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PROJECT OF THE MONTH
BroumanaStarsSummer Festival,heldonJuly28th and29thbytheRotaract ClubofBeirutCedars, Throughtheir collaborationwith Himaya,theywillbe providingawareness activitiesforkidstoteach themabouttheirrights andhowtheycanprotect theirsafety.
Thefestivaloffersarich andexcitingprogramfull ofstand-upcomedians, musicians,bands, singers,andshowsfrom 6p.m.until2a.m.
Let'sgathertogetherto endchildabuse.
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WEIBDEH'S STREETS TRANSFORM INTO A PLAYGROUND OF EXCITEMENT
Participants,includingclubmembers,guests,and sponsors,formedteamsandembarkedonathrilling adventurethroughvariouslocationsintheneighborhood. Theycompletedtasks,riddles,andchallengesconnected tolandmarksandlocalbusinesses.Theeventaimedto makeadifferencewhilehavingfun,fosteringcreativity, resourcefulness,andteamwork.
TheRotaractClubofAmmanAmmonhas organizedauniquefundraiser,"GooseChase,"for thesecondyearinarow.Theevent,organizedin collaborationwiththeKingHusseinCancerCenter andtheTrailofHopeInitiative,showcasedthe club'scommitmenttocommunityservice,team building,andspreadinghope.
ThecollaborationbetweentheRotaractClub,the KingHusseinCancerCenter,andtheTrailofHope Initiativesettheeventapart,bringingtogetherthe strengthsofdifferententitiesforpositivechange. Thescavengerhuntalsoservedasateam-building exercise,requiringeffectivecommunication, collaboration,andcreativeproblem-solvingskills.
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TheRotaractClubofAmmanJerashorganized theirannualNewYear'spartywithaWestern-style twist,bringingtogetherRotaractclubsto celebrate.PresidentMarianneKawar'sspeechwas inspiringandencouragedRotaractorsandguests fortheupcomingyear Theeventincludeda symboliccake-cuttingandlivelydancing.
TheannualNewYear’spartyhadnotonlymarked thebeginningofanewyearbuthadalsoigniteda renewedpassionformakingadifference,one projectandoneconnectionatatime.
ROTARACT CLUB OF AMMAN JERASH
HOSTS AN UNFORGETTABLE WESTERN-STYLE ANNUAL NEW YEAR PARTY
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MIND OVER MATTER
The Rotaract Club of Amman organized a unique fundraising event in collaboration with yoga instructor Zein Salti, known as "Zenergie." Held at the serene Dar Ne'meh in Amman, the event blended yoga and community support seamlessly Zein Salti's expert guidance led participants through an invigorating yoga session, promoting both physical and mental well-being. The funds raised contributed to the Rotaract Club's philanthropic efforts, exemplifying the power of community partnerships for positive change.
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A FUN-FILLED EVENING OF CHALLENGES AND SURPRISES
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ROTARACT CLUBS UNITE FOR BACK TO SCHOOL
TheRotaractClubsofAmmanAmmon,JordanRiver,andJerashinJordancametogetherforajoint communityserviceprojectthatmadeasignificantdifferenceinthelivesoflocalstudents.The initiative,"BacktoSchool,"focusedonprovidingessentialschoolsuppliestounderprivilegedchildren andfosteringasenseofsupportandencouragementwithinthecommunity
TheRotaractClubsmanagedtocollectschoolsupplies,includingbackpacks,notebooks,pens, pencils,erasers,andmore Thesesupplieswerecarefullysorted,ensuringthateachschoolbag containedabalancedmixofessentialsforaproductiveschoolyear
Thestudentsbrimmedwithjoyandanticipationastheyreceivedtheirnewschoolbags Theirfaceslit upwithsmiles,theysharedlaughter,andtheyfeltadeepsenseofgratitude Additionally,they experiencedastrongsenseofbelongingandsupportfromtheircommunity
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PADEL TOURNAMENT: SMASH FOR A CAUSE
Embarkingonaremarkableinitiative,RotaractClubofTripoliAl-Minahostedanexhilarating padeltournamentatPadelZoneTripoli.Withenthusiasticparticipationfrom20dedicated teams,theeventseamlesslyblendedsportandphilanthropy Notably,everyteamwas rewardedwithgiftvouchers,creatinganatmosphereofcelebrationforall Theultimate championsnotonlyclaimedawell-deservedcashprizebutalsoearnedthehonorof contributingtoameaningfulcause.Thefundsraisedfromthisspiritedeventwillextenda helpinghandtostudentsinpublicschools,providingthemwithessentialstationarysupplies Thistournamentstandsasatestamenttotheincredibleimpactthatcanbeachievedwhen community,competition,andcompassioncometogether.
