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Rotary is one of the world’s largest and most successful global membership and humanitarian service organisations, with 1.2 million members in over 200 countries. Our very lively District, which covers Berkshire, Oxfordshire, South Buckinghamshire and West Middlesex has 58 clubs and approximately 1860 active members all serving their communities and having great fun at the same time. See more
GIVE SOMETHING BACK: If you enjoy helping others, connecting with Rotary gives you the chance to do something really worthwhile.
FUN AND FRIENDSHIP: Rotary membership is a lot of fun. We arrange activities which provide a welcome distraction from busy lives and the opportunity to make new friends who share common values.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Rotary was founded over 100 years ago as a business networking club and this is still part of Rotary life. Ethical practice is encouraged and, with members drawn from all walks of life, the opportunities to network are endless.
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New members are always welcome, and with the unique character of each Rotary Club, the opportunities are endless. Clubs meet for breakfast, lunch, in the evening and even at the weekend. So what are you waiting for?
There are also Rotarian Action Groups which are involved in making a difference in their community.
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District 1090 Handover
The first virtual District Handover
Calling All Rotary Clubs!
Earlier today we heard news that Super Typhoon Goni hit the Philippines with 140 mph winds and torrential rainfall – ripping off roofs, taking out power and damaging buildings. It caused landslides and flooding across parts of the country.
This was the most powerful storm to hit the country since Haiyan in 2013. Almost 1 million people have been forced from their homes and this time families face a double threat of having nowhere to live except for overcrowded evacuation centres whilst also trying to protect themselves from coronavirus.
We have a team on the ground and ShelterBox aid is already in the country. We are preparing supplies of emergency shelter, solar lights and other essential aid items to help families in the worst hit areas. This will enable some of the most vulnerable people to move from evacuation centres to a more private space, where they will be able to socially distance.
Rotary in the Philippines plays a key part in our work in the country. Without Rotary support we would not be able to help families across the Philippines recover after disaster.
Zoom Session on Compliance -26th November - compliance evening with Peter King
H&S, Safeguarding, Mediation and Risk Assessment
Thursday, 26th November 7.00pm - 8.30pm
The presenters will be: Costa Franceskides - Rotary Club of Maidenhead Bridge Health and Safety Officer Peter King - Rotary Club of Kew Gardens President - Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland (RIBI) 2014/15 Compliance Officer – Rotary International Great Britain and Ireland 2020/21 Kevin Mack - Rotary Club of Rushmoor District 1145 Safeguarding Officer
Gillian Pearce - Rotary Club of Elthorne-Hillingdon District Governor 2018/19 Public Image Team Leader Compliance Officer Equality & Diversity Officer
Welcome to Marius Hopley- District Governor 2020/2021
Rotary Opens Opportunities and Marius' journey as District Governor has started. There are a few different challenges this year but although the situation is unprecedented, Rotary Clubs have been showing their community spirit and adaptability.
Lets welcome him in on Friday 3rd July at 7pm via Zoom
PHF by Immediate Past District Governor Frank
PDG Tim Cowling and his wife Linda hosted the presentation of a Paul Harris Fellowship award to Angela Campbell in their beautiful garden at the end of July. Angela has been recognised for her continued hard work with the Wye Valley Project in Zambia, her contribution to the 2020 Conference and many other projects often with her husband, Wallingford and Didcot Rotarian Colin Campbell.It was my pleasure and honour to remind the small gathering of Angela’s commitment to Rotary.As a non Rotarian Angela also received a fully illustrated book on the History of the Rotary FoundationIPDG Frank
IPDG Frank
Purple 4 Polio Crocuses for 2021
Following the success of our crocus planting over the last two years, find out how your Rotary Club or RHS Group can help paint District 1090 in the Thames Valley even more Purple4Polio in the Spring of 2021.
Polio and Covid-19 are each classified by the World Health Organisation as a public health emergency of international concern. The world is now only too aware that a virus can literally be just a plane ride away. Thankfully for the Poliovirus there is a safe and effective vaccine but we still have to ensure every single child across the globe receives their polio immunisation.
Creating awareness of Rotary's number one goal of eradicating Polio from the world is a great way to support the Polioplus initiative; and what better way to raise awareness than turning our towns purple in spring?
Click here to find out more and to order your crocus corms by 31st August 2020 and lets go Purple4Polio!
Does your club have a story you want to share to the world? If so contact us via Webmaster@rotary1090.org
A new initiative has been launched across Rotary in the Thames Valley in partnership with "OK Our Kids". It is hoped that all primary school children across Thames Valley see a copy of the book Watch Out, published by OK Our Kids, to help them navigate through the dangers in the world out there which all children face these days.
Without exception, the response from the teachers in the schools so far approached by our Rotary Clubs has been very positive.
The Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches (RCBB) is the host club for OK Our Kids. The Club has been very successful in obtaining outside funding to help fund the cost of free books. Outside organisations are very supportive and are aware of the challenges that young people are facing in the community today. They want to help!!
Frances Habgood Thames Valley Police Speaking about OK Our Kids.
If you would like to support OK Our Kids, then the first stage is to purchase a small number of books to give to head teachers in the schools in your area. They are £1 per book.
The Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches is managing the process for ordering books and payments. To order books please contact Ian Griffith via email or phone. Contact details: Tel: 01753-644151
Rotary Magazine
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