June 17th, 2020 - posted in News and Events.
Meeting at The Architects Club restaurant instead of the regular gathering in Hilton Sofia took place on 17 June 2020. 12 members of the club attended the dinner and we had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Plamen Latev, a guest of our member Mrs. Elena Vassileva.
It was our first club meeting at The Architects Club. A cozy restaurant with prefect location and amazing cuisine. The place was very well accepted by the attending friends. During the diner we had the chance to discuss some of our past projects, such as the MED-Bul one, and to plan for future ones.
It was a nice experience and wonderful time to enjoy the Rotary fellowship in an informal and friendly atmosphere.
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June 10th, 2020 - posted in Galleries, Meeting, News and Events.
The first face-to-face regular meeting after the COVID-19 lockdown in the home base of Rotary Club Sofia International – Hilton Sofia – took place on 10 June 2020. It was wonderful to meet in person fellow Rotarian friends and guests.
As usual, the meeting started with welcoming words from the President, Mr,. Kertev. Afterwards, he gave the floor to our Rotaract guests to provide an update on the revival of the Rotaract Club Sofia International activities. Mr. Claudio Mascolo, President of our Rotaract club, explained that the club already has 10 new members. He went on by congratulating the two ladies – Ms. Radina Moskova, President of the club 2020/2021 and Ms. Nevena Ivanova, Secretary 2020/2021, for the great job of attracting new members. He also expressed his gratitude to them for being so active and trying to complete all the formalities in order for the club to resume its normal operation. Rotaract Club Sofia International has already started online meetings every Sunday. The face-to-face meetings will resume soon on Thursdays, 18.45 h. with a temporarily venue. Rotaractors expressed that they will be honored to visit our club’s meetings more often. They even suggested to be our guests. once a month, to exchange ideas, get inspiration for their projects and activities.
Last but not least, before the end of this first face-to-face regular meeting, Inna and Claude Baden, our dear friends who are now in Switzerland sent their warmest regards to all club members. We all look forward to see them in person upon their return to Bulgaria.
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April 16th, 2020 - posted in Donations, Galleries, News and Events.
Donation of food supplies for Orthodox Easter by Rotary Club Sofia International to Together for Serdika (Initiative Committee) again. We at Rotary Club Sofia International recognize the need for continued support of individuals and families in need of food during these trying times. A one time donation, though well intended, can potentially have little impact on people’s lives. Since Rotary is committed to helping people in less fortunate circumstances we made it our goal in this project to extend this help throughout this crisis to the best of our ability.
This week for the Orthodox Easter we purchased: 120 bottles of cooking oil, 44 bottles of pasta sauce, 67 cans of meat. These items were then taken to a local community depot organized by Mrs. Ralitsa Botina.
Care packages are then put together from all of the donations of food supplies for the week and then delivered to those people and families in dire need of assistance. The repackaging and distribution is organised by Together for Serdika (Initiative Committee) and are delivered in the following neighborhoods: Orlandovtsi, Banishora, Fondovi zhilishta and Benkovski.
Further help is needed for this project. Please, contact the organizers – Together for Serdika (Initiative Committee) – for details. Alternatively you can reach Rotary Club Sofia International at: info@rc-si.org
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April 9th, 2020 - posted in Activities, Donations, Galleries, News and Events.
Rotary Club Sofia International donated vital food products for people in need. The initiative was organized with the support of Together for Serdika (Initiative Committee). On 9 April 2020 Mrs. Kim, Ms. Hristova and Mr. Dale gathered (while maintaining a socially responsible distance from each other) at a well known grocery store. There they purchased a large amount of items for less privileged members of the society. This initiative was facilitated by a very generous donation by our friends Mrs. Inna Badan and Mr. Claude Badan and orchestrated by Mrs. Linda Kim.
