Rotary District 2485 Newsletter #3

DISTRICT D53 & D55 (D2485) NEWSLETTER

The latest news and updates from District D53 & D55 (D2485)

DISTRICT D53 & D55 (D2485)

TRAINING SEMINAR - PETS & DTTS

On March 18 and 19, a training seminar for future presidents and district structures was organized at Resorting Gardenland, Bushat, Shkodër.

The seminar took place in two days, where the first day was a plenary session. On behalf of the host Club, RC Vau i Deja Bushat, the session was greeted by the Mayor of Vau i Deja, also a member of the Club, Mark Babani.

PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE

Jennifer Jones President 2022-23

JANUARY 2023

Rotary recently surveyed our members and found something that should be unsurprising but still caused many of us in Rotary leadership to sit up and pay attention: The single most important factor in member satisfaction is the club experience. How at home you feel in your club, how rewarding club meetings are, and how engaged you feel in service projects.

I have seen this firsthand across the Rotary world this year. When members feel an emotional connection to their club, they cannot imagine leaving. And that connection is often forged in “Rotary moments,” when people feel that special connection to the people around them and the impact of their service. Our Imagine Impact Tour is all about shining a light on those Rotary moments and encouraging our members to tell their stories.

But there’s something else that makes an enormous difference in building and sustaining that connection. It’s the comfort and care of our members both Rotarians and Rotaractors. As my Rotary friend Todd Jenkins says, “People can’t see how you think, but they sure can see your actions.”

We are in the relationship business, and if we take care of each other — genuinely show concern for each other — then we will make friends for life, and we will do anything to widen that circle of friendship.

The question is: How do we live with our eyes wide open and do the things that really matter? We do this by taking time for each other, actively listening to one another, and treating every Rotary member as equally valuable — no matter how long we have been a member or what position we hold.

People like me in Rotary leadership can offer all kinds of advice about how to make your club experience more valuable. But what’s most important is for everyone in every Rotary club to speak up and listen to one another. We should never be afraid to share with our fellow Rotary member what we expect to get out of our membership and have an open discussion about how to make that happen.

Our family talent pool is growing.

We're proud to have 2 new doctors, 2 designers and a lawyer!

PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE

Jennifer Jones President 2022-23

To lead a Rotary club is to invite such dialogue and to be willing to try new approaches. Good leadership is giving it away. Propping others up. Allowing others to feel the victory.

I have one last request for club leaders. We still need to do more worldwide to increase our female membership. It’s up a bit this year, but I know we can and must do better. Rotary is growing again. As I write this, we’re just a handful of members away from surpassing 1.2 million Rotarians again. So let’s redouble our efforts to bolster our clubs with great new members, then keep them for life by providing comfort and care.

As I walked across a school campus at the settlement with a teacher, she shared with me the dire statistics on girls' education. Most don't get through grade school. Many are sold into child marriage to pay for food for their families. As I looked around at these young girls, I was gutted.

Our work with empowering girls and women is much more than creating equity — sometimes, it's about health or education. Other times it's about providing safety. Regardless of the path, it's always about basic human rights.

We can do more to empower girls and women, and we can expand how we share the progress Rotary members and our partners have made toward this goal.

FEBRUARY 2023

Recently, I spent time in the Nakivale refugee settlement in Uganda. As the "settlement" in its name suggests, the people living there are free to move around and integrate as best they can — one thing that makes the place unique.

I had a chance to play soccer with boys and girls from about a dozen nations and talk with women who had fled areas of conflict. It was a tapestry of human experience shared through both laughter and tears.

There is no shortage of inspiring examples of our work, from interest-free microcredit loans for women in Nigeria, to projects in India that provide girls menstrual hygiene products. Hundreds of projects are taking place across all Rotary areas of focus and are making a meaningful and often lifesaving difference.

Our family talent pool is growing. We're proud to have 2 new doctors, 2 designers and a lawyer!

