Dear Rotarians and friends of Rotary,
Summer is in full swing – a time for rest, travel, family, and recharging. Yet, the Rotary spirit remains active even during the holidays. Many clubs continue organizing events that celebrate fellowship, charity, movement, and shared values.
Among this summer’s highlights was the 49th Open European Rotary Golf Championship, which has already taken place. Congratulations to the organizers on the successful execution of this significant event – you can read more about it in the following pages.
Special thanks also go to everyone involved in HandiCamp 2025 – The Camp that Connects – an invaluable initiative that demonstrates the heart of Rotary through action and compassion.
We’ve also received invitations from abroad – this time from Slovenia and, as tradition holds, from Armenia – places where Rotary friendships continue to cross borders.
We’re also looking forward to the upcoming golf events in Slovakia: the 18th Slovak Rotary Golf Championship, and the Charity Tournament at RED OAK Golf Club Nitra on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
The most important events this season, however, are those celebrating 100 years of Rotary in our district:
The official centennial celebration at the Lobkowicz Palace in Prague, with the honored presence of Czech President Petr Pavel and the First Lady – an extraordinary recognition for our district and the Rotary community. Congratulations to the organizers for making this happen – it will surely be a memorable and dignified celebration.
The planting of the Rotary Alley of Czecho-Slovak Statehood – 100 trees as a living tribute to the values Rotary has upheld for a century. This event will take place on October 28, 2025, in Vestec near Prague, and all clubs are warmly invited to join.
Further spectacular invitations are to be found below.
Finally, on behalf of the editorial team, thank you to all clubs and leaders not only for organizing these inspiring events, but also for sharing them with us. As we currently have no technical limits on the number of submissions, we are publishing everything that is sent to us.
We therefore encourage anyone who would like to make use of the newsletter space – whether to promote events or share updates – to do so.
Ideally, please send your invitations in PDF format, and include photos separately in JPG format.
If the event has already taken place, we would love to receive a short report – perhaps with photos, fundraising outcomes, or highlights.
Use news@rotary2240.org
Attached picture of me is a view from the Skywalk on UNESCO town Hallstatt in Austria. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful remainder of summer – and an inspiring autumn full of Rotary action, friendship, and meaningful projects.
Warm regards,
Radúz Dula
Editorial Board Member, Rotary D2240 Newsletter
An exceptional week filled with athletic excitement, international encounters, and unforgettable experiences. This was the 49th European Rotary Open Golf Championship, organised for the first time on the territory of our district and hosted by the Rotary Club Bratislava International.
Anna Němcová, a member of Rotary e-Club Greater Cape Town, became the European Champion at the 49th Rotary Golf Championship. In this interview, she shares what the victory means to her, how she prepared, and why she sees golf as a path to physical and mental balance.
At the 49th European Rotary Golf Championship in Brno, Rotary Senior Category 70+ winner Trevor Johnson turned an unlucky start into an unforgettable triumph. In this interview, he reflects on the highlights of the week, what Rotary means to him, and why events like these are so much more than just golf.
Dear Rotarian friends,
Imagine the moment when we meet together in the magnificent Lobkowicz Palace at Prague Castle to celebrate 100 years of Rotary in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. This event, held under the auspices and with the promised participation of the President of the Republic, Petr Pavel, and his wife Eva, will be an unforgettable celebration of a century of service, friendship, and helping others.
Why you shouldn't miss it?
- Exclusive location: Lobkowicz Palace, the only private palace in the Prague Castle area, is a symbol of history and elegance.
- Rich program: A conference, a gala evening, a charity auction, a dance performance, and much more await you.
- Meeting inspiring people: You will have the opportunity to meet colleagues from across the district and share common values.
Time is running out! The number of tickets is limited and is disappearing quickly. Don't hesitate and reserve your place as soon as possible to join this exceptional celebration.
Order your tickets here: www.bit.ly/…240
We look forward to seeing you on September 13, 2025 at the Lobkowicz Palace, where together we will create another chapter in our rich history.
With friendly greetings,
George J. Podzimek
Chairman of the Rotary Centennial Celebration Committee
Rotary District 2240
PS: Special offer for senior Rotarians: We have prepared a special reduced price for participation in the conference for our long-time members. If you are a senior and are interested in this benefit, please write an email to george.podzimek@rotary.cz.
The nineteenth edition of the camp for young people with physical disabilities took place at the end of June at Slovácký dvůr. Twelve participants, thirteen assistants, ten intensive days - filled with joy, trust, acceptance, massages, mandalas, concerts and swimming in the lake.
HandiCamp is more than just a programme. It is a space where long-lasting friendships are forged and where everyone - assistants and parents included - feels safe and accepted.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all Rotary Clubs, donors and partners who supported us this year. Thanks to you we were able to run the camp and change the stories of those who truly need it.
In 2026 we will celebrate the landmark 20th edition. We are preparing a special documentary and look forward to having you with us.
Thank you!
HandiCamp lives because of you!
Barbora Sládková - Executive Secretary, RC Valtice-Břeclav, Head of HandiCamp Camps
tel.: +420 723 166 691, email: handi4camp@gmail.com
On Thursday, 3 July, the day arrived when I had to leave my second home - Trevelin. I had always known that the exchange programme would last ‘only’ a year and that afterwards I would have to return to Slovakia, yet I had never been able to imagine these last few days.
My exchange year in Chile is drawing to a close. It is a curious feeling: I have only a few days left in a country that has taken root in my heart over the past year. It has been an incredible adventure, brimming with powerful experiences, new friendships and moments I shall remember for ever.
This Monday turned out to be a turning point for me. I packed my bits and pieces, boarded a plane, and roughly thirty hours later I found myself in the town of Dubbo, just about a five-hour drive from Sydney. The journey was arduous and long, yet full of experiences. I had two stop-overs - one in Dubai and the other in Sydney.
