Rotary Club of Londonderry

29 June 2011 - Minutes of this month's council meeting have been added to the member area of the website.

27 June 2011 - GSE Team Member Tracy Rosborough gave us a presentation on the recent GSE Trip to British Columbia and passed on the banners received from the various clubs the team visited and with whom Tracy exchanged our banner on the club's behalf.

23 June 2011 - Past President Eamonn Gee ran a fundraising wine tasting at the Custom House to raise funds towards a well being sunk in Kenya by the Changaro Trust.

17 June 2011 - Our barbecue was held at City of Derry Rugby Football Club, Judges Road when a great evening was enjoyed by all and funds were raised for the Woman's Aid Creche.

13 June 2011 - Club Assembly was held this evening at 6pm in the City of Derry Golf Club. Members heard reports from President Elect Maurice Brennan, Club Administration convenor Jeremy Arthur, Membership Service convenor Alan Rodden, Service Projects & International Service convenor Werner Scheel, Rotary Foundation convenor Sabine LeBrizoual and Public Relations convenor Gavin Killeen, setting out their programmes for the incoming rotary year 2011-2012.

Also at this evening's meeting we were joined by visitors President Elect Carolyn McLaughlin of the Rotary Club of Wylde Green District 1060 and her partner Gerry who is an honorary member of the club, who are pictured below with President Elect Maurice, President Alan and Secretary Jeremy.

June Oakleaf added to our website.

30 May 2011 - Barney Callaghan, District Governor Elect of Rotary International in Ireland and Limerick’s two Rotary Clubs – Thomond and Shannon are delighted to announce the breaking news that The Rt. Hon. Lord Paul Boateng will address this year’s Rotary Conference taking place in Limerick City in September. A Member of Parliament (1987 - 2005), Paul Boateng served as a Cabinet Minister and Chief Secretary to the Treasury under former Prime Minister Tony Blair.

24 May 2011 - Photos of the Young Chef Competition held at the North West Regional College have been added to the Young Chef page.

23 May 2011 - Our guest speaker today was Chris Orr who is currently producing a documentary on Foyle Hospice during their 25th anniversary.

Guests from the Londonderry and Eglinton Probus Clubs joined us for lunch today with the Presidents of both clubs complimenting President Alan on all the work our club does

Today President Alan was pleased to induct our latest member Gerard Finnegan who was proposed by rotarian John McMonagle.

20 May 2011 - THEY MADE IT! - Rotarian Gavin Bate and Pasang summit Everest (8848m)
Gavin and Pasang Tendi summited Everest at 1015 Nepal time (0530 UK time)... Very Big Congratulations to all of the Team. Gavin is now on his way back down to camp 3, and we wish him a safe return journey back to Base Camp.

16 May 2011 - Our guest speaker at lunch today was Eddie Kerr of the Changaro Trust who gave us an overview of the excellent work they have been carrying out in Kenya including the provision of a school with plans to complete clinic facilities & community outreach by the end of the year. Our club are hoping to assist Eddie and the Trust with their plans to sink a 200m well which on completion will provide clean water to 2,000 people per day. Eddie was accompanied by Declan Clarke - Chairman of the Trust. President Alan thanked Eddie for his informative and interesting talk.

June diary updated with forthcoming events including our summer barbecue.

May edition of the RIBI Members' Newsletter added to our website.

13 May 2011 - The Young Chef Competition, which was held this evening at the North West Regional College, was once again a great success. This year we were able to watch the preparations taking place in the kitchen on a screen displayed in the restaurant area. 40 or so Rotarians and guests enjoyed excellent cuisine in delightful surroundings in the presence of pleasant company.

10 May 2011 - District Governor Wes announced at the District Council Meeting in April that Gavin Bate a member of the R.C. Coleraine was "Taking Rotary in Ireland to the Top of the World". Gavin plans to head up tomorrow with a possible Everest summit bid on Sunday night / Monday morning.

Gavin (44) from Belfast is tomorrow (Wed 11th May 2011) starting his summit bid on Mt Everest (8848m above sea level). This is his 6th attempt to reach the top of the World having been within feet of the summit five previous times. Gavin is the founder of the international charity Moving Mountains which he raises funds for through his climbs.

