Dear Readers,
We are more than pleased to announce that our newsletter, which has been faithfully serving our Czech and Slovak audiences, is now expanding its horizons with an English version. After fulfilling the necessary technical requirements for a multilingual edition, we are excited to present an issue that caters also to our international Rotary and Rotaract club members and to our international alumni.
Whether Czech, Slovak, or English is your native language, you will find all the captivating content from today's edition accessible and engaging.
We hope you enjoy reading!
Kind regards,
Your District Governor Katarína Čechová
We are less than a month away from our District Conference 2024, and we are even less than three weeks away from the visit of the Rotary International President-Elect Stephanie A. Urchick. RIPE Stephanie will be visiting the eastern part of our district as early as May 13, and in addition to visiting some of our clubs and the conference, she will have the opportunity to meet with a number of public officials and local community leaders.
The news about the launching of a Rotary club in Prague quickly spread during 1926 to other places in the Republic and raised understandable interest. Members of RC Prague started explaining their acquaintances, friends and business partners what Rotary is about. Josef Schulz, a member of the Prague club, in co-operation with F.W.Teele, the RI general delegate for continental Europe, started to prepare the launching of new clubs (Jičín, Moravská Ostrava, České Budějovice, Podmokly, Králův Dvůr, Liberec, Cheb, Mariánské lázně).
Did you know you can support the Rotary Foundation project as a "spectator"? It's a simple yet impactful way to contribute!
Clubs can take advantage of our "Buy a Cinema Ticket and Get a Thousand for a Hundred" initiative. A "spectator ticket" costs just 100 USD, and the funds raised go directly to support the Rotary Foundation district grants. The challenge? Choosing which inspiring project to support! From peace-building initiatives to disease prevention and clean water projects, there's a diverse range of causes to get involved with. Stay tuned for more details on our global grants in future editions.
The Rotaract Club of Brno hosted its annual "Concert in the Dark" fundraising event on Wednesday, April 17th, at Café Práh in Brno.
The concert showcased performances by Alice Hamplová and Hubert Holásek, who impressively played and sang in complete darkness! The audience responded with enthusiastic applause, making it a truly memorable and unique experience.
For the 15th consecutive year, RC Prostějov proudly hosted its Easter Lamb Exhibition in the elegant setting of the National House in Prostějov.
This cherished tradition sees RC Prostějov collaborating with secondary schools, vocational training centers specializing in baking and confectionery, as well as kindergartens in the Olomouc region. We invite these institutions to decorate Easter lambs for display at the exhibition.
The Prague golf resort, GC Hodkovičky, recently hosted a groundbreaking event to support children with autism. The driving force behind this initiative is the Rotary Club Telč - satellite club Prague Golf.
Periodically each year our district receives a large number of attractive invitations for short-term youth exchanges - mostly during the summer break.
Take a look at all of them, where there are still places for potential applicants.
Michael Janiak was selected by the Rotary Club of Bratislava International to participate in our Rotary Youth Exchange program in Germany. He is hosted by the Rotary Club Aachen-Nordkreis, a part of Rotary District 1810 - Rotary Youth Exchange Germany.
In his article, Michal reflects on his early days in Germany:
Viktor Gratza, sponsored by the Rotary club Opava and hosted by the otary Club of Timmins-Porcupine, Rotary District 7010 Youth Exchange, Canada, shares his experience with us:
When I first learned that I'd be visiting Calgary over spring break, I wasn't particularly thrilled. After all, it's just another city within a city, isn't it? But I soon discovered it was much more than that.
Viktor Komárek from Rotary Club Ostrava International is currently enjoying his exchange stay in Brazil through Rotary Rye450. Viktor shares his experiences from his trip:
Our first destination was the island of Santo Aleixo. Given our group size, we took several boats to reach the island. The journey wasn't long as the island is quite close to the coast. Upon arrival, most of us wasted no time and headed straight to the sea to cool off from the intense heat. After some beach activities, we decided to explore the island's interior together.
True to form, I managed to get lost along the way.
The venue for the 2024 Rotary International Convention was chosen in November 2020, with Singapore winning the bid to host the largest Rotary International Convention to date.
The five-day conference will be hosted at the Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre Expo. Alongside workshops and forums, attendees can also look forward to cultural and gourmet experiences.
Organizers anticipate welcoming 25,000 ROTARY delegates from around the globe.
The Rotaract Club Pinzgau invites you to the International Rotary Golf Championship from 12-14 September 2024 at the GC Zell am See - Kaprun - Saalbach.
All details and registration forums can be found HERE
Registration:
Sellina Kollmaier racpinzgau@rotaract.at +43 664 1749622
We would like to remind you that the registration fee for the District Conference in Bratislava was due on 15.4.2024. If you have not yet paid, please do so immediately.
