Rotary Club Sofia International Resumes Its Regular Meetings
As of September 1st 2010 RC Sofia International is again meting every Wednesday at Arte Hotel from 19:00 o’clock.
Rotary Club Sofia International Summer Break
Next regular meeting will be on 1 September 2010.
During the break we will be meeting informally on Wednesdays at 19:00 in the Architect’s Club Restaurant on 11, Krakra Str.
How to find the place: Architect’s Club Restaurant map.
Successful Teambuilding of Rotary Sofia International Family
The 4 clubs that form the Rotary Sofia International Family organized their teambuilding for 1 day in Sofia city on July 3rd 2010.
Over 30 members and guests had the opportunity to get acquainted with a couple of topics related to the types of leaderships and the way that organizations and teams have to work on a coherent way in order to manage to cope with pressure that may occur on some occasions.
The beginning words were from the Rotary Club Sofia International member and secretary – Mr. Michail Sougarev. Afterwards the theoretical part that was introduced by Mr. Hans Promberger (member of Rotary Club Sofia International and Past-President) and thus the participants in the teambuilding had the “mission” to build the tallest tower with the trick that it has to stay up and not fall for at least 1 minute.
3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament of Rotary Club Sofia International
On June 26th, the family of Rotary Club Sofia International organized the third annual golf tournament. The Organizing Committee led by Mr. Phil Clayton, member of Rotary Sofia International implemented this annual project in favor of the CEDAR Foundation. At Air Sofia Ihtiman Golf club, more then 25 golfers and many guests gathered to spend some great time together. Tennis, basketball, volleyball, horse riding, bowling, BBQ, raffle were only part of the exciting moments the family of Rotary Sofia International offered to those who came to support this charitable initiative. Interested in the most gentleman’s game had also the chance to try their newbie talent taught by leading golfer.
The CEDAR Foundation works for Bulgarian orphanages and their rights to have equal social life and opportunities through implementing different projects and providing living facilities for them.
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NEXT: (26.06) INVITATION: 3rd CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
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“Man has affinity for his fellowman, regardless of race, creed, or politics, and the greater the variety, the more the zest. All friendliness needs is a sporting chance; it will take care of itself in any company.”
is the slogan under which on June 26, 2010 the third charity golf tournament organized by the Rotary Club Sofia International will take place at Air Sofia golf club, Ihtiman, Bulgaria.
The funds donated will be used to support the initiative by The Cedar Foundation, Bulgaria.
The current economic crisis has made a lot of people take a fresh look at a number of things and change their attitude to life by taking a less commercial and consumer-oriented direction. New social problems seem to appear and others seem to deepen. The Cedar Foundations’ mission is to facilitate positive social change in Bulgaria by assisting in the provision of quality, community-based care for disadvantaged children and young persons. They do this by:
- Working with the state and local governments to create viable means of de-institutionalising Bulgaria.
- Using expert and professional consultants to structure and create models applicable to Bulgaria’s unique characteristics.
- Facilitating training of care givers and personnel currently working in Bulgaria’s orphanages
- Recruiting and training future alternative care staff members.
In keeping with the Rotary motto “Service Above Self” which conveys the humanitarian spirit of the organization’s more than 1.2 million members, Cedar Foundations’ reasoning is:
- Believing that every person deserves humane treatment.
- Believing every person has basic, fundamental human rights.
- Believing Bulgaria is capable of providing appropriate care for the disabled.
PLEASE keep this date June 26, 2010 free in your diary and please contact info@rc-si.org if you are able to sponsor the event!!
Thank you in advance.
Click on the link below to see a short clip about The Cedar Foundation – the beneficiary of all the proceeds form the tournament.
Rotary Club Sofia International Organized a Charity Austrian Evening
Rotary Club Sofia International organized one of the biggest charity events in District 2482 – the Austrian Evening which aimed to raise funds for 2 initiatives – PASTRA Organization and the SOS Children’s Village.
Pastra is a home for 80 mentally disturbed persons, in the village of Pastra, near Rila, in Southern Bulgaria. The SOS Children’s’ Village is located in the Pernik municipality, close to Sofia. The home in Pastra was recently somewhat improved by the Austrian Concordia Foundation with an investment of € 90.000 but much can still be done. A further € 30.000 must be found to install showers, renovate the sleeping area and replace old doors. The SOS Kinderdorf will also use the funds for the renovation of a home hosting 6 children.
