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Rotary in Malta issues call for post-graduate scholarship worth $30,000

The Rotary Clubs of the Maltese Islands have jointly issued a call for applications to residents of Malta for a Rotary Scholarship worth $30,000 for international, post-graduate studies during the academic year 2020-2021. This scholarship is one of the most generous scholarships available in Malta.

Scholarships are available for study in one of Rotary Foundation’s areas of focus, namely peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and other sanitation, maternal and child health, literacy and basic education, and economic and community development. Scholarships range from one to four years and therefore can include an entire degree program and can cover tuition, travel and accommodation.

The Rotary Foundation is the world largest private donor of scholarships with 800 scholarships granted worldwide annually. Rotary, has been active in Malta for over 50 years and is a service club which enables members to provide services to the community and has supported many organisations such as Dar il-Kaptan, the Ghabex Centre, Caritas, Suret il- Bniedem etc. as well as various overseas projects.

Applicants are requested to fill in the application form and to send it to [email protected], together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (CV) by the 21st October 2019.

Click HERE to download the Scholarship Details & Application Form. Any questions are to be sent to [email protected]

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Rotary Club La Valette supports organ donation counselling

Organ donation counselling is an emotive and highly sensitive moment for all involved.

It is when relatives of the recently deceased are asked to consider donating the organs of their loved one to help save, or benefit, someone else's life. Rotary Club La Valette decided to actively support organ donation counselling by funding and setting up two special rooms at Mater Dei hospital.

One room would be specially set up to be more conducive to this process, where relatives might be able to feel a little more comfortable and relaxed,  and be detached from clinical environment of the Intensive Care Unit.

The room, inspired by an idea of Rotary Club Bari Castello, is called the Rotary Room.

The second room is set up to offer overnight accommodation to those relatives who might need it at this most difficult of time. This room is called The Drew Room, in commemoration of  the life of Andrew Abela, whose organs were most generously donated by his parents (view).This project was greatly assisted by funds made available by our club member Mr Frédéric Villa through Integritas Ltd.

The inauguration took place, today, Tuesday 7th August 2018, at Mater Dei Hospital.

Rotary Club La Valette was represented by the President, Mr Brian Gibbs, the Past president Mr Bryan Sullivan and other Club members.  

The Hon. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Mr Chris Fearne, and other hospital authorities were also present.

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#50 Did you know? - The Object of Rotary

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;

FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

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#49 Did you know? - Lessons In Rotary Geography

• Were you aware that the Rotary Club of Reno, Nevada, is farther west than the Rotary Club of Los Angeles, California? • Would you guess that the meetings of the Rotary Club of Portland, Maine, are farther south than those of the clubs in London, England? • Can you imagine that the Pensacola, Florida, Rotary Club is west of the Detroit, Michigan, club?

• It's a fact that the Cairo, Illinois, Rotary Club is south of Richmond, Virginia. • There are 69 Rotary clubs with the word "Tokyo" in their club names. • The Rotary Club of Nome, Alaska, lies west of the club in Honolulu, Hawaii, and the Santiago, Chile, club is located east of the Rotary Club of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. • Rotary geographers will know that virtually every Rotary club meeting in Australia is east of the Hong Kong Rotary Club. • What do the Rotary clubs of Quito, Ecuador, Libreville, Gabon, Singapore, and Kampala, Uganda, have in common? You guessed right if you said they all meet approximately on the equator. There are many interesting relationships and things to learn as you become acquainted with the approximately 1.2 million Rotarians in more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas

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Inauguration of the Music Therapy Room at Dar Tal Providenza 23.05.2018

Inauguration of the Music Therapy Room funded by Rotary club La Valette, Rotary club Malta and Rotary Foundation. 

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Visit Birgu with Mr Vincent Zammit 11.05.2018

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India Project - Scooter Presentation

Yesterday this young courageous lady was given the opportunity to have new legs with the presentation of a new scooter.

Born with no legs or feet below the knees she has progressed to university and soon will be able to go to work.