9 May 2011 - At this evening's meeting Rotarian Peter O'Connor gave a report on the recent trip to Romania when our club twinned with the Rotary Club of Brasov and also carried out a joint project with the 9th Donegal Scout Group to provide and erect trampolines at various orphanages in the Brasov area.

Rotarian Thomas Quigley reported that all arrangements have been finalised for the Young Chef Competition at the North West Regional College, should any member wish to attend, with or without guests, who has not yet confirmed their attendance to Thomas please contact him to confirm numbers. The event commences at 7pm on Thursday 12th May, price £25. This has always been a most enjoyable event and our club secretary would encourage you to attend if you can.

Also at our meeting this evening President Alan Rodden presented a cheque to Jack Glenn of Parkinson UK, the charity is one of our recipients of funds raised at the Rotary Tree of Remembrance run during the two weeks leading up to Christmas Eve 2010.

6 May 2011 - May Oakleaf posted to website and report with photos added to projects page under Fagaras, click here.

5 May 2011 - Rotary Club of Brasov, Romania & Rotary Club of The Bay of Islands, New Zealand banners added to banner 6 page in the gallery section of our website.

City of Derry Golf Club confirmed as the venue for our Club Assembly on Monday 13th June commencing 6pm. There will be golf beforehand for those who are interested in playing.

May's council minutes added to the member area of our website.

4 May 2011 - The Twinning Agreement between our own club and the Rotary Club of Brasov, Romania has been added to the member area of our website.

Keep an eye out for a report on the Romania International Visit incorporating the joint venture with the 9th Donegal Scouts and the twinning with Rotary Club of Brasov in this month's Oakleaf.

2 May 2011 - Rotary District 1160 Conference, Limerick 22-25 September 2011 - link to promotional video and Conference website have been added to the member area of our website.

18 April 2011 - At our meeting today Past President and Paul Harris Fellow Werner Scheel gave us a concise report on the RIBI Conference in Dublin which he attended from Friday to Sunday.

District Final results of the RIBI Young Writer Competition 2011 have been added to the relevant competition page on our website.

Young Citizen Nomination Certificate in relation to our nominees the 9th Donegal Scouts, Muff has been added to the Young Citizen Awards page of our website.

13 April 2011 - April Oakleaf posted to the news section of website.

The winners of the Young Citizen Awards 2011 are being brought to Dublin for the RIBI Conference where they will receive a trophy, a cash donation of £500 to their project and a visit to the BBC News studios as well as a tour of the BBC TV Centre in London. The awards will be presented live on the BBC News Channel on Saturday 16th April at 11.30am so if you are not going to the conference you will be able to watch the ceremony on TV.

11 April 2011 - Our Club AGM was held this evening during our business meeting at 6pm in the City Hotel which was attended by 24 members. President Alan reported on all the activities carried out during the year and the various objectives successfully fulfilled under the Club Leadership Plan.

10 April 2011 - RIBI Member Newsletter posted to member area of website.

8 April 2011 - Dates for your diary: The Young Chef Competition will be held on 12th May 2011 at the NWRC commencing at 7pm. The price remains the same as last year at £25. Our Club Assembly will be held on the second Monday in June i.e. 13th June 2011. The venue is to be confirmed.

A link to the GSE team facebook page has been added to the GSE page in the member area of our website so as you may follow their exploits. Please take a look today. A link has also been added to their Itinerary.

The results of the RIBI Young Citizen Awards have been added to the relevant page under Competitions in the Rotary section of our club website.

Update added to ShelterBox page on website.

6 April 2011 - Letter of thanks from Shelterbox posted to the member area of our website.

4 April 2011 - Tracey Rosborough visited our club today at our lunch time meeting in the City Hotel. Tracey is a member of the Group Study Exchange Team who are leaving for British Columbia this Thursday.

Our guest speaker today was Martina Anderson MLA. Past President Pat Kelly proposed the vote of thanks.

28 March 2011 - Our guest speaker today was Patrick Anderson who gave us an informative history of the prophet Muhammad and Islam. Past President David Liston proposed the vote of thanks.

26 March 2011 - Please note this date for your diaries: The Club Annual General Meeting will be held at our business meeting on Monday 11th April 2011 at 6pm in the City Hotel.

