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D-2451 Governor’s Newsletter Issue #10

District 2451

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D-2451 Governor’s newsletter Issue # 10

DG's message

Rotary International President K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran

Rotary International Director

Şafak Alpay District 2451 Governor

Adel Hafez DG Newsletter Committee Chair

Sahar Sobeih DG Newsletter Correspondents Ahmed Shaheen & Ayman El Sayed

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March 2016, brought along the completion of the third successful quarter of

the Rotary year. This energetic momentum foretells 3 more months of

achievements to come. This month included a variety of activities.

Three new Rotary clubs were chartered: RC Aswan Sunrise, RC Cairo New Capital and RC Giza Horizon, in addition to the other 3 RCs previously chartered. Additionally, Rotaract Club of Alexandria El-Nozha United and Interact Club of Alexandria Marriout have received their charter certificates.

Our 2451 District Conference, held in Aswan, symbolizing Rotary support to promote tourism and develop the Egyptian economy, with special focus on Upper Egypt. 600 Rotarians and guests attended the conference, from 7 Countries. Several government officials, representatives of the civil Society, Aswan Governor, WHO, IMC, ExxonMobil, Unicef and a number of donors. Rotary International representative PDG Geeta Manek inspired and motivated all attendees with her speech. Just before the conference, a Medical Convoy took place in Nuba, Aswan. The RC of Golden Riders parade from Alexandria to Aswan and then back to Alexandria covered 3000 kms.

The fourth meeting for clubs’ Presidents and Honorary Secretaries in Cairo

took place at Safir Hotel on Tuesday, March 29, jointly hosted by RC of Giza

Metropolitan and RC of Giza North.

The inauguration of three Bone Marrow Transplantation Units at Nasser Institute and fundraised for another 4 units are expected to be completed by mid-May 2016, with support from the District and Rotarians.

The essential "ABCs of Rotary" was translated into Arabic and available for sale at Rotary offices.

PETS 2 for 2016-2017 attended by Clubs’ Presidents, Secretaries & Trainers was successfully conducted in Cairo and Alexandria during March 2016.

RC of Alexandria East installed the second Peace mural at the entrance of Aswan governorate and the third mural was gifted to RIP Ravi Ravindrar for installation at RI office in Chicago. A forth mural will be shipped to RID Şafak

Alpay to auction for TRF fundraising and more shall be sent to Rotary Peace Centers as a message of peace from Egypt the land of peace to the entire world. A Fund-Raising Marathon arranged by RC of Heliopolis Sporting Club collected necessary funds to support an Incubator at Ezbat El Haggana in Cairo.

District 2451 is widening it base of partnership in development through Kora Bora and meeting Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta and ExxonMobil extended fund. Celebrated the graduation of 10,000 new literate people through the kind support of Vodafone Foundation for Community Service and the generous contributions of 43 Rotary Clubs in our District. A prestigious event was conducted, attended by more than 200 Rotarians, chairman of Vodafone Foundation, General Authority for Adults learning and Industrial Modernization Center.

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K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran

President 2015-16 message for April 2016

Many years ago, in Kolkata, India, I had the chance to meet Mother Teresa.

She was an incredible woman with an incredible force of personality. When

she walked down the street, the crowd parted in front of her like the Red

Sea. Yet when you talked to her, if you mentioned the tremendous things

she had done, she almost did not engage in this topic at all. By many

reports, if you asked her what her greatest achievement was, she would

answer, "I am an expert in cleaning toilets."

The answer was both humorous and absolutely serious. Her business was

caring for others. Toilets had to be cleaned, so she cleaned them. There was

no question of a job being beneath her. Helping people who needed help

was her work, and there was nothing higher, nothing in the world more

important than that.

So one day, when an elegantly dressed man came to Kolkata looking for

Mother Teresa, the nuns who answered the door informed him that she was

at the back of the house, cleaning the toilets. They pointed the way, and

indeed he found Mother Teresa scrubbing the toilets. She said hello,

assumed he was there to volunteer, and began explaining to him how to

hold the toilet brush correctly and how not to waste water. Then she put the

brush in his hand and left him standing there, in his expensive suit, alone

in the lavatory.

Later, the man came out, found Mother Teresa again, and said, "I have

finished; may I speak with you now?" "Yes, certainly," she said. He took an

envelope out of his pocket and said, "Mother Teresa, I am the director of

the airline, and here are your tickets. I just wanted to bring them to you

personally."

That airline director told that story again and again for the rest of his life.

He said those 20 minutes spent cleaning toilets had filled him with the

greatest joy he had ever known – because by putting his hands to Mother

Teresa's work, he became part of that work. For those 20 minutes, he cared

for the sick just as she did: with his own hands, his own sweat.

