D-2483 DG's Monthly Letter 15 April 2019

Newsletter No 10 – April 15 2019. PHOTOS OF THE MONTH The implementation of the Global Grant’s second phase under way within the \"101 Project for 101 School\" Project, in which nearly 600 computers to over 120 schools in 50 cities and municipalities in our District have been donated.

GOVERNOR’S ACTIVITIES Minister of Education Mladen Šarčević and District Governor Vladimir Matić presented signed Memorandums to the partners in the \"For a More Beautiful School\" Project on March 20, 2019, which has the aim of equipping schools and rewarding successful students. DG Vladimir Matić and DGN Danilo Ljevnaić with Veran Matić, President of the \"B92\" Foundation, on cooperation in the field of education - STEM Revolution with miniature robots and the \"For a More Beautiful School\" Project. District Governor Vladimir Matić and DGN Danilo Ljevnaić were guests of the President of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Vladimir S. Kostić. The main topic of discussion - young people and their future in the joint activities of the two organizations. US Ambassador to Serbia, HE Kyle Randolph Scott, received on April 8, the date of the first Rotary Club's charter in Serbia 90 years ago, the Rotary District 2483 delegation. The District's delegation was represented by DG Vladimir Matić, DGN Danilo Ljevnaić, IPDG Bane Randjelović, PDG and charter president of the \"Belgrade\" Rotary Club Dragan Brajer, and District Secretary Nikola Božić.

REALIZATION OF STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 1. STRENGTHENING OF CLUBS AND MEMBERSHIP Membership On July 1, 2018, our District had 1,231 members, and on April 15, 2019, 1,243 members, which represents a slight increase of 12 members. 26 clubs had an increase in membership (+74), 23 clubs had a reduction in membership (-62) and 17 clubs maintained the same number of members. New Rotary Clubs Four meetings of the Belgrade International Club in re-launch have already been held at the Novak restaurant. The Founding Assembly is scheduled for April 23, 2019. Initiative Groups for the establishment of Rotary Clubs in Vršac and Inđija have begun their meetings. New Rotaract Club In Bor, on April 5, 2019, a new Bor Rotaract Club with 17 members was chartered, which has already successfully implemented several actions in its city. New Interact Club On March 27, 2019, a ceremony was held in Leskovac on the occasion of the chartering of the new Leskovac Interact Club, which has 17 members. Badges were given by District Governor Vladimir Matić, DIR Strahinja Radovanović and members of Leskovac RC.

REALIZATION OF STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 2. FUNDRAISING FOR THE ROTARY FOUNDATION From the above table it can be seen that on April 13, 2019, we surpassed many of the previous results in many positions that are monitored by the Rotary Foundation. This relates primarily to the total contributions for the Rotary Foundation, which amount to a record $ 83,807, which grants us the right to hope that at the end of our Rotary Year, we will have contributed more than $100,000 to the Rotary Foundation. Also, we have surpassed the total number of PHF awards, since we have 147 so far and by the end of the Rotary Year it is realistic to expect that there will be more than 160 PHF awards. While we can be satisfied with the status of current payments to the Annual Fund to the amount of 37,622$ we cannot be happy with the number of clubs (only 25) which made payments to this fund. Also, payments to the Polio Plus Fund should be increased, since, so far, only 22 clubs have paid $ 2,901. Winners of PHF awards and representatives of 100% PHF clubs at a ceremony at the \"Metropol\" hotel.

REALIZATION OF STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 3. District Projects a) \"101 project for 101 schools in the District\" Realizing the second phase of Global Grant 1870836 within the \"101for 101 schools in the District\" Project, computers were also donated to the following schools: 12 sets of computers were donated to the IT cabinet of \"Josif Kostić\" and \"Milutin Smiljković\" elementary the School of Chemistry in Subotica - winner of the St schools, both from Leskovac received one set of Sava Award for exceptional results in entrepreneurship. computers each. Donors District 2483 and \"Leskovac\" Donors District 2483 and RC Subotica. RC. The Mechanical-Electrotechnical School from Bor was The Secondary School of Agriculture from Valjevo was donated 3 sets of computers worth $750. Donors donated 6 sets of computers worth $1,500 by \"Valjevo\" Rotary District 2483 and \"Bor\" Rotary Club. Rotary Club. \"Petefi Šandor\" Elementary School from Novi Sad was \"Radoje Domanović\" Elementary School from Niš was donated 6 sets of computers worth $1,500. Donor donated 10 sets of computers worth $2,500 by \"Niš \"Novi Sad Alma Mons\" RC. Konstantin Veliki\" RC.

