Welcome President Mark

02 July 2018

PresMark The Club are delighted to welcome Mark Davidson as President for the year 2018/19.

"It is a great honour for me to be Club President. Being a Club based in the city centre enables us to connect with local services, through YouthAction, Mitchell House and the Tree of Remembrance. Worldwide we also support the fight to ‘End Polio Now’, help restore sight in underdeveloped countries and through ShelterBox and AquaBox aid those in distress overseas.

We appreciate the tremendous amount of service already given by members but are looking forward to encouraging new members to join. Any prospective member is most welcome at any of our Monday meetings.

This year’s Rotary theme is Rotary: Be The Inspiration – please do feel inspired to join us in tackling humanities challenges whilst enjoying fellowship and fun."

Visitors from New Zealand

02 July 2018

The Club were delighted to welcome Monday 02 July, from the Rotary Club of Fairfield, Hamilton, New Zealand, Rotarian Mike Cahill and his wife Margaret. They exchanged banners with President Rosemary and President Elect Mark Davidson.

Be the Inspiration

01 July 2018

T1819 tsp The Rotary Club of Belfast welcomes the new Rotary year 2018-19.

Rotary International President Barrie Rassin has chosen Be the Inspiration as his theme declaring Rotary is, and always will be, a place where people from every corner of the earth can come together to become something greater than themselves. Rotary today offers something of singular and enduring value: the chance to be part of a global network of people who have the talent and the drive to change the world. We are men and women who believe in the power of community action to make a global impact — and together, we have the capacity and the resources to achieve almost anything.

Paul Harris Fellowships Awarded

25 June 2018

PHFs June 18 The Club has bestowed Paul Harris Fellowships on Past President Ronnie McLean and Immediate Past President Ivan McMinn recognising their significant contributions to the work of the Club. They were presented by President Rosemary Monday 25 June at the President's Day Dinner held at The Royal Belfast Golf Club.

This prestigious award is Rotary's highest honour for individuals who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service, with an emphasis on personal efforts and active involvement in helping others.

President's Day 2018

25 June 2018

President Rosemary concluded her year at her President’s Dinner held 25 June at the Royal Belfast Golf Club. Always a highlight of the Club's year and this year's relaxed and convivial evening was again greatly enjoyed by the 60 members and guests. On a sun-filled evening after drinks in the bar areas President Rosemary welcomed all and presented prizes to the golfers and 2 Paul Harris Fellowships.

Inaugural Meeting

19 June 2018

The Inaugural meeting of The Rotary Club of Belfast Interact Club was held Tuesday 19 June at Youth Action offices.

In attendance were President Rosemary, PE Mark Davidson, PP Alan Rundle and Interactors Sarah Hand, Matthew Black and Martyna Eron.

R-City Award

18 June 2018

The Club are delighted to award the 2017-18 John Savage Trophy and Bursary to the unique project R-City, based in North Belfast,which is having an immense impact on young people. President Rosemary presented Monday 18 June to Thomas Turley (Leader) and Pierce McConnell (former participant now a volunteer).

Inaugurated in 2009, in memory of former member the late John Savage, the John A Savage Memorial Trophy and Bursary is awarded by the Club annually to the individual or group selected as giving great service to the Community.

Ruby Paul Harris Fellowship

18 June 2018

The Rotary Club of Belfast has awarded a Ruby Paul Harris Fellowship to Hon Member Past President Alan White.

This prestigious award is Rotary's highest honour for individuals who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service, with an emphasis on personal efforts and active involvement in helping others.

He is pictured left with his son and grandson.

Kids Out Day 2018

12 June 2018

The Club were delighted to bring 11 pupils and accompanying teachers from Mitchell House School for this year’s Kids Out Day held at the Belfast Activity Centre (BAC) Tuesday 12 June. Unfortunately some pupils had succumbed to a sickness bug and were unable to attend. Most of the children were wheel chair confined and a lovely time was had by all.

They were warmly greeted on arrival at 10.30am by Nicola and James two excellent BAC instructors, Past President Ken Morrison, John McCleery and William Cross. President Rosemary and Eric Rainey came later in the morning.