Operation "Skatule" 2010

The Rotary Club Middelburg Cycad requested the assistance from Primary Schools to collect shoes for their project “Operation Skatule” for less privileged scholars attending school in out lying and farming areas of our town that Constable Mashaba identified.


C R Swart and Middelburg Laerskool opened their hearts and school shoes, as well all sorts of other footwear was generously donated to the Rotarians. On 21 January 2010 school shoes were distributed to some of the scholars at Batlagae Primary. The children were also advised to even recycle shoes, “Don’t throw shoes away, we will find a grateful recipient. Let us all look after what we have, respect our privilege and share with each other,” was the lesson taught by Constable Mashaba. The other shoes will be distributed during the week. All schools are encouraged to join in with this drive to assist children who walk long distances to school barefoot. Kindly call Rotarian Coleen Lamprecht at 013 2432897 and to collect any shoes.



MJ Ackerman who represented C.R. Swart is seen assisting some scholars.

Principal : Mr S Masibuko

S A  P , Constable Mashaba

Rotarians Giovanni Lamprecht

Coleen Lamprecht and Hannetjie Nolan.

                                                                        

Literacy Project - Batlagae Primary School (SORTING)

 I felt like a little kid in a toy warehouse" was the words of Wesley an educator from Batlagae Primary School when visiting the Humanitarian Centre in Bedfordview for ROTARY INTERNATIONAL.

It is words like these that catches you off guard and then we realise the appreciation for something ordinary for most of us, yes its called a book.

President Colleen, PP Gioviani and Rtn Hannetjie form a little book sorting circle and went through quiet a lot of books in all shapes and sizes, and not to even mention the various topics.

To assist and enrich the ever so THANKFUL little kiddies at Batlagae, " The smiles on the kids faces made the aching joints worthwhile.

Greek & Portuguese Evening 2009

One of Cycad's biggest fundraisers occured on 30 October 2009. The Greek & Portuguese Evening is a bi-annual fundraiser with a twist. The evening saw many guests clapping along to Zorba and breaking plates to their heart's content. A Portuguese band and Greek performer entertained the guests as well as some very sultry belly dancers who presented shows with fire, wings and sword balancing. The proceeds of this fundraiser have been allocated to the incinerator project at St. Joseph's Home for the Aged. A big thank you goes out to sponsors and donators: Paramount Construction, Woestalleen Colliery, Hercules Campher & van Deventer, Friendly Grocer Middelburg, Geojar Liquor Warehouse, The Ridge Casino and Entertainment Resort, Sign-a-Rama and Stamwil Caterers. Thank you to Rotarians, helpers, guests and loyal supporters of Rotary fundraisers and projects. Without your input this evening would have been impossible!

DG Visit - Club Assembly

The day ended with Club Assembly at Coffee & More, the induction of our new member Celeste Erasmus and of course lots of happy fellowship. Rotarian Loekie received a MGM for her 4 member she has introduced to the club. Well done Rtn Loekie! DG Albie highlighted yet again the importance of motivation in Rotary, how it can be achieved and commended the club on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, a very important factor for a successful Rotary experience.

DG Visit - Mhluzi Home-Based Care

Lastly, with the company of Mr. Herman Geldenhys, we stopped at the MHBC. Yunis, manager of MHBC, and Mr. Geldenhys gave us a tour and enlightened us about all the challenges they are faced with.

DG Visit - Middelburg Combined School

Next, we were off to the Middelburg Combined School, where we were welcomed by the principal and Mr Freddie Maroos. Mr. Maroos is a teacher at the school and has undertaken, together with pupils, the garden project. After seeing the excellent progress of the garden, the borehole was officially handed over by DG Albie. The principal and Mr. Maroos thanked Rotary for making this project possible. In Mr. Maroos' eyes what Rotary is doing can be illustrated in the following way: "You can give someone a fish and he can eat for a day or you can teach him how to fish and he will eat for a lifetime". Rotary offered the means to something sustainable.

DG Visit - Middelburg Provincial Hospital

On 5 October 2009, the RC of Middelburg Cycad welcomed DG Albie van de Venter and his lovely wife Elna. The day tour comprised of a few stopovers at Cycad projects to review the progress made on them. Our first stop was at the Middelburg Provincial Hospital where we all witnessed a newborn premature baby sleeping peacefully in the Fanem incubator we donated to the children's ward. The introduction of just this one incubator has lowered the mortality rate by a whopping 60%.