D-2452 DG's Newsletter August-September 2017

District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page District Governor’s Newsletter Issue 2/3 August/September 2017 Barry Rassin selected to be Rotary International President 2018-2019 Mark Daniel Maloney Rotary International selected to be Ian H.S. Riseley Rotary International President 2017-2018 President 2019-2020 District 2452 Christina Covotsou-Patroclou Governor 2017-2018

DG Christina’s Monthly Message District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 2 Dear Fellow Rotarians of our Great District 2452, Let me start by wishing all the very best to everyone who celebrates the Eid el Adha or the Kurban Bayram! Observing our traditions is the best way to pass the correct values to our children and the generations to come. We are now well into our new Rotary Year and as the summer recedes we should be all falling into our new routine. Our club program should be attracting the interest of our club members and guests, our committees working in full force to successfully achieve the club’s goals and complete the club projects. Likewise, I’m preparing for my tour of the District which begins on the 26th September with my first visit to Lebanon. The purpose of the club visits is so that Governors tour their Districts and can have the opportunity to meet as many Rotarians as possible; to encourage the clubs in their work; to share with the members the club’s achievements; to actively participate in their projects. At the same time, the Governor is there to discuss with the club leaders their worries, answer their questions and offer support for the club’s beneficial development. Rotarians by their dedication, their generosity and sacrifice of valuable time make up every successful and vibrant club. Rotary International is made up of clubs not individual Rotarians and its strength for service is only reflected by the strength of its clubs. I am very much looking forward to meeting every possible Rotarian in our unique district, sharing the traditions of each of our countries and discovering every single large or small project processed by our clubs with one single purpose. ‘To Make a Difference’.

Rotary International News District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 3 Presidential message - August 2017 Ian H.S. Riseley President 2017 When someone asks you, \"What is Rotary?\" what do you say? I think we've all had the experience of being asked that deceptively simple question and finding ourselves suddenly at a loss for words. Even the most articulate among us have a hard time capturing the essence of our organization in just a few sentences. As an organization, Rotary has always had a difficult time conveying the scope of our work: not just what we do, but how we do it, and the value of what we contribute to the world. As an accountant, I like numbers. They work in every language, and often they communicate complex information much more effectively than words. That is why, in this Rotary year, I am asking each club to provide Rotary headquarters with two numbers: the amount of money, both in cash and in kind, spent on humanitarian service; and the number of hours of work performed in Rotary's name. If we want these numbers to be useful, they have to be accurate. That means beginning now to accurately track the hours and the money that our clubs spend on their service. The simplest way for clubs to provide this information at the end of the year will be by entering it every month on Rotary Club Central – a tool that has been completely rebuilt and relaunched to be significantly more useful, and user-friendly, than it has been in the past. If for some reason (for example, limited internet access) your club is not able to connect to Rotary Club Central, please be in touch with your district governor, who will ensure that your information can be submitted through other means. I cannot emphasize strongly enough that the goal of this effort is not getting the largest and most impressive numbers. There is not going to be any competition, recognition, or public use whatsoever of the numbers reported by any individual club. The goal is accurate and reliable numbers that we can present confidently in our public image work, in our membership materials, and to our partners – numbers backed by specific data, on the club level, that answer not only the question, \"What is Rotary?\" but the question, \"What does Rotary do?\" I strongly believe that with these numbers, we will be better able to demonstrate the value of Rotary: Making a Difference – which in time will enable us to make more of a difference, for more people, in more ways, than ever. Meet President Ian Riseley President Ian’s Theme Speech President Ian’s September message next page

