** We meet every Tuesday at the Shakespeare Inn, 19:00. Please join us

SUNDAY 29 JANUARY, 6:00
106KM
50KM

R200

Enter online: www.cyclelab.co.za

* Late entries at Pick a Pay Bedworthpark, 28 January, 9:00 to 14:00 

ROTARY CLUB 2011/12

INDUCTION OF SARIE VAN DEN BERG at the SHAKESPEARE INN and

25th YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON 25 JUNE 2011

Photo: Patrick van den Bon hands over the Rotary Charter to Sarie van den Berg

Message from Sarie van den Berg, President 2011/12

During a presidential meeting recently a strategic alliance was formed between Rotary Clubs in the Vaal Triangle.The objective is a sinchronised approach towards the upliftment of all our Communities

This can be done with the support of leaders in our business sector. It is with pleasure that I introduce to you role-players that already committed towards this effort, they are MooiVaal Media as official media-partner, NG Kerk Oosgemeente Vanderbijlpark, Security Mecca Vereeniging, Tjokkerland Kleuterskool, River Square Shopping Mall Vereeniging and the Vaalrand Child Protection Unit.

• Congratulations to the management of Rotary Club Riverside 2011/12
  Patrick van den Bon (Past President)
  Angela van Pletzen (President-Elect, Community Services)
  Gerhard Eggers (Secretary, coordinator The Fast One Cycle Race)
  Kim Greeff (Treasurer)
  Tony Miltiades (Co-Treasurer, International: GSE and Youth Development)
  Sean Greeff (Sergeant at Arms and Membership Services)
  Stephen Holt (Vocational Services)
  Barbara Holt (Vocational Services)
  Marius Lennox (Club Services)
  Johan van Pletzen (Community Services, International Services)
  Manuel Fernandes (Youth Local: Ryla, The Fast One Cycle Race)

May you have an exciting year as part of Rotary's objective for 2011/12: Reach within to embrace humanity.

NEVER TELL ME THE SKY'S THE LIMIT WHEN THERE ARE FOOTPRINTS ON THE MOON - Anonymous

 New Management 2011

Barbara Holt (Vocational Services), Sean Greeff (Membership), Kim Greeff (Treasurer), Patrick van den Bon (Past President), Tony Miltiades (Co-treasurer), Sarie van den Berg (President 2011/12), Johan van Pletzen (Community), Marius Lennox (Club Services), Manuel Fernandes (New Generations: Ryla)n and Gerhard Eggers (Secretary).

The Fast One Cycle Race
This event is our flagship project and will take place on Sunday 29 January 2012
The venue is the Midvaal Raceway and the route is a circular of 109km, enter online at Cyclelab Road Events

2010 Event

The Fast One Cycle Race was supported by more than 4 000 cyclists.
The new route for 2011 in the Midvaal area had been described as safer but much more tougher than the previous route from Johannesburg to Vanderbijlpark by particpants.

The event was supported by various sponsors including the Midvaal Municipality, Midvaal Raceway, Pick a Pay Bedworthpark, Pick a Pay Corporate, Security Mecca, TC Radio Communications, St. Johns Ambulance Services, BMW Vaal Ridge Auto and ER24.

The safety and emergency route management had been outstandingly managed by ER24 and St Johns Ambulance Services. The overall report includes: two men hospitalised when a group of 20 cyclists collided with concussions, shoulder- and other fracturers, one cyclist fell and was hospitalised with minor injuries, bee stings in one incident, hyper ventilisation and general exhaustion. 'I am amazed that not more cyclists were injured due to the ignorance of general road safety by participants," says Gareth Staley from ER24.

More than 10 Rotary Clubs benefits from this annual project organised by the Rotary Club Riverside. This event takes place every year on the last Sunday in January.

2010/2011 Board

Rotary Is...

FOUR WAY TEST

1. Is it the truth
2. Is it fair to all concerned
3. Will it build better goodwill and better friendships
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned

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:

1. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service
2. High ethical standards in business and professions; recognize the worthiness of all occupations and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
3. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life
4. The advancement on international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service

FOUR WAYS OF SERVICE

• Club service
• Vocational Service
• Community Service
• International Service

PRIVILEDGES

• Serve in your community
• Develop local and international goodwill and understanding
• Developing high ethical standards in your vocation

OBLIGATIONS AND ATTENDANCE

• Community work
• Social functions
• District activities
• You should attend 60% of meetings throughout the year. You may visit other clubs and register these meetings as a “make up”

ROTARY MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

• There are 530 Districts in 163 Countries with more than 1.25 million members.
• The Rotary Riverside Club is situated in District 9600, which includes more than 100 clubs and more than 1 500 members
• Rotary International is governed by a President and board of Directors situated in different Countries
• District Governors are also elected annually to assist Clubs with their activities. Clubs function as autonomous groups managing by a President and supported by a board of Directors.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL - background

Paul Harris established the first Rotary Club in Chicago in 1905. The Club was started by four members and meetings took place in a rotation format at different venues – thus the name Rotary. There are more than 3 000 Rotary Clubs worldwide.

The Paul Harris Award is the highest recognition in the Rotary Foundation for member’s contributions. Various members from the Rotary Club Riverside did receive this prestigious award.

Women were welcomed as members in 1987 for the first time. Today women fulfill a prominent role in the local, district and national management structures.

SERVICE ABOVE SELF

Members soon realise that fellowship is fundamental in creating a better world for all and Rotary Clubs strive towards mutual goals of excellence in their communities.

The first project in the world where Rotary was recognized as a service organization was in downtown Chicago in the early 1980’s. (Public washrooms were upgraded)

The theme for 2010 is THE FUTURE OF ROTARY IS IN YOUR HANDS. The theme is changed every year to enhance the direction and focus on projects in the following year.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (Ryla)

The youth are invited through the Ryla to participate in a weekend-long program where issues in different communities are highlighted. This program is of high value to these learners who are in the process of making career choices and considering future their role in their communities.

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Rotary Riverside invites 16 to 18 year old learners to apply annually for participation in this popular International Youth Exchange Program where delegates are exposed to the culture and dynamics of other countries.

More than 10 000 learners from South Africa are exchanged annually between the borders of more than 2 000 countries worldwide.

These delegates are hosted by Rotary families on a short term (six weeks) or long term (one year) basis.

INTERNATIONAL GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE

Rotary Club Riverside invites business leaders to apply annually for this skill awareness exchange program between countries. This program is four to six weeks.

Delegates are hosted by Rotary families and meetings are set up between counterparts in relevant occupations.