That is exactly the opportunity that Rotary gives us. We might not do what

Mother Teresa did – give up our lives, our homes, our families. But for 20

minutes, 20 hours, 20 days of the year, we can be like her.

We can do the work that others will not with our hands, and our hearts, and

our sweat, and our devotion – knowing that what we do is the most

important work in the world.

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Community Service

District 2451 has managed to support the Rotary Clubs in Egypt in renovating and equipping 7 Bone Marrow Transplantation Units at Nasser Institute. Each Unit cost around LE 45,000.

This project was initiated by PP Nadia El Refai D2451 Community Service Committee Chair, may God bestowed be on her and may her soul rest in peace. This project will continue with the Committee members’ commitment and partial funding from D 2451.


Under the auspices of District 2451 and with partially funding, the Medical Convoy Task force chaired by PP Ahmed Rashed organized a medical convoy in Al Nuba during 1-3 March, 2016 covering numerous specialisation. Committee Members and a selective group of doctors along with RC of Cairo South, RC of Al Obour, RC of Sphinx, RC of Alexandria Al-Montazah, RC of Horus Heliopolis and Nasser El Nuba Association, Research Institute of Ophthalmology, Wahed Men El Nass team and Dr.Sherif Mokhtar team.

The convoy succeeded in benefiting 2238 following cases:

- Free distribution of medication prescribed - 30 Cataract – white water operations - 600 Ophthalmology inspection - 277 bone cases inspection - 217 internal medicine inspection - 57 sonar - 316 Blood sugar tests - 250 Cardio checks - 250 Echocardiography - 250 Cholesterol testing - 20 Neurology cases inspected - 16 artificial limps

Medical Convoy to Al Nuba


https://www.facebook.com/Research-Institute-of-Ophthalmology-104510966296480/?fref=nf




PDG Geeta Manek, has enriched the essence of Rotary with her touching speeches and remarkable communication skills. She even greeted the First Lady of Egypt.

In the spectacular Gala Dinner, the

Governor of Aswan, General Magdy

Hegazy warmly welcomed the

Rotarians attending our District

conference.

Met with pleasure during the Conference

The renowned historian Dr. Waseem El Sissi, gracefully took the audience through the Egyptian History. His portfolio is heavily loaded with information that made his speech so attractive and interesting



Third District 2451 Annual Conference in Aswan

Opening ceremony



Conference in Aswan – Gala Dinner




Conference in Aswan – from the Gallery


Conference in Aswan – Dinner at Philae Temple


After taking the sound and light overwhelming tour, an

elegant dinner setting was arranged at the heart of

Philae Temple.

Nonetheless an orchestra lead by the popular Harp

player Manal Mohie Eldin, the least described as

glamorous, sensuous and memorable.

Our PDG Mohamed Delawar also practiced his great

fundraising talent and PP Sherif Fahmy won the T-Shirt

signed by PDG Geeta Manek and DG Adel Hafez


Conference in Aswan - Nubian Village



Conference in Aswan – Snap Shots



Summary of Conference Resolutions: Conference Theme: “Rotary in Egypt 87 years of sustainable development”

With the closing session of the 3rd District 2451 Conference, the participants conclude the following resolutions:

1.Votes of Thanks and Messages of Appreciation to our Speakers: Rotary International President Ravi Ravinran & Vanathy Rotary International President Representative PDG Geeta Menak. Egyptian Minister of Tourism HE Hisham Zaazooa represented by RTN Adel El Masry Egyptian Minister of Health HE Dr. Ahmed Emad represented by Dr. Emad Ezzat Governor of Aswan General Magdy Hegazy represented by General Abdel Naser Assistant General Secretary

World’s Cardio- Sergeant Sir Magdy Yaccoub represented by Dr Hatem Hosny

RPIC Gunes Ertas (RI District 2440)

WHO: Dr. Jean Jabbour Exxon Mobil: Mr. Hisham EL Amrousy The prominent historian Dr. Waseem Elseesi Industrial Modernisation Centre (IMC) Chair Mr. Ahmed Taha Journalist Shaimaa Mousa

Rotarians: Dean of Faculty of Medicine Alexandria University Dr Ibrahim Mokhles

PP Manal Amin RC El Obour PP Sherif Waly D2451 Rotaract Chair PP Sherif Fahmy D2451 Membership Committee Chair

PP Eman ELghamrawy, D2451 Literacy Chair PP Amin Sabry, D2451 Water for Life Chair P Amr El Segeiny RC of Kasr El Nile P Amany Sakr RC of Alex East Rtn. Ola Ammar RC of Giza Metropolitan