Rotary International News District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 4 Presidential message - September 2017 Ian H.S. Riseley President 2017 One of the best parts of any Rotary convention is the sheer diversity of the people you see there. Whether you're heading into a breakout session, exploring the House of Friendship, or sitting down for a bite to eat, you'll meet people from every corner of the world, in all kinds of national attire, speaking just about every language. It's a lot of fun, and it's a big part of what makes Rotary great: that we can be so different and still find ourselves so at home together. That spirit of warm community that is so central to Rotary also defines Toronto, our host city for the 2018 Rotary International Convention. Toronto is one of my favorite cities. It's a place where half the population is from another country, where over 140 languages are spoken by 2.8 million residents, and where no one ever seems to be too busy to be helpful. Read full message Newly Updated Rotary Club Central Now Available Click here for more details New pledge for polio eradication United Kingdom pledges $130 million for polio eradication The United Kingdom pledged $130 million on Friday toward the fight to eradicate polio. The contribution will help fund immunizations of 45 million children a year through 2020. In June, at the Rotary Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, global leaders pledged $1.2 billion of the estimated $1.5 billion required to end polio. However, Rotary's work continues. We're now working to raise $50 million a year and to ensure that global leaders make good on this summer's pledges. Read more Links to Rotary International Newsletters Rotary Leader Vocational Service Newsletter Manage your subscriptions to Newsletters Our Foundation Newsletter The Rotarian

Rotary International News District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 5 Barry Rassin Rotary International President 2018-2019 Barry Rassin, of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for Presi- dent of Rotary International for 2018-19, and will be de- clared president-elect on 1 September if no challenging candi- dates have been suggested. Rassin’s nomination follows Sam F. Owori’s death in July, just two weeks into his term as Rotary In- ternational president-elect. Read more Mark Daniel Maloney Rotary International President 2019-2020 Mark Daniel Maloney, of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2019-20. He will be declared the presi- dent-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested. A Rotarian since 1980, Maloney has served as an RI director; trustee and vice chair of The Rotary Foundation; presi- dent’s aide; zone coordinator; and a leader on the Future Vision and 2014 Sydney Convention Committees. Read more

Rotary International News District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 6 2017-2018 RI PRESIDENT IAN Learn More RISELEY'S CHALLENGE: EVERY ROTARIAN PLANT A TREE BY EARTH DAY 22 APRIL 2018 Learn More

Rotary International News District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 7 It takes a community Mobilizing more than 200,000 volunteers across 92 countries, the Rotary Community Corps expands Rotary’s reach by bringing the knowledge and talents of local people to projects in their communities. Discover how this program lets volunteers tap into our network to improve lives around the world. Click here for more details Help us launch our new 'People of Action' campaign We've created a new global ad campaign called \"People of Action.\" The campaign is based on research that re- vealed that while many people have heard of Rotary, few actually understand what Rotary clubs do. By download- ing our materials in the Brand Center, you can begin tell- ing your club's story in a consistent, compelling way. Here's what you need to know. Read more Take time to Reconnect! 2-8 October is Rotary Reconnect week! This annual event is an opportunity to invite former Interactors, Rotaractors, RYLA participants, and other program alumni to renew their connection to Rotary. Host an alumni networking night, plan a service project to take action together, or invite alumni of all ages to your next club meeting. When you stay connected with alumni, you not only cultivate new member- ship opportunities and network with proven leaders, you also help alumni discover new ways to give back through Rotary. Reconnect Rotary Zones 19 & 20B Click here to visit the site

From the Rotary Calendar District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 8 September Basic Education and Literacy Month Did you know that more than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate? That’s 17 percent of the world’s adult population. Rotary aims at strengthening the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults. Rotary members invest in the future by giving scholarships to students who have the potential to change our communities. We share our knowledge and experience with educators and other professionals who work with vulnerable populations. And, Rotary members fight adult illiteracy by working with local advocates to offer community literacy programs. The Rotary Foundation supports education through scholarships, donations, and service projects around the world. Rotary members make amazing things happen, like:  Opening schools  Teaching adults to read  Teaching educators to use new teaching methods  Making schools healthy Our great district 2452 is proud of its Lebanese members who are providing clean, fresh water to every public school in Lebanon so students can be healthier and get a better education. “Water project unites Lebanon clubs across all divides”. Across our district there are other equally important projects that promote Basic Education and Literacy in diverse ways, from donating refurbished bikes to Jordanian children to reach the nearest school, to the supply of uniforms or books to underprivileged schools and political refugees in Cyprus and many more. It is extremely important that clubs in 2452 continue to develop projects to support Basic Education and Literacy, particularly through Global Grants and to help spread the word about Rotary’s efforts to support education. Click pictures to discover interesting information on Basic Education and Literacy