Together, we can address the needs and inequities that girls throughout the world face daily. But we must also monitor the impact of these projects and create awareness of Rotary

PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE

Jennifer Jones President 2022-23

resources and subject matter experts, including Rotary Action Groups, The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers, Rotary Peace Fellows, and others.

It is especially important that we tell the stories of our initiatives that have a positive impact on the lives of women and girls. This last point is near and dear to my heart. This means sharing our stories on social media, through local news outlets, in this magazine, and wherever we can inspire others.

As you do so, it's important to provide information that helps our Rotary family connect with others who are implementing activities in their regions, as well as across the world. Let's share our successes and learn from one another then proudly tell our stories to a larger audience.

These are exciting times in Rotary, and the world is taking notice. As we work to empower women and girls to step into their full potential, we create new pathways for membership growth and greater collaboration with partners to create positive, lasting change. Thank you for your continued action in this vital effort.

MARCH 2023

As we planned for this Rotary year, I could have never "imagined" the breadth of stories we would encounter nor the scope of the people we would meet.

I find oxygen in sharing time with our members — hearing their truths and learning about their personal journeys and their deepest desires for goodness.

And so it was that I encountered two very different men with very similar stories.

One-hundred-year-old Genshitsu Sen is a remarkable human being and a joyful soul. We greeted each other in Kyoto, during my trip to Japan in November, with a hug and an instant connection.

Not only is Sen a former grand master of the Urasenke tea tradition but he is also an active member of the Rotary Club of Kyoto, where he has served as club president. He assisted in the charter of the Rotary Club of Kyoto-South. And he has also served as governor of District 2650 and held leadership roles in Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.

Our family talent pool is growing.

We're proud to have 2 new doctors, 2 designers and a lawyer!

During that same week, I had the great pleasure to record a birthday video for a 100-year-old World War II naval hero

PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE

Jennifer Jones President 2022-23

who is an exemplary leader and who served two terms as governor of District 5810 in Texas.

Both men are decorated World War II heroes in their respective countries and share unthinkable history. And although they served on opposing sides of the war, their stories are remarkably similar — and they are both honorable men who chose Rotary to carry on lives of peacemaking.

I have been reflecting so much lately that we are all on this planet simply trying to do our best, and we are much more similar than we are different.

I feel incredibly fortunate to share in these stories and to meet such incredible people.

DISTRICT D53 & D55 (D2485) TRAINING SEMINAR - PETS & DTTS

Bushat,

18-19 March 2023

On March 18 and 19, a training seminar for future presidents and district structures was organized at Resorting Gardenland, Bushat, Shkodër.

The activity continued with the presentation of RIPE R. MclNally, as well as the theme of the year 2023-2024, from Fleta Baraku, Head of KKRK.

The seminar took place in two days, where the first day was a plenary session. On behalf of the host Club, RC Vau i Deja Bushat, the session was greeted by the Mayor of Vau i Deja, also a member of the Club, Mark Babani.

Next, the audience had an online connection with the Zurich Office, where Viviana Cane presented the advantages of the My Rotary platform, and its use by members and officers of clubs and those of the District.

Shkodër,

DISTRICT D53 & D55 (D2485) TRAINING SEMINAR - PETS & DTTS

The seminar continued with the important topics of membership, those of finances, strategic plans of the clubs and the district.

The seminar continued in the plenary session even after the lunch break, and issues such as interstate committees, club training programs, the Rotary Foundation, etc. were discussed.

In order to make the stay as pleasant as possible for the visitors, a visit to the city of Shkodra was scheduled on the first day. A minibus was placed at the disposal of those who wished to join this group, which took the group to the well-known Venetian Mask Workshop, the Marubi Museum, and other points of interest.

At the end of the first day, a Gala dinner was organized with a very large participation. If 57 participants were registered in the seminar, about 100 people took part in the gala dinner. The dinner was organized in a very festive atmosphere, with live music.

