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 Page 7 Guiding Principles These principles have been developed over the years to provide Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the ac- tion we take in the world. Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: • FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; • SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; • THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and com- munity life; • FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. The Four-Way Test The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and non-sectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their per- sonal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings: Of the things we think, say or do 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Avenues of Service We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.  Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.  Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational Service and the Code of Conduct.  Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in Communities in Ac- tion: A Guide to Effective Projects.  International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.  Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange. Copied directly from https://my.rotary.org/en/guiding-principles

From the Rotary Calendar District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 Page 8 Guiding Principles These principles have been developed over the years to provide Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the ac- tion we take in the world. Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: • FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; • SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; • THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and com- munity life; • FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. The Four-Way Test The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and non-sectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their per- sonal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings: Of the things we think, say or do 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Avenues of Service We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.  Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.  Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational Service and the Code of Conduct.  Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in Communities in Ac- tion: A Guide to Effective Projects.  International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.  Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange. Copied directly from https://my.rotary.org/en/guiding-principles

District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 District 2452 News Page 9 The Memorial Endowment Fund for Peace Centers in memory of PDG Usama Barghouthi and PDG Mustafa Nasereddin is a reality Early in 2017, within very short time, District 2452 lost two great leaders, commit- ted Rotarians, dedicated humanitarians, caring Family men and unique mentors who touched our hearts and lives in so many special ways. With the passing away of our PDGs Usama Barghouthi and Mustafa Nasereddin we have lost two truly humane, caring, compassionate and selfless individuals who dedicated their life’s work for the well-being of others through serving their com- munities under Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self” To commemorate and honor their memory and carry on their legacy, a Memorial Endowment Fund has been created in their names. Endowed funds are established to remain in perpetuity within the Endowment Fund of The Rotary Foundation with no “expiration date” for a minimum gift of $25000. We are grateful to the dis- tinct endeavors and generosity of our devoted Rotarians as this fund has been es- tablished through the great efforts of DG Christina Covotsou-Patroclou, PDG Jamil Mouawad and the generous donations of Fellow Rotarians, “founding” donors from District 2452, have made significant gifts towards its establishment with a to- tal founding amount of $30800: The founders of our Memorial fund are Lina Barghouthi and Ghada Nasereddin; an unnamed Rotarian and PP George Azar from Lebanon; PP Jaffer Sura frοm Dubai and PDG Nijad Al Atassi from Bahrain as well P Antonis Mikellides from Cyprus. Additional donations have been made by Fellow Rotarians and clubs in District 2452 whose names will be announced in due date. In line with the Rotary Foundation Policy of investment and spending of its Endow- ment Fund, the ‘PDG Usama Barghouthi and PDG Mustafa Nasereddin Memorial En- dowment Fund’ spendable earnings will be used to support the Rotary Peace Cen- ters annually. Why Contribute? Please read on

District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 District 2452 News Page 10 The Memorial Endowment Fund for Peace Centers in memory of PDG Usama Barghouthi and PDG Mustafa Nasereddin is a reality The Benefits of the Contributions Contributions to our Memorial Fund will be recognized by the Rotary Foundation in the following ways: • Any Individual donor who makes an outright gift of $1,000 or more to this named, en- dowed fund will be recognized as a Benefactor • All outright donations to the fund count towards major donor/AKS recognition. This will add to the donor’s personal cumulative giving record. • Any donor who makes a commitment of $10,000 or more to this fund will be recog- nized as a Bequest Society member It is also worth noting that:  Individuals as well as clubs can now contribute to the fund with any desired amount.  Individual or club contributions to our Memorial Endowment fund count towards the goals set by the District Governor in the Merit and Distinction Citation Award.  Clubs do not receive ‘Benefactor’ recognitions  Benefactor recognition points are not transferable  Gifts to the Endowment fund do not generate Foundation recognition points towards PHFs. Why Contribute Each and every Rotarian, Club, Friend of Rotary is encouraged to contribute to this fund as a token of appreciation and recognition of the Service of our deceased Past District Governors in District 2452. Two distinguished Rotarians with total commitment, dedica- tion, devotion and allegiance to Rotary during their lifetime. Give to the Endowment Fund today and watch as the value of your gift grows, and investment earnings improve and enhance one of the Rotary Foundation Programs (The Rotary Peace Centers). A Peace Centre in District 2452 It was the hope of PDG Usama Barghouthi that on day we would be able to claim a Peace center in one of the countries of the District With the continuous support of the Rotary family in D2452, the greater the value of the Memorial Endowment Fund, the greater the possibility that we shall one day realize this dream of a Peace Center in our District. Please read on, on how to make your contribution