District 2452 News District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 9 The Rotary Club of Beirut Cosmopolitan Donates Two Pediatric and Neonatal Ventilators to Hotel-Dieu Hospital – Heart of the Child Center (GG1641330) Contact: PP Mimi Hamam Rotary Club of Beirut Cosmopolitan Following the interesting article by one of the contributing RCs of Lebanon on a Global Grant funded project for neonatal ventilators for cardiac intensive care, we asked the actual primary host club to offer for this edition the full story, complete with photos of the delivery of the equipment. The RC of Beirut Cosmopolitan responded by contributing the article below. Every year around 600 children are born in Lebanon with heart disease, without treatment most would die before the age of 1, with proper treatment, 95% will be cured. Within the scope of its humanitarian mission, the Rotary Club of Beirut Cosmopolitan (Primary Host Sponsor), and the Rotary Club of Reno, NV, USA (Primary International Partner), with contributions from the Rotary Clubs of Kesrouan, Sahel Metn, and Beirut Cedars, (Lebanon), Rotary Club of Jumeira (UAE), Rotary Club of San Mateo, CA (USA), and the Rotary Club of Zurich Zurichberg (SUI), as well as funds from RI Districts 2452, 5190, 5150, 1990, 2000, & 4380, matched by a grant from The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, donated two state of the art pediatric and neonatal ventilators, among other medical equipment to Hotel-Dieu Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon, destined to complete the cardiac intensive care equipment. The dedication ceremony took place on July 6, 2017 at the Center for Congenital Heart Disease at the Hotel- Dieu Hospital, in the presence of representatives from various participating Rotary clubs, as well as doctors and staff from the hospital and heartbeat.

District 2452 News District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 10 \"USAMA BARGHOUTHI\" MEDICAL MISSION GOLA MISSION NO. 25 - AUGUST 2017 The GOLA \"Usama Barghouthi\" Medical Mission (21st Mission for Riley Children's Hospital) will operate on 12 - 14 more children with Congenital Heart Disease and 4 intervention cases starting Saturday August 26th till Sep- tember 1, 2017 in Amman at Al Khalidi Medical Center. A medical team from Riley Children's Hospital headed by Dr Mark Turrentine will be in Amman to complete this mission. We have the pleasure to be joined during this mission with renown Pediatric Car- diologist Professor Dr. Shakeel Qureshi from the UK with the team from Chain of Hope to conduct the 4 Heart Interventions. This will be the fourth of six missions that are financially sponsored by a Rotary Foundation Global Grant and Chain of Hope (COH). The Rotary Foundation Global Grant is supported by all local Rotary Clubs of Jordan, Palestine and many clubs in Cyprus, UAE, Armenia, Sudan, and international Rotary clubs main- ly of Greenfield and Fishers and District 6560 in Indiana, USA in addition to Gift of Life International and Gift of Life Amman (GOLA)). Our additional sponsors include ABC Bank, Sayegh Group, AlNahda Arab Orthodox Society, Arab Center for Engineering Studies (ACES) The International Community School (ICS), Jordan Ahli Bank, 16th of May, Landmark Amman Hotel, Abu Khader Group, and Issam & Jumana Saket. And like previous missions, it is organized, supported and additionally funded, executed by the team’s regular participants, medical doctors/surgeons and support team from Indianapolis, local Jordanian doc- tors and cardiologists, support staff from Chain of Hope, Al Khalidi Medical Center and of course Gift of Life Amman (GOLA). http://www.facebook.com/GOLAmman Gift of Life – Amman (GOLA) http://www.twitter.com/GOLAmman POBox 830040 Amman 11183 http://facebook.com/GOLAmman Email:[email protected] http://twitter.com/GOLAmman https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCenpY-2-mZCRv0pIp0MU_0g Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of Amman Philadelphia joint meeting Wednesday 16, August 2017 . Main speaker PP. Past Rotarian Tarek Hammad Main speaker PP. Past Rotarian Tarek Hammad . Subject professional CV. WRITING , INTERVIEWS & JOB FINDING. Attended by VDRR Saeed Jeries ... A recognition for PP’s founders of RC Amman PHIL- ADELPHIA who are still giving to Rotary and support membership since the 80’s. \"SERVICE ABOVE SELF\" Michel Fasheh RC Amman PHILADELPHIA 2017/ 2018.