23 March 2011 - Club Diary updated.

21 March 2001 - Our guest speaker today was Ronan O'Donnell of the Walled City Partnership. Ronan explained how the partnership encourage and assist property owners within the designated areas to restore and maintain our City's architectural heritage with grant aid from a number of sources. Vice President Elect Gavin Killeen proposed the vote of thanks.

20 March 2011 - Club Diary updated.

14 March 20011 - At this evening's meeting presentations were made to two charities from funds raised during the Rotary Tree of Remembrance. Two other charities were unable to attend but will do so at a later time.

President Alan presented a cheque to Craig Smyth of Foyle Search & Rescue.

Inner Wheel President Sylvia Allen-Hamilton presented a cheque to Maeve Girvan from Asthma UK who are Inner Wheel's preferred charity this year. Included in the photo is President Alan Rodden.

Members of Inner Wheel also attended our meeting and we were most pleased that they were able to join us.

March edition of the RIBI newsletter has been posted to the member area of our website.

11 March 2011 - Shelterbox Update.

ShelterBox responding to Japanese earthquake and tsunami

A ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) is mobilising after a massive earthquake struck Japan earlier today. The earthquake, measuring 8.9 in magnitude, triggered a tsunami that’s caused extensive damage.

The latest reports coming out of Japan have shown cars, ships and buildings being swept away with waves of up to 10 meters high slamming into the coast. Areas across the Pacific Basin have been put on tsunami alert including Russia, Guam, the Philippines, Taiwan and Hawaii.

SRT members Lasse Petersen (AU), Mark Pearson (UK) and John Diksa (FR) are ready to head to Japan and begin ShelterBox’s international response.

‘The scenes we’re seeing are catastrophic,’ said Lasse. ‘Whole homes are being washed away and our thoughts go out to all the families who are facing this disaster. The epicentre was in Japan so our first team are mobilising to head there but we continue to watch very closely the path of the tsunami. We’re very aware the worst may not be over.’

According to U.S. Geological Survey the earthquake was magnitude 8.9 at a depth of 20 miles with the epicentre 250 miles away from Japan’s capital Tokyo.

The tsunami warning was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre and they say the wave could even reach as far as Chile.

Tom Henderson, ShelterBox Founder and CEO, added: ‘At present the scale of the disaster is difficult to measure. What we do know is that the combination of such a large earthquake followed by the tsunami has the potential to cause significant damage across the Pacific Rim.

‘We have aid pre-positioned locally and a member of the ShelterBox Response Team stationed in the Philippines enabling an immediate response

9 March 2011 - Shelterbox Update.

7 March 2011 - Today at our lunch meeting President Elect Maurice Brennan reported on the PEPS training weekend he attended from Friday 4th March until Sunday 6th March and introduced us to the Rotary International 2011-12 Theme.

RI President-elect Kalyan Banerjee will ask Rotarians to "Reach Within to Embrace Humanity" during the 2011-12 Rotary year.

"In order to achieve anything in this world, a person has to use all the resources he can draw on. And the only place to start is with ourselves and within ourselves," Banerjee said.

Once Rotarians find their inner strength, he continued, they can accomplish great things in their communities and around the world.

"Discover yourself, develop the strengths within you, and then unhesitatingly, unflinchingly, go forth and encircle the world, to embrace humanity," he said.

Banerjee emphasized the family as a starting point in serving others. "The communities we live in are not built of individual people but of families -- families living in homes together, sharing their lives and their resources and their common destinies. Good families lead to good neighborhoods, and good neighborhoods build good communities."

Rotarians can focus on projects that support families, such as those that provide safe housing or improve maternal and child health, he said.

Continuity in Rotary’s work, including polio eradication, is also important, Banerjee said. "There are so many things we are indeed good at: working for clean, safe water; spreading literacy; working in so many ways with the New Generations, our youth, in our newest Avenue of Service and assisting them to become the leaders of tomorrow."

Citing Mahatma Gandhi’s call to "be the change you wish to see in the world," Banerjee said Rotarians should also focus on change.

"If we wish for peace, we start by living in peace ourselves, in our homes and in our communities," he explained. "If we wish environmental degradation to stop, if we wish to reduce child mortality or to prevent hunger, we must be the instrument of that change -- and recognize that it must start within us, with each of us."