To PDGs participating and/or Moderating from EGYPT (RI District 2451): PDG Mohamed Delawar & Dear Neamat PDG Assem Abdel Razek & Dear Naguiba PDG Yasser Assem & Dear Rania PDG Ahmed Saada & Dear Rania

DGE Mayan Raslan DGN Hamada Zahran & Dear Soha DGN Abdul Hamid El Awa & Dear Mariam

From RI District 2452: DG Mustafa Nasereddin & Dear Ghada PDG Khalil Al Sherif & Dear Shohra PDG Nijad Al Attassi & Dear Jameela

2. Greetings to PDGs who could not attend this conference: PDG Gamil Waly PDG Salem Mashhour PDG Mamdouh Badr Eddin

PDG Mounir Sabet PDG Hassan Abbas Helmy PDG Zakaria El Shafei

Our fellow colleagues from RI District 2452 for supporting our District Conference and being among us from Bahrain, Jordan, UAE Dubai & Sudan. And our guests from Kenya, Nigeria, Germany and Lebanon.

3. Our Distinguished Partners in Development: Vodafone Foundation for Community Development, General Authority for Literacy and Adult Education, UNICEF, Johnson Wax, WHO, ExxonMobil, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University and

Ministry of Health and its Affiliate Authorities

4. Our prominent sponsors who have made us invest in best conference organizing practices: PDG Hassan Abbas Helmy for his kind sponsorship to our conference, Egyptian General Authority for Tourism, ExxonMobil and Johnson Wax

5. Our renowned celebrities who brought a lively memorial entertainment to our participants and the facilities supporters:

Conference Resolutions



6. Extra Special gratitude to our District Conference Organizing Committee headed by PP Ahmed Sami Saad and his energetic, dedicated, assertive and adorable team.

Partners in Service ROTARACTORs of Egypt who supported us throughout the Proceedings of this fine conference. Our esteemed Moderators & Speakers for their contribution of time and efforts in our fine conference.

7. Election of District Governor Nominee for the year 2018-2019: Congratulations for the official declaration of DGN Abdul Hamid El Awa - RC of Kasr El-Nile, Egypt for the RY 2018-2019.

8. Election Method of District Governor Nominee for the year 2019-2020: Approval to adopt same method of election of DGN 2018-2019 ‘Ballot-by-mail” method, for voting for the DGN of 2019-2020.

9.Announcement of DG Adel Hafez as Vice District Governor for the year 2016-2017

10. Audited Financial Statement for the year 2014-2015: Financial Statement of 2014-2015 is still with Auditing firm and is planned to be presented and discussed in the District Assembly Meeting for the Rotary Year 2016-2017.

11. Proposed District Budget for the year 2016-2017: The proposed Budget for the Rotary Year 2016-20167 will be discussed and voted upon during the proceedings of the District Assembly for the Rotary Year 2016-2017.

12. NEW Clubs: We are happy to announce the CHARTERING of: 1- RC of Alexandria Capital (38 members) 2- RC Alexandria Golden Riders (21

members)

3- RC of Heliopolis El Tayaran (25 members)

4- RC of Aswan Sunrise (25 members)

Looking forward to finalize the Chartering of the NEW prospective Rotary Cubs already in the pipeline namely: RC of Cairo New Capital (under chartering) RC of Giza Horizon (under chartering) RC of Aswan Capital (under chartering)

RC of Damanhour Hoor (under chartering) RC of 6 October Palm Hills RC of El Minia

13. Zone Nominating Committee members: Based on the nomination submitted by the clubs on deadline 2nd of March, 2016, the Nominating Committee announced PDG Mohamed Delawar, representing D2451 as member in Nominating committee of Zone 20 to choose the RID for 2016-2017 and PDG Zakaria El Shafei as alternate member.

14. Attendance at 3rd District Conference: Note & appreciate to the attendance in the conference totaling: “602” Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, Spouses and Guests

EGYPT: Rotarian: 515 Rotaractors: 42 Guests from EGYPT 14

Appreciation to the attendance from outside Egypt, as follows: 31 BAHRAIN: 9 SUDAN: 1 JORDAN: 8 TURKEY: 2 NIGERIA: 3 KENYA: 1 UAE: 3 GERMANY: 2 LEBANON: 2

Females 357 (59%) male: 245 (41%)

Best Attendance at the District Conference goes to: RC of Kasr El Nile scoring 69% (24 members out club number of: 35) RC of Alex El Nozha scoring 59% (24 members out of 39) 15. Next District Conference: It is resolved that the next District Conference will take place in Hurghada, Egypt during May 11 to 14, 2017. The participants express their encouragement and support to DGE Mayan Raslan and her team and wish them a successful year.

16. District Awards: All other AWARDs will be announced in a big celebration along the Annual District HANDOVER Event to recognize the clubs high achievements during 2015-2016.