During the dinner, new members were accepted in and the flags were provided to two new clubs, RC Lezha and RC Bushat Vau i Deja.

Handing the flag for RC Lezha

Bushat, Shkodër, 18-19 March 2023

DISTRICT D53 & D55 (D2485) TRAINING SEMINAR - PETS & DTTS

Bushat, Shkodër, 18-19 March 2023

Training session from Ardian Hoxha on membership topic

Training session from Eva Hyna on equality,

DISTRICT D53 & D55 (D2485)

TRAINING SEMINAR - PETS & DTTS

The second training day continued in two parallel sessions: one for the Presidents-Elect and the other, for the Assistant Governors. In this session, problems of communication and coordination of these structures among themselves, but also with other structures such as District committees, were addressed.

The next DISTAS training seminar will be organized in Prizren and will include the training of Club officers, as well as create an opportunity for future presidents who could not attend PETS.

PP, Petrit Dobi Chairman of the Training Committee of District 2485

Bushat, Shkodër, 18-19 March 2023

Moments during Gala evening organized on the occasion of the seminar in Bushat

VISIT OF THE RIPR RADU POPESCU IN ALBANIA

The Rotary International President Representative for Albania and Kosovo, PDG Radu Popescu, paid a visit to the Rotary clubs in Albania between 13 and 17 of March 2023.

Being accompanied by PP Arben Dushi – Assistant Governor, Albana Drenogllava – Assistant Governor, Edmond Kristo –appointed Assistant Governor and Fatmir Lishi – Assistant Governor, PDG Radu Popescu met the Rotarians from the following clubs:

On 13.03.2021: RC Tirana, RC Tirana West and R e-C Tirana

Cosmopolitan

On 13.03.2023 in the evening: RC Elbasan at the Summer Day celebration

On 14.03.2023: RC Tirana International and RC Tirana Blloku

On 15.03.2023: the board of the RC Durres and the first two members of the Rotaract club Durres

On 16.03.2023: RC Pogradec, RC Korca and RC Korca West

On 17.03.2023: RC Shkodra, RC Alpin Malësi e Madhe, Vau i Dejes-Bushat, RC Lezhe

During the visits, PDG Radu Popescu informed the clubs about the status of the official district recognition by the Rotary International Board and the criteria all Rotary clubs in Albania and Kosovo must fulfill. There is, with small exceptions, a great enthusiasm of the Rotarians regarding the establishment of the district and final recognition of it by the

Meeting of RIPR Radu Popescu with RC Korçë

VISIT OF THE RIPR RADU POPESCU IN ALBANIA

RI Board will enable the clubs to have a better activity developing the Rotarian friendship inside the clubs and the services to the communities.

PDG Radu Popescu informed the clubs about the actual membership situation and asked the Rotarians to continue the membership activity based on the three main Rotarian requirements: professional leadership, ethical behavior and service to the communities.

The Rotarian education of the members must continue. Knowing the Rotarian principles and rules will empower the activity, will avoid conflicts and will generate friendship.

The clubs have informed PDG Radu Popescu about their programs, the challenges they were facing during the last year and they underlined their determination to create healthy Rotary clubs, sustainable and dedicated to the communities.

Together the assistant governors, PDG Radu Popescu analyzed the membership situation of some clubs: RC Pogradec, a club with international activity, but very few members, RC Alpin, RC Lezhe. The local leaders must involve themselves to bring new members animated by the Rotarian life.

On 18 – 19 March 2023 the President Elect Training Seminar (PETS) and the District Team Training Seminar (DTTS) took place at Gardenland in Bushat, Albania.

Meeting of RIPR Radu Popescu with rotarian clubs in Tirana

VISIT OF THE RIPR RADU POPESCU IN KOSOVO

Kosovo, 25-29 January 2023

The Rotary International President Representative for Albania and Kosovo, PDG Radu Popescu, paid a visit to the Rotary clubs in Kosovo between 25 and 29 of January 2023.