The team acquired 120 packets of pasta, 36 packets of rice, 120 bars of soap, 36 bottles of cooking oil, 60 packets of flour and 60 packets of lentils. These were then taken to a local community depot organised by Mrs. Ralitsa Botina and Mr. Mladen Mitev from Together for Serdika (Initiative Committee). The initiative committee is also supported by the Mayor of the Serdika region, Sofia.
The products will be repacked into individual care packages. Then these will be distributed to people in need in the neighborhoods: Orlandovtsi, Banishora, Fondovi zhilishta and Benkovski.
Further help is needed for this initiative. Please, contact the organizers – Together for Serdika (Initiative Committee) – for details. Alternatively you can reach Rotary Club Sofia International at info@rc-si.org.
We hope to be able to continue with this initiative during the course of this crisis. Thus demonstrating Rotary’s commitment to helping people in less fortunate circumstances.
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March 11th, 2020 - posted in Galleries, Meeting, News and Events.
SALOON – American Pub were kind hosts of the Rotary Club Sofia International’s regular meeting on 11 March 2020. The authentic decor of the venue lent itself to great photo opportunities to all and really enhanced the fellowship of the meeting. This coupled with amazing food and service was poignantly to mark the end of our normal regular meetings owing to the global virus pandemic. Our club President alluded to this possibility at the meeting. Later that week it became official. Currently we use a virtual platform to continue our meetings to adhere to the social distancing guidelines. The spirit of Rotary prevails, however!
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March 4th, 2020 - posted in Activities, Galleries, Meeting, News and Events, Theme evenings.
Results form the 15th Anniversary of Rotary Club Sofia International fundraiser were announced at a regular meeting of the club. The meeting was held on 4 March 2020 in Hilton Sofia as usual. The entire evening was dedicated to presenting the results of the Birthday celebration of the club on 27 February 2020 in Oborishte 5 Gallery and Hall.
After the official opening and the 4-Way-Test, the President presented the balance of the 15th Anniversary event. He was pleased and proud to share the financial results, which show that the event was very successful. We have been able to collect for our projects more than 8000 BGN.
The proceedings from the event will be dedicated mainly to our core club’s project “Sofia Owls” Volleyball club for people with disabilities.
After the financial balance was presented, the President expressed personally his gratitude to the organizational committee and all Rotary members from our club involved in the organization and realization of the event. He also showed high appreciation to our club members active participation and involvement during the event itself, which contributed to the successful outcome.
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February 27th, 2020 - posted in Activities, Galleries, News and Events, Theme evenings.
The 15 Birthday of Rotary Club Sofia International took place on 27 February 2020. The hosts of this celebration were Oborishte 5 Gallery and Hall.
More than 120 guest were present, among which the Ambassador of Netherlands and our dear Rotary member and friend H.E. Mrs. Bea Ten Tusscher, the Counsellor/Charge d’Affaires of Embassy of Pakistan H.E. Mr. Marwan Alex Ayyash, Mr. George Spassov, Honorary Consul of the Republic of the Sudan in Sofia, Mrs. Nina Miteva, Past District Governor of Rotary Bulgaria.
The evening started with a cello performance by Mrs. Magdalena Petrovich. Afterwards the event continued with introductory words by the President, Mr. Plamen Kertev. He welcomed the guests, presented the club and its most successful projects. A congratulatory letter by the Mayor of Sofia followed. After, Mr. Enrico Repouz presented the main cause of the club – “Sofia Owls”.
A fundraising auction and raffle also followed.
The amount collected at the 15 Birthday of Rotary Club Sofia International reached approximately 8 000 BGN.
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February 6th, 2020 - posted in Activities, Galleries, Meeting, News and Events.
Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Human Body presentation by the club’s member Dr. Tessy Tian, PHD was the topic of the regular meeting on 19 February 2020. The meeting itself was held in the home base Hilton Sofia. All present members and guests were moved by Dessy’s presentation, which was very interesting and practical.
