News for Clubs 28th August 2013

In this Issue:

1. News from Rotary GB&I

• Rotary GB&I announces new Secretary
• Rotary GB&I at the Over-50s Show : SECC, 7 - 9 November 2013

2. Crocus label badges : Last chance to order for World Polio Day

3. Primary School Quiz, 2013-2014

4. PDG Alasdair Seale : Tanzania project

5. RI launches new website

1. News from Rotary GB&I

• Rotary GB&I is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Watkin to the role of Rotary GB&I Secretary. For further details see Rotary GB&I Announces new Secretary

• Rotary GB&I has a stand at the Over 50s show at the SECC in Glasgow from 7 - 9 November.  This follows on from a successful visit to the same show when it was on in London recently.  People are needed to staff the stand over these 3 days.  If you are available and willing to help out - even for just a couple of hours - please contact Iain Shaw who is co-ordinating the team, as soon as possible.

Kate Keter
District Governor
Email: Kate Keter

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2. Crocus lapel badges : last chance to order for World Polio Day 

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER CROCUSES for World Polio Day on 24th October.

Please email your order form to me by Thursday 29th August if you require further supplies of crocuses for October. The District order has to be in by 31st August. These will be delivered to me early in October and I will be in touch to arrange delivery within D1020.

Note Crocuses for Rotary Day in February 2014 can be ordered later this year.

Malcolm Macmillan
District Polio Officer
Email: Malcolm Macmillan

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3. Primary School Quiz, 2013-2014
 
The District 1020 Primary School Quiz continues to go from strength to strength with over 35 Rotary Clubs, 225 schools and nearly 1,000 pupils involved last year.

Further information and paperwork for the 2013-14 Primary School Quiz is on the District website at Primary School Quiz.

Clubs should register their participation and complete the first round before the end of November.

If any help and support is required, especially for Rotary Clubs who are new to the venture, please do hesitate to contact me.

Looking forward to even more Rotary Clubs taking part.

Good Luck!

Ian Heath
Primary School Quiz Officer
Email : Ian Heath

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4. PDG Alasdair Seale : Tanzania project 

PDG Alasdair Seale has volunteered to spend November/December in a rural area of Tanzania helping to renovate a hospital ward in Mwanza on Ukerewe island in Lake Victoria, Tanzania.

A container of materials is being shipped in advance of the project and a large van will leave Edinburgh on the 5^th of September fully laden with as many items as can be crammed in!
Items required are :

• Beekeeping equipment
• Tools for tailors, farming groups, motor mechanics, potters, building tools, electrical equipment, plumbing equipment and medical equipment,
• Light weight children's clothes

 Any help you can give would be most appreciated. Contact Claire Mackie for a full list of items required.

18 volunteers (predominantly, but not exclusively, Rotarians) will be travelling to work alongside local partners and Rotarians. All of the items have either been requested by local Rotarians, or are required to  help the volunteer team complete the work.

I am happy to collect or receive any items