Being accompanied by PP Ismajl Baftijari – KKRK Chair, Fleta Baraku – district secretary, Ardian Hoxha – DMC chair and Butrint Batalli – DRFC chair, PDG Radu Popescu met the Rotarians from the following clubs:

Rotary Club Pristina, on 25.01.2023

Rotary Club of Ferizaj, on 26.01.2023

Rotary Club Pristina Dardania, on 27.01.2023

Rotary Club of Vitia, on 29.01.2023

On these occasions the members of the clubs have informed PDG Radu Popescu about their projects and their activities in different Rotarian fields.

PDG Radu Popescu informed the clubs about the actual membership situation and asked the Rotarians to continue the membership activity based on the three main Rotarian requirements: professional leadership, ethical behavior and service to the communities. Motivation of club members to participate at the club projects and organizing club meetings in a friendly atmosphere with interesting themes and guests is the core activity of the club leaders. This will lead to a healthy club activity and will increase the interest of the Rotarians in their club.

RC Prishtina, on 25.01.2023

RC Ferizaj, on 26.01.2023

VISIT OF THE RIPR RADU POPESCU IN KOSOVO

One of the core activity during the next period of time will be the Rotarian education of the members. Knowing the Rotarian principles and rules will empower the activity, will avoid conflicts and will generate friendship.

On 28 of January 2023, the District Committee 2022 – 2023 meeting took place at the hotel Sirius in Pristina. There were some committee chairs (membership, TRF, financial, training, DEI, RYLA, vocational) and some governor assistants. Unfortunately, the participation of the district leaders at the district meetings as training seminars or activity analysis, is still very low and this is reflected on the general activity of the clubs.

The participants analyzed the actual situation of the membership and the activities which must be done to maintain the minimal required number for a district and how to increase the number of clubs and members in Albania and Kosovo.

The participants analyzed also the financial situation and how to avoid the penalties from Rotary International for dues non-payment. All clubs have to implement their own budget and all members have to pay their fee on a regular basis.

Kosovo, 25-29 January 2023

RC Vitia, on 29.01.2023

RC Pristina Dardania, on 27.01.2023

VISIT OF THE RIPR RADU POPESCU IN KOSOVO

Kosovo, 25-29 January 2023

The activity of the foundation committee has to develop educational activities with clubs because one of the most important activities of the clubs is the services to the community and these could be done also using the RI Foundation programs.

The training committee has to improve their educational activity in all clubs. Each club must elect a trainer who will receive Rotary educational materials from the district training committee. These materials have to be presented to the club members at least one time in a month.

Also, the activity of the governor assistants must be improved: they must visit the clubs at least quarterly and to support them in their activities.

In the evening of 28.01.2023, the participants and many other Rotarians and Rotaractors from the district have been invited to a very nice party, in a friendly atmosphere, at the DUPLEX club in Prishtina.

Meeting of District Committee on 28 January 2023

ROTARY AND FRIENDS PARTY

Kosovo, 28 January 2023

On 28 January, Rotarians, Rotaractors and friends of Rotary, celebrated together in Pristina their achievements, as well as used this event for networking, fun and new acquaintances.

TRAINING SESSION WITH MEMBERS OF RC ELBASAN AND RC SATELLITE OF ELBASAN

Within the framework of the Rotary training and informative program for new members of clubs, due to the significant increase in membership last year, a training and informative session was held for members of RC Elbasan and members of RC Satellite Elbasan, under the care and guidance of the District trainer P.P. Petrit Dobi, a member of RC Tirana, at the request of RC Elbasan and its president Mr. Gazmend Isufi.

In addition to the presentation of informative modules on "What is Rotary" and "History of Rotary", part of the training session was a fun interactive quiz in the form of a competition, which aimed to acquire at best possible the knowledge received, but also the promotion of discussions regarding various topics of Rotary activities.