I wish her well.

Thank you Rotary Club La Valetta Malta and all the other sponsors that are making a difference to other people's lives. Rtn.  Edward Fenech

Co-ordinator India Project

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Talk: “The Role of Women in Malta During World War II” by Simon Cusens 26.04.2018

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Music Therapy Room at Dar Tal Providenza 22.04.2018

Music Therapy Room at Dar Tal Providenza, a joint project of Rotary club la Valette and Rotary club Malta with the support of Rotary Foundation

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#48 Did you know? - About Community Service

A community, defined in its simplest terms, is a group of people who have something in common. But in real life, it is something far more complex than that. Each member — every individual, group, organization, and business — draws benefits from the community in many different ways. For a community to thrive, each of its members must honor a commitment to contribute to the well-being of the whole by returning those benefits in kind.

Rotarians recognize the importance of giving back to the community. After all, Community Service is one of the Four Avenues of Service. Every Rotary club and every Rotarian assumes a responsibility to find ways to improve the quality of life for those in their communities and to serve the public interest. When those efforts are effective, they not only contribute to the greater good, they also promote Rotary's positive image.

What makes a community service effort effective? Relevance. A community service project must address a real, current community concern or issue. Rotary clubs should start by surveying their communities to find out where help is needed. Once a club has listened to its community, it can begin to envision effective responses to problems.

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Update on India Project 04.04.2018

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#47 Did you know? - Special Rotary Observances

In the annual Rotary calendar several months are designated to emphasize major programs of Rotary International.

January is Rotary Awareness Month. This is a time to expand knowledge of Rotary and its activities among our membership and throughout the community. February is designated as World Understanding Month. This month was chosen because it includes the birthday of Rotary International, February 23. During the month, Rotary clubs are urged to present programs which promote international understanding and goodwill, as well as launch World Community Service projects in other parts of the world.

World Rotaract Week is the week in which March 13 falls. It's a time when Rotary clubs and districts highlight Rotaract by joining in projects with their Rotaract clubs.

April is set aside as Rotary's Magazine Month. Throughout the month, clubs arrange programs and activities which promote the reading and use of THE ROTARIAN magazine and the official regional magazines of Rotary August is Membership and Extension Month, a time to focus on Rotary's continuing need for growth, to seek new members and form new clubs. September is Youth Activities Month. Rotary clubs of the world give special emphasis to the many Rotary-sponsored programs which serve children and young people. During this month many clubs give increased attention to youth exchange activities.

October is Vocational Service Month. During this period, clubs highlight the importance of the business and professional life of each Rotarian. Special activities promote the vocational avenue of service.

November is selected to be Rotary Foundation Month. Clubs and districts call attention to the programs of The Rotary Foundation and frequently cultivate additional financial support for the Foundation by promoting contributions for Paul Harris Fellows and Sustaining Members.

Each of these special months serves to elevate the awareness among Rotarians of some of the excellent programs of service which occur within the world of Rotary.

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Talk on Caravaggio by Fr Marius Zerafa 22.03.2018

Rotary Club La Valette Malta banner being presented to the Rotary Club of Hitchin Tilehouse President, Andrew Phillips

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INVITATION - Europe For Europe

Are you 18 to 20 years old? Are you a European Citizen? Do you consider EU as a chance?

Europe for Europe is a program which allows you to visit the 6 six EU founder countries, and experience how the European Union is moving forward.

We are searching one candidate of each of the 28 Member Countries of the EU, and offer this marvelous opportunity !Interested? Have a look at the attached program and send your candidacy to the Young generations are European Leaders of tomorrow, must be able to build bridges between different cultures and convince people that Europe is our Country; route is still long… prepare yourself to give your personal contribution!

E4E is sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of : Maaseik (B)Landgraaf (NL) Bascharage-Kordall, Diekirch-Ettelbruck,Echternach et Moselle and Luxemburg Hearts (L)Thionville Porte de France (F) Mosbach-Buchen andNeckar-Odenwald (D) Appiano Gentile and Meda (I)E4E Partner Rotary Club of your Country, they will care for the candidate selection.