REALIZATION OF STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 3. District Projects b) \"77 Marathons In 77 Days\" - ZORICA JESTROVIĆ On March 21, 2019, a media conference was held where the start of the charity project “77 Marathons in 77 Days” in Chicago was officially announced. On this occasion, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between Goran Nikolić, \"Ekonomac\" the mini football club and the \"St. Jovan Zlatousti\" seminary representatives, which envisages the reconstruction and the completion of the sports hall. Wishes for a successful trip on the departure from Governor Vladimir Matić and Governor for 2020/2021 Kragujevac to Chicago for Goran Nikolić by Zorica Danilo Ljevnaić escorted Goran Nikolić at Belgrade Airport Jestrović the DGND project coordinator. and wished him a successful implementation of his humanitarian project. Reception for Goran Nikolić and the team organized Father Serafim, prior of the monastery Nova by Mr Dejan Radulović, Consul General of Serbia in Gračanica, provided accommodation and food for the Chicago. team. Chicago District Governor Pedro Cevallos Candau was An unforgettable reception for incoming President RI a great host to our team. Mark Maloney at Rotary International's Chicago

GOVERNOR’S VISITS TO THE CLUBS Governors Vladimir Matić and Danilo Ljevnaić and DS Extraordinary joint meeting of Belgrade Global RC and Nikola Božić with Presidents of \"Pančevo\" RC Stari Grad RC, attended by over 60 Rotarians and celebrating 15 years since the founding of the club. Rotaractors from 11 clubs. Working meeting of Governor Vladimir Matić with Celebration of the \"Stari Bečej\" Rotary club - 82 years representatives of the \"Subotica\" Rotary Club. Topics: since its establishment and 10 years since its re- realization of \"I HEAR YOU \", Global Grant, formation of establishment. A captivating movie about the interact, increase in membership, new PHF awards and establishment and re-establishment of the club, its payments to AF and PPF. many projects and the reception of two new members. Successful donors' evening at \"Kraljevo\" Rotary club - 4 District Governor Vladimir Matić visited \"Leskovac\" computers for 3 schools from District 2483, completion Rotary Club on March 27, 2019 in the new premises of of the \"Protect Cyrillic\" action, 3 new members, the Youth Center. On that occasion, a new member of Certificates of Gratitude to all donors. the club Nikola Janjić was introduced, a prominent wine producer.

GOVERNOR’S VISITS TO THE CLUBS Governors Vladimir Matić and Ljiljana Lainović together DG Vladimir Matić and DGN Danilo Ljevnaić attended a with DS Nikola Božić attended the celebration of the joint meeting with \"Ruma\" RC, \"Sremska Mitrovica\" RC 15th anniversary of \"Belgrade Metropolitan\" Rotary Club and \"Stara Pazova\" RC. at the Hyatt Hotel. Donors’ dinner in Cetinje on the occasion of Global Governor Vladimir Matić with President of \" Zemun\" RC Grant fundraising for equipping of the “Danilo I” Predrag Ćirović at a festive meeting on the occasion of hospital. Collected amount: close to 40,000 euros. the 85th anniversary of the establishment of the club. DG of Romania, Christian Jurji, and DG of Serbia and Congratulations of District Governor Vladimir Matić to Montenegro Vladimir Matić at the celebration of 90 rotary friends from \"Belgrade\" Rotary Club on the years since the establishment of the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the establishment of \"Belgrade\" Rotary Club at the Hyatt hotel. the club.

