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Midyear Christmas cheer for Sunflower Fund
ACVV News Ronelle Pinard
Midyear Christmas Cheer Janine le Roux, Helet Borchadt, Warren Vernon-Driscol, Jenny Morris
On a chilly winter’s morning in July Vrede en Lust Wine Estate was bedecked with glitter balls, Christmas trees and mistletoe. Unlike the weather the ambience was warm with friends and family gathered for a morning of fun, caring and sharing for a good cause. The Sunflower Fund hosted a successful Christmas in July event in with celebrity chef Jenny Morris as the MC. Ladies were spoiled with a delicious brunch, Vrede en Lust wine, warm beverages and a lovely Christmas goodie bag on arrival. Desray Fashions dazzled the women with an exhibition of clothing that the everyday woman can wear, Sisley Skin Care talked about skin care, Dr Darren Green serenaded the ladies, while Janine le Roux spoke about how the
proceeds of the day would be spent. The Sunflower Fund wishes to thank Vrede en Lust Wine Estate, for their very generous donation towards the event, as well as Desray Clothing, Sisley and all other sponsors who donated generously to make the event possible. All proceeds generated from the event will be used to pay for tissue typing costs of potential bone marrow stem cell donors to help those diagnosed with leukaemia and other blood related disorders. For more information on how to “Share a Little to Save a Life” visit the Sunflower Fund website or contact their toll free line. www.sunflowerfund.org.za | 0800 12 10 82
ACVV Franschhoek welcomes our new fundraiser, Riana Pretorius. She will be a kingpin at ACVV, as fundraising is a fundamental requirement at offices such as ours. Funding for the running of our office is generated through state subsidy, fundraising, donations and grants. Riana will be raising funds for various necessities. We are happy to announce that Project Papillon has been formed – Papillon is French for Butterfly. We want to give our children proverbial wings… There is great need for emergency aid for children in the community and ACVV assesses and assists as far as possible. Emergency aid includes food parcels, police clearance fees for foster parents, transport fees, court fees, crèche fees, clothing and shoes for children and so much more. We do have great need for clothing and shoes for children, so if you have any forgotten in a cupboard, please bring it to the ACVV office at 17 La Provence Street, Groendal. Contact Riana Pretorius on 021 876 2670 if you would like to get involved in any manner to assist us in assisting those in need. A big thank you to all donors who have contributed already! It does not go unnoticed. Many hearts have been touched by your kind gesture. The inaugural FRENCH CORNER FUN RUN, in aid of the ACVV Franschhoek, took place on 8 November 2014. This year’s event is scheduled for 21 November and promises to be bigger and better than last year’s. Following the success of last year’s event the organisers have decided to offer monetary prizes, as well as medals for all competitors. To enter,
Rotary News K.R. Ravindran
Probus Club Julie Mitchell The Probus Club is a local association of retired or semi-retired professional or business people, (or others who have had a measure of responsibility in any field of worthy endeavor), who are of good character, and are respected in their communities. The club meets once a month on the first Monday,
for fellowship and interesting talks. Come along and see what it’s all about. We meet at Café Bon Bon at 12h30 for 13h00. The joining fee is only R50, and an annual fee of R100. We do not have a speaker for this coming month, but come and join us for a social get-together on Monday 7 September. Our speaker for Monday 5 October is Mark Tanner, who will talk about “Americans”. If you would like to join us please contact the secretary Julie Mitchell on 083 303 333 5 or email mitchell.d@absamail.co.za
