(21 Nov) Rotary Club Sofia International was Bestowed an Award for its Efforts 2017/2018 – Being One of the Most Active Clubs (+GAL)
On our regular meeting held on 21st of November 2018 was announced that our club was awarded for its efforts in 2017/2018 as being one of the most active clubs. Only 213 worldwide clubs were bestowed with such a distinction.
As a guest the club members welcomed Mr. Diego Apicella, Rotary Club Genova, Italy and Mr. Yordan Dukov – Rotaract.
Members were requested to bring items for the auction of the upcoming Christmas party of the club on 28 Nov. 2018 and to invite as many as possible guests.
At the meeting future fundraising events were discussed and especially the idea to focus on one sustainable cause. Our club is looking for a single, long term goal, that the entire club will embrace and support.
Our club member Ms. Slavena Savkova made a brief explanatory presentation about her previous’ clubs effort, where Rotary Club Sofia Balkan started funding disabled people wishing to play basketball.
The topic for the upcoming elections for President and board scheduled was discussed as well. Members were advised that in line with our tradition the President for 2020/2021 ought to be a foreigner.
Two more reports followed: The Ambassador of Kingdom of Morocco to Bulgaria – H.E. Mrs. Zakia El Midaoui invited the Rotary Clubs from Sofia to her Residency. Our club was represented by Ms. Slavena Savkova.
The second report was for Rotary Club Veliko Tarnovo’s Celebration of 80th Birthday. Our club was represented by Ms. Ani Hristova. More information on the event here: https://rc-si.org/new/?p=16489
After the official part was closed, the fellowship continued in the lobby bar of the hotel.