5 March 2011 - District Governor's Newsletter added to member area of website.

3 March 2011 - This evening's council meeting has been postponed until next Thursday 10th March.

28 February 2011 - The Mayor Colum Eastwood was our guest speaker during our lunch meeting in the City Hotel. Past President Eamonn Gee proposed the vote of thanks to our guest speaker pointing out that The Mayor has done us proud whilst carrying out his duties and has been working hard on behalf of our City.

21 February 2011 - Today our club had lunch at Foyleview School by the kind invitation of Dr Michael Dobbins. Following our superb school dinner we were given a tour of the splendid Play Trail which attracts some 80,000 visitors and were also shown the successful allotment project.

Our recent Paul Harris Fellow Award recipients photographed below with their certificates together with our Immediate Past President Jim Foster during our visit to Foyleview School.

19 February 2011 - Last night's President's Night at the City Hotel was a most enjoyable evening.

Past President Graham Hunter and Rotarian John McMonagle were awarded Paul Harris Fellowships. Past President and Paul Harris Fellow Werner Scheel was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow Sapphire.

14 February 2011 - Minutes of February's council meeting added to member area of website.

12 February 2011 - RIBI members' Newsletter added to member area of website.

9 February 2011 - Below are the club banners which Marc McCorkell presented to our club on 10 January 2011 when he came to talk to us about his Rotary Youth Exchange visit to Israel in 2009. The banners had been presented to Marc by the individual clubs and have now been added to the banners section of our gallery.

February's Oakleaf has now been added to the website.

The Mayor, who was unfortunately unable to attend our lunch meeting this week, has now rescheduled to speak to us on Monday 28th February at our lunch meeting.

31 January 2011 - At today's lunch meeting we were treated to an informative and interesting presentation on the history of our city by Richard Doherty who held his audience's attention throughout. Everyone present enjoyed learning from Richard's vast knowledge of his subject. Past President John MacCrossan proposed the vote of thanks to today's guest speaker.

28 January 2011 - Dr Michael Dobbins of Foyleview School has kindly invited our club to lunch and a tour of the school, playtrail and allotments on Monday 21st February. Rotarians should advise our club secretary, on or before Monday 14th February, whether or not they will be attending.

24 January 2011 - Our speaker today was Sinead McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer, of the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce who gave us a presentation on the work done by the Chamber and in particular their core objectives. Past President James Buchanan proposed the vote of thanks to our guest speaker.

Tracy Rosborough, our successful GSE candidate, also joined us for lunch today and was formally congratulated by President Alan.

President Alan pictured with Tracy Rosborough on the left and Sinead McLaughlin on the right

Photos of the message ribbons in the two Cathedrals added to The Rotary Tree of Remembrance project page of our website.

22 January 2011 - Our Group Study Exchange candidate, Tracy Rosborough, has been accepted to take part in the outwardbound trip of the exchange this year in April/May to British Columbia. Click on the following links for details regarding GSE and FAQ.

19 January 2011 - Rotary Tree of Remembrance report added to the projects section of our website

17 January 2011 - Dr Barney Toal of NORIBIC gave us a most informative presentation at today's lunch meeting detailing the work that the organisation has been involved with over the years and an insight into how successful they have been with the assistance they offer to businesses. President Elect Maurice Brennan proposed the vote of thanks to our guest speaker.

January's edition of the Oakleaf added to the news section of club website.

14 January 2011 - January dates for dedication of the messages written on ribbons, by members of the public, during our Rotary Tree of Remembrance in December 2010 have been added to the club diary page - click here.

13 January 2011 - January RIBI Members' Newsletter added to the member area of website.

Shelterbox Update



These ShelterBox tents have been sheltering Haitian families since February last year.
Photograph: Becky Maynard

Yesterday, the ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) working in Port au Prince visited a camp where three hundred and sixty families have been living in ShelterBox tents since last February.

Within days of the disaster people who had lost everything in the earthquake flocked to a safe, flat area that prior to the earthquake had been an amusement park. The immediate shelter provided to them was tarpaulins but this was no way near adequate for the families who had moved to the camp. The first ShelterBox tents arrived in February and provided robust, quality shelter for families in desperate need.