PETS / SETS seminar report Kopaonik April 12-14, 2019 Last weekend at the “Grand” hotel in Kopaonik, PETS and SETS were held for the incoming Presidents and Secretaries of Rotary Clubs in Serbia and Montenegro. I am pleased to note that there were 57 clubs with 103 Rotarians. In the snowy ambience on the \"roof of Serbia\", 20 presenters, including DG Vladimir Matić, PDG Velimir Stefanović and Bane Randjelović, as well as incoming Governors, Danilo Ljevnaić and Zorica Jestrović, presented much useful information to future club leaders in our District. District trainer Momir Jovanović organised the seminar program, as well as the topics covered on that occasion. Seminars were abundant in workshops, especially for future secretaries where they were shown in practical terms all the responsibilities that they will assume from next year. All presenters offered their wholehearted support to future leaders and were very happy to answer a wide range of questions. Božena Jelušić, a district trainer for Montenegro, conducted a survey among future club presidents where it was concluded that over 75% of clubs face the same problems. But this time I would like to point out the positive aspects that prevailed in the survey: \"By joining the Rotary family, in addition to gaining new acquaintances and a richer social life, it was emphasised that they have gained a new purpose in life and that they apply the Test Questions on a daily basis and that, in the 1990s, during the wars and crisis, thanks to Rotary, they felt like citizens of the world \". In addition to the working segment, we also had the opportunity to socialise, meet each other and exchange business cards and ideas. For the first time, we had the opportunity to publicly present ourselves and present our professions and our jobs in accordance with RI's recommendations for business in Rotary. WE SHOWED THAT ROTARY CONNECTS THE WORLD! Exclusive from Kopaonik Yours in Rotary Ljiljana Lainovic DGE

CLUBS’ ACTIVITIES: Serving and Socialising On Friday, March 15, 2019, \"Belgrade Dedinje\" RtC twinned with \"Antalya Kaleici\" Rotaract club. The club from Turkey was represented by their member Süleyman Torun. We hope this is the beginning of a fruitful friendship and that we will realise many joint projects in the future together! Joint Action of \"Belgrade Skadarlija\" RC and \"Belgrade - Kralj Petar I\" RC donating medicines and vitamins to the \"Belgrade\" Institute for the Education of Children and Youth. Donation amount 60,000 dinars. Eleven Rotary and Rotaract clubs together. More than 60 Rotarians and friends of Rotary. An interesting lecture on the topic of conflict and a lot of positive energy at a meeting of “Global” Rotary Club Belgrade, which was their first joint meeting with another rotary club – “Stari grad”. Donors' night at the \"Kraljevo\" Rotary Club Ball - 4 computers for 3 schools from District 2483, completion of the \"Protect Cyrillic\" project, 3 new members, Certificates of Gratitude to all donors. At the paintings auction, funds were collected for the purchase of 5 more computers - the goal that every school in Kraljevo has computers has now been achieved. \"Dr Obren Pejić\" Dairy School and Student Residence received a donation in the form of six computers from \"Pirot\" Rotary Club and the Ministry of Education within the \"100 for 100\" Project.