Fleur de Lis News
On 11 August a tremendous milestone was marked, not only for Rotary, but for the African continent: one full year without a single case of polio caused by the wild poliovirus in Africa. The magnitude of this achievement can hardly be overstated. A polio-free Africa has been within sight, so near and yet so far, for over a decade. The hard work and commitment that have brought us to this point have been nothing short of heroic. Tens of thousands of health workers reached hundreds of millions of children with vaccine, in some of the most difficult conditions imaginable. Together, we have done what once seemed impossible: We have stopped polio in Africa. Yet this progress, momentous as it is, is still fragile. As long as polio exists in the two remaining endemic
September 2015 see www.frenchcornerfunrun.co.za for details. See you there! ***
ACVV Franschhoek verwelkom ons nuwe fondsinsamelaar, Riana Pretorius, ‘n ou bekende by die ACVV. Sy sal ‘n kernfiguur hier wees aangesien fondsinsameling ‘n fundamentele vereiste is by hierdie kantoor. Fondse vir die bedryf van ons kantoor word gegenereer uit staatsubsidie, fondsinsameling, donasies en skenkings. Riana sal fondse insamel vir verskeie noodsaaklikhede. Ons is gelukkig om aan te kondig dat Projek Papillon gestig is – Papillon is Frans vir Skoenlapper. Ons wil ons kinders spreekwoordelik vlerkies gee... Daar is ‘n groot behoefte vir nood hulp vanuit ons gemeenskap en ACVV evalueer en help waar moontlik. Nood hulp sluit in: kospakkies, polisieklaringsfooie vir pleegouers, vervoerfooie, hoffooie, crèche fooie, klere en skoene vir kinders, en soveel meer. Ons het ‘n groot behoefte aan klere en skoene vir kinders, so as daar vergete kledingstukke lê in ‹n kas, bring dit asseblief na die ACVV kantoor by La Provencestraat 17, Groendal. Kontak Riana Pretorius by 021 876 2670 sou u op enige manier betrokke wou raak om ons te help om dié te help wat in nood verkeer. ‘n Groot dankie aan alle donateurs wat reeds bygedra het! Dit gaan nie ongesiens verby nie. Vele harte was al aangeraak deur jul vriendelike gebaar. Die eerste FRENCH CORNER PRETLOOP, ten bate van die ACVV Franschhoek, het plaasgevind op 8 November 2014. Hierdie jaar se byeenkoms is geskeduleer vir 21 November en beloof om groter en beter te wees as verlede jaar! Na die sukses van verlede jaar se byeenkoms het die organiseerders besluit om geldpryse, sowel as medaljes vir al die deelnemers aan te bied. Om in te skryf, sien www.frenchcornerfunrun.co.za vir meer besonderhede. Sien julle daar! Opwaarts en voorwaarts tot volgende keer!
Upward and onward until next time!
countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan, the virus still has the potential to spread and to spark new outbreaks. Now, more than ever, we need the power of all of Rotary to carry us through to the end: not just a polio-free Africa, but a polio-free world. Wherever you live, whether your country has just conquered polio or has been polio-free for decades, we need your voice, and your help. We need every Rotarian, in every Rotary club, to be talking about polio: making sure that media outlets report on our progress and our elected officials see polio eradication as a global priority. Your grassroots work helps drive the increased media coverage we have seen in the past year, which in turn drives global backing of our work to eradicate polio. Together, we will keep polio front and centre in our communities and on our national agendas, keeping up the energy and the momentum that will push us through to the finish. The battle in Africa has, for the moment, been won, but we need the strength of every Rotarian to help us win the war. Together, we will End Polio Now and truly Be a Gift to the World.