SRT member Becky Maynard (UK) said: 'When we visited the camp yesterday we found all three hundred and sixty families living in ShelterBox tents which they've been living in for the past eleven months.

'The co-owner of the park, Peter Cantare, has given the area over for a camp which is impressive to see having seen land owners who are determined to get people off their land. After eleven months it will now be just a few weeks before the transitional shelters for these families is complete and they will all have a home.'

The homes these families will be moving into have been built by International Organisation for Migration (IOM), one of ShelterBox's key partners in numerous deployments.

'We have provided the emergency shelter solution but a robust enough solution to last almost a year until these families can return to a home,' added Becky.

The team also visited one of ShelterBox's key partners in Haiti, JPHRO, the charity established by actor Sean Penn. Like ShelterBox, JPHRO thought they would be in Haiti for a number of months after the earthquake to deal with the emergency phase of the disaster. However, their program, like ShelterBox's, has extended long after their anticipated end date due to the sheer number of people in desperate need.

Becky continued: 'JPHRO have established two camps for around sixty one thousand people who lost their homes following the earthquake. Yesterday alone four children had been born while we were at one of the camps.

'We were having a meeting just a few metres away and we could hear the screams that indicated another life entering the world. Even in the face of such adversity the cycle of life continues.'

12 January 2011 - Club Diary updated. Click here.

10 January 2011 - At today's evening meeting Marc McCorkell gave us a most interesting presentation on his Rotary Youth Exchange visit to Israel in 2009. Past President John MacCrossan proposed the vote of thanks to our speaker.

December & January council minutes posted to the member area of the club website.

6 January 2011 - All members Please Note that Monday 10th January 2011 is an Evening Meeting.

1 January 2011 - President Alan wishes everyone a Happy & Peaceful New Year.

24 December 2010 - The Rotary Tree of Remembrance closed at 3 pm today in still freezin conditions. The messages were removed from the tree for safe storage until the services to be held in the two Cathedrals in the new year.

Photographs of the final day at the tree added to our website.

20 December 2010 - Members RIBI December Newsletter posted to the member area of our club website under publications & newsletters.

Rotary Tree of Remembrance page updated with new photos.

District Governor's December Newsletter posted to the member area of our club website under publications & newsletters.

13 December 2010 - Club Christmas lunch is a great success with many guests joining us to enjoy either a traditional christmas lunch or salmon.

A cheque was presented to Jackie Hamill of Women's Aid who were the beneficiaries of the funds raised by our recent quiz night in the City of Derry Rugby Club. The donation will be used to buy christmas gifts for children.

12 December 2010 - Rotary Tree Remembrance page updated with new photographs - check it out!

10 December 2010 - Mayor and Church Leaders attend the official launch of The Rotary Tree of Remembrance 2010 located between the Orchard Street entrance to Foyleside & Debenhams

9 December 2010 - Rotary Tree of Remembrance 2010 - Tree is erected in preparation for official launch at 10am on Friday 10th December at 10am

7 December 2010 - District Governor's November Newsletter added to the member area of website.

Updated rota for our forthcoming Rotary Tree of Remembrance added to the member area of website. Have you put yourself forward to assist with this super project, all hands on deck required so please advise Werner as soon as possible as to when you can assist!

6 December 2010 - Snow prevents many Rotarians from making it to our lunch time meeting as traffic slows to almost walking pace throughout the City.

1 December 2010 - December's Oakleaf uploaded to our website.

29 November 2010 - Updated Rotary Tree of Remembrance Rota added to member area of club website.

During our evening meeting Ian & Paul Curtis were inducted as Rotarians (pictured from left are; President Alan Rodden, Paul Curtis, Ian Curtis, Nigel Sproule & John McMonagle).

Dr Michael Dobbins from Foyleview School gave the club a presentation on the school and also presented a framed Kids Out t-shirt with some of the childrens hand prints to Club President Alan Rodden.

23 November 2010 - President Alan Rodden & Rotarian John McMonagle discuss The Garden of Tranquility Project on air with Mark Patterson of Radio Foyle. A link to the programme can be found on our home page

22 November 2010 - District Governor Wes Armstrong opens our club's joint project with Omega Mechanical namely the renovated Garden of Tranquility at The Foyle Hospice. Members were treated to tea, coffee, sandwiches & biscuits and enjoyed a short tour of the hospice's excellent facilities.