Symbolic gifts were distributed for the top three winners of the competition.

The training was carried out simultaneously on the ZOOM platform to give all members the opportunity to participate in this session. After the training, attendees enjoyed a friendly Rotarian dinner.

Albana Drenogllava

As. Guvernatore 2022-2023

RC DURRËS PARTICIPATING IN ROTARY'S WORLD SKI WEEK IN JAPAN

RC DURRËS

Successful representation of District 2485 by two Albanian Rotarians from RC Durrës, Skënder Garori and Fatmir Mborja, at Rotary's World Ski Week which took place in Niseko, Japan during February 11-17, 2023.

The event was organized by ISFR (International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians) in cooperation with Japanese Rotary clubs. The Japanese Rotary Clubs, in particular the Otaru City Clubs, extended a warm welcome. During the receptions, the flags of the clubs were also exchanged.

There's nothing like Niseko in the winter! The secret is out. Niseko's colder months are truly a winter wonderland. Cold air from Siberia pushes south into Hokkaido, picks up moisture from the Sea of Japan, and dumps incredible amounts of snow on the first thing in its path: Niseko. This "snow machine" produces the most consistent snowfall in the entire world during the winter months. Niseko has recently exploded in popularity for skiers and snowboarders eager for powder snow.

Skiing is enjoyed around the world by thousands of Rotarians and their families of all ages and abilities. What better and more enjoyable way to build new friendships and international understanding than to join your fellow Rotarians and sharpen your skills on the slopes of the world or see the world on crosscountry skiing! Not only will your physical fitness improve, but with a closer understanding of Rotary's ideals, membership will also enrich your spirit.

Members of RC Durrës skiing in Niseko, Japan

RC DURRËS PARTICIPATING IN ROTARY'S WORLD SKI WEEK IN JAPAN

RC Durrës members exchanging Rotary flags with Rotary clubs in Japan

PRESENTATION OF THE ALBANIAN EDITIONS OF NOVELS BY THE AUTHOR GIANNI PALAGONIA

On 21 February 2023, RC Tirana International organized an event at Hotel Plaza where writer Giuseppe Monforte, alias Gianni Palagonia, presented two of his autobiographical books, “Silence” and “In nobody's hands”.

Journalist Artur Nura, correspondent of Radio Radicale from Albania directed an open discussion with the audience that examined the themes covered in the novels, a literary narrative of the life experience of Giuseppe Monforte, a police officer, for a long time with positions in the fight against terrorism and organized crime.

The books have been translated into Albanian and published by the publishing house Dritan Editions.

Members of RC Tirana, RC Tirana West, RC Tirana Bllok, RC Elbasan and Rotaract Clubs Elbasan and Tirana were also invited. The presence of many friends and sympathizers of Tirana International club made meeting with the writer Giuseppe Monforte even more beautiful.

PRESENTATION OF THE ALBANIAN EDITIONS OF NOVELS BY THE AUTHOR GIANNI PALAGONIA

MEETING WITH NEW MEMBER CANDIDATES OF RC TIRANA INTERNATIONAL

On March 22, as part of the ongoing efforts to increase the membership of the club, RC Tirana International organized a friendly meeting with new candidates to get to know the invited candidates closely, who expressed their professional achievements and personal motivations for community service. At the same time, during the meeting, the candidates were introduced to the club's activities, but also further to the Rotary principles and rules, as well as the areas of Rotary's activity in the community.

TWINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROTARY CLUB MACADAM PRIZREN & BEYSUKENT ROTARY CLUB ANKARA

On the evening of March 30, we formalized our twining with dedication to our communities and all the love we put into serving them!

President of the Macadam Club, Mr Elvir Murati (2022-2023), opened the twining ceremony by paying tributes to all the earthquake victims in Turkey & Syria. All participants joined him for a minute of silence in their honour.