On March 27, 2019, in Leskovac, a ceremony was held to mark the launch of the new Leskovac Interact Club, which has 17 members. RC \"Belgrade - Skadarlija\" is the winner of the \"Captain Miša Anastasijević\" charter for affirmation of charity, humanity and activities for the progress of Serbia and the region. Within the \"Road To The Top\" project, this renowned social recognition was awarded at Belgrade University Rectorate (the popular Captain Miša’s Building). The \"Captain Miša Anastasijević\" Award has been awarded since 2000 in Serbia and has been carrying the name of the famous Serbian merchant and benefactor from the 19th century. Congratulations! A classroom in the city of Niš before and after Rotary: Within the framework of the global grant \"100 for 100\", Rotary clubs \"Niš - Konstantin Veliki\" and \"Sofia-Triaditsa\", on behalf of District 2483, handed over a donation of 10 computers worth 3,000 euros to \"Radoje Domanović\" Elementary School in Niš. In addition to representatives of these clubs, officials of the City of Niš and the Municipality of Mediana were also present. With the help of the Municipality and the engagement of the school, the classroom was equipped with 4 more computers and completely new furniture, so this favorite corner of the first graders acquired a completely new, better look. On Sunday, March 31, 2019, the 3rd Jagodina Marathon and the first street marathon in central Serbia, was held. At this sporting event, over 2,000 athletes ran in various categories: chicks, primary school pupils, high school students, students, retirees, and main races were “A Fun Run” of 5, 21 and 42k. Participants in the 3rd Jagodina Marathon were also Rotarians from RC \"Morava-Ćuprija\". One of the founders and charter members of “Jagodina” RC, now a member of “Morava” RC, the creator and director of the Jagodina Marathon, Prof. Dejan Dašić, PhD, managed this complex and demanding sports event and ran 21k. A large number of “Morava- Ćuprija” RC members participated and gave a significant contribution to this event, cheering athletes from their stall, which was there to serve refreshments to participants. The stall was clearly marked with our symbols, which significantly contributed to our image in the local community. RC \"Niš - Medijana\": Results of the competition \"Turn the Wheel 3\". We thank all participants of the third literary competition \"Turn the Wheel\". Among the many stories which were sent in to the competition, we had to choose 20 for the collection. The collection will be presented at the 2nd Fiction Festival GOTNIŠ 2019, which will be held at Niš Cultural Center, Niš from 19th-21st April 2019 http://rotaryclub.rs/rezultati-konkursa-zavrti-tocak-3-2/

In addition to the celebration of the Anniversary of the \"Bor\" RC charter we also celebrated the establishment of the \"Bor\" Rotaract Club. Young friends from Bor, welcome to the Rotary family! Vladimir Radunović, past president of the Rotary E-Club, visited the Rotary Club of Dupont Circle and met with RI President RI Barry Rassin on that occasion. “Belgrade – Skadarlija” RC, together with cyclists from Italy, visited the Embassy of Italy where they were received by HE Ambassador Carlo Lo Cascio and the First Secretary, Federica Cattoi. The Cyclists presented their “I TO EYE” project in which they plan to travel from Rome to Beijing on a tandem bicycle within 7 months. On Saturday, April 6, the 12th humanitarian tournament of the card game preference was held. 25 participants took part in the event and circa 56 000 dinars were collected, which will be used to reward the best secondary school graduates from the city of Zaječar, with appropriate gifts. The process of their selection is currently under way. \"Belgrade\" RC celebrated the 90th anniversary of its chartering. \"Valjevo\" RC hosted friends from \"Velenje\" Rotary Club this weekend. Talks on cooperation, how to make hospital surroundings greener, socializing, among other items.

At a regular meeting of \"Novi Sad\" RC on April 8, Nikola Božić, District 2483 Secretary, charter president of the E-club, gave a talk on \"Rotary Goals for 2019/2020 \". Rotary Clubs from Niš, headed by the secretary of our Rotary Club, Gordana Kovin, welcomed a two-member cycling team travelling from Rome to Beijing on a tandem bike. A permanent member of the expedition is a blind cyclist, Davide Valacchi, who has determined to show that blind people can achieve their ambitions, achieve results, and realize accomplishments as well as the sighted. This “ I to EYE” journey began in Rome on March 8 and will end in Beijing in November. Rotary clubs are the main sponsors of this venture and Rotary clubs from Niš organised and financed their stay in our city. Joint meeting of \"Belgrade-Čukarica\" RC and Rotary E-club. The guest speaker was Veran Matić, president of the Board of the B92 Fund, and the topic was \"STEM revolution - robots in every school\". One of the best music schools in Serbia, “Josip Slavenski” in Belgrade, received two computers on Thursday, April 11, 2019, thanks to the donation of \"Belgrade-Global\" RC, \"Belgrade- Čukarica\" RC and Rotary District 2483. Supporting the development of music talents is in the focus of RC \"Belgrade- Global\" activities for this year, since, as the club's name itself says “Global”, there are no boundaries, differences and language barriers in music. \"The strength of the future lies in our young, talented and hardworking people, therefore for the members of our Club, it is of paramount importance that students can study and improve in the same way as their peers abroad. Our country is a veritable nursery of musical talents that spread positive energy through their skills, promote peace, and it is up to us to offer them our wholehearted support \"- said the club's president during the signing of a donation contract. The \"Baby Coffee\" initiative is an idea born to help the maternity ward of \"Djordje Jovanović\" general hospital in Zrenjanin. The fund-raising format was envisaged to include the entire local community with the goal of directly donating funds and raising awareness about the problems that the maternity department faces along with familiarising the public with the work of \"Zrenjanin\" Rotaract Club and the entire Rotary movement. The restauranteurs in Zrenjanin were contacted, with the suggestion that during a certain period of the day, the revenue of the coffee sales be directed to this initiative. It was supported by around 45 caterers, and since the public response was very positive, there were about 15 sponsors who helped with their donations. During the initiative, about 450,000 dinars were collected.

