Stephen told us about the work of Rotary in environmental issues, highlighting four main areas:
'Spring Clean' where a club undertakes to clean an area such as a town centre, park, beach etc. His own club have done this for many years and he notes, with pleasure, that the amount of rubbish has diminished from 60 bags to 30 bags.
'Tree Planting' with the support of the Woodlands Trust, many clubs have engaged in tree planting large areas to improve the local environment.
'Earth Hour' which next year takes place on 28th March from 8 pm. to 9 pm. We are all encouraged to turn all electrical equipment off, including lights and televisions etc. to conserve energy but also to focus on our excessive use of the earth's diminishing resources. Stephen has suggested a social function could be held 'by candlelight'!
'Rodney Huggins Environmental Award'. Stephen pointed us to this annually presented award and cited examples from previous years.
With an overall theme of 'sustainability', we were given many new insights to Rotary's work in environmental issues and appropriate challenges were suggested for future action.
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Co-ordinates the internal and external communications functions such as press relations, Club Handbook, Monthly Bulletin and the website.
moreService to the community requires Rotarians to devote their time, energy and professional skill to particular projects. Although funds are often raised for charity this is not a Rotary Club's first aim. The emphasis is on personal service.
moreInternational Service promotes worldwide goodwill; organising projects such as Aqua Boxes, Shelter Boxes and 'Shoe Boxes' sent to disaster sites throughout the world.
moreFormerly known as 'New Generations' or 'Youth Opportunities', this Committee continues to work in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools to help pupils and students to make the most of their potential.
more1. Maintains the day-to-day administration of the Club Website from information supplied. 2. Maintains the Club's information on the Rotary International 'Global Database' and the DMS (Database Management System).
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