6th edition: July 7 – 25, 2018

PROGRAM

JULY 2018

1 . SAT 07 arrival at Milano airport

2 . SUN 08 visit Italy – European Lesson 1

3 . MON 09 visit Italy

4 . TUE 10 leave Italy – arrival Germany

5 . WED 11 visit Germany – European Lesson 2

6 . THU 12 visit Germany

7 . FRI 13 leave Germany – arrival The Netherlands

8 . SAT 14 visit The Netherlands – European Lesson 3

9 . SUN 15 visit The Netherlands

10. MON 16 leave The Netherlands – arrival Belgium

11. TUE 17 visit Belgium – European Lesson 4

12. WED 18 visit Belgium

13. THU 19 leave Belgium – arrival France

14. FRI 20 visit France – European Lesson 5

15. SAT 21 visit France

16. SUN 22 leave France – arrival Luxemburg

17. MON 23 visit Luxemburg – European Lesson 6

18. TUE 24 visit Luxemburg

19. WED 25 back home from Luxemburg airport

The European Lessons program includes relevant themes showing Europe from different perspectives and related to the Rotary values.

A detailed program will be prepared during the following months.To provide you with a flavour of the program we attach as an example the program of the last edition.

If you are interested, send us an email to the Club Secretary Rtn. Federico Milanetti on [email protected]. 

If selected, your family must prepare the following:

> An EU medical insurance card valid from 7 to 25 July and an accident & liability insurance policy

> A travel ticket to Milano and return home from Luxemburg

> Pay a participation fee of €300

All other expenses, besides your pocket money, is fully sponsored by us!

Deadline for Applications: 15/05/2018 

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#46 Did you know? - Paul Harris Fellows

Undoubtedly the most important step to promote voluntary giving to The Rotary Foundation occurred in 1957, when the idea of Paul Harris Fellow recognition was first proposed. Although the concept of making $1,000 gifts to the Foundation was slow in developing, by the early 1970s it began to gain popularity. The distinctive Paul Harris Fellow medallion, lapel pin and attractive certificate have become highly respected symbols of a substantial financial commitment to The Rotary Foundation by Rotarians and friends around the world.

The companion to the Paul Harris Fellow is the Paul Harris Sustaining Member, which is the recognition presented to an individual who has given, or in whose honor a gift is made, a contribution of $100, with the stated intention of making additional contributions until $1,000 is reached. At that time the Paul Harris Sustaining Member becomes a Paul Harris Fellow.

By 1994, more than 450,000 Paul Harris Fellows and 160,000 Sustaining Members have been added to the rolls of The Rotary Foundation.

A special recognition pin is given to Paul Harris Fellows who make additional gifts of $1,000 to the Foundation. The distinctive gold pin includes a blue stone to represent each $1,000 contribution up to a total of $5,000 in additional gifts. Paul Harris recognition provides a very important incentive for the continuing support needed to underwrite the many programs of The Rotary Foundation which build goodwill and understanding in the world.

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#45 Did you know? - Rotary Peace Programs

A special program of The Rotary Foundation was originally labeled the "Rotary Peace Forum". The concept of a center or educational program to promote greater understanding and peace in the world was originally discussed in 1982 by the New Horizons Committee and the World Understanding and Peace Committee. In 1984 it was further explored by a New Programs Committee of The Rotary Foundation.

The essence of the Rotary Peace Program is to utilize the non-governmental but worldwide resources of Rotary to develop educational programs around the issues that cause conflict among nations in the world as well as those influences and activities which promote peace, development and goodwill. The program includes seminars, publications or conferences as a means to initiate a global dialogue to find new approaches to peace and world understanding.

Specific Rotary Peace Programs are selected annually by the trustees of The Rotary Foundation. Many peace programs are held in conjunction with presidential conferences.