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CLUB SERVICE
TheRotaractClubsofTripoliElMina, ZghartaZewye,andBeirutMillennium joinedforcesforanimpactfulclubservice, campevent: ةزﻮﺠﻟاع
OnAugust5th,106campersgatheredin Ehden,NorthLebanonforamemorable experience.Thecampfeatureda deliciousdinner,alivelysunsetDJparty, informativePDsessions,fungames,and engagingentertainment.Thefollowing morning,everyoneenjoyedahearty breakfast,markingtheculminationofa successfulandenjoyableclubservice effort
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InpartnershipwithOhanaSpaceYoga,theRotaractClubofLAUByblosorganizeditsinaugural professionaldevelopmentsessionoftheyear.Thiseventprovidedadistinctivechanceforattendees toboosttheirphysicalandmentalwellness Followingthis,adelightfulclubserviceoutingtookplace, furtherdemonstratingtheclub'sdedicationtogivingback
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ROTA DISTRICT 2452 meet
TheRotaractClubofBeyrouthUSJ,Lebanon,hadtheprivilegeofhostingaremarkableinauguralsessionoftheir webinarseriescalled'ROTAmeetDistrict2452'Wonderingwhatthiswebinarisallabout?Well,recognizingthatnot everyonehastheopportunitytotravelandexploreneighboringcountries,wepondered:whynotbringthe countriestoyou?
ROTAmeetDistrict2452isanonlinewebinarseriesconsistingofmultiplesessionsthroughouttheyear Each sessionfeaturesoneofthecountrieswithinDistrict2452,allowingthemtoshareinsightsandinformationabout theirbeautifulnationsandtheRotaractactivitiestherein.
ThefirstsessiontookplaceonAugust23,2023,at7pmBeiruttimeandfeaturedRotaractJordanandRotaract Armeniaastheguestcountries Over50attendeesactivelyparticipatedinthisengagingevent ThesessioncommencedwithanintroductionbyTeresiaFares,theHeadofInternationalAffairsatRotaractUSJ. Followingthat,wewerehonoredtohearfromouresteemedguests,DRRMeliaHaddad,andPresidentofRotaract USJ,ChaficHokayem
ThefirstsegmentofthesessionwasledbyRotaractJordan'sVDRRCarolMusharbashandRotaractAmman's President,PetraTawfiqMasannat,whosharedinsightsaboutRotaractJordan,itshistory,anditskeyaspects ThesecondsegmentfeaturedAniYezekyanandRotaractArmenia'sVDRRElenPavleyan,whoprovidedvaluable informationaboutRotaractArmenia,itshistory,anditsgeneralcharacteristics
Towardstheconclusionofthesession,theevent'sprojectleadersfromRotaractUSJ,CelineDaouandReineAbou Saab,organizedanentertaininggametotestourknowledgeandwhatwehadlearnedduringthesession Atthe endofthegame,twowinnerswereannounced,andcertificatesofappreciationandparticipationweredistributed toallattendeesasatokenofgratitudefortheiractiveengagement
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ECO CHARTING ROTARACTLEBANON
Happeningforthefirsttimeindistrict2452,RotaryandRotaractjoininghandsforashared event!RotaractLebanonEco’s firstcause-basedclubinthedistrict charternightalong withRotaryLebanonEco’sHandingOverCeremonybothtookplaceonAugust13,2023,in RivieraHotelinBeirutwiththeattendanceofseveralRotaractandRotaryclubs,aswellas familyandfriends.ThehandingoverceremonytookplacebetweentheIPPofRotary LebanonEco,MarounChabenne,andPresidentRanaElHindy.Thecharternighttookplace withRotaractLebanonEco’sfoundingpresident,RamAzzam,andhonoraryguests:past districtgovernorGeorgesAzar,andpastpresidentofRotaryClubofSaida,AbdelmawlaAl Soloh.