District 2452 News District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 Page 11 The Memorial Endowment Fund for Peace Centers in memory of PDG Usama Barghouthi and PDG Mustafa Nasereddin is a reality How to Contribute: Please address an email to Rotary Foundation, ‘Club and District Support’ in Zurich. To Ms Salome Brozman, [email protected] and copy Ms Elisabeth Lamberti, [email protected] , as well as Endowment District Chairman: PP 'Hania Kabariti' [email protected] and the DG at [email protected] To Contribute to this fund, it is preferable to fill in (PAGE 1 ONLY) of Contribution form #123. Payments can be made either by credit card or wire transfer. In the designation/purpose area of the form under other the name of the fund must be entered but most important thing to specify is the NUMBER of the fund. Endowment fund number: E11563 1. Name of Endowed Fund: Memorial Peace Fund for PDG Usama Barghouthi and PDG Mustafa Nasereddin 2. IGNORE the designation Endowment Fund-Rotary Peace Centers as our memorial fund is designated by inception to the Peace Centers. 3. IGNORE PAGE 2 OF THE FORM 4. If the donor is the club, then there is no recognition material involved 5. If the donation comes from a club member, please make sure the name is entered at the top of the form together with the donor’s club name. 6. If you pay by credit card enter the details except for the cvv number. Ask Salome Brozman to verify that the form is duly filed and then email her the cvv number in re- ply and your final confirmation. 7. DG Christina and PP Hania are available for assistance 8. If not attached, Click here to find the Contribution form 123 9. Here below note the important section

District 2452 News District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 Page 12 The Memorial Endowment Fund for Peace Centers in memory of PDG Usama Barghouthi and PDG Mustafa Nasereddin is a reality Contribution Form 123

District 2452 News District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 Page 13 In Memoriam Dear Governor Christina District 2452 sincerely shares the sorrow fo RC of Khartoum at the A very Happy New Year To your Good-self loss of Rotarian Hassan Osman Kindly and with all the pain may i inform you that Rotary Kambal . Club of Khartoum had lost a Significant Rotarian Hassan Sincere condolences to his family Osman Kambal who joined Rotary 1993 and from that day his giving to the club was continuous until the date and his club of his Passing Away last week. May he be remembered for the example he was as a Rotarian and 1 * Mr Hassan was one of the remarkable Country Business Men. as a man. May his Soul Rest in Peace 2 * He refused presidency of the club and preferred to serve in privacy. 3 * Well known by Generosity . 4 * Enjoying good relations with every one with no deference . 5 * Cheerful Gentleman. 6 * Never reject help . 7 * lawful. 8 * One option man with any one including authorities. 9 * Family Man for every one. 10 * He is the first to attend and to complement in Bad before Good. No words can express all the adjectives of Rotarian Hassan or our sadness of loosing a Great Personality as he is and Rotary Khartoum too. Kindly inform Rotary International and all concerned with Khartoum Rotary Club Loss. Thank You Lucy Makram Maharib President Rotary International District 2452 Year 2017-2018 Rotary Club Khartoum-Sudan

District Calendar at a Glance District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 Page 14 Governor’s Visits, District and Related Events Grant Management Seminar* 9 September 2017 Nicosia, Cyprus Lebanon-1st visit 26 – 30 September 2017 UAE - Dubai 4 – 7 October 2017 Armenia 12 – 16 October 2017 District Public Image Seminar 14 October 2017 Yerevan, Armenia Georgia 16 – 20 October 2017 Zone 19&20B Institute 3 – 6 November 2017 Cluj-Napoca, Romania Jordan – 1st Visit 10 – 15 November 2017 Palestine 21– 24 November 2017 Rotary Foundation Seminar 1-2 December 2017 Larnaca, Cyprus Lebanon 2nd Visit 4 – 8 December 2017 Jordan 2nd Visit 17 – 21 January 2018 District Membership Seminar 19 – 20 January 2018 Amman, Jordan DTTS 2018 1 – 3 February 2018 Batroun, Lebanon Lebanon 3rd Visit 29 January - 8 February 2017 Presidential Peace Conference 16 – 18 February 2018 Beirut, Lebanon Bahrain 17– 24 March 2018 5th District Conference 26 – 29 April 2018 Pafos, Cyprus Sudan Visit PENDING Cyprus Between DGs Trips in the District – Details with DDG-Cyprus * The District Grant management Seminar is expected to be Broadcast on the Dis- trict Website Clubs are urged to participate. For participation please contact District Secretary PP Litsa Aresti on [email protected]. Directives to connect will be issued by the webmasters PP Nicos Apostolides and David Zein in due course NOTE: The DG Visit Program may change as circumstance may dictate.