Updated Rotary Tree of Remembrance Rota added to the member area.

16 November 2010 - Youth Leadership Development Competition regional final held in Monaghan.

15 November 2010 - RIBI Members' newsletter added to member area.

11 November 2010 - Youth Leadership Development Competition local final held in The City Hotel. The winner is Rebecca Ramsay of Thornhill College who thoroughly impressed the interview panel.

9 November 2010 - New photos added to Garden of Tranquility page on website.

Updated Rotary Tree of Remembrance Rota and updated committee list added to member area of website.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 New Zealand Rotary Home Hosting. Click here for poster.

For those of you who are rugby followers, you will know that it is only a year away to the first game of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. If you are planning to come to New Zealand to support your team why don’t you take the opportunity to make some new Rotary friends and support our international charity, Polio Plus, at the same time?
The Rotary Clubs of New Zealand are offering to host you in their homes for bed and breakfast while you are visiting New Zealand to see your team compete in the World Cup. This is the way to really see New Zealand and to get to know Kiwis in their own homes as well as watch some fantastic rugby matches.
The Rotary NZ Rugby Hosting website http://www.rotarynzrugbyhosting.org/ has all the information you need. The cost per night for a Rotarian or couple is $NZ150 with $50 going to the hosts to help with their expenses and the rest going to the Rotary Foundation Polio Plus campaign. As Rotarians, your hosts will go out of their way to make this a memorable experience for you but you will need to organise you own tickets and travel.
Have a look at the website and register your interest. Local coordinators in each city or town where matches are being held will match your request with local hosts and you will be able to communicate with each other prior to your arrival.
This is a great opportunity for Rotarians coming to New Zealand and we urge you to take advantage of this and make your holiday a trip of a lifetime, make new Rotary friends and support our charity.

8 November 2010 - We are pleased to welcome new member Ian McCarter who was inducted at our business meeting this evening in the City Hotel.

Also at this evening's meeting Past President Werner Scheel gave a presentation on the recent trip to Romania to deliver aid.

November's Oakleaf uploaded to our website.

5 November 2010 - The homeward bound Romanian Team arrive home safe and sound.

1 November 2010 - Our scheduled lunch time meeting for Monday 29 November has been changed to an evening meeting commencing 6pm at the City Hotel as they are unable to accommodate us at lunchtime on this particular day.

31 October 2010 - The outward bound Romanian Team arrive home at 4.30am.

30 October 2010 - The homeward bound Romanian team fly to Bucharest.

25 October 2010 - The outward bound team of our Romania Project depart at 4am.

21 October 2010 - Werner has released the rota for this year's Rotary Tree of Remembrance, a copy of which has been posted to the member area of our website. Please advise Werner just as soon as you can what dates and times you will be able to cover.

Rota will be updated on a regular basis so please check back frequently!

20 October 2010 - President Alan Rodden, Past Presidents Werner Scheel and Eamonn Gee together with Rotarians John McMonagle, Jeremy Arthur & Nigel Sproule are preparing to travel with specialist equipment to Romania.

This epic delivery run will commence in the early hours of the morning of Monday 25th October 2010 and involves the intrepid six driving two vans (kindly lent for the trip by Omega Mechanical) across Europe to their destination in Romania.

The delivery team will meet up with the homeward bound driving team, at Bucharest Airport on Saturday 30th. Past President Pat Kelly's sons Patrick & Damien along with two representatives from the North West Romanian Relief Fund will drive back through Europe from Romania to arrive home with the vans towards the end of the following week.

The club are most grateful to those local businesses who have assisted us with this project by kindly agreeing to advertise their companies on the two vans for the duration of the journey.

20th October 2010 - Details of speakers for November added to the Club Diary Page.

11 October 2010 - We are pleased to welcome new members Helen McDonnell, Sabine Le Brizoual & Julie Pollock to our club. The 3 ladies were inducted at our evening meeting in the City Hotel at 6pm.

8 October 2010 - RIBI Members' Newsletter released and added to the Member Area of website here

8 October 2010 - Our club are actively seeking candidates to put forward for Group Study Exchange April/May 2011 to British Columbia - do you know anyone who would benefit from this excellent opportunity? Further details detailing what GSE is can be found here. Closing date for completed applications is 12th November 2010.