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TheRotaractClubofKesrouantooka proactivesteptowardsfosteringpersonal andprofessionalgrowthbyhostinga highlybeneficialprofessional developmentsessionFocusedonthe themeofemotionalintelligenceinthe workplace,thissessionaimedtoequip individualswiththetoolsnecessaryto navigateandexcelintheirprofessional environmentsAttendeeshadthe opportunitytodelveintothenuancesof emotionalintelligence,understandingits impactoneffectivecommunication, teamwork,andleadershipByorganizing thissession,theRotaractClubof Kesrouandemonstrateditscommitment toempoweringindividualswithessential skills,ensuringtheirsuccessnotonly withintheircareersbutalsoinbuilding strongandharmoniouswork environments
A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AT THE WORKPLACE
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CREATE, NETWORK & AMITIE!
Wednesday witnessed a vibrant tapestry of ideas, deepened connections, and flourishing friendships. As the Rotaract Club of Dubai united with Rotaract Jumeirah, the two clubs commemoratedadynamiceveningthattrulyembodiedtheessenceofeachgroup.
Craftingpathwaystogrowth,interweavinganetworkofunity,andnurturingbondsofAmitietheseprinciplesencapsulatetheveryessenceofRotaractDubai!
The club extended their heartfelt gratitude to Rotary UAE for guiding them on this incredible journeyofserviceandfriendship
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LETTER HEAD EXCHANGE
TheRotaractClubofThaneNorthEnd-India/3142recentlyhostedadistinguished guestfromDubai,whoattendedtheirclub'sserviceevent
Additionally,membersfromthefollowingclubswerewelcomed:
-TheRotaractClubofMagarpattaTrendsetters-India/District3131
-TheRotaractClubofPanvelIndustrialTown-India/District3131
-TheRotaractClubofKaradCity-India/District3132
DedicatedboardmembersfromtheRotaractClubofThaneNorthEndreceiveda specialrequestfromamemberoftheRotaractClubofKaradCity.Theygenerously accompaniedthismembertotheairporttofacilitatetheexchangeprogram.
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LEARNING IN ACTION
TheRotaractClubofArmeniashowedtheirstrongdedicationtohelpingthe communitywithaheartwarmingfundraiser Theyfocusedonimproving educationandhelpingfamiliesinneed.Thecluborganizedacampaignthat hadarealimpact Theyprovidedschoolsuppliesto12children,makingtheir firstdayofschoolexcitingandsuccessful Thiseffort,whichmixedkindness andaction,demonstratedthatevensmallactsofkindnesscanbringbig changes,helpingtheseyoungstudentsovercomechallengesandsucceed.
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CYPRUS; TRAININGS AND AWARDS CEREMONY
CelebratingGrowthandAchievement:CyprusTrainingSeminar101andAwardsCeremonyon26thofAugust, honorourdedicatedlearnersandacknowledgetheiroutstandingaccomplishmentsinadayfilledwithlearning, inspiration,andrecognitionwithourDRRMeliaHaddad,AcademyteamP.EmilMoawad,VP.HalaGhoussouband DistrictTeamPDRRMaggiePoposka,CyprusVDRRNikolaLambrow,CRStephanieGeorgiadow.Togetherto applaudtheirjourneytowardsexcellenceandprepareforabrighterfuture.
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BLOOD DONATION
StepintotheCircleofBloodBonds! Blood donation drive where unity andimpactthrive.
Let'sstrengthenourcommunities andmakeadifferencethat resonatesfarbeyondthem.
LET US REMEMBER: ONE BOOK, ONE PEN, ONE CHILD, AND ONE TEACHER CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.
M A L A L A Y O U S A F Z I : A U G U S T E D I T I O N
Didyouknow,thatmorethan775millionpeopleovertheageof15areilliterate.That’s17 percentoftheworld’sadultpopulation.
Ourgoalistostrengthenthecapacityofcommunitiestosupportbasiceducationandliteracy, reducegenderdisparityineducation,andincreaseadultliteracy Wesupporteducationforall childrenandliteracyforchildrenandadults
WHAT YOUR CLUB CAN DO?
Provide school kits for underprivileged Schedule literacy related PD sessions
Book Donation
Social media awareness posts
Organize a Poetry night Volunteer at a kindergarten, school or any relevant educational institution
Book reading challenge with another club
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DISTRICTROTARACTREPRESENTATIVE MeliaHaddad PROF ICER MarianneKawar ROTARACTACADEMYVICEPRESIDENT Hala Ghoussoub ROTARACT ACADEMY SECRETARY & INFORMATION OFFICER Fairouz Rumman A U G U S T E D I T I O N
PASTDISTRICTROTARACTREPRESENTATIVE Maggie Poposka VDRR-BAHRAIN RazanJamal
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