Speakers John Bowskill and Thomas Checko. Host Mike Hirst

Tue, Jan 17th 2017 at 12:45 pm - 2:30 pm

Rotarians John and Thomas visited to update us on the very worthy Celebration of Engineering Project that Sunderland Rotary wishes to promote.

Rotarian Thomas, who is himself and engineer, gave us an outline of the Engineering Exhibition by local companies that Sunderland Rotary is sponsoring at the Stadium of Light on 3rd and 4th October 2017.

He began his powerpoint by showing many of the skilled engineering companies that are already operating in the north east. There is a problem with a lack of engineers arising from a perception of a lack of opportunity to progress in the profession.

The purpose of the exhibition is to educate, inspire and inform young people in primary and secondary schools, their parents and teachers about the wonderful opportunites there are in the profession, which is not perceived as a good career.

There will be an exhibition of manufactured goods, eminent speakers, a quiz, break out sessions covering different aspects, a description of the various ways in which one can become an engineer and and Information Pack to take away.

In the evening, there will be an event aimed specifically at teachers, whom it is thought tend to direct youngsters to more traditional occupations and degree courses.

Altogether, a very interesting and informative presentation, which our club is very ready to support.

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Community Service

'We're for Communities' and work within our local community, whose assistance and support we value greatly.

Youth Opportunities

Activities include working with schools,Youth Competitions, Rotary Youth Leadership Award scheme, our Interact Club, Rotakids clubs and much more.

Members of Seaburn Rotary wish to express their condolences to members of The Royal Family upon the death of Her Majesty.

World Community/Internat'l Service

Rotary Club of Seaburn works with communities overseas, mostly through The Rotary Foundation.

End Polio Now

Rotary International's big effort to rid the world of this crippling disease started in 1985. We are so close to completing the job. Just one last push!

Vocational Service

We follow this avenue of service by helping in schools in a variety of ways. We also have speakers who tell us about their occupations.

Satellite Club

Former Rotary Club of Seaburn Satellite Club, which was formed into a separate Rotary Club SR1.

Club/Membership Services

This committee is concerned with the administration of the club. It incorporates: House; Registrar; Fellowship; Programme; Sport. The President Elect is usually the chairman of the committee, with other members taking a lead in each particular activity.

A collage of the seven cards we have on offer for sale in 2020.

Each year a new card is painted by Rotarian Randle Oliver. These are sold to friends as well as other Rotary club members to raise funds for Rotary Foundation and other charities, including our own Benevolent Fund.

MEMORY CAFE

This new community venture opened in August 2017. The meetings are held at 2.00 pm on the last Wednesday each month.

Redby Rotakids with their charter and Rotarians

Redby Academy Rotakids were excited to received the charter on 17th May 2016

Membership

Rotary's main purpose is to encourage and nurture volunteerism locally, nationally and internationally. We have an active Membership Committee and would like to hear from anyone interested in finding out more about Rotary.

The Rotary Club of Seaburn received a banner award in recognition of its generous support of Rotary Foundation, being the 3rd highest donor in Rotary North East. It demonstrates the club's commitment to Doing Good in the World.