The Conference was adjourned by DG Adel Hafez on Sunday, 6th of March, 2016 at 4:00 pm.

Conference Resolutions



“Peace Across Borders”


“Peace Across Boarder”. A story to tell about a Huge 2.5*2.5

Meter mural made by under-privileged children who live in

boarder line area between two governorates. From a village

that needs almost all basic needs. RC of Alexandria East

established a RCC with Gawaher Alhayat NGO who trained the

kids to work with mosaic - prior to project.

This signature project entails to send a message of Peace from

Egypt the land of Peace to the world. Creating huge copies to

shipped to all Rotary Peace Centers across the globe.

Radiating peace vibes through a project that uniquely

elaborates how vocational training could lead to social and

economic development, through RCC integration, PI and

International reach for Peace can change the lives of poor

youth who could have been engaged in Terrorism attacks

during the Egyptian Revolution into creators of peace murals.

- First copy is placed in a lucrative location on the Cornich

Road in Alexandria.

- Second installed on Aswan main Government building

during the District conference and launched by RIRP

Geeta Menek and Zone 20 PI Coordinator Gunes Ertas.

- Third was gifted to RIP Ravi in Amman to be installed in

RI Evanston Premises.

- RID Shefak Alpay agreed to receive the forth miniature to

run a TRF auction supporting Polio eradication.

- DG approved funding miniature copies to be sent to key

Peace Centers in each continent in an entrepreneurial

project sending tangible message of peace to the world.




DGE Mayan Raslan successfully conducted 2 PETS for 2016-17 Presidents,

Secretaries and Trainers both in Cairo and in Alexandria.

Total attendees reached 155 Rotarians in Cairo and 61 Rotarians in Alexandria.

President Elect Training Seminar – PETS 2016-17



Chartering of New Clubs

RC Aswan Sunrise



District 2451 Literacy Committee Annual Celebration


District 2451 Literacy Committee headed by PP Eman El Ghamramy

with the dedicated committee members, tactfully organized the

annual Literacy Forum on 26 March 2016, Celebrating the graduation

of 10,000 new literate people and the end of the 2nd phase of the

Project "Knowledge is power" with the support of Vodafone

Foundation for Community Service and the contributions of 43

Rotary clubs, the event was attended by more than 200 Rotarians,

chairman of Vodafone Foundation, General Authority for Adults

learning and Chairman of Industrial Modernization Center.


District 2451 Events


RC Heliopolis Sporting (P Abdel Rahman Soliman) and Rotaract

Heliopolis Sporting organizers of today's Marathon to benefit the

maintenance of infants’ incubators at Haggana slum area.

Thank you DG Adel Hafez, PDG Yasser Assem and AG Abla El-Badry

for your encouragement and attendance

DG with the Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of

Malta and DS Sahar Mounir … bridging ties for

fellowship and cultural exchange

In line with "Water for Life" project, a protocol was signed with

our new partner Kora Bora Association who donated a check

for LE200,000 for supplying clean water and sanitation to the

needy houses in Minia Governorate.

Congratulations tAo the newlyweds Dalia &

Ayman. God bless your years together


Youth Section

Rotaract in Model United Nations

The First Egyptian Rotaractors Representatives from District 2451

Ashraf Adly Founder and President of Rotaract Al Shorouk and

Taha El Homossani Past President of Rotaract Heliopolis Sporting

and Present international understanding Director,

had the honor to participate in the Rotaract Model of United Nations

as delegates in the (UNHCR) committee of Change the World Model

Of United Nations (CWMUN) ,That currently taking place in the

General assembly Hall of united Nations headquarters in New York

City.


DG Adel Hafez continue to support the

Youth of District 2451.

In this photo DG is signing on chartering

documents of Rotaract Club of

Alexandria El-Nozha United



Presidents & Honorary Secretaries Meeting


Mark your Calendar

You’re invited to join the 69 Rotarians from District 2451 and to connect with Korea — Touch the World at the 2016 Rotary International Convention in Seoul, 28 May-1 June.

We plan to make it the most successful convention to date and with your help, attract a record number of Rotarians from across the globe.

The Rotary Convention is for all Rotarians, featuring information, activities, and exchanging ideas

Seoul is an amazing destination with so much to offer — history, cuisine, culture, and shopping

The convention provides an exciting opportunity to network, meet new people, and make lasting friendships

Attendees can participate in a meaningful project in the community

The program features engaging speakers, spectacular entertainment, and House of Friendship events. Our District will have a booth at the House of Friendship to help showcase existing projects and find partners for future projects and global grants.

Come to Korea to get inspired to do more good and Be a Gift to the World.

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