District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 11 Rotary Global Rewards By RI D2452 Rotary Global Rewards Chair, Ronald Farra Rotarians in Lebanon have started adding their businesses to the already large portfolio of special offers under Rotary Global Rewards, and this in order to attract more people to join Rotary. This has become the newest reason to join, while Service Above Self remains Rotarians' driving motto. Rotary Global Rewards is a member benefit program designed exclusively for Rotarians and Rotarac club members. The extensive collection of discounts and special offers covers the types of goods and services members care about. Offer categories include: entertainment, travel, business services, insurance, dining and retail. Members can enjoy the benefits of the programs, and RI receives a portion of the money that goes directly into our Foundation. By using Global Rewards we are contributing to the many important programs of our Foundation. ROTARY AND ROTARACT CLUB MEMBERS CAN ADD THEIR BUSINESSES’ SPECIAL OFFERS TO THE GROWING PORTFOLIO OF ROTARY GLOBAL REWARDS. To access the program, either download the ‘ROTARY CLUB LOCATOR APP’ available on the APP store and Google Play OR sign on to “MY ROTARY.ORG” and click the GLOBAL REWARDS option. It's easy and fun. Global Rewards…The Good You Do Comes back To You. Part of above article taken from: http://rotarypassport.org/stories/rotary-global-rewards/ A new Rotaract Club is born in Lebanon On August 29, 2017, an inauguration ceremony for the Rotaract Club of Aley West was held at the Holiday Inn, Dunes, Verdun, Lebanon, during which the founding President, Omar Hatoum, has received the official Charter Certificate from PDDG Samar Saab. All Rotaract members and committee chairs were pinned, in the presence of District Rotaract Chair, PDDG May Chmaytelly, VDRR, Jihane Zaatari, the President of Rotary Club Aley West, Talal Nassereddine, and all RC Aley West members.

District 2452 News District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 12 “Aldo Sole mates” project - RC Sulmaniya The Rotary club of Sulmaniya was involved in a project called \"Aldo Sole mates\". This project was a col- laboration with Aldo stores in Bahrain City Centre and the Rotary club of Sulmaniya. The project was that the Aldo store offered customers a free pair of shoes in exchange for an old pair. The old pair will be cleaned up and distributed to the needy people of Bahrain by the Rotary Sulmaniya club members. The project had three phases: first was a press conference, second was the shoe swap and the third was the distribution of shoes. The press conference was held on 5th December 2016 in the Aldo Stores in City center where the club members and Aldo store staff explained the event to the local press. Local press included both English and Arabic newspapers and magazines. The second phase took place on Saturday the 10th of December 2016 from 10.00am to 12.00pm. Many excited custom- ers passed by Aldo stores and exchanged their old pair of shoes. There was a large crowd but well organised by the team. Phase three: The shoes were then distributed be- tween the months of January through March. Many other local charities assisted the club with the distri- bution. Local charities such as the Isa Town Charity Society and the Tree of life Charity Society. Photos of the shoe distribution was sent to the press with an informative caption by the PR director. Learning how to promote Rotary The RC of Nicosia-Salamis, joined by the RC of Kyrenia and the RC of Nicosia-Ledra, dedicated its weekly meeting on Monday 31 July to how to better promote Rotary and club service activities in the communi- ty. Guest speaker PP Panagiotis Moiras, chair of the Cyprus PR committee, made a highly informative and most helpful presentation on the subject. The members of the three clubs that attended gained an insight in PR and communication, and were given valuable advice on communicating their messages to the public. Through better publicity the clubs look forward also to enhanc- ing their recruitment efforts.