Mr Murati in his speech, emphasized that the twinning between our Rotary Club Macadam from Prizren and the Beysukent Rotary Club from Ankara brings an excellent opportunity to build new international relations, as well as to create joint strategies to develop and increase the capacities of our clubs to higher levels - based on the Rotary core principle - Service Above Self.

President of Beysukent Rotary Club Ankara, Mrs Muge Arslan (2022-2023), with great elegance, emphasized the bonds and sensitivity we have between our nations, expressing her enthusiasm for the twining certificate as a starting point to joint projects that will be beneficial to our communities.

RC MACADAM PRIZREN

TWINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROTARY CLUB MACADAM PRIZREN & BEYSUKENT ROTARY CLUB ANKARA

RC MACADAM PRIZREN

The signing of the twinning certificate was followed by a joint dinner, which was honored with the presence of Mr. Celal Dogan, Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Kosovo, Mr. Murat Öz, Former District 2430 Governor, and Mr. Ismajl Baftijari, chairperson of the Kosova’s Committee of Rotary Clubs.

INITIATIVE “GIFT WITH LOVE” BY RC PRISHTINA

The Rotary Club of Pristina has distributed clothing collected in a one-month "Gift with Love" campaign.

On the initiative of the club, clothing was distributed in the village of Plementin of the municipality of Obiliq, where the members of the Interact club from the American School of Kosovo were also participants. The Interacts became closely acquainted with the situation of the Roma, Ashkali, Egyptian community and distributed clothing to the families of this community.

Project of RC Prishtina

Members of RC Prishtina and Interact Prishtina together with children of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian community

THE PARTICIPATION OF RC KORÇA AND RC KORÇA WEST IN THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF RC IOANNINA, GREECE

RC KORÇA AND RC KORÇA WEST

A group of Rotarians from RC Korça and RC Korça West participated in the activities organized by RC Ioannina Greece on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of this club.

At this event, the presidents of the two clubs Aleko PAPAKOZMA and Maksim FEJZULLA gave an opening statement. They also exchanged symbolic gifts and honored the flags of the clubs respectively.

THE PARTICIPATION OF RC KORÇA AND RC KORÇA WEST IN THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF RC IOANNINA, GREECE

RC KORÇA AND RC KORÇA WEST

RC KORÇA WEST CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ANNYVERSARY

RC KORÇA WEST

Magical evening among the big Rotarian family of "Korça West" club, on the occasion of its 1st anniversary, surrounded by friends and colleagues from Albania and Kosovo.

The president of RC Detroit, Meg Coughlin, was present at the anniversary of RC Korça West. Through a video message, she once again emphasized the kindness and willingness that every Rotarian should have for a sustainable community-based change. We are grateful for the kind and encouraging words, as well as for the interest shown in future projects.

Her video message and contact with this Club was one of the greatest achievements we were able to make within a year of existence. Our determination makes life under the mission of a Rotarian even more interesting.

Unanimous thanks from all members of the RC Korça West to the President Meg Coughlin.

RC KORÇA WEST STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF TURKEY AND SYRIA

RC KORÇA WEST

RC Korca West stands in solidarity with the tragedy that struck Turkey and Syria on 6th of February, causing thousands of victims. At the club's meeting, candles were lit and a minute of silence was held in honor of those affected.

Always standing by the community!

ACTIVITIES OF RC FERIZAJ

RC FERIZAJ

On February 20, 2023, during the regular meeting of RC Ferizaj, on the agenda Contribution of RC Ferizaj - financial assistance in the amount of 1,470 euros for the disaster caused by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

On March 4, 2023, training of new and existing members of RC Ferizaj, with the participation of members of RC Gjilan, held by Prof. Hazir Gashi, from the Training Committee of District D2485.

TOPICS:

What is Rotary? History of Rotary Rotary's Organizational Structure Rotary Club

On March 28, 2023, the establishment of the Rotary satellite club Ferizaj-Kaçanik, Kosovo and its admission to Rotary International.

