Knights Recognised by Retina SA

Posted on 2018-05-032018-05-20 by Andrew Connold

The Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon was recently recognised by Retina SA with a Retina SA Chairman's Award in recognition of the 25 years of providing marshals for theirannual Ride for Sight fundraising event, as well as the "Best Marshaling" floating trophy for their efforts in the 2018 event. DIS-CHEM RIDE FOR SIGHT 2018 Sponsored by DisChem Pharmacies and hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni, the 30th edition of the Ride for Sight was held on Sunday, 18th February 2018. The tremendous...

May Rotary Monthly Theme – Youth Service Month

Posted on 2018-05-032018-06-10 by Andrew Connold

May's Rotary Monthly Theme brings focus to the need to empower our next generation of leaders and highlights the many projects that Rotarians can and do undertake to realise such empowerment and education. Rotarians can help develop leaders in your community and club by getting involved in Rotary programs and activities. Empower young people through Interact and Rotaract. Encourage community involvement by sponsoring a Rotary Community Corps. Or share...

Rotary April Monthly Theme: Maternal & Child Health

Posted on 2018-04-022018-05-03 by Andrew Connold

An estimated 5.9 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, inadequate health care, and poor sanitation — all of which can be prevented. Rotary works on making high-quality health care available to vulnerable mothers and children so they can live longer and grow stronger. We focus on expanding access to quality care, so mothers and children everywhere can have the same opportunities for a healthy future. In particular, Rotary provides education, immunizat...

NSRI Hartebeespoort Dam New Boathouse

Posted on 2018-03-012026-04-19 by Andrew Connold

It was a proud day for members of the Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon to be included in a triple celebration at NSRI Station 25, Hartebeespoort Dam, on Sunday 25th February 2018. The celebrations included the 50 year anniversary of the founding of the NSRI, the opening of the new Boathouse and the re-dedication of the rescue boat, Rotary Endeavour, recently relocated from the Western Cape. Proceedings were well attended by the station crew, the NSRI CEO Cleeve Robertson, members of the T...

March Rotary Theme: Water & Sanitation

Posted on 2018-03-012018-05-20 by Andrew Connold

More than 2.5 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation facilities. Globally, at least 3,000 children die each day from diarrheal diseases caused by unsafe water. Rotaries projects give communities the ability to develop and maintain sustainable water and sanitation systems and support studies related to water and sanitation. Clean water is a basic human need. When people, especially children, have access to clean water, they live healthier and more productive lives. This motivates ou...

Successful Burns Night Supper Fundraiser

Posted on 2018-02-022026-04-19 by Andrew Connold

Club members and their guests enjoyed a relaxed evening to celebrate the life and works Scottish Poet, Robert Burns. With a great dinner, an exclusive malt whisky’s to be tasted, the sound of Pipers from the King Edward School band, an entertaining recital and an opportunity for everyone to have a a taste of traditional Haggis, a great evening was had by all.

Rotary February Monthly Theme : Peace & Conflict Prevention/Resolution

Posted on 2018-02-012019-10-07 by Andrew Connold

Peace & Conflict Prevention/Resolution Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 professionals from around the world to receive fellowships to study at one of Rotary’s peace centres. Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centres program develops leaders who become catalysts for peace and conflict prevention and resolution. These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study exp...

Rotary January Monthly Theme: Vocational Service

Posted on 2018-01-092018-02-01 by Andrew Connold

Vocational Service Focus - It is an object of Rotary International that all Rotarians promote high ethical standards in business and professions; recognise the worthiness of all useful occupations; and dignify each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society. Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Ways in which Rotarians put these ideals into action include the following: • Talk ab...

Rotary December Monthly Theme: Disease Prevention & Treatment

Posted on 2017-12-012018-02-01 by Andrew Connold

Rotary supports activities and training that reduce the cause and effect of disease including: 1. Improving the capacity of local health care professionals; 2. Promoting disease prevention programs, with the goal of limiting the spread of communicable diseases and reducing the incidences of and complications from non-communicable diseases; 3. Enhancing the health infrastructure of local communities; 4. Educating and mobilizing communities to help prevent the spread of major diseases; 5. Pr...

FSIB Fire-systems protects home for abused women and children

Posted on 2017-10-192018-01-11 by Andrew Connold

Founded in 1989, Bethany Home is a shelter and a place of rehabilitation and safety for about 55 women and children at any one time. Article by: Charmaine Slater, Senior Journalist, Bedfordview and Edenvale News Edenvale-based FSIB Fire Systems recently installed a fire detection system at Bethany Home for abused women and children in Bertrams. FSIB Fire Systems was approached by the Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon (RCKP) to help provide the system for the home. FSIB a...