After exceptional cooperation and excellent Rotarian relations, \"Bijeljina\" RC and \"Stari grad\" RC were twinned and thus set the highest standard in their relations. In true Rotarian spirit with a great deal of positive energy and the presence of 19 members from both clubs, the Presidents officially signed the Twinning Charter. This laid the foundation for even greater and more fruitful cooperation between the clubs, which has already begun with mutual support in projects - \"Bijeljina\", the installation of a Rotary fountain, and \"Stari grad\" – the procurement of equipment for the Institute for Mother and Child. \"Kruševac\" Rotary Club's twinned Rotary club \"Maribor-Lent\" from Slovenia, from April 11 -14, 2019, marked a ten-year period of existence and successful work with a series of events. On this occasion their guests were Rotarians from Kruševac, as well as Rotarians from Bad Orbe (Germany). The hosts truly worked to make this a memorable gathering. Thus, for their guests from Serbia and Germany, they organised a tour of Maribor, a visit to Ljubljana, an excursion to Pohorje, culminating in a gala dinner at the City Hotel in Maribor. Already and according to established tradition, the three clubs will continue their gatherings next year, this time hosted by Rotary Club Kruševac. THE ABC’s OF ROTARY by Cliff Dochterman The Rotary Foundation's Beginning Some magnificent projects grow from very small seeds. The Rotary Foundation had that sort of modest beginning. In 1917 RI President Arch Klumph told the delegates to the Atlanta Convention that \"it seems eminently proper that we should accept endowments for the purpose of doing good in the world.\" The response was polite and favorable, but the fund was slow to materialize. A year later the \"Rotary Endowment Fund,\" as it was first labeled, received its first contribution of US$26.50 from the Rotary Club of Kansas City, Missouri, USA, which was the balance of the Kansas City Convention account following the 1918 annual meeting. Additional small amounts were annually contributed, but after six years it is reported that the endowment fund had only reached US$700. A decade later, The Rotary Foundation was formally established at the 1928 Minneapolis Convention. In the next four years the Foundation fund grew to US$50,000. In 1937 a US$2 million goal was announced for The Rotary Foundation, but these plans were cut short and abandoned with the outbreak of World War II. In 1947, upon the death of Paul Harris, a new era opened for The Rotary Foundation as memorial gifts poured in to honor the founder of Rotary. From that time, The Rotary Foundation has been achieving its noble objective of furthering \"understanding and friendly relations between peoples of different nations.\" By 1954 the Foundation received for the first time a half million dollars in contributions in a single year, and in 1965 a million dollars was received. It is staggering to imagine that from those humble beginnings, The Rotary Foundation is now receiving more than US$65 million each year for educational and humanitarian work around the world.

CONTENT 1 2 Foto meseca 3 Aktivnosti guvernera 7 Realizacija strateških ciljeva 9 Posete guvernera klubovima 10 Izveštaj sa PETS / SETS 14 Aktivnosti klubova 15 Abeceda Rotarija Distrikt u brojkama District in numbers On April 15, 2019, according to the database on my.rotary.org, our District 2483 gathers 66 clubs with 1243 members. Yours in Rotary,