2024 2025 Malcolm Hallewell

Rotary International President

Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick has shared a powerful message. She announced that the 2024-25 presidential theme is The Magic of Rotary and called on members to recognize and amplify the organisation's power to save lives. “It’s up to you. You create the magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member.”

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On 11th June we will welcome RI President Stephanie for a two day visit to our District. She is looking forward to meeting as many of our members as possible so please check out her itinerary and make a date to join us wherever you can to ensure we give her a huge Welsh welcome. More details about her itinerary.......

MEMBERSHIP
At the District Council Meeting on 17th March Paul Bannister and Stephen John shared their story of how they had turned around the decline in membership of their club, and attracted new members. DG Malcolm asked that their success story be made available to other clubs. You can view there presentation by clicking here ...

As we celebrate 120 years of Rotary service on 23rd February, which is also celebrated as World Understanding and Peace Day, it is a perfect time to reflect on Rotary’s tireless commitment to peace and doing good in our local communities and all around the world. Since being founded by Paul Harris in Chicago in 1905, we’ve almost eradicated polio, we’ve trained peacebuilders, supported education for millions. Every single day our network of 1.4 million changemakers across the globe are transforming lives, bringing people together and making a difference in our communities.

INTERACT RALLY
A very successful Interact Rally was held in February at the Gilwern Outdoor Education Centre near Abergavenny, the rally provided participants with the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, take on outdoor challenges, and showcase their impactful community and international service projects. . You can read the full story Here

DISTRICT AND NATIONAL YOUTH COMPETITIONS
District Youth Competitions for Young Musician, Young Chef, and Youth Speaks were all held on Saturday February 15th and attracted some very talented participants....
The District Young Musician competition was held at All Saints Church Porthcawl and won by Bailey Buckley (instrument) and Isobel McMeechan (vocal). Isobel went on to the National competition where she was chosen as runner-up.
The District Young Chef competition was held at Mary Immaculate High School Wenvoe and won by Lena Zielinska. Lena also went on to the National competition where she was commended for her food having a great taste! See Young Chef Final
The Youth Speaks competition was held at Queen Elizabeth High School Llansteffan. Winners of the Senior competition were Queen Elizabeth High School Carmarthen. Internediate winners were St John Lloyd's, Llanelli.
The District Young Artist Competition was won by Nina of Barry School in the junior division, Olivia of Crickhowell High School in the Intermediate division, and Lexi of Crickhowell High School in the Senior division.
More information on all competitions is available by clicking here: More...

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Clubs across District supported their local communities on Remembrance Day......More pics

AROUND THE DISTRICT ON WORLD POLIO DAY 2024

Oct 24th was World Polio Day and buildings across the District were lit up purple to mark the day.... More...

ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Thank you to Rotary in Southern Wales and several clubs from our Cluster that sponsored young people to attend one of the three courses held at the Storey Arms, Brecon. Special thanks must go to Rob Fry and Hayley Ridge-Evans for organising the three courses and the staff at the Storey Arms, who pulled out all the stops to work with these young people to develop their leadership skills. More ..