Dear Rotarians and Friends of Rotary,
As spring gently awakens the world around us and Easter draws near, I wish you moments of peace and joy — filled with hope, inspiration, and the warmth of being together with those you care about most.
This April edition of our Rotary Newsletter brings many uplifting stories and invitations to meaningful events. At the heart of it all is our District Conference, which will take place on May 16–17, 2025, in Ostrava. This special gathering of Rotarians from across our district is a wonderful chance to share ideas, strengthen friendships, and celebrate our shared spirit of service. Don’t miss this opportunity — we look forward to seeing you there!
We also send our warmest congratulations to the Rotary Club Košice Classic, celebrating its 15th anniversary on May 22. Your dedication and lasting impact in the community are truly inspiring. Here's to many more successful years ahead!
In this issue, you’ll also find news about upcoming concerts, environmental and educational projects, club anniversaries, and charitable events. And of course, updates from our youth and Rotaract — a reminder that the future of Rotary is bright and full of promise.
Thank you to everyone who helped create this edition. As always, we welcome your ideas, stories, and photos at news@rotary2240.org.
Wishing you a pleasant read — and a beautiful Easter full of renewal and light.
Raduz Dula
Newsletter team
The incoming Rotary International President for 2025/26 Mário César Martins de Camargo, who has circled the globe more than six times in recent years, delivers a powerful call to action: growth, innovation, and unity. His main goal is to strengthen Rotary’s membership base through continuity, partnerships, and adaptation to a changing world. Under the theme “Unite for Good”, he inspires Rotarians to renew their energy and passion for service.
Dear Rotary friends,
It is my great honour to invite you to our district conference, which will take place this year on 16th - 17th May 2025 in Ostrava.
I look forward to meeting again, exchanging inspiring experiences, and together celebrating 100 years of Rotary in the former Czechoslovakia, as well as the results of our service to those in need. Come and recharge with positive energy, share your insights, and reinforce Rotary values and our shared mission.
All information about the programme can be found here: http://dk2025ostrava.cz/
Registration is through the online form: Přihlašovací formulář
Your active participation is what makes our conference unique.
I look forward to seeing you in Ostrava.
Joseph Melecký Governor of RI District 2240 for the year 2024/2025 Contact: Lucie Lachová, lucie.lachova@gmail.com
Jan Bílek, DGE 2025/26, opened the District Training Assembly (DŠS) and the President-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) on Friday afternoon, 21st March, at the traditional venue in the Flora Hotel in Olomouc.
This training event is primarily aimed at future club officials as preparation for their roles. The seminar serves as a starting point for club presidents, who will familiarize themselves in detail with their responsibilities through lectures and workshops. The term of office begins on 1st July 2025 and ends on 30th June 2026.
Want more people to notice your club’s activities on social media? Vojta Bednář has compiled twenty practical and easy-to-follow tips for effective communication on Facebook and Instagram – from setting up your profiles, to the best times for posting, and key strategies to boost visibility and engagement. A must-read guide for anyone looking to take their club’s online presence to the next level.
At the end of March, RC Praha City welcomed a delegation from Slovenia to reinforce the growing partnership between Rotary Clubs from both countries. During their visit, a Czech-Slovenian evening featuring a concert of young musical talents took place, alongside the presentation of joint projects supporting youth and international cooperation.
"Myslím si, že všetci už vieme, že slovenčina aj čeština nie sú také ľahké jazyky na učenie, ale nie sú nemožné. Každý jazyk má svoje výzvy a zložité pravidlá, ale ak máte trpezlivosť a dobrú metódu, dá sa to zvládnuť. Samozrejme, nehovorím úplne plynulo po slovensky, ale snažím sa zlepšovať každý deň. Myslel som si, že by možno bolo užitočné pre niekoho, keby som sa podelil o svoj spôsob, ako zvládnuť tento jazyk a zároveň zažiť Slovensko naplno. Toto nebude dlhé, ale dúfam, že to niekomu pomôže."
Ty Gardner, District 5470, USA → RC Bratislava International, Slovensko.
"On the 1st of january, I moved family.
I was very afraid because school would be farther than it was before, and my last family was so good that I was sad when I discovered that i’d change. However, I met my new family in november and then I moved in January, this meeting helped me a lot!! When the time had come, I wasn’t afraid anymore and I was excited to begin a new experience."
Luca Pio IAQUINANDI, District 2101, Italy → RC Praha Praga Ekumena, Czechia
From 23rd April to 7th May 2025, our INBOUNDY tour across Europe awaits, which we have been eagerly anticipating! It is an unforgettable experience for all participants, during which they will visit the most famous landmarks of France, Spain, and Italy over the course of two weeks.
The event is organised by Rotary Youth Exchange Czechia, z.ú. and ROTEX.
We wish you a safe journey!
You can find out more about the upcoming activities by clicking on "read more".
President/Secretary:
28th April 2025 is the deadline for submissions for RGN 3/2025 (to be published on 12th June).
Editor-in-Chief: František Ryneš, frantisek.rynes@rotary2240.org
We would like to remind all representatives of clubs in District 2240 that have received grants for the implementation of district projects during the 2024/2025 financial year, that they are required to prepare and submit their final report by 30th April 2025.
Rotary Club Praga Ekumena invites you to a special thematic evening, "A Walk Through Kosher Cuisine," with insights into Jewish customs in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The evening will feature a twelve-course tasting menu accompanied by a selection of kosher wines.
Dear Rotarians and friends of Rotary,
Rotary Club Košice Country warmly invites you to the 18th annual charity concert “In Praise of Togetherness”, which will take place on June 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Monastic Church of St. John the Baptist of the Premonstratensian Order in Jasov.
This unique cultural event will once again feature performances by world-renowned opera singers, accompanied and conducted by the celebrated pianist and conductor Peter Valentovič. The concert will be held under the artistic direction of opera singer Jaroslav Dvorský, and we will be guided through the evening by Abbot Martin Štrbák of the Premonstratensian monastery.
Come and enjoy the beauty of music while supporting the charitable mission of Rotary Club Košice Country.
We look forward to seeing you there!
František Vindt
President, RC Košice Country
Dear Rotary friends and supporters of RC Valtice - Břeclav,
RC Valtice - Břeclav is pleased to invite you to the 20th edition of the social-sporting event "By Bicycle or on Foot around the LVA" (LVA = Lednice-Valtice Area).
The event will take place from 23rd to 25th May 2025 in the beautiful surroundings of the Lednice-Valtice Area and the Blue Hills, along the wine cycling routes around Velké Pavlovice. This year, we are also excited to include the "2nd edition of the district project CYKLOTOUR 2025 Rotary Club."
The route for cyclists will be along the cycling paths and forest roads of the LVA and the Velkopavlovice wine region.
Your suggestions and feedback are welcomed and will assist us in enhancing our newsletter. Please send them to us at news@rotary2240.org.
