Roly Boardman, Dinner in the Olive Garden and Rotary Fellowship Month.

Roly Boardman, Director of Impact Human Resources and Chairman of the Ethics Committee of the Association of Personnel Service Organisations, was our speaker last week.  I think we were all rather shocked to discover that recruitment agencies are not regulated and anyone can print a card saying that they are a recruitment consultant.  I was talking to my printer yesterday and asking if I could handle all his recruitment in the future for a fat fee, of course.  He didn't look convinced but I am working on it!

It was the first meeting for Jankees Sligcher as our new President.  As you can see he looks happy in the job.  Our official photographer, Jenine Coetzer, is currently exploring the fleshpots of Anatolia and I suddenly remembered to leap out of my seat and take a few photos right at the end of the meeting.  I cannot match her flare!   We have so many members travelling at the moment, including our President who is vanishing to the Nederlands for a couple of weeks.

This Wednesday is the 5th Wednesday of the month when we move our regular meeting to the evening and just have fun.  Steve Du Plessis has organised Ilk Giardino Degli Ulivi, an Italian restaurant at 44 Stanley, for our evening out.  He says any time after 6,00pm.  It's also the preview night for Exclusive Books Sale so, if need be, you can come along after braving the opening.  They recently took over what used to be the Royal Enfield Motorcycle Showroom so there is plenty of space for us.  Confirm that you are coming with Steve Du Plessis 


There is no Breakfast Meeting this Wednesday!

I recently discovered this youthful picture of our Ambassadorial Scholar, Alex Gano, holding a flag at the Rotary Conference.  It looks as if he was a Finn at the time.  I assume that he has now given up his Finnish nationality and reverted to US citizenship.


This month is Rotary Fellowship Month.  That's not just having an evening such as we are having on Wednesday.  A Rotary Fellowship a number of Rotarians with a similar interest or hobby who have formed an international association.

Rotary Fellowships

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Rotary Fellowships are autonomous, international groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses, and Rotaractors who join together to:

• Share a common interest in worthwhile recreational activities (sports, hobbies, etc.) 
• Further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the same profession 
• Make new friends around the world
• Explore new opportunities for service
• Have fun and enhance their Rotary experience 

Learn more about Rotary Fellowships.

How to get involved?

Consider joining a Rotary Fellowship that addresses your interest. To get started  

• View complete list of Rotary Fellowships.
• Consult the Rotary Fellowship Directory to get in touch with group(s) you're interested in. 
• View a list of Suggested Rotary Fellowships and offer to help organize a prospective fellowship.

How to organize a new Rotary Fellowship?

Forming a new Rotary Fellowship takes a lot of work, but as Rotarians who have established a group will attest, the effort is worthwhile.  Before submitting a proposal, plan to develop a strong network of prospective members in at least three countries.  You can start by posting your idea on the list ofSuggested Rotary Fellowships. 

While Rotary Fellowships operate independently of Rotary International, they must receive official recognition from RI’s Board of Directors and operate in accordance with Rotary policy. If you are interested in organizing a prospective Rotary Fellowship, please contact RI staff for guidance.