Rising Sun: Project Update and the "chicken"

This weeks meeting was all about Projects. President Judy Sligcher asked for an update on our major projects from all those involved.

Anyone overrunning their allotted time gets the chicken!

JOZI BOOK FAIR

Frayne Mathijs gave the Club feedback on the annual Jozi Book Fair, which took place at Museum Afrika in the heart of Johannesburg. Ably assisted by the Rotaractors, Frayne gave out information on the New Dawn Projects, as well as the Humanitarian Centre.
Among the visitors was a delegation from Venezuela who enjoyed the sights and sounds. There were activities for all ages at the fair.

Hon. Rtn. Frayne Mathijs

THE LINK LITERACY PROJECT

Treasurer Julian Nagy gave an update on the signature project of the Club - The Link Literacy Project. With over 600 volunteers at 19 schools (and counting) teaching Maths and Literacy to learners at Primary Schools, this worthwhile project has made a significant difference to these young people. A Global Grant in the amount of R450,000 was raised by New Dawn with the support of Rotary International to assist in the opening of eight additional schools and to assist with ongoing project costs.

WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE

Our resident Engineer, Dave Marshall gave detailed feedback on the progress of the "Donate-a-Loo" project, as well as the challenges regarding water pressure and ageing plumbing. A meeting to be held with Rand Water to attempt to address some of these issues. Helene Bramwell and Bronwyn Tucker are urgently looking for further funding and sites at needy schools. Planning is in hand to apply for a Global Grant for this project.

Rtn. David marshall explaining difficult engineering concepts with PP Graham Graham Donet lost in translation

CHRIST CHURCH CHRISTIAN CARE CENTRE (5 C's)

This home does valuable work to homeless young children in Hillbrow by providing them with shelter, a stable christian environment and schooling to various schools in Johannesburg. New Dawn has had an ongoing involvement for a number of years and is currently providing Bursaries covering education, uniforms and study aids assistance to two young learners.

REALEMA
This project, supported by Carl Chemaly, does valuable work with young interns, (there are currently 37 in total), to assist them to study to become teachers assistants through a UNISA programme. The cost is approximately R100,000 pa per intern, and funding is raised through corporate donors, New Dawn intends applying for a Global Grant for this worthwhile project.

Rtn Carl Chemaly

NEW DAWN LEGACY FUND

This project intends to raise funds to support young people with Bursaries to attend post matric studies with the aim of assisting them with a qualification to apply for work.

The above are the main projects supported by New Dawn, but there are many others, supported both by Club members and the Club itself. All members are urged to get involved with the projects to provide much needed support as well assiting to raise funds.

Our youngest member, Josefien Sligcher in the safe hands of Dad, Adriaen

FUN(D)RAISING

A reportback on the progress of the Golf Day with appeals for prizes and bottles for the "Barrel of Booze" were made.

Adriaen Sligcher proposed a fundraising opportunity with the upcoming Rugby World Cup in the the form of a "Superbru" competition with funds raised going to New Dawn. R200 an entry. PLEASE remember to use your name, surname and SB as reference for your deposit.

GENERAL

This weekend saw 5 young learners attending the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp (RYLA). The learners are from our Interact Clubs at the National School of the Arts, Dominican Convent and McAuley House.

PLEASE NOTE that we will be voting on amendments to our Constitution on Wednesday to bring us into line with SARS requirements for our PBO status. Please make an effort to attend as we need a quorum to make it legal.

We also have a speaker from "Play Africa".

So, we look forward to another "packed" meeting!