Museum onthaal senior dames
Linda Hightower
Christmas in July for Fleur de Lis Franschhoek residents love to have a good party while supporting our local charities. What better season for a party than a traditional Christmas in July celebration with all the trimmings. So it was that on Saturday evening, 25 July, Joe and Shirley Kilian’s home was transformed into a magical setting with décor by Event Interiors. The Christmas Elves were hard at work all week, decorating, cooking and planning. Dinner included all the traditional dishes produced with an elegant flare by Chef Shirley Kilian – duck liver parfait, stuffed turkeys, glazed ham, roasted potatoes, mince meat pies and flaming Christmas pudding. Kudos to the Chef and the Kitchen Elves! The meal was accompanied by some of the best wines produced in our valley: Boukenhoutskloof , Lynx, Franschhoek Pass and Anthonij Rupert. Entertainment was provided by Uncorked (aka Corksoakers) who had the place rocking! This is a group normally known for the work they do in their day jobs: Rowan Smith on keyboard, Nick Davies on banjo, Matthew Gordon on drums, Reg Lascaris on guitar, Lusapho Mtyhobile on bass and Doug Gurr doing vocals. The group was also accompanied by the Gordon’s young daughter, Kate, on tambourine. By the end of the evening everyone was dancing to the music. All food for the evening was generously donated by local merchants including Pick n Pay, Mrs. Mostert, Wild Peacock and Goede Hoop Meats. Auction prizes included four nights at Wildnerness Rocktail Beach Camp, two nights at Sabi Sabi Bush lodge, a gas grill from Weber, a 6.5kva Talon generator donated by Creative Equipment, a weekend at Robertson Small Hotel and dinner at Reubens, Lunch at La Residence, an evening at the Flagship Hotel in Simon’s Town and lunch at the Chef ’s Table, a gift voucher from Franschhoek Skin Care Clinic, a beautiful Kurt Pio oil painting from Ebony, foraging lessons with Chris Erasmus and lunch at Foliage, a visit to the Franschhoek Motor Museum followed by wine tasting and lunch including transportation in a vintage
Some of the Christmas Elves. FLTR: Linda Hightower, Rosemarie Evans, Jacquie Knights, Tracey Kirsten, Seon Kilian and Shirley Kilian (seated).
automobile from the collection. There was also jewelry from Christoff and Tiffany, a sculpture from Just Rock and wine from La Spinetta, Franschhoek Pass Winery, Boukenhoutskloof, Anthonij Rupert and Lynx. Thanks to the incredible generosity of merchants and guests alike, a total of R170 000 was raised for Fleur de Lis Home for the Aged. Because everything was donated for this event, 100% of proceeds go directly to the charity. The linoleum floor in the Home is original to the building from 1969 and can now be replaced with non-slip tiles throughout the home. Additionally, Fleur de Lis’ kitchen equipment will be upgraded and supplemented as they continue to provide healthy meals for the 40 residents of the home. The celebration continued on Wednesday, 29 July with a delicious lunch provided for Fleur de Lis residents by Shirley and the team of Christmas Elves. An excellent way to celebrate Christmas in July! Thank you, thank you to everyone who made this magical evening possible – the generous donors, the guests and especially the Christmas in July Elves!
Die personeel van die Hugenote Gedenkmuseum het op Woensdag, 12 Augustus, ‘n groep van die vallei se senior dames onthaal ter viering van Vrouedag. ‘n Kleurvol gedekte tafel oorlaai met keurig voorbereide eetgoed het die dames met hulle aankoms begroet. Baie van die dames ken mekaar reeds jare lank en dit was nie lank voordat die klank van vriendelike gesels en lag weerklink het nie soos stories van toeka onthou is. Daar is omtrent weggelê aan soetighede en soutighede, terwyl tee en vrugtesap gekeer het dat die kele uitdroog van al die lekker gesels. Die groep het aandagtig geluister toe Mev Sterna Hugo hulle oor ‘Vrouwees’ toegespreek het . Om die dag nog meer spesiaal te maak het die dames
elkeen ook ‘n geskenk ontvang – ‘n paar sagte, warm bedsokkies wat die museumdames self gebrei het. Die Hugenote Gedenkmuseum bedank graag die volgende besighede en individue vir hulle bydraes tot die viering: Montagu Dried Fruit, Huguenot Fine Chocolates, Auberge Chocolates, Mecedi Davids, Marlene Williams, Olivia Boonzaaier Oude Slavenhuis Restaurant, Lena Hoffman, La Petite Ferme Restaurant, Essence Restaurant, Franschhoek Link Apteek, Cafe Bon Bon Restaurant, BICCCS, Pick n Pay, Akademie Street Boutique Hotel & Guesthouse, Leopard’s Leap Restaurant, Les Fleurs Blomme, Maggie Daniels, Gladys Jaftha en Trevor Jefthas vir die vervoer van die dames.