December Casemate Stalls

The Rotary Club of Gibraltar held a music and fund-raising morning in Casemates on Saturday 10th December. The event was based just outside Burger King from 10a.m. onwards. The stars of the show were The Calpe Rooke Band who played a special selection of seasonal music including many old favourites.


Everyone was welcomed to join in, to help boost the Christmas spirit in Gibraltar and share the Rotary motto of “service above self”.

People were asked to donate a winter coat which was distributed to people in need and also give a toy if they could. Santa collected these and gave them to needy girls and boys in local hospitals and homes.

Rotarians set up three stalls in Casemates. Two of them provided bric-a-brac and books and the third featured a useful gift-wrapping service so people could take their presents along for a professional 'wrap' and save themselves the work while helping to raise funds for local charities.

KGV Christmas Party

The KGV Christmas Party went off very well and our thanks fo to Jennifer for organising the event. There must have been a record number of residents this year as the dining hall was packed, so much so that when we were entertained by Vicente and his dance troupe they hardly had sufficient room to give us a twirl and show their talents!
There was plenty of goodies to eat and drink and President Tony thanked all those who helped with making and providing it all. Santa didn't let us down and made a timely appearance to cheer up everyone and of course to hand out the presents.

The mystery of  Rotary's disappearing pineapple is finally resolved,....... Rudolph the red nose reindeer, seen hiding in the kitchen, ate it !!

Past 1120 DG's Himansu Basu Visit to the Club

Alameda Gardens Outing

Rotary and Mount Alvernia

The Rotary Club of Gibraltar is providing Mount Alvernia residents with cooking facilities of their own. Originally, Mount Alvernia Occupational Therapy and Activities section contacted the Rotarians to see if the Club could help The Friends of Mount Alvernia with the purchase of a domestic cooker for the residents to use. This is becauseThe residents are not allowed to use the main kitchens and its appliances.

The idea is that this new cooker would be used for producing cakes and other 'goodies' that the residents themselves could then sell at their own fund-raising events. This would be along with other items that they make under the supervision of the occupational therapists. The therapists are also looking into the possibility of allowing some of the more able residents a chance to entertain their own families to the occasional Sunday lunch. Rotary has been happy to provide funds for such a worthwhile project.





The cheque presentation by Rotary President Tony Nation to The Friends of Mount Alvernia, (from Left to Right ) Louis Spiteri - Secretary, Mercy Posso - Chairperson & Christian Hayward - Treasurer

The President with the Activity Co-ordinators Sara (L) & Amanda (R)

The Club away-day to Seville was very enjoyable, with seven Rotarians, one Honorary Member, nine guests and Uncle Winston (!) attending. A relaxing and stress-free day where we saw and had explained the sites and wonders of a beautiful city. The river trip was good (maybe not for the maritime inspectors within our party – 100 plus passengers on-board, with only 70 lifebuoys and a few floats, no life jackets and only two crew manning the craft? – would not have happened in Gibraltar!!!) but we didn’t allow that to spoil our trip.

Rotary and 'Lola's Boys'

The Rotary Club of Gibraltar has booked a charity fundraising gala performance for later this month. The popular West End singing duo 'Lola's Boys' have been steadily making a name for themselves internationally and Rotary are delighted to welcome them to Gibraltar.

The event will take place on Friday 30th September at 8pm and the venue will be beside the pool at The Rock Hotel. Tickets (which also include a welcome drink and a three-course dinner) are £45 per person

and all proceeds will go to the Rotarians' local charities. The event has been sponsored by Bright Co.Ltd. and The Priority Freight Company to whom Rotary are extremely grateful. The Rotarians ask that people

regard the evening as a 'black tie' occasion.

Tickets are available from citycentre companies Denville Designs, Khubchands or  Soloman Levy or by phone from Jane on 56001830 or Penny on 54013421

Rotarians enjoying a summer Barbeque






 





 



Peter Gray Award

The Peter Gray Award for the best attendance during the year has had an additional plaque added to it in memory of Maurice Featherstone 1923-2011. Maurice was a frequent winner of the best attendance record.

This year the award has been presented to Sylvia for her excellent attendance on all matters Rotary during 2010-11. Congratulations to Sylvia

For our newer members, Peter Gray was a past District Governor for District 1120 and was a very good friend of the Club and a frequent visitor.

Tarik donates to Rotary

The Rotary Club of Gibraltar has recently been delighted to receive a donation of £250 from the Tarik Ship Agency, one of Gibraltar’s best known maritime suppliers. In the past Tarik has supported a number of Rotary’s environmental and charitable projects and although there are no 'strings attached' to this most recent donation, it is worth special mention.

The donation became apparent when the Rotary President received a letter from Tarik Ship Agency. He has had in the past many dealings with the company both in his role as Chief Surveyor, as a consultant and as a supporter of our Club.

The attached photo is of Rotary President, Tony Nation with Joe Canepa, father of the current Tarik directors, Mark & Chris Canepa

Rotary President's Handover Evening

The Rotary Club of Gibraltar held their annual Presidential handover on Tuesday 5th July. Master of ceremonies Chris Rawlinson welcomed members and guests and then outlined the agenda for the evening.

The outgoing President, Julian Risso gave a brief speech in which he highlighted all Rotary’s achievements for the past year. He also thanked Mrs Jane Hart,Chairperson of the Fund Raising Committee for all the hard work she and her committee had put in throughout the previous twelve months. Mr Risso also commended Penny Pilley for her outstanding work as secretary, Lyana Armstrong-Emery for her efforts as PR/Press Officer and everyone else who had worked so hard throughout the year to ensure the success of the Club.

He then handed the chain of office over to his successor,Tony Nation.  Mr Nation gave a brief speech and then, in turn, welcomed the new President Elect, Mrs Jennifer Stentiford as well as handing the floor
over to the visiting District Governor, Lynn Mitchell from District 1120.

After a brief speech everyone went to a reception held by the poolside of Rock Hotel.Dinner followed accompanied by the delightful sounds of music from the inimitable Valverde Brothers.