Ann's Evening 31 August 2009

The Cycad Ann's Evening was held at Coffee & More and was again a good excuse for fellowship and fun. Amongst the guests were former GSE member Candice Maroos, former outgoing Youth Exchange member Jonty Myburgh and incoming Youth Exchange member Alexander Graul who also enjoyed the evening.

Rotary's Greatest Train Race

The dawn of 22 August 2009 brought about alot of buzzing activity for Rotarians, marshals, volunteers and athletes. Many put their efforts together to get this annual fundraiser off the ground. The day proved to be a success judging by the upbeat athletes and positive vibe felt by many. Well done to all! For more pictures log on to the Rotary Club of Middelburg blogspot: www.middelburgrotary.blogspot.com

Meet the cousins

A day of fellowship and learning awaited our Cycad Rotarians on 1 August 2009. The merge of districts 9250 and 9300 was discussed at this presentation and many interesting speakers and activities graced the day.

Borehole for Middelburg Combined School

This project is an extension of the Garden project our club initiated at this school last year. After seeing the success of the garden project and how the learners have committed themselves to its productivity, Cycad agreed to putting in a borehole in order to sustain this effort. The project is still in progress.

Ann's Evening 29 June 2009

Editor's error: This post should heve been posted earlier....but that's what happens when you update the blog after 4 months ;-)

Anyhow, this Ann's Evening was a very special event held at Coffee & More on 29 June 2009. Not only was it an enjoyable dinner with our wonderful anns and partners but certain special people received Paul Harris and Sapphire awards. PP John Brislin received a Sapphire for his exceptional work as a Rotarian. PP Giovanni Lamprecht, President Wessie van der Westhuizen and Herman Geldenhuis, co-ordinator of Mhluzi Home-based Care, were each presented with a Paul Harris award. Well done!

Rotaracts at work

The Rotaracts of Middelburg were hard at work distributing oranges in Avalon with big smiles on their faces. Avalon's community is very poor and in dire need of assistance in any form. Job well done to the Rotaracts!

Wheelchair Distribution

More wheelchairs are handed out to our needy community members by Cycad.

Saaitjieland Nursery School

With the knitting skills of Mrs. Noelene Martins and the sponsorship of Middelburg Cycad Rotary Club, toddlers at Saaitjieland Nursery School were able to warm up with these lovely, colourful jerseys provided to them. The nursery School is a community project for children in need. Mrs Noelene was kind enough to knit all these jerseys herself and received a service award for this cause. Rtns Loekie oversaw the distribution thereof.

Induction of President Wessie van der Westhuizen

The new Rotary year saw Rtn Wessie van der Westhuizen as new Cycad president. The induction took place at Amazon's restaurant on 6 June 2009 and guests included AG Gaylene, Ann President of Middelburg Club Ronel Vismer, Cycad and Middelburg Rotarians and a few special guests. Newly inducted members included John & Jhalmine Myburgh, Ben & Hannetjie Nolan, Werner Muller & Gavin Topper. Welcome to Cycad! Ann President Ronel inducted Ansia van der Westhuizen as Cycad Ann President. Other awards included "Rotarian of the year", which was presented to Rtn Colin Hasses, "Certificates of Appreciation" to Rentia Janse van Rensburg, "Member-get-member" award to Rtns Coleen Lamprecht and Marilou Louw and "Stirrer of the year" award went to none other than Rtn Maureen Kivits.

Blanket & Jersey Distribution

Cycad was very proud to distribute blankets and jerseys received from the blanket drive project organised by PDG Cliffe Peake to very needy community members. Destinations included Dooringkop, Nazaret, Mhluzi, Bloekomsig and Avalon.