Rotary members come from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and professions, but they all care about one thing: improving their own communities and helping those who need us most.
Friendship is strengthened by many things, such as shared experiences or interests. And so it is obvious that Rotarians join together under the umbrella of Rotary International, but across clubs, to form so-called fellowships. As the saying goes, "Better safe than sorry". And he is right. A great example of such an association is the International Rotary Fellowship of Hunters: https://www.irfh.eu/en/
Dear gourmets, friends of active pursuits and travel,
Please find attached the preliminary outline of our forthcoming trip to Slovenia (in English—I hope that’s OK for everyone). Travelling by car, the tour offers flexibility to suit your interests golf with Slovenian Rotarians, a mountain hike to the Česká koča hut, exploration of the caves where The Lord of the Rings was filmed, an architectural and art-focused excursion
At its heart, the itinerary promises memorable culinary experiences—truffles, wine, pršut and other Slovenian specialities—and a convivial gathering with Rotarians in Ljubljana.
I now need to gauge your interest and preferred activities so that we can finalise the programme and secure accommodation in good time. Please let me know if you are considering joining us and which elements appeal most to you.
Thank you and best regards,
Vojtěch (Vojta) Havránek
Rotary Prague City
Rotary Gourmet Fellowship
Rotary ICC 2240/1912
+420 608 111 671
Dear friends and fellow explorers of Armenia,
In cooperation with ICC Czech-Slovak-Armenian, I warmly invite everyone interested in discovering the history of the world’s first Christian state to join an extraordinary journey through Armenia’s stunning landscapes, rich past, and renowned cuisine, wine and brandy.
Our programme features the country’s most fascinating historical monuments, breathtaking natural sights and unforgettable gastronomic delights.
Arrival in Yerevan: 20 October 2025
Departure: 29 October 2025
Contact:
Jan Ženatý, ROTARY Club Ostrava
Tel: +420 737 500 300
E-mail: jan@zenaty.org
From 13 to 16 November 2025, Athens will host the PI & ICC Summit, organised by the Region 25/Zone 21A Public Image Team in cooperation with the ICC Team. The programme will feature inspiring talks, panel discussions, and opportunities for networking.
The new issue RGN 4/2025 has been published on 4 August 2025.
The deadline for contributions to RGN 5/2025 is 17 September 2025.
Editor-in-Chief: František Ryneš, frantisek.rynes@rotary2240.org
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Join us for the popular Terezín Golfers’ Gathering, with all proceeds dedicated to charity. This year’s event will support a recreational stay for children with disabilities from the Domov na Svobodě home in Čížkovice.
Jindra Vinkler
RC Most
Dear Rotarian friends,
The Frýdek-Místek and Kopřivnice club cordially invites you to the weekend of 6-7 September, when we will be holding our traditional events.
On Saturday, 6 September, we will gather at the Vanaivan Scout Centre in Kopřivnice for our “Farewell to Summer”, made even more special this year by the celebration of 100 years of Rotary in our country.
We look forward to seeing you.
Arnošt Kuděla
President of the Frýdek-Místek a Kopřivnice
Klub Frýdek-Místek a Kopřivnice Vás zve na víkend 6 a 7. září, kdy pořádáme své tradiční akce.
V neděli 7. září proběhne již 6. ročník sportovně zábavné a charitativní akce Vozíčkem ke královně Beskyd, kdy vytáhneme ručně vozíčkáře až na vrchol Lysé hory. Výtěžek z této akce poskytneme parahokejistům v Havířově na jejich sportovní činnost.
Mrkněte se, prosím, na na obě naše pozvánky a přijeďte.
Těšíme se na Vás.
Arnošt Kuděla, prezident klubu Frýdek-Místek a Kopřivnice
Rotary Club Dunajská Streda invites you to a unique event combining nature, movement and culinary delight – a canoe trip on the Little Danube on September 6, 2025. Join us for an active and delicious day in the heart of Žitný ostrov!
In September 2025, Opava and its surroundings will become a hub of fine art. The first International Painting Symposium “White Opava”, organised by the Rotary Club of Opava, will offer a week of creative work, cultural encounters, and international cooperation between clubs from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland. The project will connect talented artists with Rotary and create a unique art collection for future charitable purposes.
Dear Rotarians and golfing friends,
The Rotary Clubs of Nitra and Banská Bystrica cordially invite you to the traditional 18th Slovak Championship 2025 - ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Charity Golf Tournament, to be held at RED OAK Golf Club Nitra on Saturday, 27 September 2025.
Please register at www.skga.sk or at the Red Oak course reception, tel. +421 903 550 845.
Kind regards,
Ľ. Holejšovský
Rotary Club Nitra
Rotary Club Stupava – Záhorie cordially invites all sports enthusiasts to the 4th edition of its shooting competition, taking place on October 4th, 2025 at the shooting range in Gajary. Proceeds from the event will go to a charitable cause.
Dear friends,
We would like to draw your attention to the upcoming anniversaries of the Rotary clubs in Nitra. A special celebration will take place on 11 October 2025 in the historic surroundings of Château Oponice Chateau Oponice
Please mark this date in your calendars. We will send you a detailed programme and further information soon.
We look forward to your presence.
Rotary Club Nitra
Rotary Club Nitra Harmony
Dear Rotarians and Friends,
We are delighted to invite you to the 30th anniversary celebration of the Rotary Club of Třebíč, which will take place from 17 to 19 October 2025.
Programme of celebrations marking three decades of service and fellowship:
Rotary Club Prague International invites all clubs from District 2240 to participate in a ceremonial tree planting in honor of 100 years of Rotary in our countries. The event will take place symbolically on October 28, 2025, in Vestec near Prague.
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