District 2452 News District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 13 District 2452 Proud Host of a Presidential Peace Conference An interview with the chair of the Organising Committee, PDG Jamil Mouawad Our district is, one of six worldwide, chosen by RI to host a Presidential Peace Conference in the current Rota- ry year. We are proud for being chosen and we are doubly proud that our fellow Rotarians in Lebanon are hosting the conference in Beirut. We considered it imperative that in this edition of the newsletter we in- clude an interview with the chair of the organising committee, PDG Jamil Mouawad, on the conference, so that all Rotarians in the district are well informed, well in advance, and know how to register. You may read the interview here. What is the significance of a Presidential Peace Conference on water, sanitation, hygiene and peace especially in our district ? Clean water and sanitation is a human right. When people, especially children, have access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, they become healthier and a cycle of positive changes occurs, like: poverty reduc- tion, socio-economic development, drop in illness and death from diseases. However, many countries are challenged to provide these basic necessities to their populations, leaving people at risk for water, sanita- tion, and hygiene (WASH)-related diseases. Sufficient and better quality drinking-water and basic sanitation, combined with teaching good hygiene prac- tices in schools and encouraging children to demonstrate good hygiene to their families and community is one method to cut the toll of lives lost dramatically. “A school is a place where children should feel safe, not a place where they are susceptible to infection,” says Lizette Burgers, senior adviser of UNICEF’s Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Schools program.  Rotary members are providing communities with sustainable access to safe water, improved sanitation, hygiene management training.  Rotary doesn’t just build wells and walk away.

District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 14  Rotary members integrate water, sanitation, and hygiene into education projects. When children learn DistriatchbtooNsueetwldesisslseeotatnseserhtroamnsemtoistshioenirafnadmpilrIiseasscu,teiecxe2p/g3aon–odAdinuhggyuogsuiter/Sniemep,pttheacmety.bmeris2s0l1e7ss from school. And they can takPeage 14 Rotary Presidential PEACE Building Conference 2018 is designed to offer a wealth of significant information, a forum of ideas, and an avenue for discussion about WATER concerns particularly in the Middle East. It will highlight WATER situations in schools and among schoolchildren. It will address WATER education among communities, down to the grassroots level. It will simultaneously hold a project fair showcasing best practices in water and water-related projects particularly in schools and featuring a space for discussions among present and prospective stakeholders. At the end of this healthy exchange, it is the conference’s objective to produce concrete actions from the conference participants towards the betterment of man’s precious resource, WATER. Why will the conference be held in Lebanon? Rotary President Ian Riseley selected Lebanon to hold the \"Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Presidential Peacebuilding Conference\" because of the importance and huge impact to the Community of the Lebanese Mega Project for \" Securing Clean Drinking Water in Lebanese Public Schools \". The Conference will be held under the auspices of the President of the Lebanese Republic, General Michel Aoun at the Phoenicia Hotel, Beirut; on Friday, 16 February 2018 at 18:00, followed by a full day seminar on Saturday, 17 February and the program features prominent and expert speakers in the field of Water and Peacebuilding. We close with departures and optional sightseeing on Sunday, 18 February. Rotary Lebanon Club’s Project “Securing Clean Drinking Water in Lebanese Public Schools” Almost one and a half year ago the Rotary Clubs of Lebanon kicked off with the project “Securing Clean Drinking Water in Lebanese Public Schools”. The objective of this project is to Provide Water Filtration Systems to all Public Schools in Lebanon. Due to the existing corroded water pipes, the nearby sewage pipes, the inefficiency of water treatment on a governmental level and cuts in electricity causing back pressure, schools do not receive clean water. High microbial count and the presence of enteric bacteria are proof of water contamination. Efficient water filtration systems can reverse the equation and provide potable water to Lebanese public schools. In order to offer full benefits to the students and school personnel, paying special attention to sustainability will be an integral part of this project. It is essential to train the trainers on maintaining the system, changing cartridges and UV lamps, as well as on spreading awareness of the importance of drinking clean water, cleaning hands and using water efficiently. All of these items will be essential to the project. The main beneficiaries are students, teachers, school administrators and personnel, and in some schools, the Syrian refugee students who come to attend a second shift of dedicated afternoon courses. To have more impact on the community and in order to give full actual benefit, we are also spreading awareness on the importance of: 1.Consuming and Using Clean Water 2.Conserving water in our daily life 3.Maintaining the Personal hygiene and how it effects each one’s health These goals are being met through TV Commercials, Print works, social media messages, how-to showings, and interactive workshops with the students in each area in Lebanon. The water project workshops are being handled by specialists in this field and in collaboration with the Education and Health Ministries.

