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An Introduction to the Rotary Scholarship Programme

11/2/2019

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This is one of the world’s largest privately sponsored international scholarship programmes. It started in 1947 with the aim of furthering international understanding and goodwill, and over 70 years later it continues to be a great success.
 
The current scholarship model started in 2013. Rotary Scholarships are funded by Global Grants and are for overseas graduate study under one of Rotary’s six Areas of Focus for one to four years. More Rotary Scholars come to study in the UK than in any other country. Over the last few years, there have been an average of approximately 180 Rotary Scholars each year. In this current academic year there are around 240 Rotary Scholars.

During their studies abroad, Rotary Foundation Scholars are hosted by a club local to their place of study. They have opportunities to take part in club activities, meet the other Rotary scholars hosted in the district and to visit other clubs to speak about their studies and career aspirations.
 
We are extremely fortunate to have a large number of Scholars visiting our District each year. The majority study at the University of Oxford, but we also have some at the four other universities within our District: Oxford Brookes, Reading, New Bucks and Brunel Universities.  We are also able to fund one scholarship each year.
 
For this academic year, Rotary Foundation has awarded 23 scholarships for graduate students studying in the Thames Valley.  All their subjects are covered by the six Rotary Areas of Focus
 
Twenty two of the graduates are studying in Oxford and one at the LSE.  A quick analysis shows:
  • 12 PhDs, 11 Masters
  • 10 countries, 5 continents
  • 18 clubs hosting the graduates
  • 22 different languages spoken (an estimate)

Rotary in Abingdon organised an evening for Rotarians in D1090 to hear from six of this year’s Rotary Scholars and members from our club were pleased to attend to meet them and hear what they are studying.  The scholars included:
  • Nicole AU, (Yung AU) from Hong Kong, she is sponsored by District 3450 Hong Kong Harbour and her host club here in the UK is Princes Risborough.  She is at The University of Oxford – St Antony’s College reading a DPhil in Information, Communication and the Social Sciences.
  • Aneel BRAR from Canada, he is sponsor by District 5360 Calgary and whilst here in the UK is being hosted by The Rotary Club of Faringdon & District.  He is at The University of Oxford – St John’s College reading a DPhil in Medical Anthropology.
  • Kevin CAO from the USA and sponsored by District 7610 Charlottesville VA, whilst here in the UK he is being hosted by The Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper.  He is at The University of Oxford – St Hugh’s College reading an MSc in Comparative & International Education.
  • Victoria COX from Australia is sponsored by District 9520 Burnside, SA and is being hosted by The Rotary Club of Witney.  She is at The University of Oxford – Jesus College reading a DPhil in Primary Health Care.
  • Camilla VOGT from the USA she is sponsored by District 7910 Concord MA and whilst in the UK is being hosted by Witney Rotary Club.  She is studying at The University of Oxford – Oriel College, reading a Masters in Public Policy.
  • Maya WAHRMAN from the USA is sponsored by District 7150 New Jersey NJ and The Rotary Club of Marlow are hosting her whilst in the UK.  She is at The University of Oxford – Blackfriars Hall and is reading an MSc in Refugee + forced migration studies.
  • Robin WANG from Taiwan is sponsored by District 3482 Taipei Sunshine and is being hosted by The Rotary Club of Thatcham & Thame.  He is at The University of Oxford – Wolfson College, reading a DPhil in Atomic + laser physics.

​Around 50 Rotarians from 8 clubs in the Thames Valley Area enjoyed the evening and learnt a lot at the same time!
Paul Andreianu
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Book Donation to Dash Charity

5/2/2019

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The Community and Vocational Committee have supported the Windsor Observer newspaper annual Christmas Toy Appeal for many years through  donations of new children's books. The books were given to children in need in the catchment area. In 2018 the newspaper did not promote this appeal, so to ensure our commitment to the community and to ensure local children received gifts at Christmas, the club decided to donate books to DASH, a charity which helps victims of domestic abuse.

The books were selected by Rotarian Martyn Gorton's wife Diana, who is a former teacher and school librarian and had contacts with the trade.

We were very pleased to donate over 60 new books to cover ages from babies to teenagers, this year adult books were also purchased for the Mums and Dads.   This is just another example of our club doing good in the world and making a difference locally.

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Connecting the world

21/1/2019

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2019-20 RI president announces his presidential theme
​Rotary International President-elect Mark Daniel Maloney explained his vision for building a stronger Rotary, calling on leaders to expand connections to their communities and to embrace innovative membership models.

RI President-elect Mark Daniel Maloney announces the 2019-20 presidential theme, Rotary Connects the World, to incoming district governors in San Diego, California, USA. 

Maloney, a member of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA, unveiled the 2019-20 presidential theme, Rotary Connects the World, to incoming district governors at Rotary’s annual training event, the International Assembly, in San Diego, California, USA, on Monday.

“The first emphasis is to grow Rotary — to grow our service, to grow the impact of our projects, but most importantly, to grow our membership so that we can achieve more,” Maloney said.  Maloney believes that connection is at the heart of the Rotary experience.  “Rotary allows us to connect with each other, in deep and meaningful ways, across our differences,” Maloney said. “It connects us to people we would never otherwise have met, who are more like us than we ever could have known. It connects us to our communities, to professional opportunities, and to the people who need our help.”

Maloney also called on every Rotary and Rotaract club to identify segments of their community not represented in their club by creating a membership committee with diverse members.  “Through Rotary, we connect to the incredible diversity of humanity on a truly unique footing, forging deep and lasting ties in pursuit of a common goal,” he added. “In this ever more divided world, Rotary connects us all.”

Maloney urged leaders to offer alternative meeting experiences and service opportunities to make it easier for busy professionals and people with many family obligations to serve in leadership roles. “We need to foster a culture where Rotary does not compete with the family, but rather complements it,” Maloney said. “That means taking real, practical steps to change the existing culture: being realistic in our expectations, considerate in our scheduling, and welcoming of children at Rotary events on every level.”

Maloney said many of the barriers that prevent people from serving as leaders in Rotary are based on expectations that are no longer relevant. “It is time to adapt, to change our culture, and to convey the message that you can be a great district governor without visiting every club individually, and a great president without doing everything yourself.”

Relationship with the United Nations  
During 2019-20, Rotary will host a series of presidential conferences around the world, focusing on Rotary’s relationship with the United Nations and the UN’s sustainable development goals that many Rotary service projects support. More information will be available in July.

In 2020, the United Nations will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its charter and its mission of promoting peace. Rotary was one of 42 organisations the United States invited to serve as consultants to its delegation at the 1945 San Francisco conference, which led to the UN’s charter. For decades, Rotary has worked alongside the United Nations to address humanitarian issues around the world. Today, Rotary holds the highest consultative status that the UN offers to nongovernmental organisations.

“Rotary shares the United Nations’ enduring commitment to a healthier, more peaceful, and more sustainable world,” Maloney said. “And Rotary offers something no other organisation can match: an existing infrastructure that allows people from all over the world to connect in a spirit of service and peace and take meaningful action toward that goal.”

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