8 October 2010 - October's Oakleaf posted on website, a copy of which can be found here

4 October 2010 - RI Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 21-25 May 2011

21 September 2010 - Photos showing the commencement of work at the Garden of Tranquility @ Foyle Hospice added to the project page of our website.

18 September 2010 - Report & photos of GSE Team Hosting posted to the 2010-2011 Gallery section of our website courtesy Past President Werner Scheel.

17 September 2010 - Proposal for Membership Form added to the member area of our website.

17 September 2010 - Details for RIBI Young Photographer competition 2011 released. This competition is open to young people aged 17 or under on the 31st August 2010 in 3 categories: JUNIOR - Aged 7 to 10 years, INTERMEDIATE - Aged 11 to 13 years and SENIOR - Aged 14 to 17 years.

There are 3 stages of the competition: The Club Competition to be completed by 1st February 2011, The District Competition to be completed by 1st March 2011 and The RIBI Final for which entries from the District must arrive no later than 1st April 2011 with the winners being announced in May 2011.

16 September 2010 - President Alan together with other members of our club took the GSE team members from District 5020 (Vancouver Island and North West Washington) namely Debe Franz, Julia Nygra, Susan Rai, William Freitas & David Sadler to visit the Giant's Causeway. Evening meal at the Mandarin Palace for the GSE team and those club members who have hosted them over the last few days. Pictured below is Sue Rai on the Causeway - photo courtesy of Past President Werner Scheel.

15 September 2010 - Results of the Quadrangular Golf Competition held on Wednesday 8th September between the Rotary Clubs of Londonderry, Limavady, Coleraine & Ballymoney at Royal Portrush - Valley Course were as follows:

The McLaughlin Cup – for the winning score of the day was won by Maurice Brennan of Londonderry.
The Cameron Cup - a competition between Coleraine and Ballymoney was won by Ballymoney.
The Donald Dixon Cup - a competition between Ballymoney and Londonderry was won by Ballymoney.
The Bobby George Cup – for the highest scoring Limavady player - no information provided to date by organisers.
The Graham Hunter Cup – for the highest scoring Londonderry player was won by Maurice Brennan.
The Sutherland Cup – for the highest scoring Coleraine player was won by Derek Sinnamon.

Last year's results were:

The McLaughlin Cup – for the winning score of the day was won by Pat Kelly.
The Cameron Cup - a competition between Coleraine and Limavady was won by Coleraine.
The Donald Dixon Cup - a competition between Ballymoney and Londonderry was won by Londonderry.
The Bobby George Cup – for the highest scoring Limavady player was won by B Rogers.
The Graham Hunter Cup – for the highest scoring Londonderry player was won by Pat Kelly.
The Sutherland Cup – for the highest scoring Coleraine player was won by Peter Fitzgerald.

13 September 2010 - The Oakleaf, our Club Newsletter, for September 2010 - Click here

11 September 2010 - Launch of new website.

25 August 2010 - GSE Team from District 5020 (Vancouver Island and North West Washington) due from 14 to 17 September.

23 August 2010 - Rotary Peace Scholar Chris Kjonass gave a presentation to our club.

18 August 2010 - The Quadrangular Golf Competition Date - Wednesday 8th September 2010 Venue - Royal Portrush - Valley Course. This annual competition between Coleraine, Ballymoney, Limavady and Londonderry Rotary Clubs is being hosted this year by Ballymoney at Royal Portrush on the Valley Course. The entry cost is £40 per head. Any member wishing to take part should contact rotarian Gavin Killeen. Dress for the meal after the competition is shirt and tie.

18 August 2010 - The Oakleaf, our Club Magazine, for August 2010 - Click here

07 August 2010 - Club website redesigned.

29 July 2010 - Rotary Peace Scholar Chris Kjonass is undertaking an internship at UU Magee on foot of her studies at the Rotary Peace University in Buenes Ayres, Argentina. Chris will address our club on 23 August. Today, Werner Scheel and John MacCrossan gave Chris a tour of the City and Grianan Aileach.

12 July 2010 - Club Facebook inaugurated check it out here