Rotary International News District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 Page 15 What does our Rotaract future hold? Rotaract turns 50 years this year! But how did we get here? Since the first Rotaract club was Join the Discussion formed in 1968 Rotaract has grown to over 10,000 clubs worldwide. What have we accom- plished along the way? And more importantly, how do we ensure 50 more years of service, leadership, and global impact? Tune in live to explore these topics and more with our expert panel in honor of Rotaract’s 50th anniversary. When: Wednesday, 6 December at 2:05pm CST. Links to Rotary International Newsletters Rotary Leader Vocational Service Newsletter Manage your subscriptions to Newsletters Our Foundation Newsletter The Rotarian

Publications of the District District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 Page 16 ACCESS THESE DOCUMENTS HERE Governor Citation for the Rotary Year 2017-2018 Find out more District Awards for the Rotary Year 2017-2018 Find out more

District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 Page 17 JULY 2017 JANUARY 2018 APRIL 2018 1 July - Start of new Rotary officers' Vocational Service Month Maternal and Child Health Month Year of Service 14-20 January - International 1 April - Rotary Award for AUGUST 2017 Assembly, San Diego, California, Excellence in Service to USA Humanity nominations are due Membership and 26 - 29 April - District 2452 New Club Development Month FEBRUARY 2018 Conference, Papos, Cyprus 28 April - Presidential SEPTEMBER 2017 Peace and Conflict Prevention/ Peacebuilding Resolution Month Conference: Maternal and Child Basic Education and Health and Peace, Taranto, Italy Literacy Month 10 February - Presidential 30 April - Rotary International Peacebuilding Convention registrations and OCTOBER 2017 Conference: Environmental ticket cancellations are due Sustainability and Peace, Economic and Community Vancouver, British Columbia, MAY 2018 Development Month Canada Youth Service Month 2-8 October - Rotary Alumni 17 February - Presidential Reconnect Week Peacebuilding Conference: Water JUNE 2018 and Sanitation and Peace, Beirut, 14 October - Public Image Seminar Lebanon Rotary Fellowships Month Yerevan Armenia 2 June - Presidential 23 February - Rotary's anniversary 24 October - Rotary's World Polio 24 February - Presidential Peacebuilding Conference: Basic Day Livestream Event Education and Literacy and Peace, Peacebuilding Chicago, Illinois, USA 30 October-5 November World Conference: Disease Prevention 23-27 June - Rotary International Interact Week and Treatment and Peace, Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Coventry, England, United Canada NOVEMBER 2017 Kingdom 30 June - Last day for Rotary and Rotaract clubs to report goals for Rotary Foundation Month MARCH 2018 the Rotary Citation 1 November - Service Award for a 30 June - Rotary Foundation Water and Sanitation Month Distinguished Service Polio-Free World nominations due 12-18 March - World Rotaract Award nominations are due 1 November - Service Above Self 30 June - Rotary Alumni Global Week Service Award nominations (from Award nominations due 17 March - Presidential zones) are due 3-5 November - Rotary Institute 30 June - Rotary Alumni Peacebuilding Conference: Association of the Year Award Zones 19&20B– Cluj Napoca, Economic and Community nominations (from zones) are due Romania Development and Peace, Sydney, 11 November - Rotary Day at the UN New South Wales, Australia 31 March - Preregistration DECEMBER 2017 discount ends for the Rotary International Convention Disease Prevention and Treatment Month Rotary Foundation District Seminar 15 December - Early registration discount ends for the Rotary International Convention

District Newsletter Issue 7 – January 2018 Page 18 Governor’s Office Contact Details Tel: +357 25 875888 Mobile: +357 99636250 Fax: +357 25 875506, 25 875507 Email: [email protected] Website: rotaryd2452.org Dear District 2452 Clubs, If you would like your club activities to appear in the monthly Newsletter please send us your brief article and max 4 pictures (Jpeg/Png) [email protected] We would like you to note that:  We always publicize what information we have in hand.  We trust that what we receive is correct and fair to all concerned.  We request that projects which involve more than one club are a joint article agreed by all clubs involved and submitted by the leading club. PDDG Themis Themistocleous Chief Editor 2017-18