District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 15 TOP 5 REASONS TO JOIN US Page 15 District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 1. Learn from Top Regional and International Speakers \"Water, Sanitation and Hygiene\" three highly important subjects to learn about, especially how they affect peace building and enhance its process. It is our best interest to present a program worth attending. Speak- ers will present new information and solutions to our regional conflicts. The general sessions and breakout sessions offer countless ways to help you get the most from your Rotary membership and make your club stronger. 2. Connect to attendees from all over the world! Rotary members from more than 30 countries will meet at the Presidential Conference. This is your unique opportunity to connect with old friends, make new ones, and share stories about your club’s current and fu- ture projects. 3. Explore Lebanon, the Mediterranean charm & Land of Cedars! To enjoy scores of World Heritage Sites, especially, Beirut's Heritage Trail that gives you the chance to go back in time with a walk along a marked mile-and-a-half-long path and see Byzantine mosaics, Roman baths, mosques, ancient underground streets, cathedrals and ruins from the Canaanite and Ottoman eras. The Ho- tels in Lebanon are World-Class! Mentioning Beirut’s Nightlife Scene which is huge, To check out the fashion sense of people in Lebanon. It is not called “Paris of the middle-East” for nothing! Last but not least, to enjoy the sun, sand and parties in a country with over 200 kilometers of coastline and 300 days of sunshine in a year and to enjoy the delights of Lebanese cuisine! 4. Express your passion for Rotary When the Rotary world comes together, passionate discussions about service and giving kicks in! Turn your passion for change into action through Rotary. We dream big and do whatever it takes to find solutions. Whether you are a member, a partner, or a supporter, you can be a part of the solution by attending this one in a lifetime Conference! 5. Present your ideas and be a Peace-building Champion This is one of the more obvious reasons for attending this conference! For, it’s a good chance to be talking about your projects in the areas of \"Water, Sanitation and Hygiene\". You will have the opportunity to get feedback on your work from people who have never seen it before and may provide new insight!

District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 16 Outline the content of the conference & What is the expected outcome of Dtihstericct oNenwfselertetenr ce? Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 16 The conference goals are threefold:  To create governmental and public awareness  To flag the importance of water as a source of wealth  Recommendations for a total water concept These goals will be met through the following panels: • Water problem in the world & Middle East & importance of clean water • Success stories on the international scene and the project “Securing Clean Drinking Water in Lebanese Public Schools” • How public health issues serve as both a consequence and a cause of conflict. • Explore the intersection of health and security, along with the Rotary family’s ability to shape policy and organize projects for lasting change. • Literacy, Education & Understanding with its effects on Economic & Community Development & Peace • Parallel Break Out Sessions will be training session for headmasters and responsible personnel of WF in public schools, about: Clean water and illnesses associated with unfiltered water, Technical presentation of water filtration systems, Sustainability of water filtration systems sanitation and Hygiene, Installing water filtration systems in public schools in Different Areas of Lebanon and its effect on promoting Peace within the different Lebanese factions HOW TO REGISTER FOR ROTARY PRESIDENTIAL PEACEBUILDING CONFERENCE WATER, SANITATION, HYGIENE & PEACE Rotarians from District 2452: D2452 members can do it directly from their mobile or portal by logging in to the District's Application. Non - District 2452 registrants are to follow these steps: A- Via District 2452 website:  Open the District’s site  Press the Presidential Conference image located on the left beneath the slider  Press the third menu “Register”  If you have previously registered online in a District 2452 Conference press “Login to Register” found under “I have a member access account”. Otherwise, you have to press “Create an account” located under “I do not have a member access account”.  After you create an account, you can proceed with the conference registration by pressing “Login to Register” B- Via Presidential Peacebuilding Page on Rotary Website NB:  Phase II conference registration tutorial is also available under “Log In to register”  Invitation letter for Visa will be sent upon registration & request