Special thanks to all those who contributed to the establishment of the club, especially Jakup Krivanjeva, Agim Vishi, Muhamet Malsiu from RC Satellite FerizajKaçanik and Ismajl Baftijari and Ardian Hoxha from the Council of Rotary Clubs of Kosovo.

ACTIVITIES OF RC FERIZAJ

RC FERIZAJ

On March 20, 2023, a lecture was given for RC Ferizaj and other participants by the well-known doctor from Ferizaj, Mr. Agim Bytyqi about:

a) knowledge sharing,

b) expanding the network and contacts with key figures from Ferizaj, and

c) presentation of the activity of RC Ferizaj.

IN MEMORY OF OUR FRIEND AND ROTARIAN FATMIR LISHI, RC SHKODRA

It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our friend FATMIR LISHI, Honorary President of Rotary Club Shkodër on March 24 .

Fatmir Lishi was born on January 13, 1956. He was the initiator and founder of Rotary Club Shkodra in 2015. Since this year and until today, he has held the office of President and Honorary President of this club. Fatmir Lishi has the merit for the expansion of Rotary clubs by creating the Alpine club, the Rotary Club of Lezhë and Vau i Deja. It was Fatmir's idea and persistence at Rotary International for the creation of the District Albania - Kosovo and as a result of this work, Fatmir Lishi was appointed VicePresident of this District.

Rotary International honored him with the "Friends of Paul Harris" gold medal for his contribution to the expansion of the number of Rotary clubs.

The passing of our friend Fatmir Lishi is a great loss for Rotarians in Albania and Kosovo. May the fond memory of him be eternal!

Rest in peace Fatmir Lishi!

IN MEMORY OF OUR FRIEND AND ROTARIAN FATMIR LISHI, RC SHKODRA

Fatmir Lishi and his wife Sabahet Lishi dancing during the Gala evening organized on the occasion of the visit to Albania of the President of Rotary International 2021-2022, Shekhar Mehta.

ROTARIANI.ORG

Rotariani

Rotariani is an initiative within the Albanian Rotarian community whichaimstopromoteRotary values and principles, the spirit on which Rotary operates, projects and activities implemented by Rotaryclubs.

The purpose of this platform is to accurately and quickly inform the Rotarian community, and not only, with the organizational structure of the District, club activities, collaborations, ideas, serviceopportunities,and other Rotary issues.

Rotariani was founded on October 1, 2018, first as a website, then being active on social networks, and now also on Viber and WhatsApp communication channels. It serves the entire Rotarian community, clubs can use it to promote their work, and inform abouttheactivitiesofotherclubs.

It is under the administration of the Public Image Committee within the Albanian Rotary District, where we invite any Rotarian who has the skills and desire to help us develop tools and methods for more efficient communication within our communitytojoinus.

We also invite all clubs to use these media in the service of their club.

Korab Zhuja RC PrishtinaUlpiana

EDITORS' NOTE

It has been a great pleasure to take care and prepare the third newsletter of the District D53 & D55 (D2485). I would like to thank all contributors for their effort and we hope you have enjoyed reading this third issue.

Editing team:

Sabina Kedhi, RC Tirana International

Editing team can be reached at:

Buletini: newsletter@rotarydistrict2485.org

S. Kedhi: skedhi@gmail.com

Contributors in this issue:

Radu Popescu, RIPR D55 & D53 (D2485)

Petrit Dobi, RC Tirana

Albana Drenogllava, RC Elbasan

Artjon Beqiraj, RC Durrës

Lulzim Zeka, RC Prishtina

Lorenc Bellovoda, RC Korça

Enea Prrenjasi, RC Korça West

Astrit Istrefi, RC Ferizaj

Zajmira Qeraxhiu, KR Tirana International

Korab Zhuja, RC Prishtina Ulpiana

Sabina Kedhi