The proffessional side.

With the assistance of pp Esats the club had a very informative and successful OETS. With trainers from the various ROTARY clubs.We were equipped with the necessary skills to became an effective TEAM the real "A TEAM" of Bulawayo. We got a chance to meet members of our sister club BELMONT. With the help of rotaractors and rotarians from Harare we had our very first basic PRLS

which we attended with ROTARACTORS from other clubs.. Now we are waiting for the second stage.... Like the saying goes "All work and no play makes Jack a...."so after the training there was a social filled with fun and it gave rotaractors from the different clubs(Matopos,Belmont and Harare Central) a chance to know each other on a more personal level

To say we had fun is an understatement it was just out of this world

Charity work

We are not just all fun and games we also mean serious business. We have engaged in various community projects. We visited St Francis home, and had a chance to mix and mingle with the kids. The sight was unbearable, we had some of our members shedding tears even the so called tough guys shed a tear or two. Later on,the children of King George VI were in great need of blankets and the club being passionate about helping kids came to the rescue and donated some blankets and the smiles on the kids faces was more than enough reward.. With out having superpowers like the X-Men we became heroes to those kids..

Induktion............

The event was filled with all the pomp and fun fare synonymous with the "Grammy Awards" but with a more professional touch. Everything about it,the clothes ,the food,the venue and the people screamed of "class,glitz and glamour".Our camera man *oops meant to say "camera person" because it was a lady* one Tendai Muronzi managed to convince some of our members to pose for the pics "Red carpet" style and also managed to capture some of "those" moments.take a look at some of this...............

Well i think these photos summarize the fun we had on our day.........

Reflektion

The very first meeting started with a group of young and enthusiastic young men and women who all met at the Bulawayo club driven by a passion to change the world Zimbabwe's very own "X MEN"// "PLANETEERS" Or should I say the "Fantastic 4

"(well that doesn't sound right because the club has over thirty members so the "A TEAM" will do just fine.Anyway during the past 6months of our existence we've had so much fun getting to know each other and helping each other to grow,I mean we are already a family.In celebrating 6months in existence lets go back memory lane and reflect on the fun times we have had in the past 6months.

the club...........

The Club was officially  launched on 25 June 2011 at the majestic Bulawayo Club  under the mentorship of Rotarian PP E. Easat working with a crop of young and passionate proffesionals from the city.Some of the very first members were drawn from various universities and colleges within Bulawayo and these included Thandi Banda ( Charter President),Hellen Masango (Charter Public Relations Officer), Tebogo Ndlovu, Thobeka Mkhwananzi, Moyo Lihle, Pamela Ntombiyemfundo Mukwenha ( Charter Vice President) , Cynthia Mathe, Nicola Sadiki, Bianca Chili,Joan T Mpofu,Nomzamo Qaziwe Moyo (Charter Director of Community Services) ,Christopher Chakwana ( Charter Director of International Services ), Tendai Munyaradzi Nyasha, Dr Thabani Thatha, Nyasha Muronzi( Charter Secretary ), Mncedisi Mfanafuthi Nyathi, Dennis Makofi,Bhekimpilo Ndlovu,Prince T Chipato,Bothwell Pindiwe, Ntokozo Ndlovu, Dr Lionel Munemo,Tinashe Chinembiri, Mpumelelo Nhlane Siziba, Thamsanqa Moyo , Daniel Sithole , Steven Mutungwazi  (Charter Club Treasurer)just to mention a few. It was then chartered on the 27th of July 2012. Living by the spirit of the Rotary movement, the club has been actively involved in various community service projects and continues to reach out to communities so as to  alleviate human suffering . 



About every month or so, we try to fulfill the following areas with different events:

Community Service: local volunteering, donation drives, etc.
Professional Development: hosting speakers at meetings, etc.
Leadership Development: coordinating projects, faciliating events, etc.
Social Events: retreats, parties, etc.

ROTARACT INTERNATIONAL

Rotaract is one of the Rotary International programs that is designed for young adults ages 18 to 30 who want to make a difference in their local or global communities.  It is either based in the community or in a university and sponsored by a local Rotary club.

Rotaract clubs are nonprofit, nonpolitical, nonreligious, open to all cultures, and adhered to Rotary's motto - Service Above Self, and the Four-Way Test:
     Of the things we think, say or do:

1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Rotaractors are encouraged to grow personally and professionally, address community needs, and promote international understanding through friendship and service.  Each club usually holds bi-weekly meetings, which can feature speakers, discussions, and visits to/from other clubs. Rotaractors also get together for service projects, social activities, and leadership workshops.

Beyond the club level, Rotaractors can further participate in the annual district/international conferences, scholarship programs offered by the Rotary Foundation, and Group Study Exchange for working professionals. www.rotaract.org