Rotary Club of Gibraltar: May 2010

Object of Rotary

The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service to the community as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

1) The development of acquaintance as an opportunity of service.
2) High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of worthiness of all useful occupations and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
3) The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business and community life.
4) The advancement of international understanding

Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses & Professions

The Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses & Professions was adopted by the Rotary International Council on Legislation in 1989 to provide more specific guidelines for the high ethical standards called for the the Object of Rotary.

As a Rotarian in Business or Profession I am expected to:

*Consider my vocation to be another opportunity to serve.

*Be faithful to the letter and to the spirit of the ethical codes of my vocation, to the laws of my country and to the moral standards of my community.

*Do all in my power to dignify my vocation and to promote the highest ethical standards in my chosen vocation.

*Be fair to my employer, employees, associates, competition,customers, the public and all those with whom I have a business and professional relationship.

*Recognize the honour and respect due to all occupations which are useful to society.

*Offer my vocational talents to promote opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others and to improve the quality of life in my community.

*Adhere to honesty in my advertising and in all my representations to the public concerning my business or profession.

*Neither seek from nor grant to a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normallyaccorded others in a business or professional relationship.

Message For Prospective Members

Rotarians are business & professional leaders who take an active role in thier communities while greatly enriching their personal & professional lives.

A Rotary Club contains a diverse group of professional & business leaders from the community that the Club serves.

Membership in a Rotary Club offers a number of benefits, including:
* effective change within the community
* advancing business & professional contacts
* developing leadership skills
* gaining an understanding of & having an impact on
international humanitarian issues through Rotary

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Rotary Club of Gibraltar Awards Ceremony 2010

The Rotary Club of Gibraltar held their annual awards ceremony at Casino Calpe on 25th May. The reception was well attended by Rotarians, media and guests and the awards, including plaque and cheque, were presented by Hon Jaime Netto, Minister for Youth, Families & community Services.

H.E. the Governor, Patron of the Rotary Club of Gibraltar was also there as Guest of Honour.

The Awards presented were:

*The Youth Award went to 11year old Santino Jimenez for courage in the face of adversity

*The Public Service Award went to Jay Schembri of Sponsored Patients Department, G.H.A in recognition of exceptional courtesy, efficiency and helpfulness in rendering service to the public

*The Honoured Elder award went jointly to George and Alice Payas for exceptional dedication and service to the community of Gibraltar.

Rotary PR/Press spokesperson Lyana Armstrong-Emery today publicly thanked all those who participated in making the evening so memorable. In particular she singled out Mrs.Maruchi Risso who organised the event and thanked her for all her efforts in making this a truly wonderful evening. Lyana reminded senders of all unsuccessful nominations received this year that they have another chance as their names will also be put forward for consideration for next year's award ceremony together with any new nomitations.

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ROTARIANS’ NOSTALGIC CHARITY EVENING

The Rotary Club of Gibraltar recently held a nostalgic evening to raise money for local charities. The event was held in the tunnels at the King's Bastion (Gibraltar's Leisure Centre) in recognition of the valiant role played in World War II by our combined armed forces and also the heroism of all Gibraltarians who endured so much at that time.

Approximately 40 people attended. Encouraged by George Williams we sang songs of the time such as ‘Lili Marlene’, ‘I do like to be Beside the Seaside’, ‘Roll out the Barrel’, ‘Lambeth Walk’ and ‘We'll meet again’ to name just a few.

Everyone enjoyed their dinner of bangers and mash although the portions would have been more likely to have been a whole month's ration in the 1940’s!

Gordon Vickers and Gloria Fletcher delighted everyone with their exhibition of how to dance the Jitterbug.

The Fancy Dress competition was won by Sylvia Leahy and in 2nd place.

Kevin and Anne O'Flynn from RAF, Gibraltar, who dressed up as two children evacuees.

Gibraltarians Pepe Fabre and another distinguished elderly gentleman who worked on Bomb Disposal were present. They were adorned with a grand array of war time medals gained in the service of the late King George VI and in defence of Gibraltar. They delighted everyone with their memories which were still so fresh in their minds some six and a half decades later. Sadly the Name of Pepe Fabre's companion was not recorded but we would be delighted if someone present on the evening could identify him for us !

The whole setting for the evening was perfect and to add to the mood the film ‘Operation Felix’ was playing continually in the background.

Speaking today, Rotary spokeswoman Lyana Armstrong-Emery expressed her thanks to everyone who’d worked so hard to make the evening such a success.

A total of just under £400 was raised for local charities.

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