Dessy has presented herself, her educational journey in traditional Chinese and Western medicine, As well she gave an overview of traditional Chinese medicine. She went on to explain the different techniques and practices, that keep human body and soul healthy and help longevity. It was curious for all present to learn the impact of different emotions on the different parts of the human body.
Mrs. Dessy Tian with her family have a clinic in Sofia. And for more than 20 years and it has been successfully helping many people to gain, maintain and improve health condition through the traditional Chinese medicine.
After the presentation of Dessy a long and exciting Q&A session followed.
Afterwards the President expressed gratitude to Linda for hosting the Swiss fondue night last Wednesday. Big thanks also to Claude, Inna, and Ani for assisting our hostess. They all contributed to a very pleasant evening.
15th Anniversary of Rotary Club Sofia International‘s organizational matters were also discussed, such as items for the auction and raffle, sponsors, scenario.
The fellowship continued in an informal atmosphere after the official part.
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February 6th, 2020 - posted in Activities, Galleries, Meeting, News and Events.
Fondue was the topic of the meeting of Rotary Club Sofia International on 12 February. It was hosted by our dearest Rotary friend Mrs. Linda Kim. She was so kind to invite in her home the members for a already traditional fondue night. Seventeen people were present and had a great time and unforgettable experience.
Mr. Claude and Mrs. Inna Baden as usual played a major role in preparing the fondue. The host Linda has provided all original products for that unique Swiss taste. Ms. Ani Hristova also helped for the organization, ensuring all necessary items for the evening are provided.
Apart from the original and delicious fondue with Swiss cheese and white wine, Linda has prepared a magnificent dessert that was a great end of the dinner.
During the evening the President expressed gratitude to Linda for the wonderful evening and her hospitality. He also reminded the members about the 15th Anniversary of the club. Later organizational matters for the celebration were discussed.
Ms. Hristova presented a flag from Rotary Club Kazanlak. She visited the club with a delegation from the Pakistan Embassy. It consisted of Mr. Marwan Alex Ayyash, Charge d’Affaires and his team. The invitation was form our friend Mr. Ibrahim Kachan, treasurer of the Club.
Later a flag from South Africa was also presented. It is from Rotary Club Sandton. All members of Rotary Club Sofia International send special greetings to them.
The night continued with with lots of fun and friendly conversations.
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February 4th, 2020 - posted in Activities, D2482, Galleries, Guest Speakers, Meeting, News and Events, Rotaract.
The District Governor of District 2482 – Bulgaria, Mr. Mitko Minev visited Rotary Club Sofia International on 4 February 2020. He was together with the Assistant District Governor for Zone Sofia Mr. Konstantin Yanakiev. The meeting was, as usual, hosted by our long term partners Hilton Sofia.
The District Governor started by presenting himself and was very interested in getting to know every member of the club and the guests that were present. Thus everybody had the chance to present themselves and say a few words about their endeavors.
Mr. Minev then continued with an interesting and extensive presentation about Rotary Bulgaria. Later, he talked about the vision, mission and the strategic priorities for the Rotarian year. Moreover, he spoke about best practices and projects in the District. Rotary Club Sofia International in their turn presented the successful realization of the MED-Bul Project.
At the end of the meeting, Mr. Minev exchanged the District flag for the flag of the club with the president Mr. Kertev. Mr. Minev, thereafter, presented pins to the the President and secretary of the club, as well as, to the Presidents of Rotaract and Interact clubs. The Past President Ms. Hrisova received a special recognition for her service and actions. For helping to “Grow” Rotary and for being a “Bridge” between Rotary Club Sofia International and Rotary Club Veliko Tarnovo she was presented with the “Together We Grow” pin.
Before ringing the bell for the end of the meeting, the President invited all to the 15th Anniversary of Rotary Club Sofia International on 27 February 2020 at Oborishte 5 Gallery in Sofia.
Following the official part, of course, a joint photo was taken with all present members and guests.
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