The Military Club in Sofia city, located at 7 Tzar Osvoboditel Boulevard turned out to be a small place for all the people who supported the event which provided them with Austrian food, drinks and music on May 28th 2010. The whole initiative was supported by generous sponsors – EVN Bulgaria, Mobiltel, Arte Hotel, Ardex, Alpine, Niki. Lagermax, Porsche Leasing, Berndorf, SW Umwelttechnik, TPA Horwath, Lucky Bansko, Target Future, Backaldrin, Pernod Ricard and many individual sponsors. The entertainment for the cocktail was provided by the Austrian folk music ensemble “Irrsdorfer Tanzlmusi” from Salzburg.
The event was under the special patronage of H.E. Gerhard Reiweger – Ambassador of Austria to Bulgaria.
The Austrian Evening gathered the political elite and people connected with Austria from Bulgaria and Austrian citizens residing in Bulgaria.
NEXT: (28.05) INVITATION: CHARITY AUSTRIAN EVENING
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The Rotary Club Sofia International is proud to present to you the chance to lend a helping hand to the forgotten children and adults of Bulgaria by supporting our Austrian Charity Evening at the Military Club, May 28th 2010. All Proceeds to benefit the PASTRA Organization and the SOS Children’s Village.
Pastra is a home for 80 mentally disturbed persons, in the village of Pastra, near Rila, in Southern Bulgaria. The SOS Children’s’ Village is located in the Pernik municipality, close to Sofia. The home in Pastra was recently somewhat improved by the Austrian Concordia Foundation with an investment of € 90.000 but much can still be done. A further € 30.000 must be found to install showers, renovate the sleeping area and replace old doors. The SOS Kinderdorf will also use the funds for the renovation of a home hosting 6 children. You can download a presentation of SOS Children’s Villages Bulgaria here.
We realize the difficulties faced by the business community today and the need for flexibility, good adaptation skills and courage in the new economic conditions. In this respect, we remain open for any form of co-operation and sponsorship which would help us to raise sufficient funds and to help these two noble causes. We will be most grateful to receive your response by 14 May, 2010 and are thanking you in advance for your interest and attention.
Attached here you can find the Sponsorship Request Form, please fill it in and send it back to us at info@rc-si.org
We look forward to the presence of our sponsors at 8:00pm at The Military Club Sofia, located at 7 Tzar Osvoboditel Boulevard. The entertainment for the cocktail will be provided by the Austrian folk music ensemble “Irrsdorfer Tanzlmusi” from Salzburg.
March – a Month of Charity for Interact Club Sofia International at the Meridian 22 English High School
The month of March passed under the sign of charity for the students from Meridian 22 English High School – members of the Interact Club Sofia International. Under the motto “Donate a spark of joy”, on the initiative of the Club, on 29 March 2010 the comedy “Crazy Love” was performed at the Theater “Sofia”. It was a fund-raising performance for the elderly from the Darvenitsa Retirement Home in Sofia. That was possible thanks to the activity of the young people who contacted the management of the “Sparkles & Seasons” Theater and sold tickets for the play. Transportation to and from the theater was provided for the elderly so that they could enjoy their encounter with art and escape from everyday life for a few hours.
The Meridian 22 concert on March 30, 2010, was also focused on charity – fund-raising for medical aid for blind children. The enthusiastic participants – from the youngest pupils to the high school students from 8th, 9th and 10th grade of the Meridian 22 School worked together to put on a show of folk and modern songs and dances, ballet and classical guitar performances. The guests of the school – the students from Wildwood School, joined the show proving that language, music and dance connect people and launch new friendships in the name of a common cause.
Wonderful Charity Charter Party of Interact Club
Sofia International Anglo-American School
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The youngest member of the Sofia International family was chartered at a wonderful party in Serdica Hall of Hotel Sheraton in Sofia on 30 April 2010. The event was honored by more than 100 guests. The charter list was handed in to Mr. Asparuh Karastoyanov – the President of IAC Sofia International Anglo American School by District Governor of D-2482 Bulgaria Mr. Plamen Minev. The newly chartered club was congratulated by the President of RC Sofia International Mr. Stoian Kuchoukov. The members of the Interact club received their pins from the members of the RC Sofia International. The official part continued with wishes and presents by fellow Interactors and Rotaractors from D-2482 Bulgaria.
All the proceeds from the Charity Charter Evening are designated for UNICEF Bulgaria.
NEXT: (30.04) INVITATION: INTERACT CLUB SOFIA INTERNATIONAL
ANGLO-AMERICAN SCHOOL CHARITY CHARTER PARTY
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Rotary Club Sofia International cordially invites you to a Charity charter party of our second Interact club – IAC Sofia International at Anglo-American School.
The event will take place on 30 April, 2010 starting at 8 PM in Serdica Hall of Sheraton Hotel in Sofia.
Prices for the tickets are:
- Rotary Members and guests: 50 lv.
- Roataract Members: 30 lv.
- Interact Members: 15 lv.
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