District Calendar at a Glance District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 17 Governor’s Visits, District and Related Events Grant Management Seminar* 9 September 2017 Nicosia, Cyprus Lebanon-1st visit UAE - Dubai 26 – 30 September 2017 Armenia District Public Image Seminar 4 – 7 October 2017 Georgia Zone 19&20B Institute 12 – 16 October 2017 Jordan – 1st Visit Palestine 14 October 2017 Yerevan, Armenia Rotary Foundation Seminar Lebanon 2nd Visit 16 – 20 October 2017 Jordan 2nd Visit District Membership Seminar 3 – 6 November 2017 Cluj-Napoca, Romania DTTS 2018 Lebanon 3rd Visit 10 – 15 November 2017 Presidential Peace Conference Bahrain 21– 24 November 2017 PROVISIONAL 5th District Conference Sudan Visit 1-2 December 2017 Limassol, Cyprus Cyprus 4 – 8 December 2017 17 – 23 January 2018 19 – 20 January 2018 Amman, Jordan 1 – 3 February 2018 Batroun, Lebanon 4 – 8 February 2017 PROVISIONAL 16 – 18 February 2018 Beirut, Lebanon 1 – 4 March 2018 PROVISIONAL 26 – 29 April 2018 Pafos, Cyprus PENDING 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.

District 2452 Events District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 18 Grant Management Seminar Broadcast - 9 September 2017 A Grant Management Seminar for the 20 RCs of Cyprus is scheduled to take place in Nicosia on 9 Septem- ber at 9.00 local time. The training will be conducted by PDG Jamil Mouawad DRFC, and DDG Ahmad Hus- seini. The Seminar will be broadcast across the District for clubs to connect with. Clubs please advise your interest to District Secretary PP Litsa Aresti [email protected] The seminar will be followed by a Cyprus Assembly, convened by DDG Elena Tanou. The agenda includes ap- proval of the 2016-2017 accounts, approval of the budget for 2017-2018, and an update on planned activities with emphasis on preparations for the 5th District Conference in Paphos, 26-29 April 2018. Conferences and Seminars Public Image is one of 3 Pilons of Rotary International Strategic Planning and as such it is the first rime that our District will be holding as Seminar on the subject. For the first time too Armenia is given the opportunity to organize a District Event. The Seminar will be held in Yerevan and it is part of the Official Visit of DG Christina to Armenia and more details HERE Georgia. DDG Ashot Karapetyan and his local team have put together an interesting cultural program with intense fellowship and are preparing to welcome Rotarians from across the District to participate. The Program of the Seminar has been Prepared by RPIC/PDG Katerina Kotsali- Papademetriou who will be joining the trip through to Georgia with her team of ARPICs PDG Gunes Ertas and PDG Nijad Al Atassi and our District Chairman for PI/PR PDG Kevork Mahdessian. Participation has started building up so please contact DDG Ashot Karapetyan for more information and a Registration form: [email protected]. tel Mobile: +37491418705 Click here for more details Click here for more details

District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 19 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 15 December - Early registration discount ends for the Rotary International Convention

District Newsletter Issue 2/3 – August/September 2017 Page 20 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