The amount of the fee depends on the selection of the program by the delegates of Rotary Clubs and Rotaract Clubs.
An email with detailed information was sent to club presidents on March 6, 2024.
Due to serious reasons, the departure date and therefore the return date had to be postponed by one day.
This year's Eurotour will be attended by 36 inbounds from the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Their journey through Europe will last two weeks, during which they will visit France, Spain and Italy.
The students will be accompanied by three Rotex representatives and Ondrej Kollár from RYE.
We remind to all clubs in D2240 club who have drawn down grants to carry out district projects in the 2023/2024 financial year that they are required to complete and submit a final report by 30 April 2024.
In case of any questions, contact, please:
Štěpán Malý, stepan.maly@gmail.com
The deadline for submissions for Rotary Good News 3/2024 is April 30, 2024.
RGN 3/2024 will be published on June 13, 2024.
Editor-in-Chief: František Ryneš, rynes.f@seznam.cz
The largest European Rotaract meeting of the year will take place in Bucharest 15-19 May 2024.
The event is compulsory for all outbounds from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Duration: 31 May 2024 from 5.00 p.m. to 2 June 2024 until 10.00 a.m.
Venue: recreation centre DRAK Křižanov, 594 51 Křížanov u Velkého Meziříčí
Dear Friends,
We are excited to announce the 10th Annual Showcase of Young Talents of the Southern Pohronie Region, organized by the Rotary Club of Levice in collaboration with the Primary Art School. We are honored to have the Mayor of Levice as our event's patron.
Join us on May 3, 2024, at 4 p.m., for an unforgettable showcase of budding talent!
Venue: The event will be held at the newly reconstructed Levice Synagogue on Kalman Kittenberg Street in Levice.
We warmly invite you to be part of this celebration of creativity and talent.
Kind regards,
Mgr. Michal Novák
President, Rotary Club of Levice
Dear Rotarian Friends and Supporters of RC Valtice - Břeclav,
RC Valtice - Břeclav cordially invites you to the 19th edition of the social and sporting event "On Bike or on Foot Around LVA" (LVA = Lednice-Valtice area).
The event will take place from May 3rd to May 5th, 2024, amidst the stunning landscapes of the Lednice-Valtice area (LVA) and the Blue Mountains. This year's event is also part of the inaugural "District Project - CYKLOTOUR 2024 Rotary Club."
Dear Friends, Rotarians, Rotary Supporters, and Golf Enthusiasts,
As is tradition, our Rotary Club Prague Golf is excited to announce the Charity Golf Open for ICTUS on Friday, May 10, 2024, starting at 11:00 a.m.
In addition to golf, the day promises a delightful wine tasting session led by the talented Ms. Sonia Jelínková. Following the tournament and the closest-to-the-pin contest, we invite you to indulge in a gourmet dinner at the Clubhouse restaurant. Alongside mouthwatering local specialties, you'll be entertained by the unforgettable performance of "Lucie z Malá Strana," our esteemed accordion player.
The event will feature a traditional charity auction in support of ICTUS, as well as our new initiative, Golf for Autism.
RC Hluboká together with RC České Budějovice and Zámecký Golf Resort Hluboká cordially invite you to a golf tournament which will take place on Sunday 19 May 2024.
You can register by phone until 18 May 2024: +420 776 826 376, e-mail: recepce@golfhluboka.cz or on the website: https://www.cgf.cz/
Participation fee/deposit 2500,- CZK
Dear Friends and Golf Enthusiasts,
We are delighted to invite you to the 2nd Rotary Golf Tournament, taking place at Park Golf Club Ostrava - Šilheřovice on May 11, 2024. Join us for a memorable day amidst the picturesque setting of Šilheřovice Park.
Charity purpose: Proceeds from the tournament will be donated to Jakub Meixner, who is battling Muscular Spinal Atrophy. Our goal is to provide Jakub with the necessary care and support in his fight against this challenging disease.
Date: 27 May 2024, 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Kopřivnice
Organizer: RC Frýdek-Místek and Kopřivnice
Petr Czekaj, petr.czekaj@rotary2240.org
We warmly invite all Rotarians and Rotary friends to join us for the second stage of the Cycle Tour 2024, this time in Hradec Králové from May 31 to June 2, 2024.
Expect not only exciting sports activities but also enriching cultural and social gatherings!
The organizing club is RC Hradec Králové. For any questions, please contact Radek Kvaček at radoslav.kvacek@rotary2240.org.
Registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/5tSuyhMepu?origin=lprLink
Accommodation is available in cabins at the Stříbrný rybník Hradec Králové camping site (individual payments): https://www.kempstribrnyrybnik.cz/chatky-2/
Your suggestions and feedback are welcomed and will assist us in enhancing our newsletter. Please send them to us at news@rotary2240.org.
